Shaquille O'Neal, popularly known as Shaq, made a surprise visit to Reem Central Park earlier today. He took over the kids by surprise after he showed up unannounced at the basketball court. The kids and the local community got a chance to shoot hoops with Shaq while he interacted with them on the court.

The former NBA star, who was here to support the first NBA Abu Dhabi Games last week, was also moved to see a mural honouring the late Kobe Bryant on the courtside walls of the park.

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The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors and its creative industries, fuelling economic progress and helping to achieve Abu Dhabi’s wider global ambitions. By working in partnership with the organisations that define the DCT Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading international destination, DCT Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem around a shared vision of the DCT Abu Dhabi’s potential, coordinate effort and investment, deliver innovative solutions, and use the best tools, policies and systems to support the culture, tourism and creative industries.

DCT Abu Dhabi’s vision is defined by the emirate’s people, heritage and landscape. We work to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a place of authenticity, innovation, and unparalleled experiences, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and creative thought.

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