‘Malam Gemilang’ Drone Show Mesmerizes Thousands
Bandar seri begawan: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Chancellor of Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), attended the ‘Malam Gemilang UBD Drone Show’. The show, which featured a fireworks display, took place at Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium on the night of October 11.
According to Radio Television Brunei, His Majesty was accompanied by his sons: His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, acting as Pro-Chancellor of UBD; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik; and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen.
Upon arrival, His Majesty was welcomed by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman, Minister of Home Affairs; Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Dr Dayang Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Mohd Salleh, Minister of Education; and Doctor Hazri bin Haji Kifle, Vice-Chancellor of UBD.
Stage performances added to the atmosphere of ‘Malam Gemilang’. The Drone Performance Segment was managed by a local team in collaboration with 40 UBD students.
The event, viewed by approximately 21 thousand attendees, was organised in celebration of His Majesty’s 79th birthday and UBD’s 40th anniversary.