Dubai: Sudanese clubs and community centres across the UAE will host the ‘Sudan Festival’ at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, on Saturday, 23rd May 2026. The event will highlight the success stories and contributions of the Sudanese community in the UAE, celebrating the cultural and social ties between the two nations.

According to Emirates News Agency, the festival will be graced by the presence of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and Dr. El Amin Gafar Ahmed Taha, Head of the Sudanese Community in the UAE. Prominent Sudanese figures, including businesspeople, artists, intellectuals, and athletes residing in the country, are expected to attend.

The event is anticipated to draw more than 20,000 visitors, both from the Sudanese community and the wider public. It promises to offer a rich exploration of Sudanese culture through heritage exhibitions, popular performances, traditional food, handicrafts, and a diverse programme of artistic and entertainment activities.

The artistic line-up will feature Sudanese artists such as Insaf Madani and Mohamed Bashir, who will perform traditional and heritage songs. Additionally, Yousif Al Barbari and Dr. Omar Al Amin will present folkloric performances celebrating Sudan’s authentic cultural heritage. A Sudanese choir will also perform, underscoring the longstanding relationship between the Emirati and Sudanese peoples.