World Rowing Federation to host global events in UAE

UAE’s infrastructure and environment for rowing events

Jean-Christophe Rolland, President of the World Rowing Federation, praised the UAE's advanced infrastructure and environment, which make it an ideal location for hosting successful global rowing events.

Future plans for 2027 and 2028

The federation plans to organise various rowing activities in the UAE, including Olympic rowing, coastal rowing, beach sprint rowing, virtual rowing, and indoor rowing, as part of its agenda for 2027 and 2028. These plans were discussed during the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation's participation in the 2025 World Congress meetings in Lausanne, Switzerland.