Oman
Sail Hosts 3rd Arab Women’s Sailing Championship 2026

Muscat,
21 July 2026 (ONA) — The Sultanate of Oman will host the 3rd edition of the
Arab Women’s Sailing Championship from 15–21 October 2026.

Organized
by Oman Sail in co-operation with Oman Maritime Sports Committee and the Arab
Sailing Federation, the event will bring together over 30 female sailors from
across the region to compete in Optimist, ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 at Barceló Mussanah
Resort.

The
regatta will be part of Oman Sail’s 15th edition of Mussanah Race Week, further
establishing the event as one of the region’s premier sailing festivals and
reinforcing Oman as a vibrant hub for competitive women’s maritime sports.

Hosting
this championship marks a natural next step for Oman Sail and builds directly
upon the national team’s impressive performance at the previous two editions.
In Bahrain in 2024, Hadeel Al Mushaifri won a bronze medal in the Optimist
class, while in Kuwait last year Tarteel Al Hasni won silver in the Optimist
category, Hadeel Al Mushaifri followed up her success the previous year by
finishing third in the ILCA 4 to take bronze while Ibtisam Al Salmi won bronze
in the ILCA 6 competition.

Abdul
Aziz Salim Al Shidi, Oman Sail’s Acting Director of Sailing, said, “Hosting the
3rd Arab Women’s Sailing Championship is a momentous occasion for Oman Sail
that underscores our commitment to elevating women’s sports across the region.
Following our team’s fantastic performances in the past two editions, bringing
this event to home waters at Barceló Mussanah Resort gives our athletes a
familiar platform to compete at the highest level. We are confident that our
infrastructure, combined with the determination of our sailors, will make this
an unforgettable championship that inspires the next generation of female
maritime talent.”

Sheikh
Khalifa Abdullah Al Khalifa President of the Arab Sailing Federation Stated:
“We are delighted to see the Arab Women’s Sailing Championship continue to grow
and bring together sailors from across the Arab world.

The
Oman Sail Women’s Sailing programme stands as a powerful example of how a
sports initiative can be strategically aligned with the national development
goals outlined in Oman Vision 2040.

—Ends/AG