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11/15/23, 2:03 PM General Authority of Sports announces details of the first Emirates Community Sport Forum
Furthermore, the Forum focuses on reviewing and addressing pressing issues in the sports community,
both locally and regionally. The forum will shed light on various themes such as cooperation, innovation,
capacity building, artificial intelligence (AI) and applied research on encouraging sports culture across
the society.

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H.E Saeed Abdul Ghaffar Hussein, Director General of GAS said: “The Emirates Community Sports
Forum will be an active platform for encouraging community sport, acquainting local community groups
with various sports, and motivating people to participate. In line with the goals and objectives of our wise

leadership, community sports are one of the priorities due to its role in promoting opportunities for
sustainable development and community health. We are creating plans, programs and initiatives
through this significant event that will establish a sustainable community sports sector.”

“The Forum is anticipated to contribute towards realising the national objectives within the National

Sports Strategy 2031, where development of community sports is a key part of the strategy, with an
ambitious target of 71 percent of the UAE’s population sports. The forum offers a significant opportunity
to reinforce cooperation frameworks with GCC partners to attain common strategic objectives of
encouraging a sports culture across various communities,” he added.

During the press conference, Ahmed Al Abdouli, Director of Community Sports Management at GAS,

evaluated the three-day program schedule. On the first day, the forum will congregate delegates to
review best regional practices, particularly from Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain. On the second day,
interactive sessions will be held to highlight the opportunities and challenges involved in the

implementation of various sports programs and practices across Arab communities. The session will
also highlight the impact of technology and its role in bolstering sporting culture in society.

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