(27 January 2010)
Young people across the UAE will be flocking to this week’s Al Ain Aerobatic Show to try and capture their best shots of the aerobatic displays with the Mubadala Aerospace Photography Competition offering top cash prizes for the best images taken at the show.
The Al Ain Aerobatic Show is one of the top family events in the region and will attract thousands of visitors as it runs from Wednesday 27th to Saturday the 30th. Show sponsor Mubadala Aerospace are offering anyone aged 19 or below the chance to take part in their photographic competition and win up to 7,000 AED.
The aerobatic show takes place at the oasis city of Al Ain and is one of the most prestigious events of its type in the world with stunts and daring displays usually reserved for the movies. Visitors will experience an exciting blend of aerobatics from Viper Jets, the UAE Air force, Saudi Hawks and the Breitling Jet team. AMG Mercedes Benz cars will be testing their speed on the runway whilst the South African Goodyear Eagles Aerobatic Team will attempt to complete a never-before-seen triple synchronized inverted parachute drop, whilst the aircraft are performing a dramatic formation loop. All this high speed, full throttle action will offer up some great photographic opportunities.
Homaid Al Shemmari, Associate Director of Mubadala Aerospace, says the aerobatic show is a great opportunity for the region’s youngsters to experience the excitement of aerospace: "For Mubadala Aerospace, developing high quality, highly skilled local talent is the most important aspect in achieving our target of making Abu Dhabi a leader in the global aerospace industry, and to provide exciting career opportunities for the young people of the UAE," "Al Ain Aerobatic Show is a great opportunity to experience the excitement of aerospace, we hope it will inspire young people across the UAE to consider a careers in Abu Dhabi’s aerospace industry".
The Al Ain Aerobatic Show is the perfect occasion for family entertainment with falconry, static plane display, sponsor’s entertainment as well as the unique chance to sit in the cockpit of some fantastic planes, ensuring this event has something to offer everybody.
To enter the competition upload your best two photographs of the Al Ain Aerobatic Show via www.yousendit.com and send it to alainshow2010@mubadala.ae for the chance to win a cash prize.