The Sheikh Zayed Festival will begin on 18th November, 2021, in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of President\u00a0His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and upon the directives of\u00a0His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and the follow up of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and\u00a0Minister of Presidential Affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The organising committee said the festival, which will run until 1st April, 2022, will focus on preserving the nation\u2019s heritage, showcase the depth of the UAE\u2019s civilisation, and enhance Abu Dhabi\u2019s stature as a leading tourism and cultural destination in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The festival\u2019s new edition will include a full agenda of events and major entertainment shows aimed at preserving heritage, raising the public\u2019s awareness and showcasing entertainment. The list of events include the National Day celebrations, the International Civilisations March, the New Year\u2019s Eve celebrations and the Al Wathba Costume Show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The festival\u2019s organising committee is always keen to host new activities that will improve the festival\u2019s stature as a leading cultural and heritage event that reflects the country\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It also recently announced the festival\u2019s new visual media identity, featuring a hawk and the Al Maqta Bridge on its design, reflecting the country\u2019s past traditions, bright future and optimistic vision for the upcoming 50 years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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