Azhar Grand Imam, Pope Francis sign "Special Olympics" ball

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Tue, 05 Feb 2019 - 09:55 GMT

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Tue, 05 Feb 2019 - 09:55 GMT

Pope Francis is welcomed by Grand Imam of al-Azhar Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb at the sheikh Zayed grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 4 - Reuters

Pope Francis is welcomed by Grand Imam of al-Azhar Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb at the sheikh Zayed grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 4 - Reuters

ABU DHABI, Feb 5 (MENA) - Al Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed el Tayyeb and Pope Francis of the Holy See signed a "Special Olympics ball" to celebrate Abu Dhabi hosting the World Games 2019 from March 8 to 22.

The signing ceremony was attended by Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed.

The ball was presented to Al Azhar Grand Imam and Pope Francis by award-winning athlete Chaica Al Qassimi.

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