ABU DHABI, 8th March, 2023 (WAM) — The Sheikh Zayed Festival, which is set to close on 18th March, 2023, will hold special events and activities for visitors over the next few weeks.
The remainder of this year's agenda includes major fireworks shows, the World Civilisations Parade, the raffle draws of the H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Racing Festival, the competitions by the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Award for Agricultural Excellence, in addition to an extensive list of major cultural events and shows.
The next raffle draw of the H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Racing Festival will be held on 17th March, 2023. The event aims to commemorate the efforts of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in preserving purebred Arabian horses and promoting the UAE's cultural heritage.
Commenting on the importance of the Festival, Obaid Abdulla Al Dhaheri, Chief Executive Officer of Dolphin Energy Limited, said, “Over the last 10 years, the Sheikh Zayed Festival has helped celebrate the UAE’s rich history and provided compelling insights into the culture of the Emirates. By showcasing the rich heritage of the past, the event encourages the UAE’s younger generation to learn about the traditions of the country and the vision of its founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Dolphin Energy has been a proud sponsor of the Festival since its inception in 2013. The company has a strong track record in supporting community initiatives and the event lies at the heart of its commitments to highlight culture, history and heritage.”