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Press Release

the premier competition for university sports and attract fans and future players from

around the region.

The agreement, which comes as part of the ‘Future of Sports Retreat,’ indicates a

pioneering initiative in the UAE. It will bring together diverse institutions of higher
education from various parts of the country in a long-term sports competition. The key

goal of this competition is to develop a platform for recognising distinctive athletic
talents among UAE university students while instilling a sports culture. Furthermore,

this initiative, which will be held every year, aligns with the country’s progressive

vision to establish an exceptional university sports ecosystem that raises the UAE’s
reputation regionally and internationally as a leading education and sports destination.

H.E. Sheikh Suhail Bin Butti Al Maktoum, Secretary General of UAESUSF, said: “The
UAE University Games is an extension of school games, which highlights the vital role

of educational institutions in promoting exceptional athletic talent in the UAE’s sports
industry. These initiatives position schools and universities as the key training grounds

for aspiring students to advance their athletic capabilities. The key goal of university
games is to encourage a sports culture within universities that inspire future generations

of athletes and provides them with worthwhile opportunities to participate in

challenging competitions.”

H.E. Sheikh Suhail Bin Butti added: “Additionally, the UAE University Games are
committed to reinforcing the unity of Emirati communities by encouraging common

interests and social interactions for attaining the goal outlined in the National Sports
Strategy 2031. One of the goals is to raise community sports involvement to 75 per cent

by 2031. These goals seamlessly complement the vision of our wise leadership to

empower Emirati youth in driving sustainable development across all sectors, with a
special focus on advancing the sports sector.”

He further noted: “The UAE University Games signify a key milestone for the sports

sector in the UAE, raising the country’s reputation on a global level as a pioneer in
sports excellence. Moreover, these initiatives pave the way for identifying and nurturing