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.



King Salman bin Abdulaziz Reserve, Desertification Combat Association Sign MoU to Boost Environmental Awareness

The MoU seeks to foster cooperation between the two entities in safeguarding vegetation cover and preserving wildlife within the reserve. SPA
The MoU seeks to foster cooperation between the two entities in safeguarding vegetation cover and preserving wildlife within the reserve. SPA
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King Salman bin Abdulaziz Reserve, Desertification Combat Association Sign MoU to Boost Environmental Awareness

The MoU seeks to foster cooperation between the two entities in safeguarding vegetation cover and preserving wildlife within the reserve. SPA
The MoU seeks to foster cooperation between the two entities in safeguarding vegetation cover and preserving wildlife within the reserve. SPA

The King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Environment and Desertification Combat association to raise environmental awareness within local communities.

The MoU seeks to foster cooperation between the two entities in safeguarding vegetation cover and preserving wildlife within the reserve.

The initiative aligns with the developmental strategy pursued by the authority, actively contributing, along a range of initiatives, to rehabilitating natural habitats.

Such efforts helped transform natural habitats into fertile environments conducive to vegetation growth and reproduction of wildlife, including locally and internationally rare and endangered species.