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8/13/25, 11:33 AM Ministry of Sports announces formation of Youth Council
UAE - The Ministry of Sports has launched the Youth Council - a premier platform designed to increase
the involvement of young talent in driving progress within the national sports sector. The announcement
of the council's formation coincides with International Youth Day, affirming its commitment to the
directives of the wise leadership and in line with its forward-looking vision to empower Emirati youth and

support them to become future leaders in various fields.

His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, announced that the establishment of the
Youth Council within the Ministry of Sports represents a strategic step towards strengthening youth
participation in shaping the future of national sports, reflecting the Ministry's confidence in the vital role

young people play in achieving excellence and sustainability in this sector.

His Excellency stated: “The announcement of the Council coincides with the celebration of International
Youth Day. Its formation reflects our commitment to investing in the energy and creativity of young
Emirati men and women and to providing institutional platforms that enable them to take part in decision-
making and contribute actively to the development of our sports ecosystem, in alignment with the

objectives of the National Sports Strategy 2031 and the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision.”

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