Strategic partners announced as Fazza Championships to begin on February 6

The much-anticipated Fazza International Championships for People of Determination 2025 set to commence on February 6.

This momentous event promises to be a celebration of resilience, strength, and unwavering spirit, as athletes from across the globe come together to showcase their extraordinary talents and determination.

The championships will take place under the patronage of Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) and Chairman of the Higher Committee for the Protection of the Rights of People of Determination in Dubai.

The latest edition of the Fazza International Championships’ features four major sports tournaments, including the 16th Fazza International Para Athletics Grand Prix, with the participation of 1,000 athletes; the first Fazza International Swimming Championship, welcoming 500 athletes; the 16th Fazza International Para-Badminton Championship, featuring 300 athletes; and the ninth Fazza Para Archery World Ranking Tournament, also hosting 300 athletes.

Dubai Land Department, in partnership with the Dubai Club for People of Determination and the Dubai Sports Council, announced the establishment of a real estate alliance to support and sponsor the Fazza International Championships for People of Determination 2025.

The real estate alliance, alongside Dubai Land Department, includes strategic sponsor HRE Real Estate Development, diamond sponsors Ellington Properties, Beyond Properties, Prescott Real Estate, and Azizi Developments, as well as gold sponsor Arista.

This initiative underscores Dubai Land Department's commitment to setting a positive example of the private real estate sector's role in achieving sustainable community development. It also reinforces the values of inclusion and solidarity within our society by fostering close collaboration between the public and private sectors and uniting efforts to provide comprehensive support and empowerment for People of Determination.

The alliance was unveiled during a press conference held at Dubai Land Department headquarters.

The conference was attended by Eng. Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Land Department; Thani Juma Berregad, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee for the Fazza International Championships; and Majid Al Usaimi, Director of the Fazza International Championships, along with representatives from sponsoring and partner entities, including DLD’s CEOs and directors.

These events aim to create an inclusive competitive environment that brings together athletes from over 70 countries, nurturing values of excellence and inclusivity.

Through these championships, which were first launched 16 years ago, Dubai seeks to reinforce its position as a city that is supportive of People of Determination, providing them with all the tools necessary to achieve success and unleash their creativity.

Speakers at the press conference expressed their pride in continuing this journey, which was launched under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai.

They also praised the significant attention given by Sheikh Mansoor to sports for People of Determination through his patronage of this championship, reflecting the wise leadership’s commitment to enhancing Dubai’s position as both a sports and humanitarian hub for People of Determination.

Ghalita emphasised that the announcement of the real estate alliance to support the Fazza International Championships for People of Determination 2025 reflects the department’s vision to bolster the private sector’s role as a key partner in achieving sustainable community development: "We believe that collaboration between the public and private sectors forms a cornerstone for embedding values of inclusion and empowerment in our society.”

He added: "We extend our gratitude to all the real estate companies participating in this alliance for their unwavering commitment to their social responsibility and their active role in supporting this global championship, which has become a leading platform uniting athlete from around the world.”

Berregad extended his gratitude to Sheikh Mansoor for his patronage and support of the Fazza Championships, which has elevated the event to become one of the most significant championships for People of Determination globally.

He highlighted its status as a milestone that has achieved numerous benefits for participants across its various editions. He also expressed his appreciation to Marwan Bin Ghalita for fostering this strategic partnership and to the sponsors, whose initiatives have been an integral part of these successes.