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Arab Camel Racing Federation GA unanimously approves bylaw amendments, renews confidence in Abdullah Al-Kuwari’s leadership
The General Assembly of the Arab Camel Racing Federation (Mahari) held its meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the headquarters of the Camel Racing Organizing Committee in the State of Qatar. The meeting was chaired by His Excellency Mr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Kuwari, President of the Federation, with members participating remotely via video conference. Representatives from thirteen full national member entities out of sixteen participated in the meeting, thus achieving the quorum required for the Assembly to be valid and to exercise its powers. The Assembly began its proceedings by confirming the validity of the invitation, the date of the meeting, and its procedures. It also approved the agenda sent to the member entities and ratified the minutes of the previous General Assembly meeting held on April 14, 2025, and the minutes of the Executive Office meeting held on June 10, 2026, according to the organizational titles in effect at the time of each meeting. The General Assembly listened to the administrative report presented by the Secretary-General of the Union regarding the organizational and administrative actions and procedures undertaken during the previous period. It also listened to the Treasurer’s report on the Union’s financial status and reviewed the contents of both reports. This review did not constitute approval of the final accounts or a discharge of liability for previous periods.The General Assembly also reviewed the legal report concerning the ongoing procedures to safeguard the Union’s rights and retrieve its archives, documents, and accounts, and resolved to continue pursuing legal and administrative action in this regard. Comprehensive Institutional Amendments The General Assembly discussed the draft amendments to the bylaws, which had been previously sent to the national member entities, and provided an opportunity for their representatives to offer their comments and engage in discussion. Following the completion of the discussions, the meeting chair put the final draft amendments to a vote as a single package. All attendees unanimously approved the amendments, without any objections or abstentions. The amendments included reorganizing the Union’s bodies and their responsibilities, adopting the title “Board of Directors” in place of the previous organizational titles, and defining the relationship between the General Assembly, the Board of Directors, the President, and the General Secretariat. The amended system also strengthened the independence of national member entities in managing their internal affairs, establishing their own regulations, forming their own bodies, conducting their own elections, and organizing their races and activities. It limited the application of the Federation’s regulations to championships and activities organized or supervised by the Federation in accordance with the provisions of the system.The amendments also addressed the Federation’s independence in its relations with external entities, and included arbitration proceedings before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in disputes falling within its jurisdiction. Furthermore, they empowered the Federation to develop modern camel-related sports, establish their regulations, and organize their championships. The amendments entered into force within the Federation as of their adoption date of July 28, 2026. Elections by Acclamation After the adoption of the amended system and the alignment of nominations submitted under the previous titles with the new organizational titles, the General Assembly verified the validity of the nominations and declared the candidates elected to the approved positions by acclamation, as there was only one candidate for each position. The General Assembly renewed its confidence in His Excellency Mr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Kuwari as President of the Federation and Chairman of the Board of Directors, and approved the formation of the Board of Directors in accordance with the titles and responsibilities stipulated in the amended bylaws. Following the announcement of the results, the President of the Federation issued a decision appointing Dr. Hazam Nasser Al-Muqarrah as Secretary-General and Executive Director of the Federation, and Mr. Hadef Mohammed Hamad Al-Marri as Treasurer. The General Assembly was informed of both decisions. Admission of the Syrian Arab Republic Under the “Other Business” agenda item, Mr. Mohammed Al-Farra, President of the Syrian Camel Racing Federation, presented the request for the Syrian Federation to join the Arab Federation for Camel Racing (Mahari) as a member. After discussing the request, the General Assembly unanimously approved the admission of the Syrian Federation as a member of the Federation, effective July 28, 2026, and approved Mr. Mohammed Al-Farra as the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic. The Assembly affirmed that Syria’s membership strengthens the Arab presence within the Federation and expands the scope of cooperation, exchange of expertise, and development of championships and activities related to camel racing. The next meeting will be held in Qatar. The General Assembly decided to hold its next meeting in Qatar on the sidelines of the HH The Emir’s Camel Racing Festival, during late April or early May 2027. The Board of Directors was authorized to determine the final date and take the necessary steps for invitations and organizational arrangements. The meeting concluded after completing the items on the agenda and addressing any new business. The Federation reaffirmed its commitment to continuing to develop its institutional work, strengthening cooperation among its members, preserving the unique character of camel racing and its Arab heritage, and opening new horizons for its expansion and development. Al-Kuwari: The Federation’s members’ consensus is a pledge and a responsibility… and the next phase is one of work and achievement. His Excellency Mr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Kuwari, President of the Arab Camel Racing Federation (Al-Mahari), expressed his pride in the confidence bestowed upon him by the General Assembly, which unanimously approved his continued presidency of the Federation. He affirmed that the next phase will be one of work, achievement, and strengthening the Arab presence in camel racing. Al-Kuwari said: “I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the national member bodies for their invaluable trust. I do not view this trust as a personal honor, but rather as a pledge and a responsibility towards the Federation, its members, and this authentic Arab sport.” He added: “The State of Qatar nominated me for the presidency of the Federation, but the responsibility entrusted to me by the General Assembly is Arab in its aims and objectives. I will work with all members without discrimination, relying on the spirit of teamwork and on what unites our nations in history, heritage, and love for camel racing.”The General Assembly of the Arab Camel Racing Federation (Mahari) held its meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the headquarters of the Camel Racing Organizing Committee in the State of Qatar. The meeting was chaired by His Excellency Mr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Kuwari, President of the Federation, with members participating remotely via video conference. Representatives from thirteen full national member entities out of sixteen participated in the meeting, thus achieving the quorum required for the Assembly to be valid and to exercise its powers. The Assembly began its proceedings by confirming the validity of the invitation, the date of the meeting, and its procedures. It also approved the agenda sent to the member entities and ratified the minutes of the previous General Assembly meeting held on April 14, 2025, and the minutes of the Executive Office meeting held on June 10, 2026, according to the organizational titles in effect at the time of each meeting. The General Assembly listened to the administrative report presented by the Secretary-General of the Union regarding the organizational and administrative actions and procedures undertaken during the previous period. It also listened to the Treasurer’s report on the Union’s financial status and reviewed the contents of both reports. This review did not constitute approval of the final accounts or a discharge of liability for previous periods.The General Assembly also reviewed the legal report concerning the ongoing procedures to safeguard the Union’s rights and retrieve its archives, documents, and accounts, and resolved to continue pursuing legal and administrative action in this regard. Comprehensive Institutional Amendments The General Assembly discussed the draft amendments to the bylaws, which had been previously sent to the national member entities, and provided an opportunity for their representatives to offer their comments and engage in discussion. Following the completion of the discussions, the meeting chair put the final draft amendments to a vote as a single package. All attendees unanimously approved the amendments, without any objections or abstentions. The amendments included reorganizing the Union’s bodies and their responsibilities, adopting the title “Board of Directors” in place of the previous organizational titles, and defining the relationship between the General Assembly, the Board of Directors, the President, and the General Secretariat. The amended system also strengthened the independence of national member entities in managing their internal affairs, establishing their own regulations, forming their own bodies, conducting their own elections, and organizing their races and activities. It limited the application of the Federation’s regulations to championships and activities organized or supervised by the Federation in accordance with the provisions of the system.The amendments also addressed the Federation’s independence in its relations with external entities, and included arbitration proceedings before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in disputes falling within its jurisdiction. Furthermore, they empowered the Federation to develop modern camel-related sports, establish their regulations, and organize their championships. The amendments entered into force within the Federation as of their adoption date of July 28, 2026. Elections by Acclamation After the adoption of the amended system and the alignment of nominations submitted under the previous titles with the new organizational titles, the General Assembly verified the validity of the nominations and declared the candidates elected to the approved positions by acclamation, as there was only one candidate for each position. The General Assembly renewed its confidence in His Excellency Mr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Kuwari as President of the Federation and Chairman of the Board of Directors, and approved the formation of the Board of Directors in accordance with the titles and responsibilities stipulated in the amended bylaws. Following the announcement of the results, the President of the Federation issued a decision appointing Dr. Hazam Nasser Al-Muqarrah as Secretary-General and Executive Director of the Federation, and Mr. Hadef Mohammed Hamad Al-Marri as Treasurer. The General Assembly was informed of both decisions. Related Story Admission of the Syrian Arab Republic Under the “Other Business” agenda item, Mr. Mohammed Al-Farra, President of the Syrian Camel Racing Federation, presented the request for the Syrian Federation to join the Arab Federation for Camel Racing (Mahari) as a member. After discussing the request, the General Assembly unanimously approved the admission of the Syrian Federation as a member of the Federation, effective July 28, 2026, and approved Mr. Mohammed Al-Farra as the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic. The Assembly affirmed that Syria’s membership strengthens the Arab presence within the Federation and expands the scope of cooperation, exchange of expertise, and development of championships and activities related to camel racing. The next meeting will be held in Qatar. The General Assembly decided to hold its next meeting in Qatar on the sidelines of the HH The Emir’s Camel Racing Festival, during late April or early May 2027. The Board of Directors was authorized to determine the final date and take the necessary steps for invitations and organizational arrangements. The meeting concluded after completing the items on the agenda and addressing any new business. The Federation reaffirmed its commitment to continuing to develop its institutional work, strengthening cooperation among its members, preserving the unique character of camel racing and its Arab heritage, and opening new horizons for its expansion and development. Al-Kuwari: The Federation’s members’ consensus is a pledge and a responsibility… and the next phase is one of work and achievement.His Excellency Mr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Kuwari, President of the Arab Camel Racing Federation (Al-Mahari), expressed his pride in the confidence bestowed upon him by the General Assembly, which unanimously approved his continued presidency of the Federation. He affirmed that the next phase will be one of work, achievement, and strengthening the Arab presence in camel racing. Al-Kuwari said: “I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the national member bodies for their invaluable trust. I do not view this trust as a personal honor, but rather as a pledge and a responsibility towards the Federation, its members, and this authentic Arab sport.” He added: “The State of Qatar nominated me for the presidency of the Federation, but the responsibility entrusted to me by the General Assembly is Arab in its aims and objectives. I will work with all members without discrimination, relying on the spirit of teamwork and on what unites our nations in history, heritage, and love for camel racing.” Source link
Five people have been found dead and 41 are missing after an Indonesian ferry with 271 people on board caught fire while at sea on Sunday, search and rescue officials said. The captain reported the fire as the vessel sailed from Indonesia’s second-largest city, Surabaya in East Java, to Makassar in South Sulawesi, according to Basarnas, the National Search and Rescue Agency Source link
Overnight Israeli strikes on Gaza hit multiple residential buildings and killed at least eight people, authorities said Sunday, despite Hamas saying it agreed to the latest stage of a deal to end the war.Hamas said Friday it had agreed to a plan championed by US President Donald Trump that includes provisions for handing over its weapons and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip.Israel has yet to officially comment on the agreement, but a political source has told AFP “that there will be no withdrawal whatsoever” without Hamas’s “genuine disarmament”. Gaza civil defence officials said Sunday eight people were killed in strikes around midnight that hit multiple residential buildings. In one attack near the central Gaza Strip, a man and his wife were killed and several others were wounded when an Israeli military helicopter struck an apartment, a civil defence spokesman said. An elderly man and a child were killed in another attack on an apartment west of Gaza City, and three people, including a child, were targeted when a strike hit another apartment northwest of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. Authorities reported earlier Saturday that eight other people had been killed in strikes that damaged a hospital’s medical supplies and targeted a rooftop. Source link
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Rescuers have found the body of renowned climber Nirmal Purja, who was killed along with nine team members in a powerful avalanche in northern Pakistan this week, the Alpine Club of Pakistan said on Sunday. “The ground rescue team has reached Nims Dai (Purja) at approximately 5,700m on Broad Peak — a mountain he loved, and a mountain that has now taken him from us,” the club posted on social media, with its general secretary later confirming to AFP Purja’s body and those of three others had been recovered Source link
His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, discussed with United States President Donald Trump in a phone call the latest regional developments and their wider implications.During the call, the Saudi Crown Prince stressed the need to prioritize dialogue to reduce escalation and the importance of making every possible effort to achieve calm that paves the way for diplomatic solutions, preserves the region's security and stability, and prevents a wider conflict whose repercussions would affect regional and international security and stability.The two sides also discussed existing areas of cooperation and ways to strengthen them further. Source link
Authorities in Gaza said Saturday that they had recovered the remains of another 112 people in rubble, part of daunting operations after more than two years of Israeli strikes.Gaza’s civil defence agency said it found the remains or body parts following 136 hours of digging, largely with bare hands, in Sabra, a neighbourhood in the south of Gaza City. The remains included those of 40 children, 38 women and seven people who had had physical disabilities, according to the agency, which serves as a rescue service under Hamas.The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said it supported the operation, which took place over nearly two weeks.”For more than two and a half years, thousands of families in Gaza have lived in pain and uncertainty, waiting for the chance to recover the remains of their loved ones, mourn them and lay them to rest with dignity,” said Amani Al-Naouq, ICRC spokesperson in Gaza.”The search for missing persons and the recovery of human remains is a critically important humanitarian issue,” she told AFP.Colonel Mohammed Abu Dan, who is in charge of the site for the civil defence agency, said that the team has not yet found 157 other bodies believed to be under the rubble there. He described the search as arduous, with teams sifting by hand through destroyed concrete and twisted metal.Thousands of people’s remains are still unaccounted for in Gaza, many of them believed to have been buried under rubble from intense Israeli air strikes. Restrictions imposed on media outlets and limited access in Gaza prevent AFP from independently verifying tolls or freely covering the violence. The Hamas-run health ministry has confirmed the deaths of more than 73,300 people in the war, in figures that are considered reliable by the United Nations. The war broke out when Hamas militants attacked southern Israel on October 7, 2023, killing 1,221 people and dragging 251 hostages into Gaza in the deadliest attack on the Israeli population since the creation of the state in 1948. Source link
US President Donald Trump announced early Sunday that he had suspended the planned US-Israeli strikes against Iran, following a request from Tehran and other countries in the Middle East, on the condition that a rapid agreement be reached.In a post on the Truth Social, Trump wrote that the US was “locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II.” He added, however, that Iran, along with other countries in the Middle East, asked the US to suspend any attack after agreeing on the broad outlines of a deal.Trump explained that the agreement include the immediate, complete, and total opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat.”Based on this request, I have agreed, for the future benefit of the WORLD and, likewise, the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, to cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL,” Trump wrote, adding that Israel joined the US in supporting the delay and called on all parties to begin working and finalize this agreement.Trump’s remarks come at a time of escalating tensions in the region, amid media reports over the past two days claiming that the United States and Israel were preparing to carry out strikes against targets inside Iran after diplomatic efforts had stalled. However, Washington has not issued any official announcement confirming that any military operation has been launched.Trump’s comments were also preceded by warnings issued by US embassies in several Middle Eastern capitals, urging American citizens to prepare for the possibility of unexpected escalation in the region amid ongoing regional tensions and their potential impact on maritime security and global energy markets. Source link
Defending champion Alex de Minaur and second-seeded Ben Shelton were bounced out of the Washington Open on Friday as upsets marked the quarter-finals of the combined ATP and WTA event.Top-seeded Aussie de Minaur was left to rue his missed chances in a 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 loss to 33rd-ranked American Brandon Nakashima.Chile’s 30th-ranked Alejandro Tabilo recovered an early break in the third set to beat US home favorite Shelton 4-6, 7-5, 6-4.Women’s top seed Jessica Pegula and third-seeded Naomi Osaka made it safely into the semi-finals, but second-seeded Ukrainian Elina Svitolina was sent packing by rising Philippines star Alexandra Eala.Nakashima, chasing his first ATP 500-level title, avenged a loss to de Minaur in last year’s Washington quarter-finals and followed up a win over the Aussie at Queen’s Club in London this year.”He came out with some great serving; a lot of first serves,” de Minaur said. “I played at a high level. I just threw in two pretty awful games on my serve.”It’s a little bit frustrating, but you live and you learn.”Nakashima booked a Saturday all-American semi-final against 10th-ranked Taylor Fritz, who saved a match point in a 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (8/6) victory over compatriot Alex Michelsen.Nakashima, whose only ATP title came at San Diego in 2022, saved six of the seven break points he faced and fired 10 aces – including one to take the first set.”He’s a very quick and explosive player,” Nakashima said. “I knew I had to serve well at the crucial moments and try to be aggressive.”Tabilo needed two hours and 23 minutes to subdue the hard-hitting Shelton, pulling out an array of shots that included an impressive “tweener” lob and a string of crisp volleys.He saved four break points in the second set and broke Shelton in the 12th game to force the third. After Shelton broke for a 3-2 lead, Tabilo broke back immediately to keep the pressure on.He was rewarded for his perseverance with a break in the final game, an increasingly frustrated Shelton firing a forehand into the net on match point.Tabilo next faces 19-year-old Spaniard Rafael Jodar, who ousted fourth-seeded Italian Lorenzo Musetti 1-6, 6-1, 6-4.By reaching his third semi-final of the season, Jodar is assured of breaking into the top 20 in the world rankings for the first time.World number three Pegula, who won her first WTA title at Washington in 2019, eliminated 20th-ranked Anna Kalinskaya 6-3, 7-5, to reach her sixth WTA semi-final of the year.The American will play for a berth in the final against fourth-seed Diana Shnaider, who beat Russian compatriot Liudmila Samsonova 6-3, 6-4.Japan’s third-seeded Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam winner, rallied to eliminate Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. World number 13 Osaka will face Eala, who beat Svitolina 6-3, 6-4.Eala, who ousted seventh-seeded defending champion Leylah Fernandez in the second round, posted her sixth win of the season over a top-10 player and reached her third semi-final of the year. Related Story Source link
Tottenham Hotspur’s Richarlison (right) celebrates scoring a goal during the Sydney Super Cup match against Chelsea at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 1, 2026. (AFP)…
