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10/24/24, 10:12 AM Ministry of Sports leads ‘Future of Sports Retreat' with participation of UAE Ministers, Sector Leaders, and Olympic athletes to ex…
Ministry of Sports leads ‘Future of Sports Retreat'

with participation of UAE Ministers, Sector Leaders,

and Olympic athletes to explore ways to enhance

sports development and adva

UAE, Tuesday, 23 October 2024- The Ministry of Sports held the ‘Future of Sports Retreat’ today under the
thematic ‘A New Vision for a Better Sports Future’ to discuss the future of Emirati sports and set the course for the
next phase of National Sports Strategy 2031.

This retreat marked the first major milestone for the Ministry of Sports since the announcement of its inception. The
event brought together senior leaders from across the government and sports community as well as decision-
makers from sports organisations and Olympic and Paralympic athletes to exchange ideas and experiences,
explore opportunities and challenges facing Emirati sports, and discuss ways to instil a culture of sports and active

lifestyle across all segments of society.

The retreat was held in the presence of Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Vice President of the National
Olympic Committee, His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, Her Excellency Reem bint
Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation His Excellency Dr. Abdulrahman bin

Abdulmannan Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education
and Scientific Research, His Excellency Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, along with
several esteemed heads of sports federations and prominent sports personalities and athletes in the country.

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