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4/28/25, 9:08 AM Ministry of Sports Hosts 2nd Edition of ‘Unified Family Sports Forum’ to Promote Inclusion and Empower People of Determination
Held at the Ras Al Khaimah People of Determination Club's sports hall, the forum welcomed over 450
participants, including people of determination, their families, students from 20 public and private
schools, and specialized centers. Volunteers and parents also actively engaged in a wide range of
sports and recreational activities designed to foster social integration and community participation.

The forum featured a diverse lineup of activities tailored for determined people, including floorball,
volleyball, table tennis, badminton, and air hockey. It also featured several fitness games, such as ball
transfer, hurdle jumping, ball gymnastics, gym ball rolling, balance games, racket-based activities,
chair games, and boxing-style workouts. These activities aimed to enhance physical, sensory, and

cognitive engagement.

Dignitaries attending the event included H.E. Sumaya Abdullah Salem bin Harib Al Suwaidi, Member
of the Federal National Council and Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr
Charitable Educational Foundation; H.E. Naema Al Sharhan, Member of the Federal National Council;
H.E. Rashid Al Mutawa, Advisor to the Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence; Haitham Al Zarouni,

Director of Community Sports at the Ministry of Sports; and Saeed Ali Al Ajil, Vice President of the
UAE Sports for All Federation.

H.E. Sumaya Abdullah Salem bin Harib Al Suwaidi praised the initiative, stating:

"This forum is a testament to our shared commitment to building an inclusive society. I sincerely thank

the Ministry of Sports, the UAE Sports for All Federation, and all those who contributed to creating a
vibrant, positive environment for people of determination and their families."

She further emphasized that engaging people of determination in sports activities enhances physical
well-being, boosts self-confidence, and strengthens social cohesion.

H.E. Saeed Ali Al Ajil highlighted the collective dedication of all partners, noting:

"Sport is a powerful tool for integration and empowerment, and we aim to ensure that every individual

has equal access to these opportunities. Our goal is to build inclusive environments that support the
growth and excellence of people of determination through strategic partnerships and dedicated
initiatives."

The Unified Family Sports Forum forms part of the Ministry of Sports' broader initiatives for the

"Community Year 2025," which aims to bolster national identity, promote sports for all, and increase
community-wide participation. Through events like this, the Ministry seeks to position sports as a
sustainable cultural practice, reinforcing its role in enhancing physical and mental health,
strengthening family bonds, and cultivating a dynamic and inclusive sports community.

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