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H.E. Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum further emphasised that UAETSS makes constant efforts to recognise and
cultivate sport talents across various sports disciplines in the UAE. It offers comprehensive technical and
administrative support, along with funding and training programs for honing their skills and empowering them. These
efforts aim to establish an integrated ecosystem that promotes constant athlete development, enabling them to reach
the professional elite level and compete internationally within a sustainable and professional environment. He added,
“The onboarding of the young Emirati drift driver Khalifa Al Falasi is a testament to the Ministry's commitment to
nurture young sports talents and invest in human capital, in line with the directives of our wise leadership to boost the
competitiveness of Emirati sports and reinforce its international presence.”

Khalifa Al Falasi, who is 17 years old, is the first professional Emirati driver to compete in FIA's global championship
and he is also the youngest driver in the competition's history. He is supported and nominated by the Emirates
Motorsports Organization (EMSO), the official governing body for motorsports in the UAE.

He has an exceptional regional record of achievements, which includes securing first place nationally in the 2024
Emirates Drift Championship during his professional debut season and winning third place in both the Red Bull Car
Park Drift UAE and Red Bull Car Park Drift Oman qualifiers (Middle East category). In 2025, he achieved second
place nationally in the Emirates Drift Championship (Professional category) and was recognised as the youngest
professional drift driver in the Middle East.

The UAE Committee for Talent and National Sports Support continues to advance objectives through the Talent
Committee Platform, which was launched by the Ministry of Sports in June 2025. This platform tracks the progress of
exceptional talents and athletes, closely monitoring their achievements through latest digital tools for data analysis,
technical assessment and growth indicators. This approach helps constantly optimise training and support plans.

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