Abu Dhabi:The Fatima Bint Mubarak Women Sports Award has unveiled its shortlist for the 10th edition in 2026, featuring 27 individuals and entities across nine categories. Each category includes three nominees, with winners set to be announced at the closing ceremony on 9 November 2026 at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi.
According to Wam, the Award is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, supported by Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and organized by the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Sports Council. It recognizes outstanding achievements in women's sports and encourages Emirati and Arab women to excel regionally and internationally.
The 10th edition received 509 applications from 13 Arab countries, with a total prize money of AED 2.2 million, highlighting its expanding reach. Categories include Best Arab Female Athlete, featuring nominees like Mashael Al Marzouqi in basketball and Fadia Mazen Kharfan in taekwondo. The Best Emirati Female Athlete category includes jiu-jitsu competitors Maryam Adnan Ismail Al Ali and Al Anoud Ibrahim Abdullah Al Harbi.
Nominees in the Best Young Athlete category, such as Hind Sayed Adham Al Hashemi, underscore the importance of nurturing young talent. Other categories include Best Female Athlete in Non-Olympic Sports, Best Female Paralympic Athlete, Best Sporting Family, Best Influential Figure in Sports Media, Best Coach, and Best Women's Sports Team.
The Award celebrates a decade of fostering women's sports, aiming to inspire future generations to pursue their ambitions in the sector.