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Second Al Yasat Festival to take place in Al Dhafra Region in November

The festival will feature various marine races, including 60 feet class sailing dhows -Photo by WAM
The festival will feature various marine races, including 60 feet class sailing dhows -Photo by WAM
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Second Al Yasat Festival to take place in Al Dhafra Region in November

The festival will feature various marine races, including 60 feet class sailing dhows -Photo by WAM
The festival will feature various marine races, including 60 feet class sailing dhows -Photo by WAM

The 2nd Al Yasat Festival will take place from 6th to 10th November 2024 on Al Sila City’s beach in Al Dhafra Region.

Organized by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority and Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, the event aims to promote the role of heritage marine sports and strengthen UAE National identity among community members, state news agency WAM reported.

The festival will feature various marine races, including 60 feet class sailing dhows, 22 feet sailing dhows and a modern sailing regatta, in addition to traditional shops to support productive families, and entertainment activities, promoting tourism in Al Dhafra Region.

Through featuring a range of heritage sporting events and traditional art activities showcasing Emirati traditions, Al Yasat Festival will celebrate the UAE's rich marine heritage, contributing to the promotion of cultural heritage and preserving it for future generations.

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Royal Commission for AlUla Highlights Sustainability Endeavors at COP16

The event is the first of its kind to be held in the Middle East and North Africa region. - SPA
The event is the first of its kind to be held in the Middle East and North Africa region. - SPA
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Royal Commission for AlUla Highlights Sustainability Endeavors at COP16

The event is the first of its kind to be held in the Middle East and North Africa region. - SPA
The event is the first of its kind to be held in the Middle East and North Africa region. - SPA

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) is taking part in the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, through the Saudi Green Initiative Gallery, to highlight a variety of its projects and initiatives that reinforce Saudi Arabia's environmental and sustainability agenda, while underscoring its role in the comprehensive and sustainable regeneration of AlUla.
The RCU will present 10 key initiatives, including the development of a circular carbon economy via the agricultural waste management program, the planting of 500,000 trees and plants, the establishment of nature reserves, and the Arabian leopard conservation and breeding program, SPA reported.
RCU's senior management team will also engage in several seminars and discussions to talk about the achievements, challenges, and opportunities related to AlUla's regeneration.
Taking place in Riyadh from December 2 to 13, COP16 marks the convention's 30th anniversary.