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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.
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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