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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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