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Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi

Al Murabbaa Arts Festival 2024 returns for its second edition

from December 13 to 16

Ajman, UAE, December 11, 2024: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin
Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, the Ajman

Tourism Development Department (ATDD) launched the second edition of the ‘Al Murabbaa Arts

Festival.’ The festival, held from December 13 to 16 2024 in the Ajman Heritage District, will

convene local and international artists in a global cultural art event.

The festival was named after ‘Al Murabbaa Tower,’ the most famous tourist attraction on Ajman

Corniche. Built in the 1930s under the guidance of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi,

it served as a watchtower for those coming to Ajman from the southwest and provided security
for the city’s residents and passersby. The name was given to celebrate the cultural heritage and

preserve the legacy left by the founding fathers, which enhances the Emirati identity among the

younger generations and consolidates the emirate’s position as a prominent cultural destination.

Linking the festival to ‘Al Murabbaa Tower’ and its authentic heritage connotations reflects the
department’s belief in the importance of preserving heritage sites and cultural landmarks in

Ajman.

The festival will present a wide range of artistic and cultural activities that blend technology and

creativity and exhibit the recent developments in the field of art technology. Furthermore, it will
include live drawing sessions and workshops for participants of all age groups, enabling them to

meet and discuss with artists and explore and purchase their unique artistic products. It

contributes to fostering promising generations, supporting aspiring artists and creators and

encouraging collaboration with the local and global artistic communities, in alignment with the