His Excellency Sheikh Sultan Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Advisor to His Highness the Ruler of the UAE, President of the Camel Race Association and Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee of the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival 2014, has officially adopted the key elements and activities of the fifth edition of the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival. The festival starts on November 20 and will run for 20 days in Al Wathba. Visitors will be captivated by a fusion of fascinating exhibitions, live interactions and innovative entertainment that brings to life the UAE’s rich heritage. 

Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival 2014 will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE (may God protect him), with the support of His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council; under the supervision of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs.

His Excellency Sheikh Sultan Bin Hamdan shared some insights on the festival’s inspiration: “Our founding father, His Highness the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan (may his soul rest in peace), played a pivotal role in preserving the heritage of the UAE. His eternal words of wisdom remind us that a nation without a past does not have a future, because history is the gateway to the future. Today these admirable principles have been kept alive by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to proudly instill our values in upcoming generations.”

His Excellency elaborated: "This festival is a reflection of our Emirati heritage, and a voyage through time that encompasses our past, present and future. It reminds us all that our nation’s prosperity is not a mere coincidence, but built on the strong foundations of past achievements. This cultural showcase is held with the support of His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council; and the direct supervision of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. Their wise leadership has brought giant leaps of progress since the festival’s inception four years ago, and facilitated its expansion to embrace an international audience.”

H.E Sheikh Sultan Bin Hamdan has expressed satisfaction over the committee’s efforts, praising the role of each member. He also praised the diverse line-up of activities that will help to promote the UAE’s historical legacy across the globe. The nation’s history will be portrayed through four natural environments that have shaped its past: desert, oasis, mountains and sea.

His Excellency met and thanked the festival’s strategic partners, represented by National Archives, Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority, Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority and Abu Dhabi Media. He also thanked the event sponsors, who include General Holding Corporation (SENAAT), Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce, Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat), Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC), Etihad Airways, Dolphin Energy, Ghantoot Group, Abu Dhabi Airports and Al Dahra Agriculture Company.

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