Sports

Ministry of Sports, UAE Marine Sports Federation review development directions

Apr 12, 2026

Dubai [UAE], April 12: The UAE Marine Sports Federation reviewed its strategic directions for 2026-2028, focusing on developing technical and administrative frameworks, enhancing national talent, and preparing teams for international competitions.
The review took place during a coordination meeting with the Ministry of Sports on Friday at the House of Wisdom in Sharjah, attended by Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Assistant Undersecretary for the Sports Development and Competitiveness Sector; Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Vice President of the Federation; Khalid Khamis bin Dasmal, Secretary-General; and Abdulaziz Al Hossan, Advisor to the Sports Competitiveness Sector.
The federation said the meeting supports efforts to strengthen coordination with national sports bodies and align with broader strategies to develop the sector, under the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President of the Federation.
Discussions also covered Olympic-related priorities and programmes to identify and develop national talent, aimed at strengthening the UAE's participation in future Olympic Games.
Participants highlighted the need to enhance cooperation and partnerships to improve implementation and support the country's ambitions in regional and international sport.
Source: Emirates News Agency

More news

Saigon through the lens of Pham Cong Luan's childhood

Writer and journalist Pham Cong Luan has just released two new works: "The Eight Immortals of the Mouse Village" and "The Wanderer at the Train Station Market." This pair of works is deeply marked by the memories and culture of Saigon, intended for children and readers who have experienced childhood. On the morning of April 11th at the Ho Chi Minh City Book Street, journalist and writer Pham Cong Luan held a book launch and discussion for two books, "Eight Immortals of the Mouse Village " and "The Wanderer at the Train Station Market " (published jointly by the Vietnam Writers Association Publishing House and Nha Nam Culture and Communication Company).

Apr 12, 2026