The third Dalma Sailing Festival dhow race with a prize money of AED 25 million took place on the coast of Dalma island organised by Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club.
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Gallery: Kuwaiti divers prepare for annual pearl diving festival
The annual pearl diving festival with aim of preserving the national heritage and enabling the young generation get a sense as how life used to be in Kuwait, where the natives managed to survive despite the difficulties.
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The festival site features varied and diverse races, swimming, beach volleyball and beach football, as well as a number of exceptional heritage activities that are closely related to the marine environment. In addition to sporting events and prizes, the festival offers a Traditional Market, children’s activities, heritage performances, and theatre competitions.
The festival is organised by the Cultural Programmes and Heritage Festivals Committee Abu Dhabi in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sailing & Yacht Club and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council.