Ski Dubai and UAE Winter Sports Federation hosted the 3rd UAE Para Alpine Ski Slalom Races and UAE FIS Alpine Ski Slalom Races
- Para Alpine and Alpine Ski Slalom athletes take part in the FIS events organised by Ski Dubai, UAE Winter Sports Federation, and Dubai Sports Council in preparation for 2024 Youth Olympic Games in Italy
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 November 2023: UAE Winter Sports Federation, in partnership with Ski Dubai and Dubai Sports Council, hosted the UAE Para Alpine Ski Slalom Races and UAE FIS Alpine Ski Slalom Races for the third consecutive year on 06-09 November. The four-day FIS events brought together more than 48 participants from 18 countries, including five Emirati athletes from the UAE National Team.
The UAE Para Alpine Ski Slalom Races and UAE FIS Alpine Ski Slalom Races (06-07 November) are international events for athletes to showcase their remarkable skills in the Alpine Ski Slalom discipline.
The UAE FIS Alpine Ski Slalom Races (06-09 November) are sanctioned by the International Ski Federation (FIS), the governing body for international skiing competitions. Exclusively for National Team athletes, the technically demanding competitions require participants navigate a racecourse with closely spaced gates or poles using rapid precise turns.
At the end of each competition day, awarding ceremonies were held in Ski Dubai to recognise the Top 3 Female and Male winners of the UAE Para Alpine Ski Slalom Competitions and UAE FIS Alpine Ski Slalom Competitions.
Mohammad El Etri, Vice President, Global Snow, Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment said, “The first time we hosted the UAE FIS Alpine Ski Slalom Competitions in 2021, we only had a handful of Emirati participants. This year, we have six incredibly talented snow sport athletes representing our proud nation. On behalf of Ski Dubai, we are proud to join forces with our long-standing partners at the UAE Winter Sports Federation and Dubai Sports Council to welcome athletes around the world and establish a global snow sports destination in the heart of the desert. Events such as these provide an important platform for emerging talent to develop their skills and are aligned with Ski Dubai’s commitment to nurture young snow sports athletes.
Hamel Al Qubaisi, Vice President, UAE Winter Sports Federation, added: “Our National athletes are the pride of our beloved country, and they continue to demonstrate their competency in snow sports. Among the 47 competitors, our athletes rank in the top 10. We will continue to focus our energy on sustainable development and inclusiveness with para athletics by sharing our knowledge and expertise with other nations. Since 2021, we have successfully integrated snow sports along with other sports in the UAE. We are proud of all the achievements that have been accomplished and look forward to achieving even more.”
Following the UAE’s ratification as a Full Member of the International Ski Federation at the International Ski Congress in 2022, Ski Dubai has partnered with FIS, UAE Winter Sports Federation, Dubai Sports Council and UAE Paralympic Committee to host a total of 12 international-level snow sport events this year. This is recognition for the United Arab Emirates on the global stage of skiing camps and international championships.
Ski Dubai is the World’s Best Indoor Ski Resort, a title it has retained for seven consecutive years at the prestigious World Ski Awards.
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Founded in 1992, Majid Al Futtaim is a diversified lifestyle conglomerate spanning 16 countries across the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The company employs 46,000 people representing 114 nationalities and welcomes 600 million customers to its shopping malls, communities, retail and entertainment destinations each year.
With owned assets valued at US$18 billion, Majid Al Futtaim has the highest credit rating (BBB) among privately-held corporates in the region. The company is committed to becoming Net Positive in water and carbon by 2040.
About Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment
Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment operates the MENA region’s largest cinema exhibitor, VOX Cinemas, which has more than 600 screens. It also has a portfolio of world-class entertainment experiences across the region including Ski Dubai, Ski Egypt, Snow Oman, Dreamscape, Magic Planet, Little Explorers and iFLY Dubai.
In addition to being the largest cinema exhibitor in the Middle East, Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment also produces premium Arabic content and serves as a major film distributor for both major and independent studios.
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