ABU DHABI, 7th May, 2023 (WAM) – Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club (ADMSC) has signed strategic partnership agreement with Delma Co-operative Society for the sponsorship of the 6th Dalma Historical Race Festival. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the festival, which was launched on 28th April, 2023, on the Delma Islan, in the presence of Salem Al-Rumaithi, Director-General of the ADMSC, and Ibrahim Mazrouei, member of the board of directors of the Delma Co-operative Society. The Festival continues to attract sponsors and supporters for one of the largest and longest sailing races of the 60-foot category, as it is considered the largest race of this category, not only in the region, but also in the world. Organised by the Cultural Programmes and Heritage Festival Committee and Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, the festival will feature the world’s longest 60ft dhow race running for 125km as well as a local souq, traditional activities, competitions and handicrafts, preserving the emirate’s marine heritage for future generations. The race, the date of which will be announced later, will feature 125 dhows. The Dalma Historical Race Festival aims to preserve the nation’s identity and heritage and promote the maritime heritage of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Additionally, the festival shines a light on Dalma Island and a number of islands in the Al Dhafra region in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, highlighting their historical value and natural beauty. The festival has become a distinctive feature on the map of the marine heritage festivals. The traditional Dalma Festival is a heritage painting that invites the citizens of the country to reflect on the values of the past, history, civilization, development and the achievements.

Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)