Western Region, 30 March 2013: Final preparations are underway for the 5th Al Gharbia Watersports Festival that will take place in Mirfa, Al Gharbia, the Western Region of Abu Dhabi Emirate. The event is held under the distinguished patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative for the Western Region and is organized by the Western Region Development Council (WRDC).
H.E. Mohamed Hamad bin Azzan Al Mazrouei, Acting Undersecretary of the Ruler’s Representative Court in the Western Region and the Director General of WRDC, said: “For the past few years the Al Gharbia Watersports Festival has attracted thousands of families and visitors to Al Gharbia. So for 2013 we have made sure there is something for everyone, meaning this year is going to be even bigger and better than anything we have ever organised before.”
“Throughout the year we have been working closely our partners, local businesses, hotels, caterers and residents in Al Gharbia to promote the region as one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the country. As a result, we are now all set to welcome visitors from around the world to come and participate in the festival’s many activities,” H.E added.
