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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.”

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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