The United Arab Emirates, represented by the UAE Shooting Federation, has officially joined the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC). The goal of this step is to expand the base of practitioners and achieve a qualitative leap in the development of this sport within the country. Mohammed Suhail Al-Niyadi, President of the UAE Shooting Federation, confirmed that this step is not just ordinary membership, but a new leap towards greater professionalism that will be added to the country's list of sporting achievements and a practical translation of the leadership's vision in supporting sports that combine skill, focus, and discipline. He added that this step aligns with the Federation's strategic plan to develop this sport locally and to form generations of shooters who will raise the flag of the UAE in international forums. He explained that the Federation seeks through this membership to increase the number of shooters at unprecedented rates and to organize major local and international tournaments that attract world champions, to consolidate the UAE's status as a leading destination in practical shooting. He described the step as a new milestone whose slogan is 'The UAE is the capital of practical shooting,' and a strong push towards global leadership, thanks to the advanced infrastructure and promising generations, supported by wise leadership. He called on shooting clubs to work on providing special fields for the sport according to international standards, and to encourage shooters to practice it through talent discovery programs and competitive incentives, especially since shooting is a lifestyle, a means of polishing personality, and achieving national achievements.
