Al Gharbia International Festival to be held at Tel Moreeb in Liwa
Al Gharbia, Jan 11th, 2010 --- The Western Region Development Council (WRDC) has announced to sponsor the Al Gharbia International Festival being held from 4th - 12th February, at Tel Moreeb in Liwa.
WRDC has invited visitors to come and witness the thrill of watching quads, bikes and 4x4s competing to climb one of the tallest sand dunes in the world alongside camel, horse, falcon and remote-control vehicles racing and shooting competitions.
To add to the excitement, even more competitions have been added to the line-up this year, including a classic car competition, a modified car competition in both categories; saloon and SUV, a photography competition and a best camper award.
There will also be quad bikes and hot air balloon rides available for visitors with a children's play area, a market souq for shopping enthusiasts and a firework show.
Commenting on the event, Mohamed Hamad Azzan Al-Mazrouei, Director General of the Western Region Development Council said "WRDC is pleased to again sponsor the Al Gharbia International Festival, Liwa to further promote the true potential of Al Gharbia and illustrate what the region is capable of. It is also a confirmation of WRDC's principles and role in catering for the region's youth. This is why we encourage the initiation of such activities and events in Al Gharbia to involve the young generation in various social and sporting activities".
He continued, "The festival is particularly famous for attracting sport and adventure fans and is intended to promote Al Gharbia as a tourist destination bringing the diversification of recreation and tourist attractiveness available in Liwa and the rest of the region's cities to the fore-front, including eye-catching scenery, fascinating desert and sand dunes, which are among the tallest in the world."
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Pictures from the Liwas Festival 2009:
http://www.duneguide.com/TripReport-LiwaFestival2009.htm
WRDC has invited visitors to come and witness the thrill of watching quads, bikes and 4x4s competing to climb one of the tallest sand dunes in the world alongside camel, horse, falcon and remote-control vehicles racing and shooting competitions.
To add to the excitement, even more competitions have been added to the line-up this year, including a classic car competition, a modified car competition in both categories; saloon and SUV, a photography competition and a best camper award.
There will also be quad bikes and hot air balloon rides available for visitors with a children's play area, a market souq for shopping enthusiasts and a firework show.
Commenting on the event, Mohamed Hamad Azzan Al-Mazrouei, Director General of the Western Region Development Council said "WRDC is pleased to again sponsor the Al Gharbia International Festival, Liwa to further promote the true potential of Al Gharbia and illustrate what the region is capable of. It is also a confirmation of WRDC's principles and role in catering for the region's youth. This is why we encourage the initiation of such activities and events in Al Gharbia to involve the young generation in various social and sporting activities".
He continued, "The festival is particularly famous for attracting sport and adventure fans and is intended to promote Al Gharbia as a tourist destination bringing the diversification of recreation and tourist attractiveness available in Liwa and the rest of the region's cities to the fore-front, including eye-catching scenery, fascinating desert and sand dunes, which are among the tallest in the world."
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Pictures from the Liwas Festival 2009:
http://www.duneguide.com/TripReport-LiwaFestival2009.htm
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