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His Excellency Ghanem Al Hajeri said, "The Emirati Olympic House serves as a testament to the
state's sports ambitions and its commitment to the spirit of the Olympic movement. The house
makes you feel proud as an Emirati while touring its premises, and the idea of its establishment

highlights our country's leadership and its desire to enhance international cooperation and
cultural exchange by welcoming the countries of the world and different cultures for more
communication and getting to know our identity, heritage, environment, customs, and traditions."

The UAE Olympic House represents the country and its leadership’s desire to enhance
international cooperation and cultural exchange. It invites the world to engage with and learn
more about our rich cultural heritage, environment, customs and traditions.

His Excellency pointed out that “The UAE Olympic House is an extension of the vision of the
country’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al
Nahyan, who advocated for peace, harmony, coexistence and communication with different
peoples of the world. Under the leadership of UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed
bin Zayed Al Nahyan, this approach continues aiming to promote and consolidate these noble

values through a farsighted vision and pioneering future directions."

His Excellency Ghanem Mubarak Al Hajeri said, “In the Olympic Village, athletes from all
around the world come together to connect, compete and learn from one another, as well as share
experiences and culture. Similarly, in the UAE, over 200 nationalities coexist in harmony and
peace, exchanging cultures and contributing to the growth of society. The UAE Olympic House
serves as a platform for celebrating and emphasizing the values of inclusivity and humanity,
which are fundamental to the Emirati identity during the UAE's participation in the Paris 2024

Olympics."

His Excellency praised the bilateral relations between the UAE and France, describing them as
"exceptional," considering them strong and multi-faceted in cooperation and long-standing,
saying, "I am pleased with the participation of the UAE Ministry of Interior with security
ambassadors from the police support team in securing this global event according to security
protocols and enhancing UAE-French cooperation to ensure safe and successful Olympic Games
for athletes, participating delegations, and visitors from all over the world."

His Excellency Ghanem Al Hajeri confirmed, “Beyond just opportunities to participate and
compete, the Olympic Games is a platform that allows us to share and exchange cultures and
values with people throughout the world. Since the UAE applied for membership in the

International Olympic Committee in 1979, which was immediately accepted, and our first