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.
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.”