UAE Basketball Association Trains Officials on FIBA Rules
Officials worked through game scenarios at the association's Dubai headquarters on October 9. Every first-division club was represented.
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Federations & Organisations groups the bodies that govern, sanction, administer or promote sport across cue sports and the wider UAE sports landscape. It includes national federations, international governing bodies, continental associations, professional tour operators, sports councils and event promoters. The emphasis is on institutional responsibility for rules, competition structures, athlete or club administration and sport development, separating these bodies from teams, venues and individual tournaments.
UAE Sets December 2026 Dragon Boat Euro Cup
The UAE Marine Sports Federation has hired Siren to organise the December 2026 Euro Cup. The announcement names no venue or exact race date.
Ali Al Hammadi named 2026's top rising épée referee
The International Fencing Federation has named UAE official Ali Al Hammadi its rising referee of the year in épée for 2026. He is due to receive the honour at the federation's November congress in Hungary.
UAE presents Asian sailing development strategy at Nagoya assembly
Mohamed Alobaidli set out the UAE's grassroots-led plan at the Asian Sailing Federation assembly in Nagoya. Delegates elected him West Asia vice-president, while Dr Malav Shroff was returned unopposed.
Can Tho Launches Billiards and Snooker Federation
Can Tho has formed a billiards and snooker federation for 2026-2031, electing Huynh Anh Hung as president. Its agenda includes youth events and at least one or two national-level tournaments.
Sharjah to Host World University Powerlifting Championship
The University of Sharjah will host the FISU-sanctioned World University Powerlifting Championship from 26 to 30 November 2026. Organisers expect 165 athletes and officials from more than 18 countries.
فؤاد درويش elected FIDE vice-president
فؤاد درويش was elected a vice-president of the International Chess Federation at its assembly in Samarkand. The result puts a UAE Chess Federation official among FIDE's leaders.
UAE Powerlifters Win Gold and Silver in Turkey
Al Khaleej reported that Faisal Al Ghais Al Zaabi won gold in the 83kg category and Mayed Al Redha took silver at 74kg in Turkey. The UAE team's participation was supported by federation officials and coaches.