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10/6/23, 4:12 PM H.E. Sheikh Suhail Al Maktoum presents National Sports Strategy at the Sport Industry Forum

Moderator is Chris Mc Hardy with H.E. Sheikh Suhail Al Maktoum
H.E. Sheikh Suhail Al Maktoum presents National Sports
Strategy at the Sport Industry Forum

The international conference takes place before the NBA Abu Dhabi Games between the
Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves
Press Release

October 4, 2023

ABU DHABI, UAE: His Excellency Sheikh Suhail Bin Butti Al Maktoum, Executive Director of the Sports
Development Sector at the General Authority of Sports, began the Sport Industry Forum today with a
presentation on the National Sports Strategy - 2031.

The strategy was presented to over 350 senior attendees working in sport, community, health and

education, who gathered at the WB Abu Dhabi by Hilton on Yas Island.

Sheikh Suhail said: "The National Sports Strategy - 2031 seeks to create an influential, globally
competitive sports sector which inspires an active lifestyle. The strategy will implement 17 initiatives by
the end of its cycle, including identifying and developing talented athletes and increasing the percentage
of the physically active adult population to 71%.

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