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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 30×30, 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.

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

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