We are focused on nurturing and developing MuayThai to an elite level and incorporating all activities related to promotion, regulation and popularisation of the sport. Our main goal is to provide exposure and opportunities for current and up and coming talents in the region, as well as enabling coaches, judges, athletes and a wider MuayThai community to achieve their highest potential in all aspects of this sport.
We work alongside, and are recognised by the International Federation of MuayThai Association (IFMA) as a regional board.
We believe that by working together with national associations and using our shared passion, we can inspire, improve and promote MuayThai within the Arab world.
The Arab MuayThai Federation comprises
17
Countries
Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
Mission
To grow this combat sport by leading, inspiring and creating suitable competitive environments to empower athletes, develop their confidence and motivate them to participate in all competitions.
Vision
Our vision is to develop MuayThai throughout the Arab world by enhancing the knowledge and interest of the athletes, improving all aspects of the game, and aiming to be recognized as a world class sports Federation.Our Objectives
- Organization and management.
- Encourage and promote National teams.
- Provide exposure and opportunities for talents in local tournaments and competitions.
- Encourage women’s and youth competitions.
- Develop and prosper the game reaching international standards.
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
“The Arab MuayThai Federation in its new form and headquarters is the result of an ongoing effort exerted in the development and promotion of MuayThai in the MENA region.
With a strong and clear vision, our goal is to nurture and endorse the Arab federations, national federations, and all committees across all levels.
There will be ground-breaking initiatives in the development of MuayThai in the Arab world, such as opening doors for athletes to showcase their talents, rising them to world-class standards where heroes will be given a life-changing opportunity to compete on an international elite levels, and watching the Arab flags flap on the international podiums and rings.
It is with great honour and responsibility to be the President of the Arab MuayThai Federation, which has a long and successful history with regional, continental and global status. All of us will unite as one, and with our continuous support the Arab champions will gain recognition, showcasing their skills to the world.”
H.E. Abdullah Saeed Al Neyadi President, Arab Muaythai Federation
BOARD MEMBERS
H.E. Abdullah Saeed Amer Al NeyadiPresident
UAE
Abdul Karim Al HilaliVice President
Morocco
Hakam Al-HalahlehVice President
Jordan
Mariam Al-QubaisiVice President (For Women)
UAE
Mohammed Ahmed Al ZaidaniVice President of the Arab Union
Palestine
Mohamed ZarroukPresident of the Libyan Kickboxing Federation and similar sports
Libya
Ali DiouriPresident of the Tunisian University of Kickboxing and Thai Boxing and Affiliated Activities
Tunisia
Mustafa JabbarPresident of the Central Iraqi Federation of MuayThai
Iraq
Sami KiblawiPresident of the Lebanese Federation of MuayThai
Lebanon
Ahmed Alawi Al-AramiPresident of the Yemen Kick Thai Boxing Federation
Yemen
Modfi Al-OmyanPresident of the Jordan MuayThai Federation
Jordan
Mohammad Diya MardenePresident of the Syrian Muaythai Committee
Syria
President of the Saudi Muaythai & Kickboxing FederationPresident of the Saudi Muaythai & Kickboxing Federation
Saudi Arabia
Hanan Ely AlsheikhPresident of the Mauritanian Federation of MuayThai and Kickboxing
Mauritiania
Ahmed Al WazzanPresident of the Bahrain Kickboxing Federation
Bahrain
Salahuddin Mahdi Al-MakkiPresident of the Sudanese Federation of MuayThai
Sudan
Abbas El-SayedPresident of the Algerian Federation of Kickboxing and Similar Sports
Algeria
Mohamed IbrahimPresident of the Egyptian Muaythai Federation
Egypt
Hisham Al-JasserChairman of the Kuwaiti MuayThai Committee
Kuwait
General Secretariat
Tareq Al-MehairiGeneral Secretary
UAE
Mousa JaberAssistant Secretary General
Jordan
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Arab Muaythai Federation
The Arab MuayThai Federation is responsible to run, expand and promote the sport of MuayThai throughout the Arab region, joining the national federations under one Arab flag.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates