UAE Chess Federation and Mubadala Foundation forge transformative partnership to nurture national talent
A strategic collaboration between two prominent institutions aims to elevate chess participation across the Emirates whilst cultivating the nation's most promising players for the global stage.
The UAE Chess Federation and Mubadala Foundation have entered into a distinguished strategic partnership, uniting their considerable resources and expertise to advance the noble sport of chess throughout the United Arab Emirates. This significant collaboration represents a commitment to fostering intellectual development and competitive excellence amongst the nation’s emerging players.
The partnership framework encompasses an expansive vision for chess development across the Emirates. Through carefully designed initiatives, the agreement seeks to broaden access to chess instruction and participation within schools, clubs and academies, with particular attention directed towards engaging young people in this intellectually enriching pursuit. The collaboration recognises chess as an invaluable instrument for cultivating critical thinking, strategic reasoning and analytical prowess amongst the nation’s youth.
Central to the partnership are specialised developmental programmes designed to identify players of exceptional talent and provide them with advanced coaching and training opportunities. These initiatives will support the preparation of national team members for competition at regional and international levels, elevating the standard of UAE representation in sanctioned tournaments.
The agreement further extends to comprehensive support for chess competitions organised by the UAE Chess Federation, encompassing national championships, league events and tournaments sanctioned by the International Chess Federation. By providing institutional backing for these prestigious competitions, the partnership strengthens the ecosystem within which talented players may flourish and demonstrate their capabilities on both regional and international platforms.
Khalid Al Rashidi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mubadala Foundation, emphasised the profound importance of chess in developing the critical and strategic thinking capacities of young people, reaffirming the Foundation’s steadfast commitment to identifying and supporting emerging national talent across diverse fields of endeavour.
Dr. Ismail Ibrahim Al Khoori, President of the UAE Chess Federation, characterised the partnership as a milestone in the nation’s chess development, establishing a sustainable framework through which talent may be systematically identified within schools and clubs whilst national team players receive the preparation necessary for success in competitions of regional and international significance.
This collaboration exemplifies the broader commitment of Mubadala Foundation to community development through comprehensive initiatives spanning education, empowerment, environmental stewardship, well-being, inclusion, arts and culture, undertaken in collaboration with government entities, non-profit organisations and community partners throughout the emirates.
Source: WAM
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