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Press Release

Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi meets with sports federation

leaders following restructuring, reaffirming Ministry’s

commitment to supporting and advancing national sports

H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports:

• "The Ministry of Sports is fully committed to providing support and resources to sports
federations, enabling them to elevate their operations, nurture national talent and enhance
global competitiveness."
• "Increasing the representation of women within the new federations aligns with the UAE’s

commitment to women’s empowerment and to reinforcing their presence in decision-
making positions across all sectors."
• "Promoting community sports is equally important as focusing on elevating competitive
sports, as the UAE places great value on fostering a sports culture and promoting healthy
lifestyles."

United Arab Emirates, 18 September 2025: His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi,
Minister of Sports, convened a meeting with the presidents of national sports federations whose
boards were recently restructured by the Ministry as part of the 2024-2028 electoral cycle. The
discussion focused on the operational frameworks for the upcoming phase of the cycle, which will

strengthen the federations’ role in advancing the UAE’s sports ecosystem and enhancing its
competitiveness, alongside boosting their social and economic contributions to the country’s
development journey.

At the start of the meeting, His Excellency Dr. Al Falasi congratulated the federation leaders on
their responsibilities, expressing confidence in their ability to lead this national effort and translate
aspirations into tangible achievements that will further elevate the standing of UAE sports on both
regional and international stages, H.E. also praised the electoral activity that witnessed during the

general assembly meetings of many other federations.

H.E. emphasised that the upcoming phase of the cycle will require intensified efforts to develop

both competitive and community sports in the UAE. He also highlighted the importance of
teamwork and a comprehensive strategic vision aligned with the objectives of the National Sports
Strategy 2031 to enhance the sector’s role in the development journey of the country. His