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12/12/24, 1:38 PM Al Murabbaa Arts Festival 2024 returns for its second edition from December 13 to 16 - Middle East News 247

Al Murabbaa Arts Festival 2024 returns for its

second edition from December 13 to 16

By News Desk 1 12/12/2024

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

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