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Press Release

Ministry of Sports launches ‘Talent Committee Platform’ to develop

integrated system to identify talented individuals and nurture their
abilities

➢ H.E. Dr. Al Falasi: Launching the platform is a pivotal step toward building an
intelligent and sustainable sports system that accelerates the talent discovery process
and achieves national sporting accomplishments through integrated institutional
partnerships.
➢ H.E. Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum: The platform utilises advanced digital
analytics to enhance the development of athletic talent and contribute to elevating the
competitiveness of UAE sports.

• ‘Talent Committee Platform’ offers a unified entry point, and a comprehensive
database integrated with the ‘Sportifai’ digital platform to accurately and
transparently track athletes' technical and physical performance.
• The UAE Committee for Talent and National Sports Support (UAETSS)
oversees the platform’s operation and is responsible for designing and
implementing initiatives that support talent development pathways across
various sports.
• As part of its programs, the Committee provides athletes with access to state-
of-the-art training facilities, high-quality specialised coaching by expert
trainers, and preparation camps both domestically and abroad.
• The launch ceremony of the platform included honoring the supporters of
athletic talents with the ‘Sports Giving Award’, in recognition of their pivotal
role in establishing a sustainable sports environment that enhances
opportunities for excellence and success among Emirati athletes.
• The announcement of the selection of 58 outstanding athletic talents as the first
cohort of athletes on the platform, who will be included in the Committee’s
official support programs.

UAE, June 19, 2025: The Ministry of Sports launched the ‘Talent Committee Platform’, an
initiative overseen by the UAE Committee for Talent and National Sports Support (UAETSS),
which is a key body within the Ministry. The announcement was made during a formal ceremony
in Dubai, attended by H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports; H.E. Ghanim
Mubarak Al Hajeri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports; and H.E. Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al
Maktoum, Assistant Undersecretary for the Sports Development and Competitiveness Sector and

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