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Press Release

Ministry of Sports showcases its efforts in service

development and bureaucracy elimination

H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi:

• The Ministry embraces a work philosophy inspired by the vision of our wise leadership,

anchored on efficiency, agility and innovation as the pillars of government performance.
• Eliminating bureaucracy is not just an administrative initiative, but a shift in our culture
of thinking and execution in the Ministry.

United Arab Emirates, 28 October 2025- The Ministry of Sports has presented its significant
efforts in enhancing government services and eliminating bureaucracy during the third periodic
meeting of the second phase of the “Zero Bureaucracy” Programme, hosted by the United Arab

Emirates University, to track progress on government efforts within the framework of the
programme. These efforts include simplifying procedures and improving the service user
experience, thereby strengthening institutional performance across the sports sector and supporting
national efforts to deliver the best government services in the world.

The meeting was attended by H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports; H.E. Ghanim
Mubarak El-Hajeri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports; H.E. Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al
Maktoum, Assistant Undersecretary for the Sports Development and Competitiveness Sector;
representatives from the Emirates Government Service Excellence Program; senior officials from
the Ministry; and representatives from relevant federal and sports entities.

In his remarks, H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi emphasised that since its establishment, the
Ministry has adopted a work philosophy inspired by the wise leadership’s vision, placing

efficiency, agility and innovation at the core of government operations. H.E. further stated that
eliminating bureaucracy extends beyond being an administrative project and instead is a cultural
shift in how the Ministry thinks and delivers results.

“Our wise leadership has taught us that progress begins not with regulations, but with practical
action and perseverance, and that bureaucracy is not a destiny but a challenge that can be overcome
through collective determination and teamwork. Guided by this principle, we have ensured that