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President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, along with His Highness Shaikh Salman bin
Mohammed Al Khalifa, Vice President of the General Sports Authority and Sheikh Khalid bin

Abdullah Al Khalifa, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the UAE. In addition, His
Excellency Saeed Abdul Ghaffar Hussain, the Director General of the General Authority of

Sports, and other sports officials from both parties also participated in the event.
The MoU seeks to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the field of sports between both the
nations by exchanging expertise and knowledge in a range of sports fields. This includes

training sports personnel, hosting national, regional, and international conferences and

seminars in both countries, as well as exchanging programs between institutions, authorities,
and sports federations, in addition to holding various sports events. It additionally entails
organising collaborative initiatives in the fields of women’s sports, sports for people of

determination, community sports, Paralympic sports, sports medicine, sports tourism, and
anti-doping.

His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education and Chairman of the
General Authority of Sports stated: “The UAE and the Kingdom of Bahrain boasts strong and

long-standing relations across a range of fields. This memorandum demonstrates the
aspirations of the two brotherly nations to strengthen their cooperation across a range of

fields. This includes supporting sports talents of both countries, fostering the sports sector,
sharing knowledge and experiences to advance athletic potential and capabilities, as well as
increasing opportunities for athletes to succeed.”

His Excellency added: “Through this collaboration, we look forward to laying the groundwork
for strengthening our shared visions and creating sustainable foundations for productive

cooperation and partnerships between the many sports institutions in both nations. We are
confident that this MoU will serve as a catalyst for further innovation and growth in the sports

industry as it would contribute to enhancing athlete talents, preparing them for numerous
competitions, and helping them succeed at local, national, and international levels.”

HH Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa asserted that the MoU not only enhances the strong
relations and fraternal bonds between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the UAE but also

underscores their joint commitment to advancing different fields, particularly the sports sector.
His Highness emphasised that the agreement reflects the shared aspiration of both nations to

promote collaboration in various aspects of the sports industry.
His Highness said: “We are pleased to sign the MoU with the General Authority of Sports in
the UAE. We are confident that this MoU will contribute to the exchange of experiences and

cooperation in all sports fields that would help advance this vital sector. Additionally, we would
like to sincerely express our appreciation for the significant progress of all the UAE’s sectors,

particularly the sports sector that witnesses more progress and prosperity under the
patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of United Arab

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