Sharjah: Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) held an interview today (Wednesday, December 14, 2016) at the Hilton Sharjah to expose the information of the Sharjah World Champion Week 2016.

SCTDA organises the event on a yearly basis under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Royal prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. The Sharjah World Champion Week 2016 consists of the 17th U.I.M. F1H2O World Championship 2016 - Grand Prix of Sharjah on December 15 and 16, in addition to the second UIM-ABP Aquabike Class Pro Circuit World Championship - Grand Prix of Sharjah 2016 on December 19 and 21.

The press conference was participated in by His Excellency Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of SCTDA, and Nicola di San Germano, Promoter of UIM Solution One Powerboat Racing & Aquabike Races, as well as a variety of agents from local and global media organisations.

In his speech at the press seminar, H.E. Al Midfa said: "Sharjah is proud to be holding the U.I.M. F1H2O World Championship for the 17th successive year. The Sharjah Commerce and Tourist Development Authority spared no initiative in teaming up with all appropriate organizations to organise and facilitate this substantial occasion."

"This champion plays an crucial role in position Sharjah on the tourist map, positioning the emirate as an optimal destination for tourism and large-scale occasions, as well as a social hub with a rich heritage," H.E. Al Midfa added, sharing his pleasure at the fact that 3 groups from the UAE are taking part in the championship.

Meanwhile, Hassan Al Zaabi, Member of the Board of Supervisors of the Sharjah International Marine Club, said that the Club is taking part in the event as a tactical partner for the 2nd year running. This falls in line with the club's efforts to figure in the emirate's success in both tourism and sporting activities, Al Zaabi continued, noting that the champions have actually experienced remarkable success over the previous couple of years, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah.

For his part, Nicola di San Germano lauded the initiatives applied by the government of Sharjah and SCTDA to ensure that the champion is a success, insisting that the Grand Prix of Sharjah is a favorite among the racers.

3 racers will certainly compete in the U.I.M. F1H2O World Championship 2016 finals; Philippe Chiappe leads with 82 points, adhered to by Shaun Torrente and Jonas Andersson with 63 and 57 points, respectively.

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Growth Authority extended an open invitation to all those in attendance at the press meeting to go to Khalid Lagoon and appreciate the Sharjah World Championship Week 2016.

The listing of sponsors who have promised support for the major event consists of a host of government and personal establishments in the emirate, particularly, the Division of Seaports & Customs-Government of Sharjah, Sharjah Police Headquarters, Sharjah Electrical energy and Water Authority (SEWA), Sharjah City Municipality, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority -SHUROOQ, Sharjah Road and Transportation Authority, Civil Defense Department of Sharjah, Sharjah Museums Division, and Mega Shopping center. In addition, Al Zahra Hospital has actually joined as the official medical enroller, while Al Khaleej Newspaper and Sharjah Media Company joined as official media enrollers. Air Arabia is the main airline related to the occasion, while the Sharjah International Marine Sports Club joins as a strategic partner.