RAK Properties, one of the largest property developers in Ras Al Khaimah, has  once again extended its support to the ‘Awafi Festival’ by co-sponsoring the event.

The annual desert expedition, which attracts thousands of visitors to Ras Al Khaimah from all over UAE and the GCC, started on the December 14 and will continue till January 6, 2008. RAK Properties is co-sponsoring the event for the second consecutive year.

Commenting on his company’s support for the event, Mohamed Sultan Al Qadi, managing director of RAK Properties, said that cultural initiatives are integral to nurturing every community. “Ras Al Khaimah has witnessed remarkable growth over the last few years, especially in the areas of investment and tourism. RAK Properties is keen to further promote Ras Al Khaimah, its economy as well as tourism and culture by encouraging events like the Awafi Festival,” he added.

Running for the fifth year in a row, the festival has now become a major attraction in the UAE’s calendar of events. In addition to its hugely popular car races and sand dune climbing competitions, the festival features a football as well as volleyball tournament, music shows, horse races, camel races, puppet shows, theatre and cultural events.--TradeArabia News Service