‘Dubai Ruler’s Court Race’ for elite male cyclists to begin on Sunday

• Race is portion of the 9th variation of the Al Salam Cycling Championship, the world’s largest assemblage cycling contention successful presumption of diverseness and prize value
• The 193-kilometre contention volition commence astatine noon from His Highness the Ruler’s Court successful the historical Al Fahidi District
• The way passes done respective of Dubai’s astir iconic landmarks

Under the directives and patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the ‘Dubai Ruler’s Court Race’ for elite antheral cyclists volition statesman connected 19 January. Organised by the Private Office of His Highness the Ruler of Dubai, the contention is portion of the 9th variation of the Al Salam Cycling Championship, the world’s largest assemblage cycling contention successful presumption of diverseness and prize value.

The 193-kilometre contention volition commence astatine noon from His Highness the Ruler’s Court successful the historical Al Fahidi District. The way volition walk done respective of Dubai’s astir iconic landmarks, including the Old Dubai Customs Building, the Ministry of Defence, Dubai Creek, Al Seef Street, Creek Park, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai Frame, Za’abeel Park, Future Street, Dubai World Trade Centre, Emirates Towers, Museum of the Future, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Tower, and Za’abeel Palace, earlier concluding astatine the Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve.

The Supreme Organising Committee of the Al Salam Cycling Championship, chaired by His Excellency Omair bin Jumaa Al Falasi, Director General of the Private Office of His Highness the Ruler of Dubai, has completed each preparations to guarantee the contention adheres to the highest organisational standards. The Committee has prioritised subordinate information portion highlighting Dubai’s affluent humanities and taste heritage.

Al Falasi emphasised the symbolic value of starting the contention from His Highness the Ruler’s Court, a landmark that has been instrumental successful shaping Dubai’s future. He noted that the Supreme Committee consistently incorporates cardinal nationalist landmarks into the contention routes. Last year, the contention started from Al Shindagha, adjacent Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum’s House, a tract integral to Dubai’s modern history. Previous races person besides been held successful Hatta, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, and different salient locations.

On 17 January, the Supreme Organising Committee held a briefing league with the managers of the participating cycling teams to outline contention details, rules, and procedures. The contention is unfastened exclusively to elite cyclists from the UAE and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

The 9th variation of the Al Salam Cycling Championship began successful December, with the ‘Sword of Honour’ Race, dedicated to Emirati amateur cyclists. The contention celebrated the graduation of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst successful the UK. During the Sovereign’s Parade, helium was awarded the prestigious ‘International Sword’ for champion planetary cadet. He besides received the International Award for achieving the highest wide results successful military, academic, and applicable studies, becoming the archetypal Emirati to execute some accolades simultaneously.

The 9th variation of the title besides features the Desert Race connected 9 February and the Women’s Race connected 16 February.

The Al Salam Cycling Championship is organised successful collaboration with strategical partners, including Dubai Police, Dubai Municipality, Roads and Transport Authority, Dubai Sports Council, Dubai Sports TV channel, UAE Cycling Federation (as General Referee of the race), and Dubai Film.

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