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MEET & GREET

THE EMIRATE OF AJMAN, UAE, WILL HOST THE IFBB ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

IN 2025 AND THE IFBB WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2026

l Dr. Rafael Santonja, President of the IFBB, met in Ajman with
His Highness Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid bin Rashid Al Noaimi,
Chief of the Ajman Tourism Department, and Mr. Mahmood
Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General of the Ajman Department of
Tourism Development. He was accompanied by H. E. Sheikh
Abdullah, President of the Emirates Federation, Dr. Adel Fahim,
IFBB Vice President and Executive Assistant, as well as a large
group of officials from the Emirates Federation.
During the meeting, a press conference was held to mark the
signing of contracts for the 2025 Asian Championships,
scheduled for mid-June in Ajman, and for the 2026 Men’s and
Women’s World Championships.
The United Arab Emirates is a global hub with one of the
world’s busiest airports and offers convenient visa facilities.
The event authorities in Ajman have shown great enthusiasm
for sports, fostering an excellent collaborative spirit between the
Emirate and the International Federation. With the support of the
UAE National Federation, they aim to ensure these events are
memorable and set new records in the history of our sport.
Top-tier sports facilities and the magnificent beachfront hotels pH. H. Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid bin Rashid Al Noaimi,
will make hosting these major events even easier and more Chairman of the Ajman Tourism Development Department
enjoyable. with President Santonja.

pPresident Santonja with H. H. Sheikh Abdelaziz bin Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Tourism Development,
IFBB Vice President for Asia, H. E. Sheikh Abdulla Bin Hamad Al Sharki, Mr. Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director-general of the
Ajman Department of Tourism Development and Dr. Adel Fahim el Sayed, IFBB Vice President for Africa accompanied by recognize
IFBB officials.

pHis Highness Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid bin Rashid Al Noaimi, Chief of the Ajman Tourism Department and President
Santonja, signing the contract for the IFBB World Championships 2026.

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