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were keen to organise this session with the objective of unifying efforts and strengthening joint action among the various entities
concerned with the sector’s development, in order to formulate a clear and integrated vision for the next chapter that contributes to
the goal of building a more prosperous society in the UAE, in line with the parameters of the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision.”

H.E. added: “We aspire for the Sports Sector Strategic Plan to serve as a comprehensive national roadmap that embeds sport as a
daily practice across society, enhances the UAE’s global presence and the competitiveness of our athletes in international events
and championships and increases the sector’s contribution to the national economy by fostering an environment that attracts
investment and sporting talent from around the world.”

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 that will 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 the session, participating entities showcased their 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.”
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
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