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7/22/25, 11:08 AM Ministry of Sports applauds UAE Chess Federation's pioneering initiative to include resident members in Board of Directors

Ministry of Sports applauds UAE Chess Federation's

pioneering initiative to include resident members in Board of

Directors

WAM
21 Jul 2025, 18:27 GMT+

DUBAI, 21st July, 2025 (WAM) -- The extraordinary general assembly meeting of the UAE Chess Federation
recently marked a pioneering milestone by adopting the 'List System' for the 2025-2028 Board of Directors
electoral term, in alignment with the Sports Law.
The Assembly approved the inclusion of resident members on the Board with a representation of up to 30 per
cent.

This marks a qualitative shift in the way in which sports federation boards are formed, reinforcing the principle
of involving all segments of society in the decision-making process, aligning with the vision of the UAE's wise
leadership.
It also lays the foundation for a new model that responds to the precise needs of the current development
phase in the national sports sector.

The Ministry of Sports affirmed that the UAE Chess Federation's experience constitutes a historic milestone in
the nation's sports governance development journey. The new system will be adopted as a pilot model within a
well-studied, integrated approach aimed at assessing the institutional and technical impact of this initiative on

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