Abu Dhabi:The Fatima Bint Mubarak Women Sports Award has concluded its nominations for the 10th edition, having received 509 applications from 13 Arab countries. This marks a notable 96 percent increase in applications compared to the previous edition.
According to Emirates News Agency, the award is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, with the support and guidance of Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The UAE led participation with 224 applications, and the most popular category was Best Arab Female Athlete, which attracted 110 entries.
Aref Hamad Al Awani, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, stated that the increase in applications reflects the growing regional interest in the award, which is expected to enhance competition across its categories. The award will now move to the evaluation and judging stages to acknowledge significant achievements in women's sports.
The total prize value for this edition is AED2.2 million, spread across nine individual and team categories, including Best Arab Female Athlete, Best Emirati Female Athlete, and Best Paralympic Female Athlete, among others. Additionally, a special award will be given to the Arab Sports Personality of the Year.
The awards ceremony is set to take place on 11 November 2026.