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10/17/24, 11:51 AM UAE Ministry of Sports to Host "Future of Sports Retreat" to Drive Vision for Expansion of the National Sports Community - Middl…
Scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in Dubai, this landmark event is the first of its kind in the UAE’s
national sports landscape. It will bring together Ministers, government officials, leading decision makers, and

experts from the sports sector and related industries, alongside athletes from the UAE’s national Olympic and
Paralympic teams.

Speaking about the sports sector strategy retreat, H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, said:
“Emirati sports are entering a new phase of investment and development driven by the commitment of our

wise leadership which has elevated the priority of sports in the nation’s broader strategic vision. The
formation of the Ministry of Sports reflects the importance of this sector to our national social and economic
development and the opportunity it represents to support the development of our youth while enhancing the
UAE’s reputation in the regional and international sporting world.”

H.E Al Falasi added: “This retreat presents a unique platform for representatives across the UAE sports
community to exchange insights and experiences while fostering closer integration and coordination between
the Ministry of Sports, various national sports entities, and relevant public and private sector partners. The

retreat will highlight the primary opportunities and challenges within the sector while exploring ways to
elevate the governance of the sports ecosystem to help propel it to new heights. The event will feature

extensive discussions and interactive sessions aimed at producing recommendations and decisions to drive
transformative progress across the sports sector.”

The retreat will incorporate brainstorming sessions aimed at developing fresh strategies and mechanisms to
embed sports culture in all segments of society and raise awareness of the importance of participation in
organized sports as well as maintaining an active lifestyle among citizens and residents across the country.

Special emphasis will be placed on promoting a culture of professional development and support for
emerging elite talent and young athletes. Discussions will be centered around five key themes: Youth and

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