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Press Release

His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, stated: “Investing in our youth
is, above all, an investment in the future of the UAE and the prosperity of its society. The launch
of this Professional Diploma translates the directives of our wise leadership into the creation of

real opportunities for our youth, enabling them to lead the development of the sports sector with
advanced scientific and technological foundations. The Ministry of Sports is committed to
establishing a pioneering national model that integrates academic study, hands-on training and
international collaboration, thereby strengthening the role of the sports sector in building a
knowledge-based economy and fulfilling the aims of the We the UAE 2031 vision.”

His Excellency added: "This initiative reflects the success of strategic collaboration between the
Ministry of Sports and its esteemed partners at both local and international levels. It serves as a

pioneering model for practical educational programmes in sports, leveraging state-of-the-art
technologies – especially data analytics and AI – to elevate all aspects of the sports sector and to
enhance the nation's leadership in sports, both regionally and internationally."

H.E. Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports and Chairman
of the UAE Sports Science and Sports Medicine Center, affirmed that the Professional Diploma
in Sports Management and Analytics aligns with the Ministry of Sports’ vision to strengthen
frameworks of sports governance by qualifying young national talents through modern academic
standards that leverage artificial intelligence in the fields of sports management and analytics. He
noted that the initiative reflects the UAE’s commitment to developing applied educational

programs in the sports sector and creating a holistic environment that integrates theoretical
knowledge with modern technologies.

He added: “The UAE Sports Science and Sports Medicine Center plays a key role in designing
and implementing this program in collaboration with partners, thereby contributing to enhancing
the UAE’s sporting position regionally and internationally. This is achieved by preparing a new
generation of national sports leaders capable of making data-driven decisions and steering sports
institutions toward institutional excellence, while fulfilling the nation’s goals and aspirations in

the sports sector.”

The Diploma programme includes a series of specialised workshops led by distinguished experts
from the UAE and abroad, designed around the latest research and international best practices. It
aims to prepare a new generation of skilled technical and administrative professionals who can
lead transformation across the sports sector, by integrating evidence-based education with practical
training and smart technologies such as AI and data analytics within a highly interactive
environment.