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9/19/25, 11:06 AM Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi meets with sports federation leaders
"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: 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 Excellency 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.

H.E. 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. H.E. 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’.

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