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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 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

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