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Al Dhafra Region

News and updates on the Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi emirate, covering energy, the environment, transport, arts and culture, education, sport and many other sectors.

Arts & Culture

Under the patronage of Hamdan bin Zayed, largest edition of Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) to take place in emirate

Sport

Abu Dhabi Sports Council reveals schedule for 4th season of Abu Dhabi Baja Challenge

Education

Hamdan bin Zayed receives top-performing high school students in Al Dhafra Region

Arts & Culture

22nd Liwa Dates Festival attracts record-breaking participation and visitor numbers

Security

Hamdan bin Zayed receives UAE Cyber Security Council delegation and commends establishment of National Cloud's backup data centres in Al Dhafra Region

Transport

Hamdan bin Zayed receives delegation from Etihad Rail and directs the launch of Madinat Zayed and Liwa passenger stations on 30 November

Transport

Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) activates Waterway Monitoring and Control Centre to strengthen maritime safety

Education

Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends graduation ceremony of 1,282 students from Applied Technology Schools

Education

Under the patronage of Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training to host Applied Technology Schools 2026 graduation ceremony

Arts & Culture

Hamdan bin Zayed visits 22nd Liwa Dates Festival

Transport

Al Dhafra Region Municipality utilises AI to support public cleanliness operations

Crown Prince News

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets winners of 2nd Khalifa Fund Entrepreneurship Competition

Economy

Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development announces winners of 2nd Khalifa Fund Entrepreneurship Competition

Transport

Nahyan bin Mubarak boards Etihad Rail’s passenger train from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah

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Sport

Hamdan bin Zayed receives Al Dhafra Region’s citizens and jiu-jitsu champions at Barzat Al Dhanna Palace

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Arts & Culture

Under the patronage of Mansour bin Zayed, 22nd Liwa Dates Festival to take place in Al Dhafra Region

Sport

Hamdan bin Zayed visits development projects in Al Mirfa City, reviews preparations for sailing races, and meets citizens

Energy

Abu Dhabi Department of Energy annual Safety in Heat campaign reinforces safe working practices across energy sector facilities

Crown Prince News

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed inaugurates MBZ City Passenger Train Station and witnesses unveiling of UAE passenger rail network

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Economy

Abu Dhabi Registration Authority records 21% increase in new economic licences issued across the emirate in Q1 2026

Environment

Hamdan bin Zayed chairs 2nd Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi board meeting in 2026

Community

Hamdan bin Zayed receives sheikhs, officials and citizens at Barzat Al Nakheel Palace in Abu Dhabi

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Energy

Emirates Nuclear Energy Company celebrates graduation of 1st cohort of Diploma in Nuclear Technology programme

Community

Hamdan bin Zayed receives citizens at Al Dhannah Palace and commends outstanding talent in Al Dhafra Region

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