Sultan bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed attends Abu Dhabi Summer Sports 2025
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Frontline Heroes Office, has attended the 4th Abu Dhabi Summer Sports.
His Excellency reviewed the event's advanced infrastructure, and praised its significance as a leading platform strengthening community wellbeing, aligning with the aspirations of the UAE Year of Community.
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Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
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