The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that Abu Dhabi aims to become the global centre of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).
DCT Abu Dhabi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the UAE Mixed Martial Arts Federation (UAEMMAF) and Palms Sports, the UAE-based sports management and training company.
The partnership between the three entities will help develop Abu Dhabi into the global capital for MMA.
DCT Abu Dhabi had also signed a five-year sponsorship agreement with UAE Warriors, the popular MMA fight event, organised by Palms Sports.
The UAE Warriors partnership will help make the series a leading event in the industry.
His Excellency Ali Hassan Al Shaiba, Executive Director of Tourism and Marketing at DCT Abu Dhabi said, “Today marks another milestone for DCT Abu Dhabi. Working closely with our partners at UAEMMAF and Palms Sports, we are excited to announce our collaboration to promote and develop the MMA ecosystem in the UAE. This strategic agreement will play a key role in enabling the emirate’s development as an MMA world capital, as well as boosting Abu Dhabi’s position as the preferred destination for sports tourism.”