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During the meeting, His Excellency stated that the Ministry will be implementing strategic initiatives for discovering
talents and embedding a culture of sports within various community segments, through School Games and University

Games, as well as the 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.

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