algharbia watersports festival kicks off on april 23rd
Last Updated : GMT 06:49:16
Arab Today, arab today
Arab Today, arab today
Last Updated : GMT 06:49:16
Arab Today, arab today

In cooperation with Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club

Al-Gharbia Watersports Festival kicks off on April 23rd

Arab Today, arab today

Arab Today, arab today Al-Gharbia Watersports Festival kicks off on April 23rd

Seventh edition of al-Gharbia Watersports Festival
Abu Dhabi - Arab Today

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Western Region, Al Gharbia, in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the Cultural Programmes and Heritage Festivals Committee – Abu Dhabi is organising the 7th edition of Al Gharbia Watersports Festival.

Held in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club and in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the 10-day Festival will be held from the 23rd of April to the 2nd of May, 2015 in the city of Mirfa in Al Gharbia.

"The Festival seeks to achieve a set of goals and objectives, including the promotion of Al Gharbia as an ideal destination for visitors and tourists interested in marine and beach sports," said Abdullah Butti Al Qubaisi, Director of Projects Management at the Committee.

"The Watersports Festival highlights the many attractions in Al Gharbia, supports the different activities and stimulates economic activity while promoting local products," he added.

"Through the organisation of this Festival, the Cultural Programs and Heritage Festivals Committee – Abu Dhabi adds a new episode to a series of exciting activities and events in order to reinforce the position of Al Gharbia as a leading destination of culture, heritage, tourism and sports. The region hosts a number of other assorted festivals, namely Al Dhafra Festival, the Baynounah Camel Festival, and the Liwa Date Festival. All these activities and events have productively contributed to the substantial support of the Emirati citizens in recognition of their efforts in the fields of heritage preservation and authenticity safeguard. The support and encouragement goes to all participants in the different competitions, and all locals without exception, in line with the instructions of the wise leadership," Qubaisi said, continuing, "These objectives conform and converge with the vision and goals of the committee in supporting cultural, heritage, social and tourist activities, as well as encouraging the local community to sustain these traditions."

On behalf of the committee, Qubaisi extended his thanks and appreciation to H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his support of Al Gharbia Watersports Festival and his constant encouragement of all the activities that are held in the region.

The committee is currently intensifying its preparations to stimulate the heritage aspect of the Festival with a rich bouquet of activities, notably the Traditional Market, children's activities, heritage performances, and theatre competitions. "We take pride in the important expansion and significant success that has been achieved over the different editions," said Obaid Khalfan Al Mazrouei, Manager of Al Gharbia Watersports Festival.

"This year, the Festival will feature a number of diverse activities that suit all categories and ages. Beyond sports, the Festival promises to be more comprehensive with a blend of heritage, social activities, and tourism," he added.

The Festival boasts valuable prizes with a total value of Dh 4 million and is organised on a site that spans over 20,000 square metres, where several and diverse activities will be held, notably the Local Rowing Race, the Regatta Race (UAE Sailing National Championship), the Kite Surfing Competition, the Kayak Boats Race, the Traditional Dhow Race, parachute sailing, swimming, beach volleyball, beach football, as well as a number of exceptional heritage activities that are closely related to the marine environment.

The Watersports Festival has successfully established its reputation as a promising event that is capable of expanding horizons for Al Gharbia region as a whole. Today, the whole region has managed to position itself on the international and regional map of tourism and sports. Al Gharbia has become a magnet for tourists of different nationalities and visitors from all over the UAE. In this context, the Festival can be considered as an ideal platform to present and promote the region among visitors and tourists.

In the new edition, the Festival seeks to encourage the local community to promote the different family-made products that are available for sale in the city of Mirfa. Such activities and more are designed to reinforce a more dynamic lifestyle for younger generations in Al Gharbia. Locals, including younger people, continue to enjoy all the required encouragement and support to take part in the different sports and marine activities.
Source: WAM

 

arabstoday
arabstoday

Name *

E-mail *

Comment Title*

Comment *

: Characters Left

Mandatory *

Terms of use

Publishing Terms: Not to offend the author, or to persons or sanctities or attacking religions or divine self. And stay away from sectarian and racial incitement and insults.

I agree with the Terms of Use

Security Code*

algharbia watersports festival kicks off on april 23rd algharbia watersports festival kicks off on april 23rd

 



Name *

E-mail *

Comment Title*

Comment *

: Characters Left

Mandatory *

Terms of use

Publishing Terms: Not to offend the author, or to persons or sanctities or attacking religions or divine self. And stay away from sectarian and racial incitement and insults.

I agree with the Terms of Use

Security Code*

algharbia watersports festival kicks off on april 23rd algharbia watersports festival kicks off on april 23rd

 



GMT 09:16 2017 Wednesday ,13 December

Cape wearing tips

GMT 20:49 2017 Monday ,21 August

South Asia floods claim more than 750 lives

GMT 19:06 2016 Saturday ,10 December

IOF Close Al-Nabi Saleh Village's Entrance

GMT 18:01 2017 Wednesday ,22 February

Abu Sayyaf ‘likely’ behind Vietnam freighter attack

GMT 06:41 2017 Sunday ,03 December

Hamas threatens 'intifada' over US moves on Jerusalem

GMT 16:17 2017 Saturday ,21 January

BMW 7 series crosses 5,000 unit mark in 2016

GMT 12:17 2016 Wednesday ,24 February

United Technologies nixes Honeywell merger

GMT 23:37 2017 Monday ,31 July

Saudi Arabia sanctions Hezbollah member

GMT 05:45 2018 Saturday ,29 September

Abdullah bin Zayed hosts official reception in New York

GMT 04:12 2018 Friday ,12 January

Saudi-led coalition says Yemen rebels threat

GMT 11:18 2014 Monday ,22 December

Richard Ward adds to The Chelsea Collection
Arab Today, arab today
 
 Arab Today Facebook,arab today facebook  Arab Today Twitter,arab today twitter Arab Today Rss,arab today rss  Arab Today Youtube,arab today youtube  Arab Today Youtube,arab today youtube

Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©

Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©

arabstoday arabstoday arabstoday arabstoday
arabstoday arabstoday arabstoday
arabstoday
بناية النخيل - رأس النبع _ خلف السفارة الفرنسية _بيروت - لبنان
arabstoday, Arabstoday, Arabstoday