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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.

UAE National Olympic Committee: Strengthening Institutional Integration

In conclusion, the UAE National Olympic Committee (NOC) outlined its plans to host the headquarters of
23 national sports federations, as well as three Asian federations (Rugby, Karate, and Badminton) and
two Arab federations (Basketball and Rugby). The NOC has also allocated shared offices for federations

without premises and meeting halls for general assemblies and workshops, all provided free of charge.
The NOC will cover all logistical costs, underscoring its commitment to supporting national sports
federations, providing a professional working environment, and enhancing institutional coordination and
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Moreover, attendees emphasised the importance of coordination between all relevant parties to achieve
institutional integration. They also underscored the importance of fostering an integrated and sustainable

sports ecosystem, which can help advance the National Sports Strategy 2031 and enhance the UAE’s
pioneering role in the regional and global sports domain.

The Sports Coordination Council aims to align and integrate various strategies, policies, and programmes
of the sports sector to enhance the UAE’s global sports competitiveness, propose necessary solutions
and recommendations, coordinate and synergise efforts between various sports entities and host major

sports events to promote the sector’s sustainable growth. The Council also plays a role in proposing
initiatives and sports programmes to enhance the skills of Emirati athletes and nurture talents capable of
elevating the national sports sector.

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