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with the Ministry of Education, Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Dubai Sports Council, and several

federal and local partners. According to the timeline, registration opens on October 13, with the

finals scheduled for May, following qualification rounds running from January to February.

University Games

The Ministry also highlighted updates on the second edition of the University Games, which will

include Obstacle Course Racing in addition to three team sports: football, volleyball, and
basketball. The event expects around 2,700 students from 47 universities, competing in over 700

matches to date (excluding obstacle course figures, as registration has not yet opened). The league
stage began in October and will continue through February, followed by the playoffs from March

30 to April 26, culminating in the crowning of champions at the end of the academic year.

Talent Committee Platform

The UAE Committee for Talent and Sports Support presented the achievements of its Talent
Committee Platform, the nation’s first digital platform dedicated to identifying and developing

talented athletes. To date, 1,169 athletes have created personal profiles, 307 have submitted official

applications, and 126 were invited to the first assessment camp, which saw participation from 101
athletes across 22 different sports. The platform serves as a comprehensive national database for

physical activity and athletic performance, enabling the tracking and scientific evaluation of
athletes under the supervision of international scouts.

National Sport Talent Schools (NSTS)

The Ministry also presented the ‘National Sports Talent Schools’ initiative (NSTS), launched in
collaboration with the Ministry of Education, which aims to transform government school

complexes into comprehensive sports training centers after school hours. These centers will

welcome students of all nationalities and backgrounds, promoting community participation
through recreational sports hubs and embedding sports as a core pillar of student well-being. The

initiative seeks to establish clear pathways for identifying and nurturing national talent and raising

the competitive level of student athletes.