Within the framework of the "Dubai Sports Council", organized by the Dubai Sports Council, participants and global sports stars expressed admiration for the atmosphere, discussions, and ideas raised at the events that took place under the slogan "Dubai - the first sports destination". At the event, 100 experts participated, making decisions and sports activities that gathered together for discussions and the creation of ideas and proposals aimed at development, corresponding to the support of the government of the sports sector, as well as the promotion and support of workers in this field and society as a whole to make sports a way of life, an important source for the health and happiness of people, and the quality of life.
During the event, participants noted that it provided them with the opportunity to meet with experts in areas that complement and support the sports sector, and highlighted the role of sports in the development of society and economic progress. Dubai’s Minister of Sports, Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, stated that sports create social cohesion, which reaffirms the importance of the sector for strengthening social ties.
The Director of the General Council for Research in the field of social development in Dubai, Hasa Buhamid, emphasized that sports play a key role in strengthening social ties, enhancing cooperation, and the importance of partnership between the public and private sectors for using sports as a means of strengthening connections among people of different cultures and backgrounds.
The Manager of the Department of Economics and Tourism of Dubai, Khalid Al-Meri, noted that sports play a major role in developing the community, with sporting events becoming increasingly popular and attractive to investors. Events also discussed the strategy for involving all members of the community in sports events, so they feel a sense of belonging to the ongoing narrative, especially in individual events.
During the event, sports legends participated, such as mixed martial artist Habib Nurmagomedov, French footballer Patrice Evra, basketball player Fadi Khatiab, Indian tennis player Sania Mirza, and former captain of the Indian cricket team Harbhajan Singh. Additionally, the event addressed the role of sports beyond the playing field and the future of sports talents.
