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sports and a vital platform for nurturing athletic talent in alignment with the National Sports
Strategy - 2031.

During a visit to one of the women’s basketball matches, the minister met with participating players
and offered words of encouragement, urging them to continue delivering outstanding performances
throughout the competition.

Dr. Al Falasi noted that the event embodies the UAE’s vision of building a comprehensive university
sports ecosystem that enhances the country’s reputation as a regional and global sporting hub. He
also highlighted the important role that universities play in identifying and refining athletic talent.
The UAE University Games features 1,822 male and female athletes from 28 universities competing
in three main sports: football, basketball, and volleyball. Organised by Abu Dhabi Entertainment
Company (ADEC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Sport and the UAE Sports Federation for the
Institutions of School and University Education, the tournament is supported by Solution+ and
MBME Group.
Qualifiers have taken place in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah, with intense competition in the
preliminary, quarter-final and semi-final rounds. The finals will be held on 19th and 20th April,
followed by an awards ceremony to honour the winners.

Basma Ahmed Abu Al Nasr, CEO of ADEC, emphasised that the tournament represents a
successful model of collaboration between key stakeholders and contributes to promoting a
culture of university sports while motivating young talent to pursue excellence and innovation.

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