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UAE's Vision for Sports to Be Unveiled at Region's
Largest Sport Business Forum

Abu Dhabi, UAE –26 September 2024: 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
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Celtics and the Denver Nuggets will take place on the evening of 4 October at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu
Dhabi.
A stellar lineup of VIP speakers will offer insights on the region’s evolving sports industry, including:

● H.E. Dr. Ahmed Al Khazraji, Director General, Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre
● H.E. Mohamed Al Balooshi, Executive Director, Community Engagement & Sports, Department of
Community Development - Abu Dhabi
● H.E. Ahmed Al Hosani, Executive Director, Strategic Planning & Excellence Sector, Abu Dhabi Sports
Council
● H.E. Ali Al Ali, CEO & Board Member, Dubai Racing Club
● Rich Gotham, President, Boston Celtics

● Kevin Demoff, President of Team & Media Operations, Kroenke Sports and Entertainment
● Jonathan Emery, CEO, Aldar Development

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