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Press Release

28 Universities and Distinguished Guests invited to

attend the opening ceremony of the UAE University

Games at Zayed Sports City

• The Opening Ceremony, which will reveal the very first opponent of each team in
the contest, will also include stunning digital entertainment.

• The 28 participating universities are expected to fill 3,000 seats at the International
Tennis Centre in Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi on 5 November

• Major announcements will be on the program of the ceremony, which will further

drive it towards goals of sports excellence in the UAE.

01 November 2024- Organized by the United Arab Emirates Sports Federation for
School and University Education Institutions (UAESUSF) and Abu Dhabi
Entertainment Company (ADEC), the UAE University Games opening ceremony will

be held at Zayed Sports City on 5 November. The event, which features a draw for the
first opponent of each team participating, will be witnessed by 3,000 live spectators,
including distinguished guests from around the country.

In its inaugural season, the UAE University Games has registered 28 universities to
participate, hailing from around the country. Six tournaments are included for the first
year, made up of men’s and women’s events in football, basketball, and volleyball.
During the opening ceremony, all 105 teams that have registered will learn the opponent
of their very first match-up will be against, bringing a burst of energy while the teams

are preparing while simultaneously setting the stage for future friendly rivalries. The
ceremony, emceed by Maitha Mohammed, will also include stunning entertainment
featuring live performers and stunning digital displays that will have the energy at its
peak as the league gets underway. Attendees, who must be affiliated with a participating
institution, are also invited to join interactive kiosks before and after the ceremony
itself.

Important announcements aimed at motivating the students participating in the games
will be also on the program. This will show the strengthened commitment of the project

organizers to ensure that the opportunities for sporting excellence are strengthened and
grow.