♟️ Egypt and UAE Strengthen Chess Refereeing Cooperation
The Egyptian Chess Federation, headed by Major General Mokhtar Emara, has signed a cooperation agreement with the UAE Chess Federation aimed at strengthening the exchange of referees and officiating expertise between the two countries.
The agreement also seeks to support the development of national refereeing personnel and expand technical cooperation between the two federations.
The signing took place on the sidelines of the World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, providing an opportunity for both sides to broaden their cooperation in the technical and officiating fields.
🤝 Officials Attend the Agreement Signing
The agreement was signed on behalf of the UAE by Saeed Al Khoury, Chairman of the Referees Committee of the UAE Chess Federation, while Dr. Karim Wagih, General Supervisor of the Committees at the Egyptian Chess Federation, represented the Egyptian side.
The signing ceremony was also attended by George Samir, Vice President of the Egyptian Chess Federation, and Abdullah Hassan, Secretary-General of the UAE Chess Federation, along with several officials from both federations.
The presence of officials from the two organizations underlined the importance of the agreement, particularly in developing the technical and administrative aspects of refereeing.
⚖️ Exchange of Tournament Opportunities
Under the agreement, Egyptian and Emirati referees will have opportunities to participate in tournaments organized by each federation.
The arrangement is designed to provide referees with greater practical exposure, allowing them to gain experience through participation in different competitions and interaction with refereeing systems and officials from both countries.
🌍 Supporting Egyptian Referees in International Events
The Egyptian Chess Federation said the agreement forms part of its efforts to strengthen cooperation with Arab sister federations, develop its refereeing system and create more opportunities for Egyptian officials to participate in tournaments.
The initiative is also intended to help prepare referees capable of keeping pace with global developments in chess through broader practical experience and exposure to different officiating environments.
⭐ Broader Exchange of Experience
The cooperation between the Egyptian and UAE federations represents another step toward expanding coordination in chess, particularly in refereeing.
Participation in each other’s tournaments can give officials greater opportunities to improve their skills, handle different competitive situations and exchange practical experiences.
The exchange may also contribute to sharing successful refereeing practices and supporting the development of officials responsible for domestic and international competitions.
📢 A New Step in Arab Sports Cooperation
The agreement comes amid growing attention to the development of chess refereeing systems and the professional preparation of officials.
It supports the plans of both the Egyptian and UAE federations to develop referees with the experience and technical skills required to manage competitions at different levels.
The cooperation also strengthens sporting relations between Egypt and the UAE and contributes to wider Arab cooperation in chess by creating new channels for exchanging expertise and tournament participation.
