Ain Shams University has announced the opening of nominations for the 10th Fatima bint Mubarak Women's Sports Award 2026. The award is launched by the Fatima bint Mubarak Academy for Women's Sports in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, under the auspices of Dr. Amani Osama Kamel, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research. The award aims to recognize and celebrate women's sports achievements and contributions to developing sports and promoting women's participation in the sports field.
The award has a total prize value of 2.2 million UAE dirhams, distributed across nine categories. These categories include the best Arab female athlete, best Emirati female athlete, best women's sports team, best Paralympic female athlete, best young female athlete aged 12-14, best female athlete in non-Olympic sports, best coach or female coach, best sports influencer in the media, and best sports family, in addition to an honorary category for the "General Sports Personality".
Eligible nominees include female faculty members and researchers who meet the award's criteria. To apply, candidates must submit several documents through the university, including a certified nomination letter from their college, personal data, a recent statement of their job status and any disciplinary actions, as well as justification for their nomination and an updated sports resume with supporting documents for their sports achievements and participation.
Candidates must also register on Ain Shams University's awards database and complete the required documents and data for submission to the awarding body according to the category they wish to apply for. Required documents for submission include an official letter from the National Olympic Committee or relevant sports federation stating their achievements, a valid passport photo, sports resume, academic certificates, and a recent personal photo, according to the requirements of each category.
Ain Shams University has set September 25, 2026, as the deadline for receiving nominations from colleges, while the awarding body has set September 30, 2026, as the final deadline for receiving applications. The university invites applicants to review the award categories, nomination criteria, required documents, and application procedures through the award's official page and to complete the procedures within the specified deadlines.
Applicants can contact the university's Awards Office via email at [email protected] for inquiries, technical support, and procedural guidance. The Fatima bint Mubarak Women's Sports Award aims to promote women's sports and recognize outstanding female athletes and their contributions to the sports field.
By honoring female sports achievements, the award seeks to inspire and encourage women to participate in sports and contribute to their development. The award's collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and other entities highlights its commitment to promoting women's sports and developing the sports sector in the region.
Key points
- The award has a total prize value of 2.2 million UAE dirhams.
- Nominations can be submitted until September 30, 2026.
- The award recognizes female sports achievements in various categories.
