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He presided over its founding meeting at the Etihad Museum.
– Representatives of 11 countries from 4 continents declare their support for the federation and praise the choice of the UAE as its headquarters.
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Dubai on December 14th
The International Federation for Falcon Sports and Racing, which was established by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, as an independent international sports body, began its work today, “Wednesday”, by choosing the President of the Emirates Falcon Federation, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the International Federation of Falcon Sports and Racing, in appreciation of the prominent role of the UAE and its great contributions in preserving the gains of the ancient sport of falcons and consolidating its position in the region and confirming its sustainability.
This came during the founding meeting of the International Federation of Falcon Sports and Racing, which was held at the headquarters of the “Ittihad Museum” in Dubai today, where the attendees appreciated the contributions of the UAE in preserving and developing this sport, and its pivotal role in establishing the International Federation with its permanent headquarters in the Emirates, to be thus a milestone in the march of sports. heritage on a global scale.
Representatives of 11 countries from 4 continents, which included, in addition to the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Spain, Italy, Tanzania, Uzbekistan and Argentina, participated in the founding meeting of the International Federation of Falcon Sports and Racing.
On this occasion, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the International Federation of Falcon Sports and Racing, delivered a speech in which he expressed his pride and appreciation for the confidence of international sports institutions, which reflects the great development achieved by the UAE in the “heritage” sector that is linked to national identity and heritage. The cultural vision of countries and peoples, thanks to the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him,” and his brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, “may God protect him,” which placed interest in heritage at the top of priorities. What made falconry reap the fruits of this vision and win the appreciation and respect of the world.
His Highness said: “At this defining moment in the march of falconry, with its launch to the world, from this historical landmark that was a witness to the beginning of an inspiring march for a blessed country, I would like to congratulate our wise leadership on this great progress that falconry is going through after great efforts and directives culminated.” The right decision by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, to establish the International Federation of Falcon Sports and Racing, which will work to support the falconry system globally, by creating a stimulating and attractive environment to expand the base of its practice by spreading its culture, laws and its march that is deeply rooted in history. .
He pointed out that the International Federation of Falconry Sports and Racing will cooperate with the national authorities for falconry from around the world with common visions and ideas and an integrated view, to employ all efforts and experiences and invest creative energies and constructive proposals that constitute the first building block in an important phase of the life of the International Federation.
His Highness added: “We welcome all opinions aimed at finding distinctive and innovative frameworks through which the federation will embark on new horizons that are more diverse and comprehensive for the content of falcon sports, in line with its specificity and distinctive nature as one of the most important heritage sports in the region and the world, which contributes to preserving and developing it in all aspects and providing The necessary protection for it according to specific and clear laws and controls that guarantee the sustainability of this sport, according to recognized international standards and practices, and in joint coordination with all relevant authorities, organizations and institutions.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum praised the support of all members for the idea of establishing the International Federation of Falcon Sports and Racing as soon as it was announced, praising the busy procession that began since the launch of the first official championship in the year 2003 in Dubai under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Crown Prince of Dubai, which led to the spread of this sport and this type of racing locally and globally, reflecting the compatibility of the joint efforts and visions of the members that resulted in this great achievement.
In turn, the members of the International Federation of Falcon Sports and Racing expressed their thanks to His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and their pride in their presence on the land of the UAE, and the outstanding efforts it provides for the sport of falcons and its recording of successive successes that established its value as one of the most important heritage sports in the world, confirming their readiness To start the process of working to achieve more success for the sport and falcon racing and spread it in various countries of the world.
The meeting witnessed the naming of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Vice President of the Emirates Falcons Federation, as Vice-President of the International Federation of Falcon Sports and Racing, and the selection of Rashid bin Markhan, Secretary General of the Emirates Falcons Federation, as Secretary General of the International Federation of Falcon Sports and Racing, while the Board of Directors of the Federation was assigned The General Secretariat prepares a draft of the statute of the federation and develops its action plan during the coming period, as well as addressing all relevant authorities in the world to establish and publicize the International Federation of Falconry Sports and Racing.
On the sidelines of the founding meeting of the International Federation of Falcon Sports and Racing, and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan honored the winners of the first three places in the UAE Falcon Federation Cup in the categories of sheikhs and public (open – owners). Demithan Sweidan Al-Qamzi was also honored for his efforts since 2003 in chairing the organizing committees of the Fazza Falconry Championships in Talwah.
The founding and honoring meeting was attended by His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Abdullah Hamid Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, First Vice President of the National Olympic Committee, and His Excellency Majid Ali Al Mansouri, Secretary General of the Emirates Falconers Club.
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