The Abu Dhabi Department Of Education And Knowledge Announces 7th Edition Of Abu Dhabi Science Festival On 9th Of November

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has announced in a Press Conference held today in Abu Dhabi that the 7th edition of the Abu Dhabi Science Festival (ADSF) will be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and take place simultaneously at both Khalifa Park and the Al Ain Zoo from the 9th to the 18th of November 2017.

The 7th ADSF Edition will bring together 40 brand-new activities out of a total of 71 promoting the spirit of innovation and science among children such as ‘Imaginary Playground’ and ‘Water Robot.’ Activities that have drawn a huge turnout in previous years – including ‘Dig-up-a-Dinosaur’ and ‘The Secret Life of Coral’ – are returning. More than 40 per cent of the events this year are provided by local science education organizations to ensure a memorable educational experience for visitors and participants. Organizers aim to spark the curiosity of children and motivate them to choose scientific paths in the future.

Today’s Press Conference was attended by H.E. Dr. Ali Al Nuaimi, ADEK’s Chairman; Mr. Adel Ahmed Albuainain, Chief Executive Officer of Dolphin Energy Limited; Dr. Yousef AlShaiba Alsheryani, Advisor to ADEK’s Chairman; Eng. Sanad Humaid Ahmed, Deputy Chairman of the Innovation Committee at ADEK; and other senior officials from the public and private sectors.