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10/29/25, 11:41 AM UAE Ministry of Sports speeds up services with 'Zero Bureaucracy’ drive - Aletihad News Center
The update came during the third periodic meeting of the initiative's second phase, held at UAE University, where

officials reviewed efforts to make government operations faster, smarter, and more user-focused.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, along with senior officials from the

Ministry and representatives from various federal and sports entities.

Dr. Al Falasi said the Ministry's approach to governance is built on efficiency, innovation, and responsiveness, guided

by the vision of the UAE's leadership.

"Eliminating bureaucracy is not just an administrative task – it's a cultural transformation," he said. "Progress starts

with action, teamwork and a focus on serving people better.”

Within its first year, the Ministry formed a dedicated committee and seven task forces to review and streamline
procedures. These groups have already delivered measurable improvements in the speed and quality of services.

The Ministry's "Zero Bureaucracy Charter" now serves as a guide for simplifying policies and operations across the

sector.

One clear success story is the reform of the sports leave service. Processing time for issuing, updating, or cancelling

sports leave has been reduced to zero, with all unnecessary documents and steps removed.

The number of website visits has dropped by half, and customer satisfaction is expected to reach 91% in 2025.

The Ministry also presented the "Talent Committee Platform", a digital system that uses AI tools to identify and track

promising Emirati athletes. By connecting athletes, clubs, and federations through one database, the platform helps

improve talent scouting, development, and performance monitoring.

These reforms have made it easier for athletes to join national programmes such as the UAE Committee for Talent

and Sports Support and the Emirates Elite Sports Committee. Faster access to local and international training camps
has improved athletes' readiness for global competitions.

To sustain momentum, the Ministry regularly organises innovation workshops, service development session,s and

recognition programmes. It is also updating key policies, including the Sports Leave Regulations and the Sports

Federations Governance Manual, to embed the zero bureaucracy mindset across all operations.

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