Politics Country March 05, 2025

New Undersecretary of Sports Appointed in UAE

President Mohamed bin Zayed appoints Ghanim Mubarak Rashid Al Hajeri as Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports, marking a significant addition to the UAE sports leadership.


New Undersecretary of Sports Appointed in UAE

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued a Federal Decree appointing Hanif Mubarak Rashid Al Hadjeri as Deputy Minister of Sports. Al Hadjeri has held several leading positions in both the public and private sectors, including the Sports Coordination Council, the Federal Directors' Council of the UAE Handball Federation, and the Federal Directors' Council of the UAE Volleyball Federation, while also participating in national football committees.

Al Hadjeri holds a diploma in administrative management and a bachelor's degree in international relations.

**Quote from Al Hadjeri:** "I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in me in this new role. I am ready to fully dedicate myself to the development of sports in our country and will strive to act in the interests of the sports community."