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9/19/25, 11:08 AM Minister of Sports affirms support to federations to nurture talent, boost global competitiveness
boosting their social and economic contributions to the country's

development journey.

At the start of the meeting, 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. 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.

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