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1/30/24, 2:01 PM GAS completes the first session of ‘Transformation of Sports Federations’ project with a series of field visits to six federations
GAS completes the first session of ‘Transformation

of Sports Federations’ project with a series of field

visits to six federations

GAS completes the first session of ‘Transformation of Sports Federations’ project with a series of field
visits to six federations

UAE, 29 January 2024– The General Authority of Sports (GAS) is conducting a series of ongoing field
visits to six sports federations covered in the project ‘Transformation of Sports Federations’ since its
inception. These federations encompass archery, judo, shooting, fencing, athletics, and cycling. This marks
the initiation of the third and final phase of the first session of the project, which is one of three significant
transformative projects among the 17 outlined in the National Sports Strategy 2031.

During these field visits, GAS is engaging in discussions on the primary strengths of the six federations and
future strategies for enhancing their governance systems, administrative efficiency, and technical proficiency
to improve overall performance. The objective of the ‘Transformation of Sports Federations’ project is to
fortify the principles of management and institutional governance within sports federations. This is aimed at
guaranteeing the successful implementation of their programs, objectives, and plans, fostering effective
governance and leadership within each federation. The project further emphasises the professionalisation of
the federations’ work systems, striving to create a productive system with managerial expertise.

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.”

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.

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
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