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1/30/24, 1:57 PM GAS completes the first session of ‘Transformation of Sports Federations’ project
H.E. Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Executive Director of the Sports Development Sector at
GAS, said: “Through the ‘Transformation of Sports Federations’ project, we anticipate a substantial
transformation in the technical and administrative operations of sports federations. This initiative
aligns with the strategic focus on ‘The growth of sports sector institutions and the enhancement of

their contribution to the national economy,’ which is one of the three key directions outlined in the
National Sports Strategy 2031. The project aims to achieve this transformation by providing
increased funding, strategic guidance, and administrative support to targeted associations, thereby

fostering enhanced managerial and technical capabilities within the federations. Moreover, the
project is committed to ensuring financial independence, enabling federations to generate revenue
from the private sector, aligning with wise leadership's vision. This approach is in line with the
ambitious strategy to elevate the sports sector’s contribution to the non-oil GDP eightfold, reaching
0.5 per cent. Additionally, the project aims to increase the number of athletes eligible for the Olympics

to more than 30 by the year 2031.”

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His Excellency added: “In this stage of the project, the focus is on the monitoring and evaluation of
submissions from the sports federations. A dedicated team of professionals is conducting a series of

on-site visits, employing their expertise to conduct a comprehensive assessment. This evaluation 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.

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