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regional and international stages. He also praised the electoral activity that witnessed during the
general assembly meetings of many other federations.

He 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. He reaffirmed the
Ministry’s commitment to providing full support and resources to the federations, enabling them to
nurture national talents and enhance their global competitiveness.

He praised the expanded representation of women in the new federations’ boards, aligning with the
UAE’s approach to empowering women and enhancing their presence in decision-making roles
across all sectors, with women’s representation exceeding 20% of the total members of the newly
formed boards of directors. He also stressed how involving several experts with global experience in
specialised and technical fields within some federation boards would contribute to enhancing the
competitiveness of Emirati athletes and support an environment conducive to attracting
international investments and sporting events to the country. He further underlined that the
combination of national talent and global expertise is a driving force for innovation and excellence
within the national sports system.

Additionally, Dr. Al Falasi underscored that activating the role of the federations in enhancing the
community sports sector is just as important as their role in developing competitive sports. The
UAE places significant attention on promoting a sports culture and healthy lifestyles as
foundational pillars for building a healthy, cohesive and sustainable community, in line with the
objectives of the ‘Year of Community’.

The Ministry of Sports continues to focus efforts on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of
the national sports sector by establishing best governance practices and promoting transparency in
administrative and technical performance. These new federation structures support the Ministry's
strategic direction to foster deeper collaboration with all partners and establish an integrated
roadmap that ensures a more competitive and sustainable sports system in alignment with the
UAE’s future aspirations and ambitions.

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