UAE Participates in First Asia Cooperation Dialogue Ministerial Meeting on Sports in Russia
The United Arab Emirates took part in the First Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Ministerial Meeting on Sports, titled “From Traditions to Innovations: The Future of Sports in the ACD Countries,” held alongside the 13th International Sports Forum, “Russia – Country of Sports,” in Samara, Russian Federation.
Representing the UAE was Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Sports. The event brought together ministers, officials from member states, and representatives of regional and international sports organisations.
The meeting underscored a shared commitment across Asian nations to strengthen cooperation, explore partnership frameworks, and exchange expertise within the sports sector. Participants focused on developing joint programmes and initiatives designed to empower youth and enhance sports both continentally and globally.
During the meeting, Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri stated, “Sports have become a universal language that can build bridges of cooperation among nations, and foster friendship, understanding, and human connection between the peoples of Asia and the world.”
He further highlighted the transformative impact of technological progress, saying, “The rapid pace of technological advancement has made sports innovation a key driver of the future of athletics, whether in enhancing physical performance and training methods or in implementing smart governance and data analytics. Investing in modern technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data analytics has become essential to achieving sporting excellence and nurturing future champions.”
Al Hajeri emphasized the importance of the UAE Strategy aimed at advancing the national sports ecosystem by fostering innovation and supporting initiatives focused on identifying and nurturing young talent, which he described as “the cornerstone of sustainable development in sports.”
He stressed, “Youth are the driving force of the future, and investing in them is an investment in the sustainability of sporting achievements and their positive impact on society as a whole.”
Key areas discussed at the ACD Ministerial Meeting included cooperation among Asian countries in sports infrastructure development, talent identification, capacity building, and expanding community participation. The discussions also examined methods for exchanging expertise in modern sports policies, training, and sports management innovation.
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