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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 talent

August 19, 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.

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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

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