Today's Edition
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
The Fatima bint Mubarak Women Sports Award has closed nominations for its 10th edition after receiving 509 applications from 13 Arab countries, marking a 96% increase on the previous edition.
The Award is held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and with the support and guidance of Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairwoman of the Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy and President of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Ladies Clubs.
The awards ceremony is scheduled for November 11. The UAE leads the participation with 224 applications. The Best Arab Female Athlete category has attracted the highest number of entries.
Aref Al Awani, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, said the rise reflects growing regional interest and will strengthen competition. The Award now moves to the evaluation and judging stages.
The total prize value for the 10th edition is Dh2.2 million across nine individual and team categories. A special award will also recognise the Arab Sports Personality of the Year for significant contributions to women’s sports.
