Partners
The festival is backed by a strong team of Abu Dhabi partners who promote the culture of the UAE. Visitors are welcome to learn about their initiatives that seek to engage the community.
Each of these partners will showcase the mission of their institution and how it is intrinsically linked to the preservation and celebration of Abu Dhabi and the Unites Arab Emirates culture and history.
This year’s participants include:
The National Archives
The National Archive is the official documentation and research entity in Abu Dhabi that undertakes historical studies, publications and research related to the UAE and the Arabian Peninsula, Arabic translations of historical works and collecting of human memories of life in the UAE that pre-date the written word.
The National Archives is a first of its kind in the Middle East and one of oldest cultural institutions in United Arab Emirates and the largest documentation center in the Arabian Gulf Region.
The National Library
The National Library is one of the UAE’s largest knowledge treasuries and an important resource for intellectuals, scholars and scientists.
The library is responsible for the dissemination of science and culture amongst the local community by developing, expanding and spreading its activities throughout Abu Dhabi emirate through the establishment of regional, community, children’s and mobile libraries.
twofour54’s Creative Lab
The twofour54’s Creative Lab community is an online movement created and nurtured by twofour54 ibtikar. It brings together many diverse and brilliant creative minds of the Middle East, supporting and inspiring them as they turn their dreams into reality.
Creative Lab provides the inspiration and guidance to turn ideas into actual results through training, connections, articles, videos, content, seminars and every possible support required.
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) is committed to protecting and enhancing air quality, groundwater as well as the biodiversity of our desert and marine ecosystem.
By partnering with other government entities, the private sector, NGOs and global environmental agencies, EAD deploys international best practices and innovation to institute effective policy measures towards preservation of our environment.
The Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital (ADFH)
The Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital (ADFH) is UAE’s first public institution providing comprehensive veterinary health care services exclusively for falcons.
Established by Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital has become the largest falcon hospital in the UAE and in the world with a patient influx of more than 75,000 patients in the first fourteen years of existence.
Al Foah
Al Foah Company undertakes a paramount role in developing a global Arabian date brand so that it may become a successful economic beam in the UAE.
Al Foah’s assets include Emirates Dates Factory at Al Saad, Al Marfa Dates Factory, Administrative Offices, Dates Receiving Centers in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and Al Foah Farm in al Ain City (The largest organic farm in the world).
Al Ain Zoo
Founded in 1968 by the late Sheikh Zayed, the Father of our nation, Al Ain Zoo is a true family destination, providing entertainment and learning experiences in a natural outdoor environment.
Today, visitors of all ages discover the zoo's wildlife and enjoy a great day out packed with fun and adventure, and explore our large animal collection of over 4,000 animals.