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Ministry of Culture and UAE Marine Sports

Federation Partner to Preserve Maritime Heritage

and Elevate its Global Profile

By PR News Desk 21/10/2025

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.

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.

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