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9/8/25, 9:46 AM Ministry of Sports organises the ‘Strategic Planning Session’ to shape national sports vision
Dubai Sports Council, the UAE Committee for Elite and High-Performance Sports and the UAE
Committee for Talent and Sports Support.

His Excellency Eisa Hilal Al Hazami, Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Council, expressed his heartfelt
appreciation and gratitude for the ‘Strategic Planning Session’ that was organised by the Ministry of

Sports, emphasising that the initiative marks a key step towards strengthening cooperation and
integration among the country’s sports institutions, as well as achieving all sports-related goals outlined
in the future strategy. He further emphasised that the plans and programs of the country’s sports
councils, as well as the National Olympic Committee, are all in line with the ambitions of the Ministry of

Sports.

H.E. Al Hazami further stated that, since the establishment of the Sharjah Sports Council, His Highness
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has
constantly prioritised national objectives and initiatives that enhance the country’s reputation and raise
its flag on international and global platforms. From this perspective, the Council’s strategy is represented

in detail, along with its activities and projects it has implemented since its founding, as well as the awards
that have recognised these efforts both regionally and globally. This showcases the Council’s
commitment to performing its role and mission in supporting sports and athletes, as well as its strong

belief in its ability to advance the national sports movement.

H.E. Al Hazami concluded his statement with optimism about the future of the sports movement, stating
that the Ministry of Sports’ comprehensive strategic plan reinforces the concept of integration among all
institutions and aligns with the strategies of the National Olympic Committee and sports councils as key
partners in achieving the vision of 'We the UAE 2031'.

H.E. Khalfan Belhoul, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, stated: “The Ministry of Sports plays a

leading and pivotal role in shaping the future of national sports and creating the right path and directions
for the coming phase. We highly value its organization of the ‘Strategic Planning Session’, 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

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