Mohammed bin Ali Al-Rashidi
President, Arab Sambo Union
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Sambo
Arab Sambo Union
The official governing body for Sambo across all Arab nations and territories
Our mission and vision for Arab Sambo
The Arab Sambo Union was established to unify and develop Sambo across the Arab world, fostering excellence in competition and athlete development. We serve as the authoritative voice for the sport, setting standards, organizing championships, and building pathways for athletes at every level.
History
Building Sambo across the Arab world
The Arab Sambo Union has grown from its founding vision into a continental force for the sport. Each milestone marks our commitment to developing athletes and advancing Sambo at every level.
2010
The Arab Sambo Union was officially established to govern the sport across all Arab nations.
2012
First Arab Sambo Championship held, bringing together competitors from across the region.
2015
Expanded membership to include all Arab territories, strengthening continental unity and participation.
2018
Established athlete development programs and coaching certification standards across member nations.
2021
Hosted continental championships with record participation and international recognition from FIAS.
Executive Leadership
The Arab Sambo Union is led by an expert executive team dedicated to advancing sport across the Arab region.
Ahmed Khalil Al-Mansoori
Secretary General
United Arab Emirates
Karim Abdel Fattah
Vice President for Technical Affairs
Arab Republic of Egypt
Sultan Al-Nuaimi
Vice President for Financial Affairs
Qatar
Faisal Al-Zahrani
Chair, Competitions Committee
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Layla bint Hamad
Chair, Development & Training Committee
Bahrain
