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9/8/25, 9:47 AM Ministry of Sports organises the ‘Strategic Planning Session' to shape national sports vision and launch integrated pathway for the ne…
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 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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