The General Assembly of the Arab Golf Federation has renewed its confidence in H.E. Yasir bin Othman Al-Rumayyan, reappointing him as President for the 2025–2029 term.
The announcement was made during the Assembly meeting held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the sidelines of the Pan Arab Championship, with the attendance of representatives from Arab golf federations and members of the Executive Committee.
H.E. Al-Rumayyan opened the meeting by welcoming participating delegations, expressing his pride in Saudi Arabia’s hosting of these important gatherings. He stated:
“I warmly welcome you to your second home, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and wish you a pleasant stay during the Pan Arab Golf Championship.
“Over the past year, Arab golf has witnessed significant growth in tournaments, organisation, and competitive performance—thanks to our collective efforts and the developmental initiatives introduced by the Federation, particularly the Arab Golf Series, which represents a major turning point for Arab players on their path to global professionalism, alongside the Elite Scholarship Program that supports promising Arab talents.”
Noah Alireza Secretary General of the Arab Golf Federation and CEO of the Saudi Golf Federation
Mr. Noah Alireza, Secretary General of the Arab Golf Federation and CEO of the Saudi Golf Federation, delivered a welcoming speech in which he expressed his delight in meeting representatives of the Arab federations once again. He emphasised that the General Assembly serves as an important platform to evaluate the previous phase and outline future directions for Arab golf. He said:
“I am pleased to welcome you once again to the General Assembly meetings. We value your presence here in Riyadh among your brothers. Today’s meeting continues a long journey of cooperation and presents an important opportunity to align our vision and strengthen the future of Arab golf.”
The General Assembly also conducted elections for the new Executive Committee. Results confirmed the continuation of H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan as President of the Arab Golf Federation until 2029, renewing the confidence placed in him in recognition of his significant efforts in advancing Arab golf in recent years.
The elections also resulted in the following appointments:
• Mustafa Al-Zain (Royal Moroccan Golf Federation) – First Vice President (unopposed)
• Adel Al-Fayadh (Bahrain Golf Association) – Second Vice President
Executive Committee Members:
• 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 and experienced lineup represents a strong foundation for the Federation’s next phase of development.
Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Anzi, Secretary General of the Union of Arab Sports Federations, provided a detailed explanation of the election mechanisms and procedures in accordance with the governing regulations.
Members of the General Assembly unanimously agreed that renewing confidence in H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan reflects the tangible impact of his initiatives, which have elevated Arab golf to new horizons—whether through launching the unified-ranking Arab Golf Series, the Elite Scholarship Program, or the historical documentation exhibition held alongside this year’s championship, which marked an important step toward establishing an integrated system for preserving the Federation’s five-decade legacy.
The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation by all Arab federations of their commitment to working as one team, strengthening development initiatives across the Arab world, supporting the Federation’s vision to produce world-class Arab champions, expanding the sport’s reach, and enhancing its regional and global presence.
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