35th Al Gaffal Race: Dubai International Marine Club announces Supreme Organising Committee

Dubai: The Dubai International Marine Club has announced the formation of the Supreme Organising Committee for the 35th edition of the Al Gaffal Race for 60 feet dhows, to be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. The decision was taken during the club’s second regular Board of Directors meeting for 2026.

The Supreme Organising Committee will be chaired by Dr. Ahmed Saeed bin Meshar, with Saif Juma Al Suwaidi serving as Vice-Chairman. Its members include Khalid Khamis bin Dismal, Khalid Ali Al Balooshi, and Mohammed Abdullah Harib, CEO of Dubai International Marine Club, while Mohammed Fadhel Al Sadi has been appointed as Committee Rapporteur.