In Dubai, at the Al-Marmoum Arena, the second stage of the 25th Fazza Al-Yola Championship and the 21st season of the Al-Maidan program took place. The participants successfully passed the challenges. In the archery contest, held directly on the arena stage, Al-Hababi and Al-Mansouri also won, each scoring 15 points. In the poetry challenge, judged by poet Atiq Salem Al-Kaabi, author of the "Tawaqeef" collection and winner of the "Generation's Treasure" award, Al-Shahhi and Al-Mansouri also managed to score the maximum 15 points. In the camel race, held at the Al-Marmoum racetrack, Al-Hababi and Al-Katbi excelled, each earning 20 points. Natalie Joseph Ovadsian, Director of the Radio, Media, and Corporate Communications Department and Head of the Championship's Organizing Committee at the Hamdan bin Mohammed Centre for Heritage, stated: "The Fazza Al-Yola Championship is more than just a traditional competition; it is a space that embraces the youth's passion and translates the Centre's vision of preserving cultural heritage and presenting it in a contemporary spirit that resonates with the new generation. What we witness every year at the arena confirms that the UAE's heritage remains alive in the hearts of its people, renewing itself through innovation without losing its authentic essence." She added: "We express our deep gratitude to all supporting entities that contribute to the success of this national event, including Dubai Media Corporation, Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services, Dubai Civil Defence, Dubai Police, and Dubai Camel Racing Club. We also appreciate the cooperation of these national institutions that, together with us, form a single system striving to present an event worthy of the UAE's name in terms of organization, safety, and social integration." Al-Mansouri: "The Fazza Al-Yola Championship is a message of love and belonging to this nation, a communication platform that brings together heritage and renewal, and showcases the bright face of the UAE's heritage to the world." It is worth noting that the episode was presented by Rashid Al-Hakani, Director of Fazza Competitions at the Hamdan bin Mohammed Centre for Heritage, and was broadcast live on Sama Dubai screens and on the radio of Al-Ula.
Dubai Hosts Second Stage of Fazza Al-Yola Championship
The second stage of the 25th Fazza Al-Yola Championship was held at Dubai's Al-Marmoum Arena. Competitors took part in six challenges, including archery, poetry, and camel racing. Hamdan Al-Hababi topped the leaderboard with 85 points.