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10/24/25, 11:44 AM Sports Coordination Council holds second meeting of 2025 to enhance coordination and strengthen national sports ecosystem
Dubai Sports Council; H.E. Ahmed Al Raisi, Director of the Office of His Highness the Chairman of the
Executive Council of the Government of Ajman; and H.E. Humaid Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the
Executive Council of Umm Al Quwain; H.E. Ahmed Yousef Al Nuaimi, Director General of Customer
Happiness Centres at the Executive Council of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah; Nouf Al Ali, Director of

the Health Promotion Department at the Ministry of Health and Prevention.

H.E. Khalid Mohammed Al Nuaimi, Director of the Federal Youth Authority, and H.E. Faris Mohammed Al
Mutawa, Secretary General of the UAE National Olympic Committee, also participated in the meeting via
video conference.

Abu Dhabi Sports Council: Community Events Agenda and Masters Games

Abu Dhabi Sports Council presented its 2025 community events agenda, featuring 172 diverse sports
events covering a wide range of disciplines and age groups. This reflects the Council’s continued
commitment to promoting community sports participation and fostering a culture of sports as a lifestyle.
The Council also showcased Abu Dhabi’s preparations to host the Masters Games 2026, which will

include over 30 sports and attract around 25,000 participants aged over 30, encouraging physical
activity among older age groups and enhancing intergenerational engagement. These efforts further
cement Abu Dhabi’s status as a leading global sports destination that attracts thousands of participants
annually across all levels and age groups.

Dubai Sports Council and the Ministry of Interior: Major Community Events

The Dubai Sports Council has outlined its key community events for 2025, including the seventh edition
of the Labour Sports Tournament, which will run from September 28, 2025, to June 30, 2026, alongside
a series of large-scale public events, such as the Dubai Fitness Challenge 30x30, which enjoys broad
community participation.

The Ministry of Interior also presented its efforts in supporting community sports activities through

initiatives such as Positive Spirit, the Dubai World Challenge for Obstacle Course Racing, and the Dubai
Police Esports Championship, all of which have witnessed the participation of thousands from across
various community segments.

School Games

The Ministry of Sports reviewed the final preparations for the third edition of the UAE School Games,
which will feature the addition of Obstacle Course Racing alongside 12 other sports. The event will also
expand participation to include students aged under 9 to 19 years, in cooperation with the Ministry of
Education, Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Dubai Sports Council, and several federal and local partners.
According to the timeline, registration opens on October 13, with the finals scheduled for May, following

qualification rounds running from January to February.

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