Page 11 - GAS PR REPORT - January 2024

Press Release

is designed to determine the federations' preparedness levels and pinpoint areas for enhancement
through integrated development strategies. The aim is to contribute significantly to the realisation
of sports development objectives and pave the way for a brighter future for sports in the UAE.”

The final phase of the ‘Transformation of Sports Federations’ project is scheduled to run for three
weeks. Throughout this duration, all field visits to the concerned sports federations will be
completed, accompanied by a comprehensive review of the documents submitted by these
federations. The objective of this review is to enable officials to thoroughly examine the on-ground
visuals and generate relevant reports. This process will contribute to improving the federations'
performance and governance, propelling them to new levels. The project’s goal is to systematically

address all sports federations in the UAE according to a predetermined timeline.

This marks the conclusion of project’s final phase of its first session, preceded by two

comprehensive stages. In these stages, the General Authority of Sports (GAS) dedicated efforts to
monitoring and analysing the strategies, objectives, and initiatives of the federations. They ensured
alignment of key performance indicators with each federation’s strategic priorities and thoroughly
examined their operational models. Furthermore, an assessment was conducted on the
organisational structure, policies, procedures and regulations of all six federations. This

encompassed various aspects including administrative and media communication methods,
available technologies, and budget management mechanisms. The follow-up procedures and
standards were clear, thorough, and easily implementable, reflecting the federations' preparedness
in a detailed manner.

The General Authority of Sports has signed a performance agreement with five key sports
federations: archery, judo, shooting, fencing, and athletics. The ‘Transformation of Sports
Federations’ project aims to strengthen the partnership frameworks between the General Authority
of Sports and its collaborators in the sports sector within the UAE. Additionally, the project aims
to professionalise the federations, enhance the skills of athletes, and transition from a fixed

financing system to a performance-based financing model.

In the second stage of the initial project cycle, the General Authority of Sports deployed a

specialised team to provide daily support to the federations and ensure continuous communication
with them. Furthermore, GAS has organised customised workshops for each federation, providing
essential guidance for the seamless implementation of the project. Regular meetings and sessions
are conducted to monitor the progress of the six federations and provide ongoing support, fostering
the development and adaptability of administrative work practices.

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