His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, has affirmed that the World Sports Summit, organized by the Dubai Sports Council under the directives and patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, will be held on December 29 and 30 under the slogan 'Uniting the World Through Sports.' The summit represents a new strategic addition from Dubai to the world and an exceptional global platform bringing together more than 1,500 distinguished attendees, including international sporting stars and legends, leaders and decision-makers, and representatives of international sports federations and organizations.
"Dubai continues to host global platforms that make a difference in diverse fields," said His Highness Sheikh Mansoor. "Today, we are proud to present a new global summit in the sports sector, which embodies the vision of our leadership in leveraging sports as a positive force that transcends borders, a driver of development, and an effective tool in building a better future for humanity."
He added: "The summit will be a global platform that brings together leaders and decision-makers to discuss the current state of sports and anticipate its future trajectories, whether in terms of governance and professional management, developing athletes' performances, building integrated systems for training and infrastructure, attracting and nurturing talent, or utilizing artificial intelligence applications to advance the sports system."
Inspecting preparations for the World Sports Summit, His Highness Sheikh Mansoor commended the efforts exerted by various teams in organizing the inaugural edition of the summit. The summit will bring together leading figures from national Olympic committees and international federations, organizers of global events, as well as sports stars and legends who have contributed to establishing sports as a force for social and economic empowerment, and as a driver of humanitarian causes with global impact.
His Highness assured the teams involved that Dubai is fully prepared to host the global event thanks to its advanced infrastructure, qualified national competencies, and exceptional organizational experience across diverse sectors.
It was announced during the meeting that all organizational aspects of the summit are in place, including arrangements to receive distinguished speakers and guests before the formal opening of the event, in addition to their participation in accompanying events and activities organized by the Dubai Sports Council.
