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Emirates.”
His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa expressed his gratitude for the hospitality

and warm reception in UAE, wishing further progress and prosperity in the UAE.
The MoU aims to facilitate collaboration between the involved parties in the regional and

international sports arena. Within this framework, they seek to learn the best practices of
developing sport programs and initiatives, in a mutual collaboration with the competent
organisations in both countries. In addition, the parties will also exchange relevant

experiences as well as audio-visual materials in different sports fields. Furthermore, they will

also explore prospects of collaboration in training sciences, athletes’ preparation and training
of sports personnel, along with discovering new sports talents. This enhances both countries’
presence in sports with highly qualified athletes, especially in individual sports.

Through this agreement, the sports authorities of both the nations aim to exchange programs
among sports institutions and federations, work together on stadium and facility maintenance,

as well as collaborate in the field of training sciences and player development programs.
Additionally, the parties also seek to share ideas, expertise and knowledge about youth

training centres as a way to identify athletic talents and enhance the presence of sports
players in both nations.

The agreement comes as part of the efforts of the General Authority of Sports to deepen ties
and cooperation with sports entities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and
other nations worldwide. The Authority aims to benefit from global experiences in a diverse

range of fields, particularly in sports, and elevate the presence of Emirati sports. Additionally,
it also seeks to establish the UAE as a global destination for sports championships and

position the country as a source of outstanding athletic talents

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