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MEETING OF MINDS
The musical ceremony mixed the new with
the old, presenting a fascinating insight
into the history, culture and ambition of
this unique location. Representatives and
competitors frommore than 50 countries were
in attendance, as was guest of honour, H.H.
Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum.
LASER LIGHT
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the city
of Dubai, the Games couldn’t have got off to
a better start. Joao Franciso, who came from
Portugal to compete in the Air Navigation
Race, was blown away: “On a scale of 1 to 10? I
give it 20!” he said.