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'World Sports Summit to inspire generations'

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December 29, 2025

HAMDAN HIGHLIGHTS DUBAI'S COMMITMENT TO POSITIVE IMPACT OF SPORT

- BY BALARAM MENON Senior Web Editor

'World Sports Summit to inspire generations'

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, said that the World Sports Summit aims to unify global efforts, inspire future generations, and strengthen international cooperation in sport.

"Through this first-of-its-kind event in the UAE, we seek to empower communities, attract talent, and shape the future of sport worldwide," he said.

Dubai will host the two-day summit from today at Madinat Jumeirah, organised by the Dubai Sports Council. The summit, themed 'Uniting the World Through Sport', will bring together more than 1,500 participants with some of the best-known sportspersons, experts, decision-makers, and leadership figures shaping the sector globally.

Sheikh Hamdan highlighted Dubai's commitment to the positive impact of sport on societies worldwide. "Dubai welcomes guests and participants of the World Sports Summit, including global sports leaders, federation presidents, investors, decision-makers, and athletes from across disciplines," he said.

The summit aligns with the Dubai Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033, reinforcing Dubai's position as a leading destination for international sporting events and development.

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