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• Activities included floorball, volleyball, table tennis, badminton, air hockey, and a range of fitness games
tailored for people of determination.

United Arab Emirates, Friday, 25 April 2025- The Ministry of Sports, in collaboration with the UAE Sports for

All Federation, the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Charitable Educational Foundation, and the Ras Al Khaimah
People of Determination Club, hosted the second edition of the ‘Unified Family Sports Forum’ under the

slogan ‘Healthy Family.. Healthy Community’. The event, held at the sports hall of the Ras Al Khaimah
People of Determination Club, was supported by media sponsor Emirates News Agency (WAM). The forum

comes as part of the Ministry’s broader efforts to advance social integration and enhance the role of sports in
supporting people of determination and their families.
The forum was attended by H.E. Sumaya Abdullah Salem bin Harib Al Suwaidi, Member of the Federal

National Council, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Charitable Educational
Foundation, and Director General of the Ras Al Khaimah People of Determination Club; 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. The event witnessed wide participation

from over 450 people of determination and their families, representing 20 public and private schools and
specialised centres. In addition, several volunteers and parents engaged with the diverse activities of the

forum.
H.E. Sumaya Abdullah Salem bin Harib Al Suwaidi highlighted the importance of such initiatives in fostering

inclusion and empowerment and praised the collaborative efforts of all supporting entities. She stated: “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 added: “The Unified Family Sports Forum reflects the spirit of community solidarity and our leadership’s

vision of sports being a right for all. Engaging people of determination and their families in various sporting
activities not only enhances the physical well-being of participants but also encourages social interaction and

strengthens self-confidence.”
H.E. Saeed Al Ajil, said: “This forum represents a collective dedication of Ministry of Sport, the UAE Sports

for All Federation, and partners to community sports and highlighting the essential role of families in
encouraging children, particularly people of determination, to embrace an active lifestyle. Sport is a powerful

tool for integration and empowerment, and we aim to ensure that every individual has equal access to these
opportunities in a safe, supportive environment. We believe that these events contribute to enhancing the
quality of life and building a healthy and sustainable community, in line with the directives of our wise

leadership aimed at promoting collective participation in sports.”
He added: “Together with the Ministry of Sports, we are committed to safeguarding the rights of people of

determination to participate in physical and sports activities across schools, clubs, and professional clubs.

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