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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
During the meeting, His Excellency stated that the Ministry will be implementing strategic initiatives for discovering
talents and embedding a culture of sports within various community segments, through School Games and University
Games, as well as the Talent Committee Platform, developed in partnership with educational and sports entities. The
aim is to enhance sports participation and discover a new generation of athletes capable of competing and reaching
new levels of excellence.

H.E. Dr Al Falasi added: “This next phase of our journey will be defined by a greater focus on supporting the
institutional structure of Emirati sports by unifying efforts with sports councils and enhancing the role of the private
sector in sponsoring and developing sports projects. Such an approach is integral to fostering a sustainable national
sports ecosystem, which can advance the national vision of creating a more integrated and prosperous future for this
vital sector.”

The meeting was attended by His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of
Dubai Police; H.E. Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports; H.E. Omar Obaid AlHesan
AlShamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; H.E. Mubarak Al Nakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of
Culture; H.E. Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports for the Sports
Development and Competitiveness Sector; H.E. Amna Al Saleh, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of Curriculum and
Assessment, Ministry of Education; H.E. Amani Khaled Al Banai, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher
Education and Scientific Research for the Support Services Sector; H.E. Mohammed Fadhil Al Hamli, Chairman of
the UAE Paralympics Committee; H.E. Eisa Hilal Al Hazami, Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Council; H.E. Aref Al
Awani, General Secretary of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council; H.E. Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of the 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

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