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Ministry of Culture, UAE Marine Sports Federation partner to preserve maritime heritage

• Monday, October 20, 2025 3:43 PM

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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 Emirati heritage. The festival attracts wide public participation, drawing
heritage and traditional sports enthusiasts from across the country.

The event was attended by Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture; 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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