Reda Saleem (Dubai)
The era of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may his soul rest in peace, witnessed many sporting achievements, not only by winning medals, but also by hosting major tournaments at all international, continental and Arab levels, including the Club World Cup for several years, the Junior World Cup, and the Youth World Cup, The Asian Football Cup UAE 2019 and the Special Olympics World Games.
There are tournaments bearing the signature of “Made in the Emirates”, which are the events that were launched in the first edition of the Emirates, and from them moved to other hosting countries, in addition to tournaments bearing the name of the Emirates, in various games, including the Dubai World Cup for horses, which attracts the world in the field And the Etihad Airways Grand Prix for “Formula-1”, where the world gathers at the Yas Circuit, the Beach Continental Championship, which reached the tenth edition, the Hazza bin Zayed International Football Championship, the Hamdan bin Mohammed International Junior Championships, and the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Professional Golf Championship DP World Golf Championship, Dubai Desert Classic Golf, Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, Dubai Leaders Classic Golf, Ras Al Khaimah Championship, the conclusion of the European Challenge Tour, Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, and Ras Al Khaimah International Professional Jiu-Jitsu.
There is the Dubai International Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Al Ain International Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Fujairah International Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Dubai Desert Rally, Mubadala World Tennis, Dubai Duty Free Tennis, World Triathlon Championship – Abu Dhabi Tour, Abu Dhabi World High Diving Championship, and Sheikha Championship Fatima Bint Mubarak International Ladies Shooting.
Meanwhile, the Emirates Cycling Tour succeeded in changing the map of the game in the region, after the Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah rafts were merged into one.
It suffices that the annual events and events at the sports level exceed 1,400 official events and tournaments, in which countless nationalities participate, almost bringing together the peoples of the world on the land of the Emirates, and in which a large number of players from different countries of the world participate, and there are even tournaments born in the Emirates and launched them, to the rest of the world.
Perhaps the great successes achieved by the tournaments that carried the “Made in the Emirates” instrument, through their continuation for many years, and also their transformation into international tournaments, in addition to the participation of a large number of gaming stars in these tournaments, of different nationalities, in addition to the gains from organizing this tournament. It was great, both from increasing the experience of the administrative cadres of citizens in organizing these big events, which had a positive impact in hosting world championships.
The establishment of tournaments bearing the name of the Emirates had many indications of relations with international federations, which always choose the Emirates to host their championships, and the “password” to outperform any country in the event of applying to host any event.
Formula 1 is a tourism and sports platform
Car enthusiasts in the world await the Formula 1 Etihad Grand Prix annually, which brings the world together at Yas Circuit, and is one of the largest races in the world hosted by the UAE at the most expensive circuit, which opened in 2009, and is considered a technologically advanced architectural masterpiece and the most distinguished in the world of racing “Formula-1”, and allows the attendance of 60,000 spectators. The 2021 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix won four awards at the Middle East Sports Industry Awards Ceremony, which highlights the most important sporting events in the region during the season, thanks to the directives of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul. In hosting an event that attracts the world, the last edition of the race set records, and the final race of the Formula 1 World Championship watched more than 108 million spectators around the world. With the wide audience that the race achieved in 2021, and the increasing popularity of the “Formula-1” sport, the final race of the 2022 season is witnessing an unprecedented demand for tickets for the event in all its categories. The circuit is part of an ongoing development on Yas Island, which includes world-leading hotels, retail centres, residential projects and amusement parks, including Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. Abu Dhabi and the Yas Links golf course.
Yas Arena is part of the strategy of the UAE government in general, and Abu Dhabi in particular, which aims to be a global platform for tourism and sports together. Over the following years, the Yas Marina Circuit has gained a favored position among fans of “Formula-1” locally, regionally and internationally, while the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for “Formula-1”, which begins its competitions before sunset, and continues after it under the floodlights, confirmed its leading global position. On the day of the race, it receives 125,000 spectators each year, and the number of arrivals from outside the country is more than half, and they head to Abu Dhabi to test the distinguished hospitality experience of the UAE and the world-class tourist and entertainment destinations it offers.
The Emirates Tour is a race to the world
The Emirates Tour, which was launched in 2019, is a prestigious global event and a favorite of elite riders and big teams, under the directives of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may he rest in peace, in holding events, events and championships bearing the name of the Emirates, and the circumnavigation was the ideal model, in light of the participation of the best cyclists The world, recently approved by the International Cycling Union, for the 2022 World Series, as the Tour is the only global race in the Middle East.
The circumnavigation contributed to strengthening the position of the UAE in cycling, after it became a destination for this sport, especially with the achievement of Abu Dhabi winning the title of the city of bicycles, as the first Asian city to obtain this title from the International Federation, and the launch of the Abu Dhabi Bike platform, which supports the country’s efforts in Accelerate its long-term cycling ambitions to become a global cycling hub. Under the BIK Abu Dhabi platform are plans to support the infrastructure of this sport and further expand the network of bicycle paths in the emirate from 300 km, to become more than 1,000 km in length, and this includes the development of “Abu Dhabi Loop”, a connected bike path with a length of 109 km, which connects the main destinations In the city, in a move that enhances mobility and motivates people to adopt a healthier lifestyle using safe and sustainable solutions. Plans include the establishment of the Al Hudayriat Velodrome, which is a cycling hall, which can accommodate approximately 3,500 spectators, with an area of 12,000 square meters, allowing more opportunities to host world-class international and local championships, and the Emirates Tour will contribute to enhancing the endeavors of the growing wave of cycling. the region in general and the country in particular.
The capital, Abu Dhabi, joined the list of the world’s leading cycling destinations, including Bergen in Norway, the Danish capital Copenhagen and Glasgow in Scotland, Paris and Vancouver in Canada and Yorkshire in Britain.
The Emirates Tour represents a distinct extension of the rich experiences witnessed in the past years, which witnessed the organization of 5 copies of the Dubai Tour and 4 copies of the Abu Dhabi Tour, to unite efforts in the end with a global tour bearing the name of the Emirates, and it constitutes an important event on the global racing calendar approved by the International Cycling Union.
Dubai is the “favorite destination” for the Continental Beach.
The Beach Soccer Confederations Cup, which has been organized by the Dubai Sports Council for more than 10 years, in cooperation with the Beach Committee of the International Federation, is one of the major beach soccer tournaments, over 10 editions since 2011, an Emirati industry, and an affirmation that “Dana Al Dunya” has become the preferred destination. Internationally, to organize beach soccer tournaments, because of its beautiful beaches, mild weather and wonderful atmosphere, and it is supported by the great interest in this sport, through the organization and hosting of various international tournaments, foremost of which is the Beach Soccer World Cup in 2009.
Dubai has contributed to the dissemination of the game of beach soccer in the country and the region, through local, Gulf and international tournaments, which were organized and hosted, especially that Dubai is inhabited by large communities of more than 200 nationalities from around the world, and thousands of them follow these tournaments, and convey their passion for football Beaches to their country, to contribute to the increase in the popularity of the game.
On the sidelines of the Beach Soccer Stars Awards Ceremony, the world’s best beach soccer players, players and coaches are honored annually.
Dubai World Cup “the most prominent event” in horse racing
The world witnessed a historic event during the era of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may his soul rest in peace, on the 28th of January 2010, which moved equestrian racing to broad horizons, where a “medan” for horse racing was opened, which inaugurated a new era for the concept of horse racing. In the modern era, because of its modern facilities and facilities.
Meydan Racecourse has replaced the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse, which has hosted races for more than 15 years, and has hosted the past 14 sessions of the Dubai World Cup, which is considered one of the most important events in the world of horse racing, in terms of financial prizes and the quality of horses that participate in it. From various continents, such as the British Royal Scott Festival, the famous American Breeders’ Cup races, and the French Arc de Triomphe races, the 26th edition of the “Dubai World Cup” witnessed an increase in prizes to 30.5 million dollars, which is a first-class Emirati industry.
Meydan is one of the most important points in Dubai’s strategic plan, which aims to increase the emirate’s ability to attract global tourism in all fields and sectors, within a series of sports projects.
The investments of the Meydan horse racing platform and track amount to about 10 billion dirhams, and this project has boosted confidence in Dubai’s economy and real estate sector, especially with the Dubai World Cup for Horse Racing, which attracts the world’s rich, and the amphitheater accommodates a capacity of up to 60,000 spectators, in a runway about a mile long. One, and its capacity can be increased to 82,000, making it one of the largest racecourses in the world.
Abu Dhabi is the capital of martial arts
Abu Dhabi, which has established itself as the global capital of mixed martial arts since 2019, with the support of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may his soul rest in peace, through the distinguished tournaments it hosted, which will be strengthened in the coming years, after the agreement signed by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi with The Mixed Martial Arts Committee, and the Emirates Warriors Championship, organized by Palms Sports.
The UFC fights returned to Abu Dhabi as part of a series of exciting events for martial arts lovers, most notably the UFC 267 Championship, and the first edition of Abu Dhabi Challenge Week was already launched in September 2019, and concluded with the UFC Championship fight. 242: Habib vs. Boerer” was played in front of a crowd of about 15,000 fans on Yas Island.
As for the 2020 edition, it witnessed the most important event in the history of mixed martial arts, when the famous Russian fighter Habib Nur Mammadov suddenly announced his retirement in Abu Dhabi, after defeating his American rival, Justin Gaetje, and called the confrontation many titles, given the dramatic events that accompanied it, The name of Abu Dhabi was mentioned a lot in the international media, considering that Habib Mammadov announced his retirement immediately after his victory.
Abu Dhabi became the first city in the Middle East to host this event that brings together the strongest fighters in the world, and it was also the first in the world to witness a fight with Muhammedov, after he was suspended from playing 9 months before his fight in the capital of the Emirates, due to the problems that occurred after his famous victory over his challenger. Irish McGregor, in what was known as the “fight of the era” in martial arts.
Abu Dhabi has achieved many special numbers that it maintains in the records of the International Martial Arts Federation, after it succeeded, through the “Abu Dhabi Challenge Week” organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism, in hosting the first women’s fight of its kind, and achieved distinguished tourism gains, with large numbers of fans flocked to support their heroes. favorites.
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