Omar Hisham Talaat, president of the Egyptian Golf Federation, has been elected to the Executive Board of the Arab Golf Federation for the 2025–2029 term, capping a year of significant growth for the sport in Egypt. The election took place during the federation's General Assembly meeting in Riyadh, held on the sidelines of the Arab Men's Golf Championship. "I am honored by the trust placed in me by the members of the Arab Golf Federation's General Assembly," Omar Hisham Talaat said in a statement. "This appointment is both a great responsibility and an opportunity to further promote golf across the Arab world. Egypt's presence on the Executive Board provides an important platform for sharing expertise, supporting development initiatives, and keeping pace with the global progress the sport is witnessing." He added that the coming period will see stronger collaboration between the Egyptian and Arab golf federations, focusing on talent discovery, technical training, and hosting international tournaments. The General Assembly also saw Yasir Al-Rumayyan of Saudi Arabia retain his position as president for a second consecutive term. Omar Hisham Talaat's election to the Arab federation's board comes after a year of notable achievements since he became president of the Egyptian Golf Federation. During his tenure, the number of golf players in Egypt has increased by 25–30%, according to official data from the federation. The federation has also successfully organised major international golf tournaments featuring top-ranked global players as part of a strategic vision to promote sports tourism and position Egypt as a leading golf destination. Omar Hisham Talaat Leading a Golf Development Revolution in Just One Year Omar Hisham Talaat's election to the Arab Golf Federation's Executive Board crowns a year of remarkable achievements since he assumed the presidency of the Egyptian Golf Federation. Under his leadership, the sport has undergone a transformative leap—redefining its image in Egypt from an exclusive pastime to an increasingly popular and competitive sport. According to official data from the Egyptian Golf Federation, the number of golf players in Egypt has increased by 25–30% over the past year. At the same time, the federation has successfully organized major international golf tournaments featuring top-ranked global players. This progress is driven by a strategic vision to promote sports tourism and position Egypt as a leading golf destination worldwide, strengthening its presence in both regional and international sporting arenas.
