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H.E. Khalid Mohammed Al Nuaimi, Director of the Federal Youth Authority, and H.E. Faris

Mohammed Al Mutawa, Secretary General of the UAE National Olympic Committee, also

participated in the meeting via video conference.

Abu Dhabi Sports Council: Community Events Agenda and Masters Games

Abu Dhabi Sports Council presented its 2025 community events agenda, featuring 172 diverse

sports events covering a wide range of disciplines and age groups. This reflects the Council’s
continued commitment to promoting community sports participation and fostering a culture of

sports as a lifestyle. The Council also showcased Abu Dhabi’s preparations to host the Masters
Games 2026, which will include over 30 sports and attract around 25,000 participants aged over

30, encouraging physical activity among older age groups and enhancing intergenerational

engagement. These efforts further cement Abu Dhabi’s status as a leading global sports destination
that attracts thousands of participants annually across all levels and age groups.

Dubai Sports Council and the Ministry of Interior: Major Community Events

The Dubai Sports Council has outlined its key community events for 2025, including the seventh

edition of the Labour Sports Tournament, which will run from September 28, 2025, to June 30,
2026, alongside a series of large-scale public events, such as the Dubai Fitness Challenge 30x30,

which enjoys broad community participation.

The Ministry of Interior also presented its efforts in supporting community sports activities through

initiatives such as Positive Spirit, the Dubai World Challenge for Obstacle Course Racing, and the
Dubai Police Esports Championship, all of which have witnessed the participation of thousands

from across various community segments.

School Games

The Ministry of Sports reviewed the final preparations for the third edition of the UAE School
Games, which will feature the addition of Obstacle Course Racing alongside 12 other sports. The

event will also expand participation to include students aged under 9 to 19 years, in cooperation