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6/20/25, 8:48 AM Ministry of Sports launches ‘Talent Committee Platform’ | Emirates News Agency
and technical support, the platform ensures balanced
growth and prepares athletes for global competition.”
The platform, currently in its pilot phase, will be publicly
launched in early July. During the ceremony, 58 standout
athletes were announced as the first cohort to join the
platform. Selected through rigorous evaluation with
federations and scouts, they represent 13 sports:
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).
Talent selection followed two tracks: direct nominations by

federations and scouting during the School Games finals,
supported by PlayerMaker and Precision Football using
advanced digital tools.
A presentation showcased the platform’s role in national
sports development and outlined registration processes.
The event concluded with the Sports Giving Award
ceremony, honouring key supporters of the UAETSS.
Gold-tier supporters include MAIR Group, Industries, Al
Waha Capital, Dolphin Energy Limited, Al Dhahira Holding
Group, HSBC Bank, Dr Ali Saeed bin Harmal Al Dhaheri,
ADNOC, Abu Dhabi Airports, Abu Dhabi Commercial
Bank, the Economic Balance Council, and the National
Marine Dredging Company.
Silver-tier supporters include Etisalat, Lulu Group, Aldar
Properties, Seddiqi Holding Group, Binouna Al Gharbia
Group, Al Hilal Bank, 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, Mohammed Khalfan Al Rumaithi,
Umair Travel Agency, Apparel Group, Al Baraka
International Investment, and Emirates Automobile Club.
Bronze-tier supporters include Sadiq Fath Al Khaja,
Abdulhamid Abdulrahman Al Khouri, Rashid Mubarak Al
Hajri, Mohammed Rasool Khouri and Sons, and
Mohammed Abduljaleel Al Faheem.
Established in 2021, the UAETSS plays a central role in
developing athletic talent through collaboration with sports
federations, clubs, and academic institutions. Its strategic
goals include enhancing talent identification, creating a
supportive development environment, and providing

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