emirates7 - UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reiterated the nation’s dedication to nurturing young Emirati athletes by enhancing their skills, providing necessary resources, and empowering them to excel in sports on both regional and global stages.
He emphasized that the development of the sports sector is a key pillar in the UAE’s overall national progress, both in the present and for the future.
These remarks came during a reception at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, where His Highness met with Rouda Essa Al Serkal, a member of the UAE national chess team and the Abu Dhabi Chess Club & Mind Games.
The meeting celebrated Rouda’s recent success at the Arab Chess Championship, where she earned the title of Grandmaster, becoming the first Emirati woman to achieve this distinguished international rank, along with securing her place in the Chess World Cup finals.
His Highness congratulated Rouda on her outstanding accomplishment, calling it a proud addition to the UAE’s growing list of achievements in the world of chess. He wished her the best in the upcoming World Cup and commended her dedication and perseverance from a young age.
Rouda, in turn, expressed her happiness at meeting the President and thanked him for the continuous support and encouragement she has received.
She acknowledged the vital impact of this support on her journey and shared her pride in being the first Emirati woman to attain the Grandmaster title—an achievement that, she noted, reflects the leadership’s commitment to empowering Emirati women and helping them pursue their goals across all fields.
He emphasized that the development of the sports sector is a key pillar in the UAE’s overall national progress, both in the present and for the future.
These remarks came during a reception at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, where His Highness met with Rouda Essa Al Serkal, a member of the UAE national chess team and the Abu Dhabi Chess Club & Mind Games.
The meeting celebrated Rouda’s recent success at the Arab Chess Championship, where she earned the title of Grandmaster, becoming the first Emirati woman to achieve this distinguished international rank, along with securing her place in the Chess World Cup finals.
His Highness congratulated Rouda on her outstanding accomplishment, calling it a proud addition to the UAE’s growing list of achievements in the world of chess. He wished her the best in the upcoming World Cup and commended her dedication and perseverance from a young age.
Rouda, in turn, expressed her happiness at meeting the President and thanked him for the continuous support and encouragement she has received.
She acknowledged the vital impact of this support on her journey and shared her pride in being the first Emirati woman to attain the Grandmaster title—an achievement that, she noted, reflects the leadership’s commitment to empowering Emirati women and helping them pursue their goals across all fields.