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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 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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