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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.

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.”

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