Sultan bin Ahmad awards Sir Baniyar race winners
A ceremony was held on the shores of Al-Hayrah in Sharjah to honor the winners of the 2026 Sir Bani Yas traditional dhow race editions and the Sir Bani Yas challenge for Sharjah government employees. More than 70 dhows and 1,000 sailors and navigators participated in the race, organized by the Sharjah Media Authority and Sharjah Sports Channel. The prize money totaled 3 million dirhams. The first place in the dhow race was won by the vessel "Zalzaleh," captained by navigator Marwan Abdullah Mohammed Al Marzouqi. In the employees’ challenge, the Sharjah Police Sciences Academy team took the top spot. The events aim to strengthen the connection between heritage and maritime sports, promote environmental conservation, and encourage youth to practice these activities.
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