The Abu Dhabi Science Festival 2011
was a great success
The success of the 2011 Abu Dhabi Science Festival exceeded expectations
establishing it as a new global benchmark.
Over 100,000 people visited the festival during its nine day run at
key activated venues across Abu Dhabi, including more than 16,000 students
in organized tours from 200 schools in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Gharbiah.
The festival succeeded in sparking the curiosity of the Emirate's youth and inspiring
them in Science, Technology and Innovation through an engaging program comprising
over 150 best-in-class science activities which have been delivered
by more than 500 trained university students from the Emirate.
Several local and international partnerships contributed to the success of the festival’s
2011 edition which was presented by The Abu Dhabi Technology Development Committee
and Tawazun in association with Dolphin Energy and in partnership with the Abu Dhabi
Education Council. The festival was sponsored by Total and the General Holding Corporation.
For more on the Abu Dhabi Science Festival 2011 visit:
www.abudhabisciencefestival.ae