WAM Baku, July 1st, 2012 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah was presented the PRIX DE LA FONDATION 2012 for his leadership role in the field of economic development.

The award was presented to Al Sharqi by Duke Henry of Luxembourg during a ceremony held on the sidelines of the 23rd Annual Session of the Crans Montana Forum held in the Azeri capital of Baku in the presence of many heads of state and business personalities.

The Crown Prince of Fujairah and the Duke of Luxembourg also discussed relations of the two countries and the potential of enhancing them in various fields, especially in economic and investment.

The meeting was attended by the delegation accompanying the Crown Prince of Fujairah, which included Sheikh Rashid bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al - Sharqi, Chairman of Fujairah Culture and Media Authority, Salem Khalifa Al Ghafli, UAE Ambassador to Azerbaijan and Salem Al Zahmi Director of the Office of His Highness the Crown Prince of Fujairah in addition to a number of officials.

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