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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 Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Sharjah
Sports Council ; H.E. Ahmed Al Raisi, Director of the Office of His Highness the Chairman of the Executive

Council of the Government of Ajman; and H.E. Ahmed Yousef Al Nuaimi, Director General of Customer Happiness
Centres at the Executive Council of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.

The Sports Coordination Council makes constant efforts to align and integrate strategies, policies and programmes

of the sports sector, further enhancing the UAE’s global sporting competitiveness, supporting various community
sport programmes, proposing necessary solutions and recommendations, coordinating and combining efforts among

entities that are relevant to developing sports in the UAE, working towards hosting major sporting events, and
achieving sustainability in the sports sector. The Council also contributes to implementing initiatives and sporting
programmes that have the potential to build and enhance the skills of Emirati athletes and prepare specialised

national talents capable of elevating the national sporting landscape.

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