Dubai International Marine Sports Club said that, under the direction of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance, it was decided to postpone the 30th race of the 60-foot locksmith event, which is organized annually by the club under the patronage and support of His Highness, to take place next year, after it was It is scheduled to take place at the end of this month.
A press statement said: «The decision to postpone the start of the Locksmith Race in its 30th edition to the next year comes in the interest of the safety of the participants, and in view of the current health conditions witnessed by the whole world, imposed by the pandemic of the new (Corona) epidemic, in line with the efforts made by the state and its various organs To ward off the dangers of this epidemic, to limit its spread, and to comply with the directives, restrictions and precautionary measures of the responsible authorities.
The statement said: “His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the sponsor and founder of the race, had approved early in the current year the proposed date for the start of the locksmith race as usual every year, but the situation has changed after the (Corona) pandemic, which affected all sectors Among them is the sports sector, which witnessed the forced suspension of all events and competitions due to the precautionary restrictions in the interest of the safety of society.
The statement said: “His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum confirmed that the event continues with an annual date for all marine sports enthusiasts, as next year he will return as scheduled to catch up with the events of the marine sport season 2020-2021, directing the organizing committee at the Dubai International Marine Sports Club to the necessity Working and preparing for a distinguished copy in the 30th race, which will tell a three-decade success story that drew a deep history that has passed through many stages and beautiful memories held by the memory of many of the Emirati people, where the race re-epic the parents and grandparents in the search for a living on diving trips ».
For his part, Chairman of the Dubai International Marine Sports Club, Ahmed bin Mashar, extended his thanks to His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, for his continuous support and unlimited interest in holding the race every year since 1991, and to maintain its shape and continuity as a firm message It was passed on across generations, as the past 29 years witnessed the prints of His Highness and the white hands of His Highness, which not only stood for this race, but also extended to include sponsorship and development of most marine races in local ships and boats.
Bin Masharr emphasized that the Dubai International Marine Sports Club, and the efforts of the club’s board and the organizing committee, always strive for the success of all events in the sports season, the most important of which is definitely the annual locksmith race, which takes great importance among marine sports lovers and heritage lovers, not because it is the most expensive race in terms of Prizes, but for the value it carries in order to further our national identity.
Harib: A wise decision until the health conditions return to normal
The Executive Director of the Dubai International Marine Sports Club, Mohammed Abdullah Hareb, said that the decision reflects the wisdom and interest of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance, the owner of the idea and founder of the locksmith race, in setting up the race in the best conditions, and achieving commitment to precautionary measures To confront the pandemic of the Corona epidemic, support existing efforts in all state agencies, and work together to combat this epidemic. The Executive Director sent a message to the owners, Nakhudas and sailors, saying: «The absence of the most expensive, beautiful and strong race and its postponement to the next year is a decision of circumstances beyond the control, which everyone knows and feels, in light of adherence to the precautionary measures in the world and not only the region, in light of the pandemic of pandemic Corona) », calling on everyone to the obligation to stay at home, and follow all the instructions from health authorities, and take advantage of the period of staying in their homes by learning new skills, and exercising beneficial exercises and maintaining their health.
«Postponement in the interest of the safety of the participants, and in view of the current health conditions that the entire world is witnessing.”