RAK Properties has announced a partnership with Arabian Warrior to promote obstacle course racing (OCR) in the region. The sport is set to be included in the 2028 Olympic Games.
The collaboration makes RAK Properties the Title Partner for the Arabian Warrior Schools National Championship and Official Partner of the Arabian Warrior Middle East event series. This series, developed by GCC athletes, focuses on regional sustainability initiatives.
As part of the partnership, a semi-permanent OCR facility will be established at RAK Properties’ Mina Al Arab development. This facility will serve local schools, communities, and athletes.
New obstacle course racing facility to open in Ras Al Khaimah
“Our partnership with Arabian Warrior marks an exciting chapter in our commitment to promoting an active and healthy lifestyle in Ras Al Khaimah. With a new season attracting international athletes and a grassroots schools series, this collaboration fosters community well-being, promotes physical fitness, empowers locals through sports, and positions RAK as a leading sports and tourism destination,” Sameh Muhtadi, CEO of RAK Properties said.
Arabian Warrior plans to host events across the GCC, including Ras Al Khaimah (RAK). The series will begin with seven week-long events in several emirates, engaging school children in OCR. The National Championship will then identify talent for global competition.
This announcement follows the news of OCR’s acceptance into the 2028 Olympic Games as part of the Modern Pentathlon. The sport is expected to become standalone by the 2032 Olympics.
Arabian Warrior will collaborate with top OCR athletes, using the Middle East as a training base for the LA28 games.
“We are hugely excited about the inaugural Arabian Warrior series, with several fantastic OCR events scheduled to take place across the GCC, including in Ras Al Khaimah next April. This partnership with RAK Properties will play an integral role in the evolution of the brand long-term, while also allowing Arabian Warrior to promote a healthy lifestyle and tap into a wide audience both in Ras Al Khaimah and across the GCC,” Sheikh Abdullah Bin Hamad Bin Saif Al Sharqi, spokesperson of the Arabian Warrior brand added.
RAK Properties aims to use this partnership to promote fitness within communities and attract international visitors to Ras Al Khaimah.
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