Abu Dhabi to Honour Winners of the 10th Fatima Bint Mubarak Women Sports Award Tomorrow

Abu Dhabi is preparing to host the closing ceremony of the 10th Fatima Bint Mubarak Women Sports Award tomorrow, Monday, 9 November 2026, at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, where winners across the various award categories will be honoured in recognition of outstanding sporting achievements and inspiring role models who have contributed to the development of women's sports at the local and Arab levels.

The Award is held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, "Mother of the Nation", Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, with the support, guidance and follow-up of Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy and President of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Ladies Clubs.

Organised by the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the Award reflects ongoing efforts to support and empower women in sports, highlight their achievements, and inspire female athletes and sports professionals to continue pursuing excellence and innovation.

The 10th edition holds particular significance, having attracted a remarkable level of interest, with 509 applications received from 13 Arab countries, representing a 96% increase compared to the previous edition. The UAE topped the list of participating countries with 224 applications, reflecting the Award's expanding reach and growing prominence across the Arab sporting landscape.

The total prize fund for the 10th edition amounts to AED 2.2 million, distributed across nine individual and team categories: Best Arab Sportswoman, Best Emirati Sportswoman, Best Paralympic Sportswoman, Best Young Sportswoman, Best Coach (Male or Female), Best Sports Media Influencer, Best Sports Family, Best Sportswoman in Non-Olympic Sports, and Best Team.

The ceremony will also feature a special award for the Arab Sports Personality of the Year, recognising the contributions of a prominent Arab figure to supporting and advancing women's sports.

The closing ceremony marks the culmination of the nomination, evaluation and judging stages, which aim to recognise individuals and teams with outstanding achievements based on established criteria. This process reinforces the principles of transparency and equal opportunity while reaffirming the Award's position as a leading platform for celebrating excellence in women's sports.

Throughout its ten editions, the Fatima Bint Mubarak Women Sports Award has continued to play a vital role in showcasing inspiring success stories and encouraging new generations to participate in sports and pursue sporting achievements, contributing to the advancement of women's representation and active participation across various sporting disciplines.