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Ministry of Sports leads ‘Future of Sports Retreat’ to explore ways to enhance sports development, advance National Sports Strategy 2031
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 9:23 PM4 minutes Reading

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DUBAI, 22nd October, 2024 (WAM) – The Ministry of Sports held the ‘Future of Sports Retreat’ today under the thematic ‘A New Vision for a Better Sports Future’ to discuss t
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 gov
and sports community as well as decision-makers from sports organisations and Olympic and Paralympic athletes to exchange ideas and experiences, explore opportunities
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; Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of
International Cooperation; Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports; Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of H
Education and Scientific Research; Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs; along with several esteemed heads of sports federations and prominent s
personalities and athletes in the country.
Discussions focused on the development of strategies to continue to strengthen and expand the sector to achieve leadership’s vision to realize the full potential social and ec
impact of sports on the future of the UAE. That included discussing the development of youth and the country’s future elite athletes, how to promote professionalism among e
athletes, as well as exploring the potential of sports as a form of public diplomacy to enhance the UAE’s global position and advance nation branding objectives.
During his opening speech, Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, said: “This retreat presents a valuable opportunity for the entire Emirati sports community and aff
partners to come together as one to plan for the future of UAE sports. Our aim is to develop recommendations and initiatives that will pave the way for a new beginning, drivin
growth of our sports sector to maximize its potential contribution and impact on a prosperous and sustainable future of this country and its people.”
“The government’s decision to establish the Ministry of Sports reflects its commitment to making a significant leap forward in the national sports ecosystem. This important ste
the government’s dedication towards empowering our current and future athletes and enabling the promise of Emirati youth to achieve their full potential for leadership and ex
The retreat is a vital first step as we come together as one family to shape the future of this sector to contribute to the realisation of the government’s vision and direction of th
for the next decade and help transform these ambitions into reality,” he added.

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