Al Ain:The UAE Shooting Federation is set to organize two international championships in the Al Ain Region in November 2026. These events will occur under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, and will feature top shooters and numerous delegations from around the globe, in collaboration with the Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse (FITASC).
According to Emirates News Agency, the Al Ain Grand Prix - Compak Sporting is scheduled from 8-10 November at Al Ain Shooting Club, while the Al Ain Desert Grand Prix - Sporting will take place from 12-14 November 2026 at the Aquila Holding Company Club in the Al Ain Region.
The events will feature a total prize fund of approximately AED1.8 million, with a special prize for Arab shooters. This initiative aims to enhance competition among the world's leading shooters and to bolster the reputation of both championships, building on the success of the events held in 2025 at Al Ain Shooting Club.
Mohammed Suhail Al Neyadi, President of the UAE Shooting Federation, expressed gratitude to the UAE leadership for its ongoing support of athletes and sports. He thanked H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his patronage and support for hosting these competitions in the Al Ain Region, which has become a global destination for shooting championships.
Al Neyadi highlighted that the robust registration numbers for both championships demonstrate global confidence in the UAE's and Al Ain Region's capacity to host international shooting competitions, supported by advanced infrastructure, modern sporting facilities, and high organizational standards. He added that the event is a valuable addition to the UAE's sporting calendar and reinforces Al Ain as a prominent regional sporting and tourism destination.
Al Neyadi also praised the strategic partners' role in supporting both championships, emphasizing that their collaboration with the federation has helped enhance the international reputation of shooting competitions in the UAE, thereby reinforcing the country as a host of diverse sporting events.