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6/27/24, 3:57 PM Over 95% of UAE 'National Sports Strategy' first phase completed within a year - Virgin Radio Dubai
Al Hajeri provided updates on the successful completion of the first phase of the National Sports Strategy - 2031,
with eight projects achieving over 95 per cent completion within a year. The second phase, consisting of seven
projects, is underway and aims for completion in three years, with two more projects set to launch by 2031.

The strategy targets increasing sports participation to 71 per cent and raising the sector's contribution to the GDP to
0.5 per cent by 2031.

Al Hajeri underscored the significance of teamwork with the Olympic Committee and sports federations to achieve
national sports goals, highlighting the coordinated efforts to develop talent, improve sports facilities, and enhance

governance and sports management practices.

He also pointed to significant progress in women's sports, with female athletes comprising nearly 20 per cent of
registered practitioners and an increasing international presence. He said "the authority is committed to empowering
women in sports, organising numerous activities to foster their participation and collaborating with sports federations
to expand women's competitions."

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