Abu Dhabi Cultural Festival to be launched in June

The Abu Dhabi Cultural, Heritage and Folklore Festival will be held from June 2 to 6 at the Emirates Palace Hotel in the capital.

Over 60 Arab and non Arab countries will participate in the festival to be held under the supervision of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority and Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company. The event will be organised by Silver Star Exhibitions and Conferences Est. Deputy Chairman of the Higher organising committee Matar Ali Al Dhahiri said that the festival will enormously enhance the cultural role of UAE and will contribute to the cross-cultural understanding between the nations of the world. He added that the festival to be held under the patronage of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak will encourage the people of the world to coexist in peace. It will also create an opportunity for various communities living on the soil of UAE to learn more about the heritage and culture of different countries; Al Dhahiri said. - Emirates News Agency, WAM