H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, today commissioned Arrilah, a new coastal patrol corvette, into service in the Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority (CICPA).

A commissioning ceremony took place at the quay of NAVDEX 2017, the 4th naval defence and maritime security section of the 13th International Defence Exhibition And Conference, IDEX 2017, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

After he raised the UAE flag on the deck, Sheikh Hazza toured the vessel to explore its capabilities.

"Sincere congratulations to the commanders and staff of CICPA on the inauguration of Arrilah at IDEX 2017. Its is a qualitative addition to the authority's effective work towards further achievements in protecting the country and enhancing its security, stability and civilisational journey," Sheikh Hazza wrote in the guest book placed at the corvette.

Sheikh Hazza was welcomed and accompanied by Lt. General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Staff Major General Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee of IDEX 2017 and NAVDEX 2017, Major General Ibrahim Salim Mohammad Al Musharkh, Commander of the UAE Naval Forces, Major General Saif Musbah Abdullah Al Musafri, Chief of Operations Authority, and Dr. Khaled Al Mazrouei, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ship Building, and others.