Sharjah (Union)
The Sharjah Sports Council announced the sponsorship of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, for the first Gulf and Arab Beach Rowing Championship, which will be held in Hamriyah from November 18 to 28 with the participation of 13 countries, as one of the largest and most important sporting events in the emirate to enhance its presence regional and international.
The tournament will be attended by Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Sudan, Libya and Djibouti, in addition to the host Emirates. Its competitions will start with the Gulf Championship on November 19 and 20, then the Arab Championship on November 25, 26 and 27.
The Supreme Organizing Committee of the tournament was approved under the chairmanship of Abdul Malik Jani, Vice Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Council and Chairman of the Individual Games Committee, Juma Obaid Al Shamsi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Hamriya Cultural and Sports Club as Vice President and General Supervisor, and the membership of Majid Al Muhairi, Board Member of Al Hamriya Club (Tournament Director), along with Heads of sub-committees: medical, technical, referees, public relations and media, and representatives of the parties involved in the organization.
On this occasion, Issa Hilal Al-Hazami, Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Council, extended his deep thanks and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, for the generous sponsorship of the tournament, which will provide it with all the ingredients for success, and said it is an important addition to the major sporting events held in the emirate, which enhance Its presence and readiness to host various events, thanks to its distinguished infrastructure and high capabilities.
He added that marine sports receive special attention at the level of the Emirate of Sharjah, due to the presence of wonderful coasts and Lake Khalid, which allows for public follow-up from all sides, and indicated that coordination will be at the highest level with the Hamriyah Club to organize an ideal version that will win the admiration and praise of all the participants from the Gulf and Arab brothers. Who will be warmly welcomed by everyone in the smiling emirate.
In turn, Juma Obaid Al Shamsi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Hamriya Club, expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi for the generous sponsorship of the championship, stressing that efforts will be combined to make the championship an event that the city of Hamriyah and the Emirate of Sharjah are proud of. Achieving a clear qualitative leap in all areas of sports work, including organizing and hosting international tournaments that reflect the bright sporting face of Sharjah and the UAE.
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