Page 10 - GAS PR REPORT - April 2024

Press release

GAS and Ministry of Youth and Sports of Republic of Indonesia

sign MoU to enhance collaborations in joint sports programs

UAE, 25 April 2024- The General Authority of Sports (GAS) and the Ministry of Youth
and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)
in Abu Dhabi on April 24, 2024. The agreement is aimed at enhancing friendly relations

and cooperation between both nations in the field of sports, while also advancing
strategic partnership. The objective is to leverage the administrative and technical
expertise, as well as the human and material resources, available to both parties. By

developing joint programs and initiatives in collaboration with relevant organisations
from both countries, both entities aim to fulfil their strategic plans for sports
development and improve their performance across various aspects of sports-related

efforts.

His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education and Chairman of
the General Authority of Sports and His Excellency Ario Bimo Nandito Ariotedjo,
Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia, signed the MoU in the

presence of His Excellency Sheikh Suhail Bin Butti Al Maktoum, Executive Director of
the Sports Development Sector at the General Authority of Sports. Representatives from

the UAE sports sector and a high-level delegation of Indonesian officials from the sports
sector were also present at the event.

H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi said: “Our relationship with the Republic of
Indonesia is robust and extends across various sectors, with a special emphasis on sports.

The MoU reflects the joint commitment of both countries to foster collaboration in
sports by harnessing sports science, promoting community sports, advancing school and
University sports and nurturing competitive sports. Additionally, it seeks to improve the

opportunities for athletes and encourage their participation in regional and international
conferences, seminars and sports forums on both regional and global levels.”

H.E. added: “We are pleased to announce the signing of an MoU with our counterparts
in Indonesia. The agreement is pivotal in our continuous efforts to elevate the sports

sector by forming alliances with regional and global sports entities. Through the
exchange of specialised expertise, this agreement reinforces the long-lasting bond
between both nations and fosters cooperation among our sports organisations. The key