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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 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

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