The fourth edition of the Umm Al-Emarat Festival will be held from March 12 to 23, in conjunction with the Special Olympics World Games 2019, which will be held for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa from March 14 to 21, Of 7,500 athletes, representing more than 192 countries, in the largest human sporting event.

The Umm Al-Emarat Festival, organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi, celebrates the vision and generosity of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, President of the General Women's Union and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood. This year around values: humility, generosity, responsibility, sustainability, and other topics of value and purpose, which reflect the vision of HH.

The 12-day festival also offers a wide range of activities and events, notably the famous Cirque du Soleil, and a wide selection of unique local products, food and beverages.

Tolerance values

In conjunction with the Year of Tolerance, the Umm Al-Emarat Festival will witness activities and events that embody the values ​​of tolerance for more than a kilometer on the Abu Dhabi Corniche, offering family-friendly performances including musical and entertainment events, art galleries, interactive workshops, , As well as an area dedicated to the Special Olympics 2019 World Games, the area of ​​progress that will include the electronic sports tournament, the famous happiness area, and other various kinds of interactive activities and adventures held throughout the festival.

"At the fourth edition of the Umm Al-Emarat Festival, we are presenting the fruits of an important collaboration with the Special Olympics World Games 2019, in line with Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak's vision of the celebration," said Saif Saeed Ghabash, Undersecretary of the Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi. And the celebration of their achievements and championships, in line with the lofty values ​​that their Highness is working to promote in society, including tolerance, flexibility, friendship and responsibility. These values ​​are embodied in the various activities and events of the festival, encouraging positive participation and interaction of coffee. E by all members of society, as we have developed entertainment and artistic performances associated with, to give a universal value on the festival ».

A legacy

One of the highlights of the 2018 Umm Al Emarat Festival is the launch of Cirque du Soleil, the world premiere in the Middle East in Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Alchemy Project.

Cirque du Soleil offers Bazaar's show, which includes eye-catching reviews to celebrate the legacy of Cirque du Soleil. The premiere is scheduled for March 6 and runs until 16 January on Yas Island, featuring a group of acrobatic and musical performers Creative performances under the direction of a special Maestro. The band meets to create a unique world-class artistic show, in colorful collections, and then recreate vibrant scenes through artistic, musical movements.

Saif Saeed Ghobash:

"We have developed the accompanying entertainment and artistic offerings to bring international value to the festival."