Arabian Warrior Partners with RAK Properties to Elevate Obstacle Course Racing in the UAE
Arabian Warrior, the UAE’s premier Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) brand, has rapidly grown into the largest OCR series in the GCC since its launch in 2024. Now, in partnership with RAK Properties, Arabian Warrior is set to redefine the sport with a focus on talent development and world-class competition.
This landmark collaboration will see the launch of the RAK Properties | Arabian Warrior permanent Obstacle Course training centre at Mina. The first-of-its-kind facility will provide an elite training ground for schools, community groups, and aspiring athletes, fostering the next generation of OCR champions.
Sameh Muhtadi, CEO at RAK Properties said: “Mina is a vibrant waterfront destination that fosters active living, wellness, and world-class recreational experiences. The Arabian Warrior training centre perfectly aligns with our vision of creating an engaging and dynamic community where sports and outdoor activities play an integral role. We’re confident this partnership will elevate Mina’s profile as a curated sporting and recreational hub, not just in Ras Al Khaimah, but the wider region, driving further growth and enhancing the lifestyle offering for our residents and visitors.”
The partnership with RAK Properties marks a new chapter in Arabian Warrior’s journey, reinforcing its mission to create a full sporting ecosystem that bridges grassroots development with elite competition. As part of this initiative, the Arabian Warrior Schools Series will encourage youth participation in sports while identifying emerging talent across the UAE. Additionally, the Arabian Warrior GCC Series will bring eight high-impact events across the region, culminating in a season-ending showdown at Mina in Ras Al Khaimah. This grand finale will attract top OCR athletes from around the world, solidifying the region as a global hub for the sport.
With a successful season in Saudi Arabia, highlighted by the Championship event in AlUla in April, Arabian Warrior has already demonstrated its ability to host world-class competitions. The upcoming season close in Mina, Ras Al Khaimah will further cement its position as the region’s leading OCR brand.
“Building the base of the sport is critical to its growth, and we are delighted to be partnering with RAK Properties to build this training facility that will enable the future stars of the sports to come and learn (and practice) their OCR skills throughout the year. We have partnered with RAK Properties for a number of years now, and their commitment to OCR is awesome. With their support in RAK we will now deliver the full curriculum of OCR Sports – from our event in RAK (26 April on RAK Property land) to engagement with some of OCR’s biggest global athletes through the schools programme we will be running” – Nic Cartwright, Arabian Warrior, Chief Warrior!
Mina, covering a land area of 4 million square metres, is the only master-planned development in Ras Al Khaimah, designed to offer seamless connectivity and a well-integrated waterfront community. With a mix of residential, hospitality, and lifestyle offerings, it provides a setting where active living and outdoor experiences are central. The addition of the Arabian Warrior training centre in Mina builds on this foundation, introducing a new sports-focused element that supports both community engagement and high-performance training.
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