Abu Dhabi is set to host Cowes Week for the year 2023.
Held in January, the event will solidify Abu Dhabi's position ad the sports capital of the Middle East.
One of the oldest sporting events in the world, the event has been taking place annually in the United Kingdom since 1826.
The international regatta now hosts up to 40 daily races for around 750 boats and offers a wide variety of sailing competitions and social activities.
Over 8,500 competitors will participate in the event and are set to attract over 100,000 supporters.
Khalid Al Mutawa, Chairman of Global Mission and Chairman of Z Zone Events LLC said, "While Cowes Week has been around for almost 200 years, it is only recently that it has been organised by a single body and will take place outside of the UK for the first time ever in 2023. In addition to showcasing UAE's sporting attractions to the world, the event will also make Abu Dhabi's tourism attractions more accessible. The week-long carnival is expected to generate around 25,000 room nights in Abu Dhabi during January 2023 and we plan to make this a permanent fixture."