Nasser Al Dhaheri Elected to F1H2O World Championship Committee
The Manager of Modern Sports Events at Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club secures a four-year position on the Union Internationale Motonautique's governing body, strengthening Emirati leadership in international marine sports.
The Union Internationale Motonautique’s 99th General Assembly in Sintra, Portugal, brought together the governance of global marine sports under one roof this October. Among the elections that shaped the future direction of international competitions was the appointment of Nasser Al Dhaheri to the F1H2O World Championship Committee for a four-year term. He secured all six votes cast, a measure of the confidence placed in his candidacy.
Al Dhaheri, who holds the position of Manager of Modern Sports Events at Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, brings to the committee extensive experience in managing marine sports events and championships. His professional journey includes previous service on the Union Internationale Motonautique’s safety and navigation committees, work that has shaped his understanding of the technical and organisational dimensions that underpin world-class competition.
The F1H2O World Championship Committee undertakes specialised responsibilities centred on developing the championship’s organisational and technical aspects. The committee’s work supports the continued progress of the championship whilst enhancing the professionalism and competitiveness of the sport on a global stage. Al Dhaheri’s election represents the strengthening of Emirati representation within this sphere of international marine sports governance, reflecting Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club’s expertise in organising and managing world championships.
Speaking of his appointment, Al Dhaheri noted that the achievement reflected the club’s support for Emirati professionals and its broader commitment to strengthening the United Arab Emirates’ presence in international sporting institutions. “This election brings new responsibilities and an opportunity to continue contributing to the development of the F1H2O World Championship, sharing expertise and exchanging international experience to enhance its technical and organisational standards and strengthen the global standing of UAE marine sports,” he said.
The club continues to strengthen its role in developing marine sports through organising and hosting international championships, alongside training and empowering Emirati professionals to contribute to decision-making and help shape the future of these sports worldwide. Such efforts reflect a broader strategy of cultivating Emirati leadership across international sporting bodies, ensuring the nation’s voice remains heard in the governance of global competition.
What it means for Abu Dhabi
Al Dhaheri’s election underscores Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club’s standing as a centre of excellence in marine sports management and governance. The club’s capacity to nurture professionals capable of serving on international committees demonstrates the sophistication of sporting infrastructure and institutional knowledge that the emirate has developed.
Beyond the club itself, this appointment strengthens the United Arab Emirates’ representation within the international marine sports ecosystem. As Emirati professionals assume positions of responsibility in global sporting organisations, they bring with them the standards, innovation and vision that have characterised the nation’s approach to sporting excellence, helping to shape the future direction of the sports they serve.
Source: WAM
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