Suhail Al Maktoum: We are keen to consolidate the social value of sport
Dubai: Mosaad Abdel Wahab
Yesterday, Thursday, the General Sports Authority organized a Sports Day initiative for People of Determination, in cooperation with the Dubai Police General Command, the Emirates Down Syndrome Association, the Emirates Foundation for Ambulance Services, the host Al Nasr Sports Club, Huawei and MENA Labs.
The event comes within the framework of the authority’s keenness to enhance the community sports culture, and to seek partnership with other sectors in line with government strategies aimed at supporting people of determination, and to take measures to involve them in sports activities and contribute to their empowerment and inclusion in society.
The event was attended by Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Executive Director of the Sports Development Sector at the General Sports Authority, Dr. Manal Jarour, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Down Syndrome Association, and Jerry Liu, CEO of Huawei.
About 50 participants from all emirates of the country participated in the “Sports Day” initiative, who competed in football, basketball, bocce, table tennis, fitness, and group aerobics.
Sheikh Suhail Al Maktoum said: “The authority is keen to consolidate the social value of sport by launching several initiatives aimed at encouraging all groups and members of society to practice sport, in line with the directives of our wise leadership aimed at making sport one of the most prominent features of Emirati society, and consolidating the pillars of a distinguished sports community. Contributes to strengthening the state’s presence in international forums.
He added: “The initiative reflects the authority’s keenness to provide more community support, especially for people of determination, to strengthen their will and enhance their presence in the sports sector.”
Dr. Manal Jaarour said: “Such initiatives effectively contribute to achieving the inclusion of people of determination in cultural, public and sports life, which achieves the vision of the wise leadership and the objectives of the national policy for people of determination.”
For his part, Jerry Liu said: “Over the past 20 years, Huawei has been keen on being present in the UAE and committed to providing support for social activities at all levels.”
