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10/24/25, 9:22 AM Sports Coordination Council holds second meeting of 2025 to enhance coordination and strengthen national sports ecosystem
Talent Committee Platform, developed in partnership with educational and sports entities. The aim is to enhance sports participation
and discover a new generation of athletes capable of competing and reaching new levels of excellence.
H.E. Dr Al Falasi added: “This next phase of our journey will be defined by a greater focus on supporting the institutional structure of
Emirati sports by unifying efforts with sports councils and enhancing the role of the private sector in sponsoring and developing
sports projects. Such an approach is integral to fostering a sustainable national sports ecosystem, which can advance the national
vision of creating a more integrated and prosperous future for this vital sector.”

The meeting was attended by His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police; H.E.
Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports; H.E. Omar Obaid AlHesan AlShamsi, Undersecretary of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs; H.E. Mubarak Al Nakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture; H.E. Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al
Maktoum, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports for the Sports Development and Competitiveness Sector; H.E. Amna Al
Saleh, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of Curriculum and Assessment, Ministry of Education; H.E. Amani Khaled Al Banai, Assistant
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research for the Support Services Sector; H.E. Mohammed Fadhil
Al Hamli, Chairman of the UAE Paralympics Committee; H.E. Eisa Hilal Al Hazami, Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Council; H.E.
Aref Al Awani, General Secretary of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council; H.E. Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of the Dubai Sports
Council; H.E. Ahmed Al Raisi, Director of the Office of His Highness the Chairman of the Executive Council of the Government of
Ajman; and H.E. Humaid Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Executive Council of Umm Al Quwain; H.E. Ahmed Yousef Al Nuaimi,
Director General of Customer Happiness Centres at the Executive Council of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah; Nouf Al Ali, Director of
the Health Promotion Department at the Ministry of Health and Prevention.

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 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.
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