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UAE Committee for Talent and National Sports Support includes
drift driver Khalifa Al Falasi in its dedicated programs aimed at

providing comprehensive support for young sport ta

19 August 2025- The UAE Committee for Talent and National Sports Support (UAETSS), a key entity under the UAE
Ministry of Sports, has onboarded young Emirati car racer Khalifa Al Falasi into its dedicated programs aimed at
supporting and nurturing sports talent across the country. Khalifa Al Falasi is the first and youngest professional
Emirati drift racing driver to qualify for the FIA Intercontinental Drift Cup, which is scheduled to take place from
October 2 to 5, 2025, in Latvia.

The inclusion of Khalifa Al Falasi into UAETSS' programs marks a pivotal step in its efforts to identify high-potential
athletes, nurture their skills and empower them to achieve exceptional sport milestones at both regional and global
levels.

His Excellency Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Assistant Under-Secretary for the Sports Development and
Competitiveness Sector and Chairman of the UAETSS, met with Al Falasi at the Ministry's headquarters in Dubai. H.
E. reaffirmed that talent discovery and development are fundamental priorities for the Ministry, forming key pillars for
building an outstanding generation of athletes who can represent the country in regional and international events.
This aligns with the goal to reinforce the UAE's position as a nurturing and supporting destination for talents and
sustainable sporting excellence.

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