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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.

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