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11/04/2017

 Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the Cultural Programmes and Heritage Festivals Committee – Abu Dhabi organises Al Dhafra Water Festival in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Sailing & Y

30/03/2017

The battle for rhyming words had made its first five "victims" on Tuesday night at Al Raha Beach Theatre in Abu Dhabi. The 20 finalists who made it to the seventh Prince of Poets live broadcasted competition are now 15.

29/03/2017

Baynounah TV is supporting the Year of Giving with generous air time dedicated to raise awareness about the benefits of doing good during some of its programmes. The UAE TV channel, focused on Emirati culture and heritage, doesn't stop here.

24/02/2017

Al Marzoum Protected Area for Hunting concluded last week its second season, with a turnout that surpassed all expectations. The hunting season started in mid-November 2016 and went on until mid-February 2017.

 

23/02/2017

Nearly 1500 people gathered at Al Raha Beach Theatre in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday night and hundreds of thousands more turned on the Baynounah and Al Emarat TV channels at 10 pm to watch the first episode of Prince of Poets 2017.

20/02/2017

The final 20 poets who made it to the televised Prince of Poets competition were announced for  the first time on Monday, February 20th, ahead of the first episode of the seventh Prince of Poets.

31/01/2017

The Cultural Programs and Heritage Festivals Committee - Abu Dhabi revealed to the media the list of 42 contestants who were selected out of 150 poets to take part in the Prince of Poets competition, in its 7th season.

26/12/2016

Emirati ladies regard the souk as a great economic opportunity, most making up to AED 30,000 profits during the Festival

 

23/12/2016

Each top winner of the 84 camel competitions drives away with a brand new Nissan 4x4

 

20/12/2016

Arabian Saluki Traditional Race Championship – will take part of the Al Dhafrah Festival 2016, the race will be in the camel race track –madinat Zayed – AlGharbiyah –Abu Dhabi .

18/12/2016

More heritage shows and a special camp for visitors expected to attract people from all over the UAE and beyond