Abu Dhabi is all set to host the Special Olympics World Games, world's largest humanitarian and sporting event of 2019. The decision came after a meeting of the Special Olympics International Board of Directors held in Washington, D.C. hosted by Georgetown University.

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, tweeted, "UAE’s hosting of the 2019 Special Olympic World Games reflects the world’s confidence in UAE’s capabilities, youth & humanitarian image."

Timothy Shriver, Special Olympics Chairman, said that, "Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi is revolutionary for our movement and for the Middle East region."

"There is no better or more profound location than Abu Dhabi to invite the world to come together in celebration of sport, in celebration of people of all kinds, and to demonstrate to the world that the lines of division can be erased. We are thrilled to be the first Olympics Games in the Middle East region of the world."

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