Conference highlights UAE women's sports progress

The second day of the UAE Sports Medicine Conference, organised by the Emirates Society of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) in Dubai Healthcare City, witnessed remarkable Emirati participation.

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The opening session showcased the significant progress of women's sports in the UAE and the empowerment of women at all competitive and administrative levels.

The presentation, delivered by Hanan Al Mahmoud, Vice Chairperson of the Sharjah Women's Sports, and Aisha Abu Al Zoud, Head of the Physiotherapy Department at the Sharjah Women's Sports, highlighted key figures and details showing the growing number of sports and clubs dedicated to women, the increasing participation of female athletes in tournaments and events, and the efforts made to empower women in the sports sector.

The presentation was highly praised by attendees and participants in the session titled “Women and Sports”, which also featured speakers including Professor Babette Pluim from the Netherlands, Professor Wayne Derman from South Africa, Dr. Kate Jordan from the UAE, Dr. Marianna Kaiseler from the UK, and Dr. Margo Mountjoy from Canada.