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2/11/26, 10:25 AM Sports Coordination Council holds 1st meeting of 2026
electoral appeals committees, noting that this reflects the commitment of those responsible for the
sports system to uphold the principles of good governance, enhance transparency, and ensure equal
opportunities within the institutional sports framework in the UAE.

Further, H.E. affirmed that unifying the regulatory frameworks and adhering to the approved laws and

legislations, in full compliance with the Sports Law in the UAE and its executive regulations, has a
significant impact on improving performance efficiency and achieving institutional excellence across
all sports entities, thereby contributing to driving comprehensive development in the national sports
sector.

For his part, H.E. Faris Al Mutawa, Secretary-General of the UAE National Olympic Committee,
remarked that robust institutional integration and continued coordination among relevant entities
within the UAE’s sports ecosystem are key to advancing the strategic objectives of the national
Olympic movement. This will also help elevate the nation’s stature as an exemplary model in
upholding the principles of autonomy, good governance and transparency, ensuring seamless

alignment with the Olympic Charter and other international mandates.

H.E. highlighted that the UAE National Olympic Committee, in coordination with the Ministry of Sports
and all members of the Sports Coordination Council, remains committed to laying a strong foundation
for the national Olympic movement by developing institutional frameworks and strengthening the

implementation of good governance principles. This is pivotal to preserving the autonomy of sports
organisations, while also ensuring strict compliance with relevant national legislation and
international rules.

Also, the Council discussed several other topics on its agenda. Attendees highlighted the significance
of constant coordination and integration among various member entities, further promoting the

concept of joint institutional work, achieving the desired impact, and ensuring the continued
development of an integrated and sustainable sports ecosystem. This helps achieve the goals of the
UAE National Sports Strategy 2031 and strengthens the UAE’s position as a leader in sports on a

regional and global level.

The meeting was attended by His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri,
Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police; H.E. Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri; H.E. Omar Obaid AlHesan
AlShamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; H.E. Mubarak Al Nakhi, Undersecretary
of the Ministry of Culture; His Excellency Khalid Mohamed Al Nuaimi, Director-General of the Federal

Youth Authority; His Excellency Faris Al Mutawa; H.E. Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Assistant
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports for the Sports Development and Competitiveness Sector;
His Excellency Dr. Hussain Abdulrahman Al Rand, Assistant Undersecretary for the Public Health

Sector at the Ministry of Health and Prevention; Her Excellency Ameena Al Saleh, Acting Assistant
Undersecretary of Curriculum and Assessment at the Ministry of Education ; H.E. Amani Khaled Al
Banai, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research for the
Support Services Sector; H.E. Mohammed Fadhil Al Hamli, Chairman of the UAE Paralympics
Committee; H.E. Aref Al Awani, General Secretary of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council; H.E. Saeed

Hareb, Secretary General of the Dubai Sports Council; His Excellency Mohammed Obaid Al Hosan Al

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