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6/20/25, 8:52 AM Ministry of Sports launches ‘Talent Committee Platform’ to develop integrated system to identify talented individuals and nurture thei…
badminton (12 athletes), swimming (7), archery (7), taekwondo (6), athletics (5), chess (5), rowing and sailing (4), fencing (3),
shooting (2), golf (2), football (2), table tennis (2), and triathlon (1 athlete).

The event also featured a presentation of the Talent Committee Platform, including a detailed explanation of the registration
process for talented athletes. It also highlighted the pivotal role the platform will play in advancing the sports development journey
in the UAE and achieving national sports ambitions. The platform is currently in its pilot phase, in preparation for its official public
launch, which is scheduled for the first week of July.

The selection of athletic talents for the UAETSS followed two main pathways: the first involved direct nominations from sports
federations for athletes who demonstrated outstanding performance and the potential to represent the country internationally. The
second pathway relied on talent identification during the finals of the School Games, through specialized scouting teams in
collaboration with PlayerMaker and Precision Football, utilizing advanced digital analysis tools to detect promising potential.

During the event, H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi honored individuals and entities that have supported the Committee by
awarding them the ‘Sports Giving Award’. The UAETSS has activated a growing network of supporters from both the public and
private sectors, classified into three main tiers: Gold, Silver, and Bronze. This financial support forms a key pillar in funding the
Committee’s programs.

The Gold category features a distinguished group of supporters, including MAIR group, General Holding Company – Industries, Al
Waha Capital, Dolphin Energy Limited, Al Dhahira Holding Group, HSBC Bank, Dr. Ali Saeed bin Harmal Al Dhaheri, Abu Dhabi
National Oil Company (ADNOC), Abu Dhabi Airports, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, the Economic Balance Council, and the
National Marine Dredging Company.

Supporters in the Silver category include a diverse group of entities and individuals, such as Emirates Telecommunications
Corporation – Etisalat, Lulu Group, Aldar Properties, Seddiqi Holding Group, Binouna Al Gharbia Group, Al Hilal Bank, Emirates
Integrated Telecommunications Company – du, Dr. Abduljaleel Abdulrahman Al Bulooki, Al Masaood Company, Sheikh Mohammed
bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, Acron Trading and Transport
Company, H.E. Mohammed Khalfan Al Rumaithi, Umair Travel Agency, Apparel Group, Al Baraka International Investment, and
Emirates Automobile Club.

The Bronze category featured a list of supporters, including Sadiq Fath Al Khaja, Abdulhamid Abdulrahman Al Khouri, Rashid
Mubarak Al Hajri, Mohammed Rasool Khouri & Sons, and Mohammed Abduljaleel Al Faheem.
Notably, the UAE Committee for Talent and National Sports Support, founded in 2021, plays a key role in shaping and executing
programs aimed at identifying and developing athletic talent. The Committee has forged partnerships with sports federations, clubs,
and educational institutions to cultivate a new generation of athletes fully prepared to compete on the international stage, within a
sustainable and professional sporting environment.

The UAETSS carries out its duties in close collaboration with government entities, sports federations, schools, clubs, and
academies to identify and develop high-level athletes across the country.

The UAETSS is focused on achieving several strategic goals, and the most significant among them is enhancing the systems for
identifying sports talent across the UAE, creating an environment that supports athletic growth, and ensuring access to the
resources needed for athletes to reach the highest levels of performance. Moreover, through its various programs, the Committee
offers comprehensive support to athletes along multiple development pathways. This includes access to state-of-the-art training
facilities, expert coaching by specialised professionals, training camps within the country as well as abroad, valuable opportunities
to participate in competitive tournaments, and complete administrative assistance to support the athletes’ progression in sports.

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