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4/11/25, 2:48 PM Sheikh Mansoor elected President of UAE National Olympic Committee
gold in the men’s double trap shooting event. Other key achievements include the UAE's successful
hosting of the 8th edition of the SportAccord International Convention in 2010 — the first time it was
held in the Middle East — and the 2018 Youth Olympic Games silver medal in show jumping won by
rider Omar Al Marzooqi, which marked a new chapter for Emirati athletes.

Sheikh Mansoor stressed that sustaining the success of the national Olympic movement requires the
collective efforts of all stakeholders — including sports federations and organisations involved in
Olympic affairs — to ensure athletes receive the support and environment they need to excel and
uphold the UAE’s legacy of sporting excellence on the global stage.

The meeting also included the presentation of the International Olympic Committee’s approval of the
NOC General Assembly’s resolution to extend the mandate of the Board of Directors for the 2024–
2028 Olympic cycle.

The meeting also approved the NOC’s technical and administrative report for 2024, as well as its
strategic vision and Olympic activity plan for the same period. These approvals reaffirm the NOC’s
active role as a prominent member of major continental and international sports bodies and its
commitment to supporting events held under their umbrella, reflecting the UAE’s dedication to
fostering the Olympic spirit and promoting values of excellence, friendship, and respect.

The Assembly further ratified the NOC’s final accounts for the 2024 fiscal year, its proposed budget
for 2025, the audit report for 2024, and the preparation and participation budget for Olympic events
under the 2025 activity plan. In addition, the financial and administrative reports of the UAE Sports

Arbitration Centre were approved.

During the meeting, Faris Mohammed Al Mutawa, Secretary General of the NOC, presented the

latest amendments to the Olympic Charter, which were adopted on 30 January. These amendments
represent a pivotal development in the history of the Olympic movement, particularly with regard to
participation process, qualification pathways, and the rights to host and organise the Olympic Games
— while also expanding the role of National Olympic Committees in decisions concerning host city
selections.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Sheikh Mansoor witnessed the signing of an agreement to host the
headquarters of national sports federations at the new NOC premises in Dubai. The new
headquarters will accommodate 21 national federations representing a range of individual and team
sports.

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