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The‘Strategic Planning Session’was designed to assess the current goals and
strategic indicators within the sports sector and explore avenues for their further
development. A key focus in designing the session was to engage stakeholders in
shaping the Ministry’s vision and mission, while establishing updated objectives,
strategies, initiatives and metrics thatwill guide national sports efforts over the
coming years and reflect sectoral priorities through 2029. This strategic approach
reinforces the Ministry’s commitment to transparency, collaboration and innovation,
while driving institutional excellence and elevating the UAE’s standing in both local
and global sporting landscapes.

During thesession, participating entitiesshowcasedtheir strategic plans,
highlighting key achievements from recent years and outlining their future
directions, programmes and initiatives through a series of presentations delivered
by representatives of the Ministry of Sports, the Sharjah Sports Council, the 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.”
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