• Al Gaffal boat race will be held from May 26 to May 28, Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has said. All photos: Wam
    Al Gaffal boat race will be held from May 26 to May 28, Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has said. All photos: Wam
  • The boat race reflects the legacy of 'our fathers and grandfathers and our relationship with the sea', he said
    The boat race reflects the legacy of 'our fathers and grandfathers and our relationship with the sea', he said
  • The tournament has played a key role in reviving the UAE’s marine sports heritage
    The tournament has played a key role in reviving the UAE’s marine sports heritage
  • Traditional 60-feet sailing ships take part in the long-distance race that is held annually
    Traditional 60-feet sailing ships take part in the long-distance race that is held annually
  • Al Gaffal boat race in Dubai. WAM
    Al Gaffal boat race in Dubai. WAM
  • It charts a course of 50 nautical miles, starting from Sir Bu Nair Island, passing through Crescent Moon Island, and ending on the shores of Dubai
    It charts a course of 50 nautical miles, starting from Sir Bu Nair Island, passing through Crescent Moon Island, and ending on the shores of Dubai
  • The race was launched in 1991 by the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid, former Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance
    The race was launched in 1991 by the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid, former Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance
  • The event is one of a series of heritage sports tournaments conceived by the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid
    The event is one of a series of heritage sports tournaments conceived by the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid
  • It has led to traditional marine sports occupying a prominent place on the UAE’s sporting calendar
    It has led to traditional marine sports occupying a prominent place on the UAE’s sporting calendar
  • The race celebrates the role the sea has played in the UAE's society, culture and economy
    The race celebrates the role the sea has played in the UAE's society, culture and economy

UAE

Dubai's Al Gaffal boat race to take place at end of May — in pictures

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed says competition reflects the legacy of 'our fathers and grandfathers, and our relationship with the sea'

The National

May 16, 2023

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Updated: May 30, 2023, 6:48 AM
UAE

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