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10/21/25, 10:44 AM Ministry of Culture, UAE Marine Sports Federation partner to preserve maritime heritage | Emirates News Agency

SHARJAH, 20th October, 2025 (WAM) -- 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

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