Starting at two o'clock in the afternoon today—Saturday—the waters of Dubai Marina Canal will serve as the stage for a marine sports demonstration, featuring the launching of the Rowing Boat parade. This collaborative effort is organized by the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation and the Dubai International Marine Club, aligning with the nation's celebrations of the 52nd Union Day and its role as the host for a conference—the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28-UAE).

The parade of modern rowing boats in various types will start at the headquarters of Dubai International Marine Club located at Dubai Harbor. Its primary objective is to raise awareness of environmental preservation, climate issues, and the pursuit of sustainability. This endeavor will witness the participation of more than 30 boats , all set to sail a distance of more than 2,000 meters within the waters of Dubai Marina Canal, passing by the most prominent landmarks in this stunning area.

Preparations for the success of the parade have been diligently completed by the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation and the Dubai International Marine Club. Participants and esteemed guests will be welcomed at one o’clock in the afternoon. The official program for the event will commence at two o’clock in the afternoon, after which everyone will proceed to the assembly point for the initiation of the rowing boat parade at around quarter to three.

The event today will be attended by a number of dignitaries and officials from the UAE Modern Sailing and Rowing Federation and the Dubai International Marine Club. Additionally, dignitaries visiting the country these days include Jean-Christophe Rolland, President of World Rowing; Wang Shi, Honorary President of the Asian Rowing Federation and Founder of GCRA; Vincent Gaillard, Executive Director of World Rowing; Manal Bahman, Chief Operations Officer of Emirates Nature-WWF; and Ken Lee, International Ambassador and Co-Founder of GCRA.

Mohammed Harib, a Board Member of the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation and the Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai International Marine Club, extended a warm welcome to the distinguished guests and athletes participating in today's march. This event coincides with the United Arab Emirates' celebration of the 52nd Union Day and the hosting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28-UAE).

He expressed gratitude and appreciation to the Council of the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation, led by Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, for their ongoing collaboration with the club. This partnership has resulted in successful coordination for the current initiative, through which the club aims to promote awareness of sustainability in the realm of sports and contribute to environmental preservation by engaging in eco-friendly races and activities.

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It is worth noting that this year, the Dubai International Marine Club received the 'Sustainability in Sports' award during the ninth session of the 'Dubai Sports Excellence Model,' organized by the Dubai Sports Council. This recognition is attributed to the club's commitment to sustainability in its operations, given that 79% of the events organized by the club are environmentally friendly races.