SAGA, Japan, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Balloon Team, represented by the UAE ONE hot-air balloon, is taking part within the thirty ninth Saga International Balloon Fiesta, which started on thirty first October and runs till third November 2026.
The UAE ONE balloon has taken to the skies over Saga, Japan, marking the primary Arab participation on this prestigious pageant alongside lots of of worldwide groups from the United Kingdom, Poland, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the United States, Australia, Brazil, China and Singapore.
The Saga International Balloon Fiesta is recognised as Asia’s largest ballooning occasion, that includes three competitions and a closing ceremony with fireworks, illuminated balloon shows and drone exhibits. The pageant brings collectively 50 taking part groups and attracts 800,000 spectators from throughout Japan.
The participation of the UAE ONE balloon, carrying the UAE nationwide emblem and a message of peace and tolerance, obtained a heat welcome from Japanese officers and the general public. This participation highlights the UAE’s management within the sport of hot-air ballooning and its continued dedication to constructing cultural and civilisational bridges with communities worldwide.
Captain Abdulaziz Nasser Al Mansoori, President of the UAE Balloon Team, expressed his satisfaction in flying over Japanese skies and elevating the UAE flag at this historic worldwide occasion.
He emphasised that this participation marks a big milestone in introducing Japanese and Asian audiences to the values of generosity and openness that characterise Emirati society. He additionally expressed his appreciation for the continued assist of the UAE’s management for nationwide initiatives, which locations its confidence in Emiratis to symbolize their nation on regional and worldwide platforms.
Al Mansoori additional underlined the significance of the primary Arab participation on this worldwide pageant, including one other milestone to the UAE Balloon Team’s document of worldwide achievements.