Zahra Lari

Zahra Lari (born March 3, 1995) is an Emirati figure skater. She is the first figure skater from the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East to compete internationally. Lari is a five-time Emirati National Champion.

In addition to her rigorous training, Zahra graduated from Abu Dhabi University majoring in Environmental Health and Safety. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Emirates Skating Club, which is the first established figure skating club in the country. She is a dedicated activist for the health and well-being of the UAE society and women in general. Zahra is registered and certified in the UAE National Records for her achievements in serving the Society and the State.

Personal life Zahra Lari is from Abu Dhabi, UAE where she resides with her parents and two brothers. Her father is from the United Arab Emirates. Zahra was inspired to try figure skating at the age of 12, after watching the Disney film Ice Princess, and was able to begin skating lessons shortly after.

Programs Season Short program Free skating 2019–20 Zahra 2018–19

Post-Competitive Due to rink closures during the COVID-19 pandemic Lari took a step back from what she realized was a "unsustainable, frenzied cycle of training and traveling." She is the CEO of the Emirates Skating Club and president of the Figure Skating Committee under the UAE Winter Sports Federation.

In February 2024, Lari published an autobiographical children's book, Not Yet, with co-author Hadley Davis, the screenwriter of Ice Princess, and illustrated by Sara Alfageeh.

Competitive highlights CS: Challenger Series

International Event 13–14 14–15 15–16 16–17 17–18 18-19 19-20 Alpen Trophy 28th Lombardia WD Nebelhorn 33rd Tallinn Trophy 28th Asian Games 18th Bavarian Open 15th Cup of Tyrol 25th 19th EduSport Trophy 8th Egna Spring Trophy 12th FBMA Trophy 4th 5th 15th 10th Golden Bear 13th Halloween Cup 16th Int. Challenge Cup 11th Skate Helena 14th Merano Cup 16th Slovenia Open 23rd Winter Universiade 29th International: Junior Dubai Golden Cup 7th New Year's Cup 12th Sportland Trophy 26th National Emirati Champ. 1st 1st J = Junior level

Detailed results Senior career

Junior career

Date Event Level SP FS Total May 5-June 5, 2014 Dubai Golden Cup 2014