|  | Sheikha Fatima attends Formula1 closing ceremonyNov 1, 2009 - 08:11 - WAM Abu Dhabi, Nov 01st, 2009 (WAM): HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairperson of UAE General Women's Union and Supreme Chairperson of the Family Development Foundation watched today the closing ceremony of Formula1 hosted by Abu Dhabi on the Yas Circuit. The ceremony was also watched by a number of Sheikhas.
Sheikha Fatima praised the standard of the unique event and its technical and organisational excellence.
The event's marvellous success, which has been witnessed by everyone, is a source of pride for all citizens of the UAE and the excellent technical and organisational standards and facilities at the site proves the ability of UAE and its capital Abu Dhabi to host the world's major sporting events, Her Highness said.
Sheikha Fatima also noted that Abu Dhabi could build a superior circuit within a record time after it obtained the rights to organise the race in February 2007, thanks to support for the sport and the sporting events from President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and HH General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
With this wonderful circuit and the unique organization of the event, Abu Dhabi has won a shining place on the world map in front of hundreds of millions of viewers from around the world, Her Highness added.
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