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10/23/25, 1:57 PM Ministry of Culture and UAE Marine Sports Federation sign partnership to preserve maritime heritage and promote global awareness

Ministry of Culture and UAE Marine Sports

Federation sign partnership to preserve maritime

heritage and promote global awareness

The Ministry of Culture has signed a cooperation agreement with the UAE Marine Sports

Federation to strengthen the preservation and global promotion of the country’s rich maritime
heritage. The collaboration will focus on joint research, cultural projects, and training
initiatives that align with the UAE’s vision to safeguard its intangible cultural heritage and reinforce
its position as a leading international centre for culture and heritage.

The signing took place during the Sir Bu Nair Festival and the third round of the Traditional

Wooden Powerboat (Shawaheef) Racing Championship, two major events celebrating Emirati
maritime traditions. The festival draws widespread public interest and participation from heritage and
traditional sports enthusiasts across the UAE.

The ceremony was attended by H.E. Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture,

and H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Chairman of the UAE Marine
Sports Federation, along with senior officials, cultural experts, and representatives from the marine
sports sector.

Joint Efforts To Preserve And Document Traditional Sports

The agreement underscores the Ministry’s commitment to safeguarding traditional marine

sports through documentation, research, and community engagement. It aims to ensure the
sustainability of authentic practices while empowering younger generations to play an active role in
their preservation.

Key initiatives under the partnership include:

Digital documentation of traditional marine sports and practices

Educational and awareness programs for youth and communities

Development of an international festival for traditional marine sports, showcasing the sea’s
historic influence on Emirati life and identity

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