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9/8/25, 9:48 AM Ministry of Sports organises the ‘Strategic Planning Session’ to shape national sports vision and launch integrated pathway for the ne…
More than 40 participants were involved, including senior leaders from the Ministry, department directors, section heads
and representatives from key national sports institutions. Entities participating included the 3 Sports Councils, as well as

various sports federations and committees across the UAE.

As part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to enhance strategic planning within the sports sector, the session was planned
to lay the foundation for a unified vision, underpinned by inclusive national initiatives aligned with the ambitious goals

of the ‘National Sports Strategy 2031’ and the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision. It also aimed to advance Emirati sports
toward new levels of excellence.

H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, highlighted that the development of the national sports sector,

in both its competitive and community aspects, represents one of the priorities within the UAE’s vision for the future.
His Excellency said: “We 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.

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