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1/12/24, 3:30 PM General Authority of Sports signs MoU with General Sports Authority in Bahrain - The Daily Telegraph News Today
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.

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