Some 16 dhow races in 22-, 43- and 60-foot (7-, 13- and 18-metre) classes are held in Abu Dhabi and Dubai between September and May. Only Emiratis and other Gulf nationals may take part.

An Indian dhow MSV Al-Musa sailing from Dubai to Salalah has been attacked by pirates off the coast of Oman. According to India's directorate of shipping, pirates have taken about 14 Indians hostage.

The Dubai International Marine Club is hosting two events this weekend, kicking off with the season-opening Dubai Traditional Rowing Race on Friday and, on Saturday, the 43ft Traditional Dhow ...

Dubai-based blogger Seabee brings us the latest in text and photographs about the traditional dhow (boat) sailing race later this month. “AED6 million (US$1.63 million) is the prize money for this ...

Dubai [UAE], May 14 (ANI/WAM): Due to sea conditions and wind patterns, the Higher Organising Committee of the 33rd Al Gaffal 60ft Traditional Dhow Sailing Race, has made the decision to postpone ...

Abu Dhabi will host the Open Masters Games, one of the world's biggest multisport events of its kind, from February 6 to 16.

ABU DHABI, 25th January, 2025 (WAM) -- The dhow "Ghazi 103," owned by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of ...

Dubai is a key destination for dhow ships carrying various types of merchandise and goods from several MENA region countries. Each year, dhows transport over 720,000 tonnes of goods.

They want to get away from the glass and concrete of the UAE's wealthy cities, while rising incomes have given them the time and money needed to develop an interest in some of their ancestors' ...