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The closing ceremony saw attendance from notable officials like Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi,
Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Ghanem Mubarak Al Hajiri from the Ministry of Sports, and Sheikh
Suhail Bin Butti Al Maktoum. Senior figures from sports and education also attended, including Dr.
Bakhit Al Kathiri from Mubadala.

Sheikh Suhail highlighted aligning university sports with international best practices in talent
development. He noted that tournament outcomes reflected effective institutional collaboration,
supporting the UAE's vision to empower Emirati youth with homegrown champions.

Future Prospects
The first edition featured 1,585 students from 28 universities, demonstrating high competition
levels. Organisers aim to build on this momentum for future editions, establishing university sports
as a key element of UAE's sporting landscape.

Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi stated that these efforts complement initiatives like the UAE School
Games to nurture national athletic talent capable of competing globally, including at the Olympics.

The event was supported by Solutions+ and MBME Group. It welcomed senior figures such as His
Excellency Obaid Salem Al Shamsi from the UAE Football Association and His Excellency Abdullah
Juma Al Darmaki from the UAE Volleyball Association.

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