Mohanad Sulaiman Al Naqbi, Deputy Chief of the UAE embassy in Rome, attended a ceremony to honour winners of the Leonardo Prizes on Thursday.

A group of Italian innovators and key Italian figures were honoured in the ceremony which was held at the Quirinal Palace.

Al Naqbi attended the ceremony on behalf of the Ambassador of the UAE to Italy, Saqr Nasser Al Raisi.

The Italian award celebrates innovation, quality and creativity.

Present at the awarad-giving ceremony were a number of ministers and top officials.