This annual festival celebrates and fosters the art of theatre in the UAE. The festival invites participation from local theatre companies, universities, schools and cultural clubs and provides young actors, directors and playwrights in the UAE with a notable platform to showcase their talent. The event featured ten plays that were written, produced and directed by the youth of the UAE in a successful endeavour aimed at harnessing their talents and showcasing a considerable level of skill in the performing arts. The plays were complemented by workshops conducted by stage directors and choreographers on acting skills, set design, trussing and lighting.