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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 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;

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