Saud bin Mishaal: Jeddah wins the award for best organization of the F1H2O championship
His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region and Chairman of the National Evaluation Committee in Jeddah Governorate, received at the Governorate headquarters a high-level delegation of officials from the F1H2O World Powerboat Championship. The delegation included the founder and president of the championship, Niccolò di San Germano, the CEO, Reminio di San Germano, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the organizing company, Promedia Portal, Yasser Al-Yami.
International acclaim and a well-deserved crowning achievement
During the meeting, the outstanding successes of the recent round of the World Powerboat Championship, hosted by Jeddah, were reviewed. His Highness praised the professional organization, which reflected the capabilities of the national workforce and the Kingdom's advanced infrastructure, emphasizing that these achievements embody Jeddah's growing status as a preferred global destination for hosting major sporting events.
In a related context, members of the international delegation expressed their deep gratitude and appreciation for the unwavering support provided by the Deputy Governor of Makkah Region, announcing that the Jeddah leg had been awarded the title of "Best Organized Event in the World." The city was officially recognized by the F1H2O Championship organizers and the European Aquatics Federation, surpassing strong competitors from several established global cities renowned for hosting this sport, thus reflecting Saudi Arabia's excellence in crowd management and sports logistics.
Jeddah: The capital of marine sports and Vision 2030
Prince Saud bin Mishaal emphasized that water sports are not merely fleeting competitions, but rather constitute a genuine added value to both the sports and tourism sectors in the Kingdom. Jeddah possesses unique geographical advantages, situated on the Red Sea coast, which qualifies it to be a premier global destination for such championships. This focus aligns with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 , specifically the "Quality of Life" program, which aims to diversify sports and entertainment options, promote sports participation within the community, and position the Kingdom on the global map as a leading center for international events.
Economic and tourism dimensions
The impact of hosting such global championships, like powerboat races or Formula 1 races, which Jeddah also hosts, is not limited to the sporting aspect alone, but extends to include huge economic and tourism returns. These events contribute to attracting visitors and tourists from around the world, stimulating the hospitality and services sector, and enhancing the Kingdom's image as a country capable of organizing and managing the largest global events according to the highest technical and security standards.
The delegation concluded the meeting by emphasizing that this achievement reflects the fruitful integration between government agencies, the private sector, and the organizing bodies, which enhances the confidence of international federations in the Kingdom’s ability, and Jeddah in particular, to sustainably host major international championships.
