Hatta Hosts Summer Sports Festival to Attract Over 6,000 Participants as Part of ‘Our Summer is Sporty' Initiative
The programme is supported by both public and private sector entities and is implemented in collaboration with specialised organisations experienced in managing local and international sports tournaments. All events adhere to the highest safety and organisational standards.
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