Socotra Online
Socotra Governorate concluded the events of Nujed Autumn Festival 2019, which was held in Zayed City 1 with support of Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation. It included heritage and cultural events and programs, which lasted for three weeks. It included traditional crafts made by men reflecting traditions and customs of Socotra. Furthermore, it included various events and competitions such as camels racing, jumping and prettying up, in addition to children competitions, which attracted the people of the Archipelago. The festival was a family entertainment destination.
Raid Al Geraibi, Governor Deputy, Saleh Ali, Governor Deputy, Brigadier General Ali Al Rajedhi, Police Director, Ali Saabab, Director of Youth and Sports, Al Sultan Ali bin Essa bin Afrar, Sheikh Suliman Shalolha, and Ali Al Shaibani, identifier of the people of Socotra in the United Arab Emirates, were honored in the festival. In addition, the winners in the competitions of camels jumping and prettying up were honored.
It was worth noting that Nujed Autumn Festival 2019 was distinguished with its events and programs. Thousands of visitors came to the festival daily. It was the most distinguished event on the Island without reactions outside the Archipelago.
