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H.H. Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Inaugurates 7th Abu Dhabi Science Festival

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Royal Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Army, H.H. Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council has ushered in the 7th version of the Abu Abu Dhabi Science Festival (ADSF) at Khalifa Park. Running till November 18, 2017 the festival will include 71 exciting, educating and involving tasks created to spark the interest of children in the self-controls of Scientific research, Innovation, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

H.H. Sheikh Nahyan toured Khalifa Park which is hosting ADSFs activities for the first time alongside returning venue Al Ain Zoo. He was accompanied by H.E. Dr. Ali Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK); Mr. Adel Ahmed Albuainain, Chief Executive Officer of Dolphin Energy Limited; Dr. Yousef AlShaiba Alsheryani, Advisor to ADEKs Chairman; Eng. Sanad Humaid Ahmed, Vice Chairman of ADEKs Innovation Committee; and other senior officials from the festivals main sponsors.

During the tour, ADEK's Chairman emphasized H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's assistance in creating an innovative and data base society, one that releases individual potential with appealing youth and the community at huge in educational, yet amusing tasks and projects. "It is an advantage to inaugurate ADSF this year in the existence of H.H. Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, which simply mosts likely to reveal the country's high goals in the growth of its youth. It is occasions such as the ADSF that reels in more enthusiasm in the direction of scientific research, innovation and innovation, which might not have been feasible to complete without our nations prudent and wise assistance, leadership and vision. I want to take the opportunity to express my gratefulness to the endless support we have actually obtained from ADEK's critical companions, who continue to add trustworthiness, memorable experiences and learning chances to our youth."

Anticipating one more effective occasion, Mr. Albuainain said: "We are really thrilled regarding this year's occasion and are waiting to inviting many hundreds of young visitors, along with their teachers and parents over the next 10 days. The new area and the new destinations and tasks will certainly aid to generate a Festival that will be the best offering yet. The blend of enjoyable, enjoyment and intrigue is a fantastic way for children to learn about STEM topics. We hope it will certainly inspire their very first steps to a future in either scientific research, modern technology, engineering or mathematics."

The award-winning Abu Dhabi Scientific research Festival has been attended by over half a million site visitors and supported by greater than 50 enrollers given that its launch in 2011. Greater than 40 percent of the 2017 edition's content is supplied by local science education organizations. Its well balanced blend of interactive exhibits, dynamic workshops and enjoyable shows primarily target children aged 5 years of ages and above.

ADEK has collaborated with 15 universities and scholastic and clinical institutions across the UAE to be part of the occasion. More than 1,000 college trainees are volunteering to present the festival, with a number being ADSF alumni who are best matched to supply workshops and programs in an engaging and unique fashion. The organizers of the Edinburgh International Science Festival, one of Europe's biggest science festivals, helped design and develop ADSF 2017s overall content.

ADEK is organizing the 7th annual Abu Dhabi Scientific research Festival in partnership with significant government and private entities such as Dolphin Power Limited (Providing Enroller), Mubadala and Emirates Transport (Associate Enrollers), Emirates Atomic Energy Corporation (Material Enroller), Abu Dhabi Media (Exclusive Media Partner), Marina Shopping Mall and Dalma Shopping Center (Mall Companions) and numerous local universities.

Interested parties can obtain festival info, book workshops and purchase tickets digitally through ADSF's site, www.abudhabisciencefestival.ae, or with a new downloadable official 'ADSF' mobile app.

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