Dubai: The National Basketball Association (NBA) and FLASH Entertainment yesterday announced an exciting partnership to bring a series of NBA events to Abu Dhabi.

The events will culminate in a three-day interactive basketball festival known globally as NBA Jam Session, which will take place on Yas Island as part of the Yas Island Show Weekends; a five-weekend programme of major concerts and free entertainment running across Yas Island throughout 2010.

The NBA Jam Session, running from December 2-4, will include an exciting range of activities for fans of all ages and skill levels including exclusive appearances by an NBA Legend, along with performances by one of the NBA's famous "dunk teams." For more information one can log on to www.yasisland.com.