UAE Wooden Powerboat Championship 2025: MAG official backer

UAE Wooden Powerboat Championship 2025: MAG official backer

‘Ambassadors of Al Shawaheef’ program to train and inspire GCC youth in time-honored sport

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – April 18, 2025—The UAE Marine Sports Federation and MAG Group Holding have inked a strategic sponsorship agreement, under which the Group becomes the official backer of the 2025 UAE Wooden Powerboat Championship (Al Shawaheef). This partnership marks an important step in advancing a long-term vision of elevating this sport into a Gulf-wide institution that empowers youth and celebrates national identity.

The agreement was signed by Moafaq Al Gaddah, Founder and Chairman of MAG Group Holding, and Ahmed Al Sheryani, Secretary-General of the UAE Marine Sports Federation, in the presence of several senior officials and distinguished guests from both organizations.

It aims to leverage private‑sector expertise to expand Al Shawaheef racing across the Gulf and secure the future of wooden powerboat championships. At the heart of this collaboration is the regional ‘Ambassadors of Al Shawaheef’ program. Promising young talent from across the region will be selected for hands-on boat‑handling workshops, mentorship sessions with veteran racers, and a series of competitions. Designed to reignite pride in seafaring traditions, the initiative will help participants refine their skills and advance the UAE’s maritime legacy.

Ahmed Al Sheryani, Secretary-General of the UAE Marine Sports Federation, said: “We are proud to partner with MAG Group Holding, and this marks a significant milestone in the journey of Al Shawaheef racing. It reflects our mutual resolve to champion homegrown sporting events and celebrates our heritage with a modern flair. With the ‘Ambassadors of Al Shawaheef’ initiative, we offer young racers a unique opportunity for creativity and strengthen their ties to their culture and identity.”

Moafaq Al Gaddah, Founder and Chairman of MAG Group Holding, added: “Our commitment goes beyond real estate development to investing in people and preserving customs. Sponsoring the Al Shawaheef Championship highlights our dedication to national causes and empowering the next generation. The ‘Ambassadors of Al Shawaheef’ program is about more than just training rising stars—it embodies our mission to nurture a confident, creative population grounded in shared roots and a sense of belonging.”

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About MAG Group Holding

MAG Group Holding is one of the UAE’s leading investment groups, with a strong track record of supporting national and social initiatives. At the heart of its strategy lies a commitment to investing in people, identity, and culture, alongside its major developmental and economic projects.

About the UAE Marine Sports Federation

The UAE Marine Sports Federation is the official authority overseeing the organization and development of various marine sports and activities in the country. It works to strengthen the UAE’s status as a regional and global hub in this field. The Federation manages a calendar of both heritage and modern marine championships in cooperation with marine clubs across the Emirates and is committed to supporting national talent and providing a regulatory and competitive environment that fosters the culture of marine sports across all segments of society.