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Al Etihad
17-05-2025
- Al Etihad
8th Historic Dalma Race Festival showcases UAE's rich cultural legacy
16 May 2025 23:30 ABU DHABI (WAM)The 8th Historic Dalma Race Festival got underway on Friday on Dalma Island, located in the Al Dhafra Region, Abu by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the event will run until June 1, its duration, the Historic Dalma Festival will feature weekend activities every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. These activities aim to attract a wide audience, promote tourism, boost the local economy on Dalma Island, creating an immersive social and cultural atmosphere for families and the broader public to accompanying heritage market will host a selection of traditional shops offering Emirati crafts and authentic local dishes, along with dedicated children's areas, theatrical performances, and daily competitions. Traditional handcraft demonstrations will highlight the rich cultural legacy passed down through generations in the Dalma Historic Race Festival aims to revive UAE's maritime heritage, strengthen national identity, and pass on the values of the past to future generations. It seeks to raise awareness among citizens, residents, and visitors of the historical importance of the Emirati islands and their cultural role, while also supporting productive families, stimulating Dalma Island's economy, and positioning the festival as one of Abu Dhabi's leading tourism and sporting destinations.
Al Etihad
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Etihad
Under the patronage of Hamdan bin Zayed 8th Historic Dalma Race Festival to take place in Abu Dhabi
10 May 2025 13:11 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, the 8th Historic Dalma Race Festival will be held from May 16 until June 1, 2025. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the event will take place on Dalma Island, located in the Al Dhafra Region, Abu highlight of the festival is the Historic Dalma Dhow Sailing Race for 60ft vessels — the longest traditional sailing race in the Arabian Gulf — covering 68 nautical miles (approximately 125km).The 2025 edition of the race will begin from Dalma Island, navigating through islands such as Ghasha, Umm Al Kurkum, Al Fatayer, Al Bazm, Al Faiy, Marawah, and Jananah, with the race finishing at Al Mugheirah City Beach. This establishes the race as the Gulf's longest and most challenging traditional sailing its duration, the Historic Dalma Festival will feature weekend activities every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. These activities aim to attract a wide audience, promote tourism, boost the local economy on Dalma Island, and create an immersive social and cultural atmosphere for families and the broader public to festival will offer a diverse lineup of coastal, marine, and sporting events, including the Dalma Shaari Fishing Championship, the 40ft Dalma Traditional Rowing Race, stand-up paddleboard competitions, cycling races, domino and carrom tournaments for both men and women, a running race, and a selection of traditional games. Visitors can also enjoy a broad program of recreational and educational activities throughout the accompanying heritage market will host a selection of traditional shops offering Emirati crafts and authentic local dishes, along with dedicated children's areas, theatrical performances, and daily competitions. Traditional handcraft demonstrations will highlight the rich cultural legacy passed down through generations in the UAE. The Dalma Historic Race Festival aims to revive the UAE's maritime heritage, strengthen national identity, and pass on the values of the past to future generations. It seeks to raise awareness among citizens, residents, and visitors of the historical importance of the Emirati islands and their cultural role, while also supporting productive families, stimulating Dalma Island's economy, and positioning the festival as one of Abu Dhabi's leading tourism and sporting destinations. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Al Etihad
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
Al Mahrazi wins first place in professional category of UAE Flyboard Championship
12 Apr 2025 13:33 ABU DHABI (WAM)Ahmed Al Mahrazi won first place in the professional category of the UAE Flyboard Championship. The championship, organised by the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club (ADMSC) on the Abu Dhabi Breakwater, saw on Friday the participation of elite local and international flyboarders. The Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club affirmed its commitment to supporting and developing flyboarding as part of its annual agenda, noting that the championship is part of a series of events it organises to promote modern marine sports and provide competitive platforms for talent in the country.
Al Etihad
02-04-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
Five water sport championships to make a splash this month in Abu Dhabi
2 Apr 2025 23:05 AMEINAH ALZEYOUDI (ABU DHABI)Adding another splash of aquatic adventure to its yearly schedule, Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club (ADMSC) is hosting five modern and heritage water sport championships in April 2025, with the anticipated participation of more than 1,000 events are part of the ADMSC's annual calendar that attracts elite athletes from the UAE and around the championships will commence with the UAE Flyboard Championship on April 11, where athletes will demonstrate their gravity-defying exploits over the waters of Abu is to be followed by the opening round of the UAE International Aquabike Championship on April 12. The UAE's rich maritime heritage will be celebrated on April 18, as the third round of the Dhow Sailing Race (22ft) hits the from April 25 to 27, top wakeboarding talents showcase their skill and control during the opening round of the WakeFest ADMSC Sailing Race will conclude the events on April 26. Speaking to Aletihad , Nasser Al Dhaheri, Acting Director of the Marine Sports Department at ADMSC, said the events reflect ADMSC commitment to promoting both modern and traditional heritage water sports. "This diverse lineup of championships highlights the dynamic nature of our marine sports calendar and the depth of talent and passion across our community. We are proud to offer a platform that celebrates innovation while honoring the rich traditions of our ancestors," Al Dhaheri said. With a blend of both traditional and modern maritime races, the events bring together global watersports talents alongside the UAE's masters and sailors to Abu Dhabi's coast, reinforcing national identity.
