Arqoub Al Sadeera Race to conclude 10th Al Salam Cycling Championship

The Arqoub Al Sadeera Race, the final event of the 10th Al Salam Cycling Championship, will conclude on Sunday.

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the race extends from the Al Samha area in Abu Dhabi to Saih Al Salam in Dubai, covering a distance of 100 km.

It commemorates a key milestone in the UAE’s history. Arqoub Al Sadeera, located between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, was the site of the historic meeting between the UAE's founding fathers - late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, during which they laid the foundations for the Union and set a vision for the nation’s future.

“The race reflects the UAE’s integrated efforts to expand sports participation and promote a healthy lifestyle, while highlighting the country’s advanced cycling infrastructure, which enables riders to travel seamlessly between Abu Dhabi and Dubai," said Omair bin Juma Al Falasi, Director-General of the Private Office of His Highness the Ruler of Dubai.

He added, “Cycling in the UAE is experiencing unprecedented growth, supported by a diverse calendar of races and events held throughout the year. Cooperation between sporting bodies and national institutions is contributing to the development of the sport, raising the standard of national cyclists, and celebrating their achievements.”

The race carries a total prize money of AED700,000, and will feature four main categories: professional men and club riders, amateur men, professional women and club riders, and amateur women.

Prize allocations will also recognise age-group categories, encouraging participation from cyclists aged 18 to over 66.

The 10th Al Salam Cycling Championship kicked off last December with the ‘Safety and Security’ race for Emirati cyclists. The Championship then featured the Women’s Race in Al Marmoom, followed by the Women’s Desert Race, and the General Desert Race for professional men, amateurs, and women.