Golf · MENA Golf Tour · 2025-2026

Date & time

1 Apr 2026, 02:00

Round

12

Location

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

The final round of the 2026 Al Ain Championship, originally set to be the grand finale of the MENA Tour season at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club, has been officially cancelled. The strategic narrative of a crowning moment in the "Garden City" was overtaken by the rapid escalation of the regional conflict, which led to a total shutdown of the tour's remaining schedule. For the field, the primary hurdle shifted from navigating the technical par-70 layout and its 678-yard 10th hole to securing safe travel as airspace closures across the UAE and neighboring countries disrupted international transit hubs in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The headline story for this final round was intended to be the culmination of the 2025–26 Order of Merit race, specifically the professional milestone for UAE star Ahmad Skaik, who was set to compete in his first season finale on home soil. Instead, the tournament has been voided to ensure the safety of all participants. Strategically, the MENA Tour has confirmed that no trophy will be awarded for the Al Ain Championship. The season's final rankings will be determined based on the points accumulated through the completed events in Portugal, Egypt, and Morocco, effectively freezing the standings prior to the cancelled Jordan and Gulf legs.