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4/11/25, 2:50 PM Mansoor bin Mohammed elected President of UAE National Olympic Committee
This announcement was made during the Ordinary General Assembly Meeting of

the UAE NOC in Dubai.

Following the announcement of his election, H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed

bin Rashid Al Maktoum chaired the meeting, which was attended by Dr. Ahmad

Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, Vice President of the NOC and Chairman of

the Executive Board; Faris Mohammed Al Mutawa, Secretary-General of the NOC;

as well as members of the General Assembly and the Board of Directors.

In his remarks to the General Assembly, H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin

Rashid Al Maktoum affirmed that leading national institutions is both an honour

and a profound responsibility, one that must be fulfilled with dedication and loyalty.

He noted that this role reflects the deep trust placed in him by national sports

figures who have shaped the Olympic movement with determination and

perseverance, always keeping the UAE's sporting progress at the heart of their

mission, without seeking recognition or acclaim. Their contributions have been

instrumental in driving sporting success and achievements at every level, he added.

H.H. Sheikh Mansoor emphasised that the vision of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, during his 16-

year presidency of the NOC, had a profound impact on the diverse achievements
witnessed by the national Olympic movement. His leadership established a lasting

legacy and brought significant value to this vital sector, which reflects the UAE's
success and advancement on the global sporting stage.

H.H. Sheikh Mansoor also praised the remarkable efforts and constant endeavours

of all former presidents of the NOC since its establishment in 1979. He added that

these efforts laid a strong foundation for the Olympic movement in the UAE,

enabling its continuous growth and development. The UAE has since achieved

exceptional milestones, including its historic first Olympic medal at the Athens

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