20 September 2025
Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy Launches the 2nd Edition of the GCC Basketball Cup for Ladies 2025
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 20 September 2025: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, “Mother of the Nation,” Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and under the guidance and supervision of Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy, Chairwoman of Abu Dhabi Ladies Club and Al Ain Ladies Club, the 2nd Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy GCC Basketball Cup for Ladies will kick off in Abu Dhabi at the Academy’s headquarters from 24 to 27 September 2025.
This year, the tournament returns with greater distinction in terms of organization and participation, reflecting its growing stature on the GCC sports scene.
The tournament will feature four teams: the Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy Basketball Team from the United Arab Emirates, Al-Fatat Sports Club from Kuwait, Al Adaam Team from Qatar, and Women’s Club for Sports and Cultural Creativity from Oman. This diverse participation enhances the level of competition and provides audiences with the opportunity to witness competitive matches featuring some of the GCC’s most talented female basketball players.
HE Talal Mustafa Al Hashemi, Board Member at Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy said: "This tournament is a valuable addition to women’s sports in the region, bringing together leading GCC teams under one umbrella. It provides players with a unique opportunity to exchange experiences, sharpen their skills, and further strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as the capital of women’s sports and a preferred destination for hosting regional and international sporting events."
The Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy emphasized that the goal goes beyond competition on the court. The tournament also seeks to foster sporting exchange among participating countries, create a holistic experience that enables both players and fans to connect and engage, and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s status as a premier hub for hosting prestigious women’s championships.
The tournament is organized with the support of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, in cooperation with the GCC Basketball organizing Committee and the UAE Basketball Association, alongside success partners including the Abu Dhabi Media Network, Abu Dhabi Sports Channels, Abu Dhabi Police, Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, SEHA – part of PureHealth, Authority of Social Contribution - Ma’an, and Masafi.
This championship represents a milestone in the GCC women’s sports landscape, serving as a platform for talent development, empowering female athletes to share expertise, and reinforcing the role of sports as a bridge of connection and unity among communities.
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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/