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? The online platform serves as an innovative tool designed to gather data and insights about sports talents,
starting from the initial registration phase and continuing through the empowerment phase, to direct their

capabilities towards the right course.
? The platform aims to discover sports talents within different age categories as well as to track and record

initiatives and programs designed for talent identification and empowerment in sports, with an aim to
increasing the number of participants in these programs.

? The ‘Empowerment and Sustainability of Sports Talents’ transformational project integrates seamlessly with
the “Talents” project through the platform and cultivates a competitive sports environment that supports the

growth and empowerment of talents.
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UAE, 02 August 2024- The General Authority of Sports (GAS) recently launched the ‘Sports Talents’

platforms as a vital part of the ‘Empowerment and Sustainability of Sports Talents’ project. The online
platform is developed to identify 1500 promising new sports talents and offer them the necessary support

needed to develop, cultivate and empower their capabilities. The initiative, which is in line with the ‘We the
UAE 2031’ vision, aims to create an inclusive and encouraging environment in the field of sports for the
Emirati community.

The ’Sports Talent’ platform is an advanced tool designed to collect vital data and insights about sports
talents, starting from the initial registration phase and continuing the empowerment stage. By collaborating

with relevant sports organizations and educational institutions in the UAE, the platform monitors sports fairs
and events that focus on finding talents within the community. Through these efforts, it seeks to connect

skilled athletes with the right opportunities, thus allowing them to hone their capabilities and channel their
potential in the right direction.

His Excellency Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri, Director-General for the General Authority of Sports, said: “Our
‘Empowerment and Sustainability of Sports Talents’ project aims to expand the base of sports practices for
promising talents, fostering their sports culture and developing a professional mindset through the recently

launched ‘Sports Talent’ platform. Through these efforts, we seek to ensure the sustainability of sports talents
in alignment with the goals and values of ‘Year of Sustainability’. Furthermore, it integrates talent

identification procedures to ensure a promising future for Emirati sports signifying the unwavering efforts of
the Authority in collaboration with its partners from the sports, government and private sectors. Our goal is to

devise national strategies to recognise and empower sports talents and ultimately boost the UAE’s sports
landscape.”

HE Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Executive Director of the Sports Development Sector at GAS, said:
“Through this initiative, we seek to create a comprehensive database of sports talents in the UAE using the
‘Sports Talent’ online platform, which is designed to be accessible to all young talents, whether they are

involved in sporting events or not. It will serve as the primary communication channel with talented athletes
across the UAE.”

Furthermore, HE Sheikh Suhail bin Butti emphasised that increasing the number of events dedicated to talent

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