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Press Release

The UAE University Games is one of the outcomes of the "Future of Sports Retreat"

organized by the Ministry of Sports last October. It’s a pioneering initiative in the
UAE, bringing together institutions of higher education from various parts of the
country for a long-term sports competition. The project is designed to support athlete
identification and cultivation, helping to develop the success of the UAE on a global
sporting stage and as a global sports leader. At the same time, it sets UAE universities
apart in the region by ensuring high-level collegiate sports while further engaging

students, alumni, and community members with new experiences and common social
interests.

In the debut season, 105 teams from 28 universities across the UAE have registered a
team for one or more of the tournaments offered, including eight schools that are
fielding teams in all six tournaments. Commencing with regional competition at hosted
venues, top teams will move into a national playoff that culminates with a national
championship in February and an award ceremony to celebrate the winners.

The opening ceremony will take place at Zayed Sports City on 5 November, with doors
opening at 5:00 PM and the ceremony starting at 7:30 PM. Registration for a free ticket
can be made at uaeunigames.com to anyone who has an email address from the

affiliated institutions: Abu Dhabi University, Ajman University, Al Ain University,
American University in Dubai, American University in the UAE, American University
of Sharjah, Amity University, Canadian University, Dubai Police Academy, Higher
Colleges of Technology (any campus), Heriot-Watt University, Khalifa University,
Liwa College, Middlesex University, Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities,
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, NYU, Rabdan Academy,

RIT, Sorbonne University, UAE University, University of Dubai, University of
Sharjah, University of West London, University of Wollongong, and Zayed University.
More information about the UAE University Games can be found on social media
platforms using these handles @uaeunigames, @sportsuae, and @uaesusf.

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