1 April 2025
Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy Announces the Launch of the 7th Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy International Blitz Chess Tournament for Ladies
- AED 40,000 in cash prizes alongside trophies and medals
- Expected participation: 250–300 players across multiple categories
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 1 April 2025: The Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy is pleased to announce the launch of the 7th edition of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy International Blitz Chess Tournament, which will be held on 12 April 2025 at the Academy’s premises in Abu Dhabi. The tournament will follow the Swiss system and consist of 7 rapid rounds.
Under the esteemed patronage Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, the "Mother of the Nation", and with the guidance of Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy, and Chairwoman of both the Abu Dhabi Ladies Club and the Al Ain Ladies Club.
Reflecting FBMA’s strategic commitment to promoting chess as a tool for connection, inclusion, and empowerment, this edition of the tournament underscores the values of unity and social cohesion championed by the Year of Community. With a total of AED 40,000 in cash prizes, along with trophies and medals across various categories, the championship continues to serve as a platform for nurturing talent and building community through sport.
The tournament is held in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the Abu Dhabi Chess and Mind Games Club, and sponsored by success partners E&, Global Care Hospital and Al Ain Water.
HE Talal Mustafa Al Hashemi, Board Member at the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy, emphasized the importance of this annual championship in encouraging wider community engagement and supporting diverse talents. He noted, “We are proud to witness continued enthusiasm and growth in participation across all age groups and categories. The tournament stands as a testament to the Academy’s sustained efforts over the past seven years in fostering a strong, inclusive chess culture in the UAE.”
The tournament will feature several categories, including:
- Ladies’ category
- Girls’ category (Ages 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18)
- Boys’ category (Ages 8, 10, and 12)
- People of Determination
Special emphasis this year is placed on the participation of People of Determination and youth players, in line with the Year of Community’s focus on empowering all segments of society and fostering stronger connections through inclusive platforms.
Continuing its legacy, the championship affirms FBMA’s unwavering support for chess development in the UAE and beyond building a platform that empowers future generations through sport, strategy, and shared passion.
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About Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy
FBMA is a government entity of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, established in 2010. The academy is dedicated to promoting and facilitating women's sports in the United Arab Emirates. The academy ensures to make sports an essential element of daily life for Emirati women of all ages, backgrounds, and physical conditions.
This ensures that Emirati women adopt a healthy and active lifestyle, and it enhances the cultivation of sportsmanship values in the public consciousness of the UAE.
The FBMA serves undertakes this significant mission by hosting numerous local, regional, and international sports events, facilitating community activities, and managing local talent development through its educational and research efforts.
Please find more information about the academy on their website below: https://www.fbma.ae/en/about-us/