UAE teams head to Qatar for Arab Men's and Women's Golf Championships
- Last updated: November 4, 2026 | 10:52
The UAE men’s and women’s golf teams left for Qatar on Wednesday to compete in the 45th Arab Men’s Golf Championship and the 17th Arab Women’s Golf Championship, which will be held in the Qatari capital, Doha, from November 4 to 11.
The championships will take place at Doha Golf Club, bringing together some of the finest male and female golfers from across the Arab world. The UAE teams will be aiming to deliver strong performances, achieve positive results and maintain the country’s impressive presence on the Arab golf podium.
The delegation will be headed by Major General Pilot (Retd.) Abdullah Al Hashemi, President of the Emirates Golf Federation. Other members include Khalid Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Federation, and coach Faisal Sargini.
The UAE men’s team will feature Mohammed Skaik, Nael Sharrat, Sam Molan and Jonathan Selvaraj, while the women’s team will comprise Asia Saleem, Intisar Rich and Lara Al Shuaib.
The squads combine ambition and determination, with both teams eager to deliver competitive performances that reflect the continued development of golf in the UAE and the Federation’s commitment to strengthening the participation of men and women in major Arab championships.
Khalid Mubarak Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Emirates Golf Federation, said the championships represent an important milestone in the preparation and development of the national teams, while providing players with a valuable opportunity to gain experience by competing against some of the leading talents in the Arab world.
He stressed that the Federation is looking forward to a strong showing and positive results that match its ambitions.
"We are heading to Doha with great optimism and confidence in the abilities of our players. We hope both teams will deliver impressive performances that reflect the progress golf has made in the UAE. Our aim is to ensure that our participation lives up to expectations, both in terms of performance and results, while representing the country in a manner befitting its sporting standing," said Al Shamsi.
He added: "At the Emirates Golf Federation, we are committed to giving equal attention to both the men's and women's national teams, providing them with opportunities to compete and continuing our pursuit of achievements while strengthening the presence of Emirati golf across various championships."
Al Shamsi also praised the efforts of the administrative and technical teams, as well as the players, in preparing for the upcoming championship. He expressed confidence in their ability to deliver a commendable performance and wished both teams success in achieving the results hoped for by the UAE golf community.