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Other highlights include an onstage Q&A with former Manchester United F.C. legend
Dwight Yorke and a rare and unique opportunity for attendees to see the UEFA
Champions League, Premier League and F.A. Cup trophies, which will be on display at
the Forum on day two.
Officially supported by the Department of Community Development and the
Convention & Exhibition Bureau - Abu Dhabi, the Sport Industry Forum takes place on
4-5 October at The WB Abu Dhabi by Hilton on Yas Island.
This year the event will be held alongside the NBA Abu Dhabi Games. CEOs of both
teams, Cynt Marshall of the Dallas Mavericks and Ethan Casson of the Minnesota
Timberwolves will share leadership lessons from their time leading major sports
organizations.
Other speakers at the Forum include His Excellency Mohammed Al Hashimi,
Executive Director of the Student Wellbeing Sector at Emirates Schools
Establishment; Her Excellency Dr. Omniyat Al Hajeri, Executive Director of the
Community Health Sector at Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre; and Shaima Alhusseini,
CEO of Saudi Sports for All Federation.