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8/13/25, 11:33 AM UAE Ministry of Sports forms youth council to drive progress in national sports sector
UAE Ministry of Sports forms youth council to drive progress in

national sports sector
The council is chaired by Hamad Hassan Rashid Al Jarwan, with Dr. Mansoor Darwish
Ahmad Al Shezawi serving as the Vice Chair

The Youth Council aims to empower youth within national sports institutions and promote innovation by supporting new ideas
and initiatives that drive progress in the sector
Published: Tue 12 Aug 2025, 3:51 PM
The UAE’s Ministry of Sports launched on Tuesday the Youth Council, a 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 the
ministry’s commitment to empowering Emirati youth and supporting them to become future leaders in
various fields.

“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,” said Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi,
UAE Minister of Sports.

Supporting initiatives that drive progress

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