A high-level delegation from the UIM-WPPA & UAE Marine Sports Federation has given the green signal for the Fujairah International Marine Sports Club to host the fifth and final round of the 2012 UIM X-Cat World Series in April.

“Everything is in order and I am confident Fujairah will do a fantastic job in hosting such a prestigious event,” said Mohammed Hareb, UIM Board Member, and member of the Sports Committee, Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC), after touring the club with other members of the UIM organizing committee on Monday (February 6).

Hareb and the rest of the visiting delegates were welcomed by Ahmed Ibrahim from the Fujairah International Marine Sports Club, who thanked them for the privilege of hosting an international powerboat event after a gap of ten years. “It is always the aim of the UAE leadership to ensure we work together as one unit so that the sport is the beneficiary,” Hareb said.

“The rise and success of X-Cat racing has been due to the concerted efforts and the close working relationship of all those involved from the UAE,” he added.

Earlier on Sunday, the delegation had visited the Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club (ADIMSC) which is going to stage the third round of the X-Cat World Series on February 8-9.

The Abu Dhabi round will commence with the mandatory practice session on Wednesday (February 8) at 2.30 pm, while the following day Pole Position will be judged at 10 am and the race will start at 3.00 pm.