Mansour bin Mohammed: The sports sector benefited from the success of the UAE in facing the Corona pandemic

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, affirmed that the UAE has become an international model to be emulated in dealing with the challenges of the Covid 19 pandemic, thanks to the vision of the wise leadership and its unlimited support for this topic, which relates to the safety of everyone and the continuity of a happy and safe lifestyle through the development of Accurate precautionary measures and the formation of qualified and trained work teams to ensure the implementation of these measures, and that the sports sector in the country has benefited from the great success achieved in the method of managing dealing with the pandemic and the continuation of all sectors of life to work smoothly, as various local and international sporting events were organized to achieve the targeted growth And the desired development of the sports sector, which is vital and important to the health and happiness of community members and its contribution to the national economy.

His Highness also stressed the consolidation of the gains achieved by the sports sector in Dubai through the work policy of the Dubai Sports Council and the relations of cooperation and partnership that binds it with the organizers and international sports federations, attracting and organizing more events and various international sports championships, and strengthening Dubai's position in the industry of the future of local, regional and global sports with the certification of federations. International Worldwide, the most recent of which was the statement of the President of the International Boxing Federation, who announced that Dubai has presented the world with a great model in dealing with challenges and not closing the community movement and stopping sporting activities.

This came during the third meeting of the Board of Directors of the Dubai Sports Council for the year 2021, which was held at the headquarters of the Council headed by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Council, with the participation of Mattar Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Council and Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri's team, and members of the Board of Directors: Ali Bu Jaseem Ahmed Al-Shafar, Muhammad Al-Kamali, Dr. Abdullah Al-Karam, Maryam Al-Hammadi, Moza Al-Marri, Saeed Hareb, Secretary-General of the Council, and Nasser Aman Al Rahma, Assistant Secretary-General of the Council.

During the meeting, preparations for the 30th edition of the Qafal Race were reviewed after the directive of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, to continue organizing this heritage maritime epic and preserving the legacy of the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, God willing. May God rest his soul, who founded the race in the year 1991, and the reports of the championships and sporting events that have been organized since the beginning of this year, as well as the ongoing and new international championships that will be held in the Emirate of Dubai until the end of December 2021, which come as a result of the continuous cooperation of the Council with more than 12 Olympic sports federations Summer, international and major international organizations, as this year will witness the continuation of the DP World Golf Championship and the crowning of the winner of the "Road to Dubai" tournament.In addition to organizing the Confederations Cup for Beach Soccer with the participation of 8 of the most powerful beach soccer teams in the world, the championship that has been launched and organized by the Dubai Sports Council since 2011 in cooperation with the Beach Football Committee of the International Federation of Football Association, and both tournaments will be held within a month Next November, in addition to the continuing organization of the Dubai International Sports Conference and the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards, during the month of December.

The agenda for this year’s activities in Dubai, which was approved by the Dubai Sports Council, includes major international tournaments to be held for the first time in the country, which is the thirteenth edition of the Asian Men and Women Boxing Championships that was transferred from India to Dubai due to the Covid 19 pandemic, and its competitions are currently held, in addition to the Asian Championship. For youth and juniors, next August, while during the coming months of November and December, the World Karate Championship will be organized with the participation of 3,000 players, the World Chess Championship with the participation of 1,000 men and women, and the event of the legends of international bicycle stars that will be held at the Expo, and other tournaments and various events.

Club Achievements in All Sports The

Board of Directors reviewed in the meeting the performance report of Dubai clubs' teams during the last sporting season, which included achievement in all sports, and the Dubai Sports Council appraised the achievements of the clubs under the council’s umbrella, namely: Shabab Al-Ahly, Al-Nasr, Al Wasl, Nadi Dubai International Marine Sports, Dubai Club for People of Determination, Dubai Chess Club, and Hatta Club, which included achieving many titles in various team and individual sports and is consistent with the goals set at the beginning of the season in terms of the number of titles and the inclusion of all sports and not being limited to one sport because the clubs seek to provide The opportunity for the people of the country to practice various sports, to sponsor and develop national talents in it, and to support the national teams.

The report of the eighth edition of the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament was also reviewed at the meeting, which was organized with great success during the blessed month of Ramadan and included 3 sports, which are cycling, running, and padel tennis for different groups. It attracted the participation of more than 3500 athletes and sportsmen from inside and outside the country, and its competitions were held within the precautionary measures. And the precise protocols that ensured the safety of all participants, as the goal was achieved, which is that no virus infection occurred throughout the course.

Hamdan Sports Complex

During the meeting, the Board of Directors reviewed the business report in the "Hamdan Sports Complex" during the years 2018-2020, which included positive results and a clear growth in the business of the multi-use sports complex, the largest of its kind, which has become a meeting place for various international teams and teams that camp in Dubai and train in The complex to compete in international and Olympic competitions and it continues so far this important sporting role, in addition to hosting international and local tournaments in swimming and various sports, holding exhibitions and forums and training various sports academies.

The report included an increase in revenues with savings in spending through the policy of optimal investment of resources adopted by the Board of Directors of the complex under the direction of the Dubai Sports Council.

The Board of Directors of the Dubai Sports Council confirmed the enhancement of the complex's position at the international level and the continued opening of communication channels with various international bodies wishing to establish international championships and international camps for teams and clubs, in addition to its primary role in supporting sports in Dubai and providing the opportunity to develop talented athletes within the country.

Partnerships

During the meeting, the report of the partnerships that the Council seeks to hold during the coming period was reviewed to strengthen the Council’s work and support the organization of sporting events and continuous development programs. These are partnerships that translate the Council’s approach in dealing with the private sector and various institutions within the framework of integrating and cooperating efforts to develop the sports sector and enhance the status of sports. In society and Dubai’s position on the global sports map. Many other issues on the agenda have been reviewed and appropriate decisions have been taken in their regard.      

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