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Ministry of Culture and UAE Marine Sports

Federation Partner to Preserve Maritime Heritage

and Elevate its Global Profile

October 21, 2025

The Ministry of Culture and the UAE Marine Sports Federation signed a cooperation agreement

to preserve the sustainability of the nation’s maritime heritage and promote it on global scale.
The partnership will drive joint research, cultural projects, and training programs, in line with
the UAE’s vision to safeguard its intangible cultural heritage and reinforce its position as a

leading global hub for culture and heritage.

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The signing ceremony was held during the Sir Bu Nair Festival and the third round of the

Traditional Wooden Powerboat (Shawaheef) Racing Championship – one of the nation’s most
prominent maritime events celebrating Emirati heritage. The festival attracts wide public

participation, drawing heritage and traditional sports enthusiasts from across the country.

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

Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Chairman of the UAE Marine Sports
Federation, along with a distinguished group of senior officials and experts in culture, heritage,

and marine sports.

The agreement supports the Ministry’s efforts to safeguard traditional sports by documenting

authentic practices, developing mechanisms to ensure their protection and sustainability, and

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