AD Ports Group has signed a logistics partnership agreement with Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, becoming the Official Logistics Partner of Team Abu Dhabi F1H2O for the 2026 UIM F1H2O World Championship.
The agreement was signed by Sultan Al Ghaithi, Group Chief Human Resources Officer at AD Ports Group, and Thani Al Qamzi, Executive Director of Team Abu Dhabi and Modern Sports at Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, in the presence of senior officials from both organisations.
What the Partnership Covers
Under the deal, AD Ports Group will support the logistics operations behind Team Abu Dhabi’s global campaigns, drawing on its supply chain expertise to manage the transportation of race boats and technical equipment between events. The brand will appear across the team’s boats, race apparel, media platforms and promotional activity throughout the 2026 season.
Sultan Al Ghaithi, Group Chief Human Resources Officer, AD Ports Group
“This partnership reflects AD Ports Group’s commitment to supporting national initiatives that showcase Abu Dhabi’s leadership and global presence. We are pleased to work with Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club and Team Abu Dhabi, leveraging our logistics expertise to support a team that embodies the values of ambition, excellence, innovation and professionalism that define the emirate.”
Thani Al Qamzi, Executive Director of Team Abu Dhabi and Modern Sports, Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club
“This agreement represents an important milestone for Team Abu Dhabi, bringing together two organisations with a shared commitment to excellence and strengthening Abu Dhabi’s presence on the global stage. The logistics support provided by a global partner with AD Ports Group’s expertise will further enhance the team’s readiness and ability to compete at the highest levels.”
A Retired Champion Now Running the Team
Al Qamzi’s involvement carries its own thread. He raced for Team Abu Dhabi for a quarter of a century before retiring in 2025, one of the sport’s most decorated Emirati drivers before Mansoor Al Mansoori succeeded him on the water. He has since moved into the team’s executive leadership.
Team Abu Dhabi’s 2026 Campaign
The logistics deal lands as Team Abu Dhabi runs a three-boat line-up for 2026, with Jonas Andersson, Erik Stark and Rashed Al Qemzi sharing the roster. Between them, the trio has won eleven UIM F2 world titles, a record no other outfit on the grid can match.
The partnership arrives as the team heads into the back half of the F1H2O season. The championship opened at Cagliari, Italy, in late May. The Grand Prix of Kyrgyzstan at Issyk-Kul is up next, from July 31 to August 2, followed by Shanghai, Jeddah, a Grand Prix of the Middle East and the season finale at Sharjah before the year is out.
It also fits a wider pattern. AD Ports Group already backs the UAE Tour cycling race as main sponsor through to 2028, part of a broader push to attach its brand to UAE-flagged international sport alongside its trade and logistics business.
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John Moore is the editor of Powerboat News, an independent investigative journalism platform recognised by Google News and documented on Grokipedia for comprehensive powerboat racing coverage.
His involvement in powerboat racing began in 1981 when he competed in his first offshore powerboat race. After a career as a Financial Futures broker in the City of London, specialising in UK interest rate markets, he became actively involved in event organisation and powerboat racing journalism.
He served as Event Director for the Cowes–Torquay–Cowes races between 2010 and 2013. In 2016, he launched Powerboat Racing World, a digital platform providing global powerboat racing news and insights. The following year, he co-founded UKOPRA, helping to rejuvenate offshore racing in the United Kingdom. He sold Powerboat Racing World in late 2021 and remained actively involved with UKOPRA until 2025.
In September 2025, he established Powerboat News, returning to independent journalism with a focus on neutral and comprehensive coverage of the sport.
