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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.

Transport

In partnership with Al Masaood Automobiles, Etihad Rail completes 1st rail transport of finished passenger vehicles for automotive dealership in UAE

Sport

Organised by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Core X Fitness League to take place across the emirate

Environment

Under the directives of Hamdan bin Zayed, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi announces emirate’s 2026 grazing season to run 22 April until 15 October

Tourism

Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors delivered strong growth in 2025, with 26.6m visitors

Arts & Culture

Creative Lab workshops encourage creativity in storytelling and responsible digital content creation among young storytellers

Community

Under the directives of Hamdan bin Zayed, Emirates Red Crescent increases contribution to Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans to AED150m

Community

Hamdan bin Zayed receives well-wishers for holy month of Ramadan

Arts & Culture

Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities honours winner of inaugural Outstanding Poet of Al Dhafra initiative

Economy

Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA) records 29% increase in new economic licences in 2025

Health

Under the patronage of Moza bint Khalifa bin Mohammed, Our Mothers Walkathon promotes health of female senior citizens and residents

Arts & Culture

Liwa International Festival 2026 (LIWA 2026) highlights Al Dhafra Region as leading winter tourism destination in Abu Dhabi

Sport

Under the patronage of Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 concludes in emirate

Community

Under the patronage of Hamdan bin Zayed, General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat honours winners of Al Dhafra Memoriser and Reciter Quran Competition 2025

Sport

Under the patronage of Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends opening ceremony of Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026

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Transport

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi signs agreement with VERSA Advanced Maritime Services to introduce Seaglider operations across emirate by 2028

Sport

Yas bin Hamdan bin Zayed visits Challenge Sir Bani Yas 2026

Transport

Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed chairs Etihad Rail board meeting and reviews developments of national rail network and passenger train project

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Community

Hamdan bin Zayed receives Hazza bin Zayed in Barzat Al Dhanna Palace

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Community

Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) and Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an partner to support activities of Abu Dhabi Community Center in Al Dhafra Region

Sport

Organised by Abu Dhabi Sports Council in partnership with AD Ports Group, UAE Tour to begin in Abu Dhabi

Environment

Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi records unprecedented milestone as Sustainable Fisheries Index reaches 100%

Arts & Culture

Nahyan bin Mubarak visits Al Dhafra Book Festival 2026

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Infrastructure

Abu Dhabi Housing Authority launches Expression of Interest service in Abu Dhabi and Al Dhafra for UAE Nationals to select preferred residential projects

Transport

Hamdan bin Zayed, receives delegation from Etihad Rail and reviews latest developments in freight and passenger rail projects

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