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8/20/25, 9:29 AM UAE Committee For Talent And National Sports Support Includes Drift Driver Khalifa Al Falasi In Its Dedicated Programs Aimed At …
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

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