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which aims to unify national efforts and enhance joint work among the various stakeholders in the
sector, to develop a clear and integrated vision for the next stage.”

He added: “The Dubai Sports Council reaffirms its strong commitment to translating the outcomes of
this session into actionable initiatives that strengthen system-wide integration and support the

realization of the objectives of ‘We the UAE 2031’, thereby reinforcing the UAE’s position as a model
of excellence, governance, and innovation in sports.”

H.E. emphasized that nurturing sports talents is a national project that requires an integrated

institutional approach based on partnership and shared responsibility among all stakeholders. In this
regard, the Dubai Sports Council organises 13 championships and competitions across 22 sports,

involving 395 sports academies across 9 age categories, with participation from 908 teams and over
25,000 athletes, both male and female, further reflecting the Council’s depth of investment to
establishing a solid and sustainable sports foundation, and reaffirm the Council’s approach to

discovering and nurturing talent in line with the highest standards.

He concluded: “Joint efforts with our partners in this key sector serve as a catalyst for achieving

measurable, exceptional milestones and a driver for enhancing the competitiveness of Dubai and the
UAE regionally and globally. The Dubai Sports Council will continue to support the national directions
led by the Ministry, and to activate the outcomes of this event through clearly defined, impact-driven

programs that strengthen the leading role of the sports ecosystem and align with the aspirations of our
wise leadership and the vision of ‘We the UAE 2031’.”

H.E. Aref Hamad Al Awani, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, said: “The
‘Strategic Planning Session’ organized by the Ministry of Sports reflects the importance of integrating

national efforts to outline a clear path for the future of the UAE sports, in alignment with the objectives
of the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision. This initiative is a key platform for exchanging expertise and

showcasing best practices, contributing to the development of our sports ecosystem and
strengthening its presence on the regional and global stage.”

Al Awani emphasized that Abu Dhabi Sports Council is committed to supporting the outcomes of the

session and translating them into practical plans and projects that enhance the achievements of UAE
sports and drive its journey toward excellence and leadership.

On the first day of the session, participants engaged in a series of workshops, fostering in-depth

discussions on the expectations and needs of partner entities for the upcoming chapter. A wide array
of innovative proposals was presented, aimed at launching joint initiatives and future projects that

build a fully integrated sports ecosystem, ensure long-term sporting excellence and help the UAE
attain global competitiveness and leadership in sports.

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