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Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the First Deputy Chairman of the Bahraini
Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, the Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and the
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

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