News DeskDubai, UAE – The Dubai Sports Council and the Ministry of Sports have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation and establishing an integrated system for identifying, managing and nurturing sports talent in Dubai.
The agreement seeks to support the development of national talent pathways, promote sustainable healthy and sporting habits, and build a balanced generation of athletes capable of supplying sports clubs and national teams. It also reflects the role of the Ministry of Sports, through the UAE Committee for the Care of Sports Talent and Support of National Sports, in overseeing programmes and initiatives dedicated to the development of national talent.
The framework aligns with the Dubai Sports Council’s efforts to build a comprehensive sports talent management system based on scientific assessment, structured training pathways, unified databases, enhanced private sector participation and a balanced environment that enables athletes to pursue sustainable professional careers.
The memorandum was signed by Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Assistant Undersecretary for the Sports Development and Competitiveness Sector and Chairman of the UAE Committee for the Care of Sports Talent and Support of National Sports, and Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of the Dubai Sports Council. The signing underscores the commitment of both entities to integration and joint action in developing sports talent.
The agreement focuses on cooperation in designing and implementing joint programmes and initiatives to identify and nurture talent in Dubai. This includes digital integration between the council’s systems and the national talent platform to exchange data and unify information databases, the preparation and delivery of training and qualification programmes, support for establishing specialised sports centres, and the launch of awareness campaigns to promote a culture of sport and talent across the community. It also supports studies, research and academic programmes related to sports talent development.
The memorandum aims to create a comprehensive system for managing, identifying and nurturing sports talent in Dubai, while enhancing institutional cooperation in line with the objectives of the National Sports Strategy. It also provides for clear governance, implementation and follow-up mechanisms through the formation of a joint working team to monitor progress, evaluate programmes and submit periodic reports.
Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum said the signing reflects a national direction to strengthen the sports talent care system, noting that institutional coordination and integrated initiatives help build clear and sustainable development pathways based on approved standards that advance national sport over the long term.
Saeed Hareb said the memorandum reflects Dubai’s vision and its pivotal role in supporting national priorities for sports development. He added that Dubai continues to build advanced models for managing sports talent in partnership with federal entities, contributing to the objectives of the Dubai Sports Plan 2033, which focuses on developing talented athletes across all sports.
The memorandum enters into force from the date of signing for a period of three years, renewable for similar terms, ensuring continuity of cooperation and progress towards shared objectives in attracting and developing sports talent in Dubai.
