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10/18/24, 3:28 PM UAE's vision for sports to be unveiled at region’s largest sport business forum
UAE's vision for sports to be unveiled at region’s

largest sport business forum

Adgully Bureau | 3 weeks ago

The Sport Industry Forum, set to take place on 2-3 October at NYU Abu Dhabi, will bring together over 300 global
and regional leaders.

The event will feature a keynote from H.E. Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri, Director General of the General Authority of
Sports, who will provide an update on the National Sports Strategy - 2031, outlining its progress and future
initiatives aimed at transforming the UAE's sports landscape.

“We are excited to provide an update on our National Sports Strategy – 2031, which focuses on expanding sports
participation, nurturing local talent, and elevating the UAE’s presence on the global stage,” said H.E. Ghanim
Mubarak Al Hajeri. “The Sport Industry Forum presents a great opportunity to engage directly with key stakeholders
and industry leaders, helping to further our shared vision for the future of sports in the UAE.”

The Forum, supported by strategic partnerships with the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau and the
Department of Community Development - Abu Dhabi, underlines Abu Dhabi’s growing status as a global hub for
sports business and collaboration.

The Sport Industry Forum is held alongside the NBA Abu Dhabi Games, where the first game between the Boston
Celtics and the Denver Nuggets will take place on the evening of 4th October at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu
Dhabi.

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