20-05-2025
Arab Camel Racing Federation showcases international handball event experience at AIPS meet in Rabat
Tribune News Network
Rabat (Morocco)
The Arab Camel Racing Federation (Mahari) showcased its experience in developing Camel Handball during the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) conference, held in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, with the participation of heads of international sports federations and media representatives from around the world.
Dr. Hazam Nasser Al Maqarih, Secretary-General of the Arab Camel Racing Federation, in his speech explained that camel handball represents an extension of the federation's approach to introducing new sports rooted in Arab culture and capable of attracting new global audiences and athletes.
Dr. Al Maqarih said, 'What we offer is not just a sport, but rather a comprehensive experience that reflects the history of Arab camels with a contemporary spirit, and this is what we have succeeded in conveying to the world through this game.'
The conference concluded with an open discussion session, during which the heads of the attending federations interacted and posed questions about the prospects for developing the game and its inclusion in the regional and international competition agenda.
This event is part of a series of efforts led by the Arab Camel Racing Federation to enhance the international presence of camel sports and provide innovative sports and heritage content that reflects an authentic Arab character.
MoU signed
As part of its efforts to enhance the media presence of camel racing at the international level, the Arab Federation for Camel Racing (Mahari) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Sports Press Association (AIPS), one of the world's oldest media associations. Founded in 1924, the Association of Sports Press (AIPS) celebrates its centenary in 2024.
This collaboration follows a series of successful partnerships signed by the Arab Federation with both the Asian and African Sports Press Associations, as part of a comprehensive vision aimed at expanding international partnerships and enhancing media coverage of camel racing in a manner befitting its cultural and heritage status.
Through this memorandum, the Arab Federation benefits from AIPS's global network of more than 9,500 sports journalists representing 161 countries.
Dr. Hazam Nasser Al Maqarih, Secretary-General of the Arab Camel Racing Federation (Mahari), said: 'This partnership represents an important milestone in our journey towards globalization. We believe that media is the true bridge that connects heritage to the masses, and our collaboration with AIPS opens new windows for us to tell the story of camel racing as we live it and cherish it.'
He added: 'We are working within a strategic plan approved by the Federation's General Assembly, which focuses on enabling sports media to play its pivotal role in conveying the values and history of this sport, whether through news, programs, or international coverage.'
This memorandum is expected to contribute to organizing specialized training programs and workshops in sports media, in addition to joint international events and conferences, enhancing the competence of those working in the field and contributing to the development of quality content related to camel racing.
