The Arab Golf Federation's General Assembly has reappointed H.E. Yasir bin Othman Al-Rumayyan as President for the term 2025–2029. This decision was made during a meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, coinciding with the Pan Arab Championship, which gathered representatives from various Arab golf federations and members of the Executive Committee.

Meeting Highlights
H.E. Al-Rumayyan commenced the meeting by welcoming the delegations and expressing pride in Saudi Arabia's role as the host. He highlighted the progress made in Arab golf over the past year, including notable advancements in tournaments, organization, and competitive performance. He attributed this growth to collaborative efforts and strategic initiatives, specifically mentioning the Arab Golf Series and the Elite Scholarship Program, which aim to elevate Arab players to a global professional standard.

Notable Speeches
Mr. Noah Alireza, Secretary General of the Arab Golf Federation and CEO of the Saudi Golf Federation, also addressed the assembly. He emphasized the importance of the General Assembly as a forum for assessing past achievements and setting future agendas for Arab golf. His remarks underscored the spirit of cooperation among the federations present.

Elections and Appointments
In addition to the reappointment of H.E. Al-Rumayyan, elections for the new Executive Committee were conducted. The results confirmed the following appointments:

• First Vice President: Mustafa Al-Zain (Royal Moroccan Golf Federation)
• Second Vice President: Adel Al-Fayadh (Bahrain Golf Association)
• Mohammed Al-Fatni – Tunisian Golf Federation
• Karim Salam – Lebanese Golf Federation
• Fahad Al-Nuaimi – Qatar Golf Association
• Omar Al-Husseini – Palestinian Golf Federation
• Omar Hesham Talaat – Egyptian Golf Federation
• Ghassan Qabani – Representative of the African Federation
• Abdullah Al-Hashimi – Representative of the Asian Federation
• Noah Alireza – Secretary General of the Arab Golf Federation
• Farihan Bouchemoui – Women’s Representative

This diverse group is expected to form a solid foundation for the Federation's upcoming phase of development.

Future Directions
Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Anzi, Secretary General of the Union of Arab Sports Federations, outlined the election procedures consistent with the governing regulations. The General Assembly unanimously agreed that the renewal of confidence in H.E. Al-Rumayyan signifies recognition of his impactful initiatives, which have significantly advanced Arab golf, including the establishment of the unified-ranking Arab Golf Series and the Elite Scholarship Program.

The meeting concluded with a collective commitment from all Arab federations to collaborate effectively, promote development, and work towards creating world-class Arab champions while enhancing the sport's regional and global visibility.

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