UAE General Authority of Sports discusses new sports law
Dubai, The Gulf Observer: UAE General Authority of Sports (GAS) convened a media briefing to discuss the Federal Law No. 4 of 2023 concerning sports.
This law is unprecedented in the UAE’s sports sector due to its comprehensive new articles and provisions, which will contribute significantly to achieving the desired development in all aspects of sports work. This development perfectly aligns with the National Sports Strategy 2031 objectives, which aim to enhance the regulatory framework and sports infrastructure.
The briefing was led by Saeed Abdul Ghaffar Hussein, Director-General of GAS, in the presence of Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Executive Director of the Sports Development Sector at GAS, and members of the Supreme Committee for Drafting the Sports Law. These distinguished members include Brigadier General Abdul Rahman Khalifa Al Shaer, Deputy Director of the General Department of Human Rights at the Dubai Police General Command, Dr. Muhammed Fadlallah, International Sports Consultant and Legal Advisor of the National Olympic Committee.
During the briefing, attendees were provided with an overview of the law’s most notable articles, meticulously crafted and aligned with the best international sports practices under the Olympic Charter, the Paralympic Charter, and relevant national and international laws and regulations.
Hussein said, “The issuance of the Sports Law reflects the keenness of our wise leadership to place UAE sports as one of its foremost priorities and a major axis in its vision for the future, in line with the National Sports Strategy 2031 and the objectives of the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision. This new legislation marks a significant milestone in developing and advancing the sports sector in the UAE to new levels.”
He added, “This law represents the culmination of years of efforts by GAS, and its experts and specialist partners over the past years. This law was drafted with the assistance of a special committee comprising 15 experts, who contributed a great deal to make it a success. We have strived to share it with all our partners at the National Olympic Committee, sports councils, local governments across the seven emirates, and sports federations and clubs while promoting dialogue with the Federal National Council. Comparative and standardisation research was carried out, along with reviewing 12 international sports organisation and governance practices to create a reference law and improve the UAE’s sports regionally and globally.”
Sheikh Suhail said, “The Sports Law plays a vital role in fostering a unified and holistic governance framework for all sports organisations and categories within the UAE. It accomplishes this by recognising innovative tools and methods that contribute to the realisation of national sports goals.
“The law aims to cultivate a collaborative sports community that spans both the public and private sectors, empowering Emirati athletes to attain exceptional accomplishments across diverse sporting arenas. In doing so, the law will further cement the position of UAE on the worldwide sports stage in line with the visions and aspirations of our wise leadership.”
