Dubai Sports Council unveiled details of the various events of the 2nd UAE National Sports Day, to be organized as per the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, the Vice President & Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, the President of the National Olympic Committee, has ratified Thursday 16th Feb. as a date for organizing the Event under title “Emirates Brings Us Together”.
The UAE National Sports Day is arranged simultaneously with the celebrations of the GCC’s States on the occasion of the Gulf National Sports Week.
The National Sports Day’s details were announced in a press conference, convened Tuesday 14th Feb. 2017 at DSC’s premises.
The press conference was addressed by H.E. Saeed Hareb, the Secretary General of DSC, and Major General Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al-Raisi, the Board Member of the Executive Office of the National Olympic Committee & Head of the Working Committee of the National Sports Day, in the presence of H.E. Naser Aman Al-Rahma, the Assistant Secretary General of DSC / several directors of departments in DSC / members of the Working Committee of the Event / representatives of several entities, which are decided to arrange events during the National Sports Day / DSC’s associates.
H.E. Saeed Hareb, the Secretary General of DSC, referred that DSC is keen to organize successful events on the occasion of the National Sports Day, confirming full coordination with the Higher Committee of the Event and all other respective corporations to ensure successful organizing for the various events of the Day.
He explained that the Organizing Committee is keen to arrange various entertaining, promotional, social & competitive activities besides cultural & awareness programs, focusing on the health, environment, folklore & heritage fields.
H.E. Saeed Hareb confirmed that the various events of the UAE National Sports Day to take place in different locations of Dubai with participation of all classes of society.
He pointed out that the UAE National Sports Day, held under title “Emirates Brings Us Together”, is organized to achieve several goals; top of which are to boost the culture of the exercise of sport among all individuals and to contribute in attaining harmony & concord among the various classes of society.
H.E. Saeed Hareb stated: “The National Sports Day acquires special importance as it is organized according to the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, the Vice President & Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The organizing of sports events on this Day is extremely supported by our wise leadership, who are keen to provide all factors of success for this Event. It is worth-mentioning that both H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, the President of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Foundation, President of the National Olympic Committee & Chairman of the Higher Committee of the UAE National Sports Day, and H.H. Sheikh Mansour Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, the President of Dubai International Marine Club, were keen to attend the events of the last edition of the UAE National Sports Day”.
He added: “The National Sports Day is a unique opportunity for all individuals to express love to the UAE. It is a convenient occasion to confirm our loyalty to the homeland, which accommodates all residents and provides them all with decent life”.
H.E. the Major General Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al-Raisi, the Head of the Working Committee of National Sports Day, conveyed the compliments of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, the President of the National Olympic Committee & Chairman of the Higher Committee of the National Sports Day, for all attendees of the conference.
H.E. the Major General Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al-Raisi remarked: “The generous initiative of the National Sports Day is launched by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, the Vice President & Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Accordingly, we need to exert hard efforts and innovate new thoughts & proposals to serve this noble Event”.
He added: “We have arranged several visits throughout the last period to various governmental, private & social entities, which have all showed wide response and confirmed keenness to support the National Sports Day and to share in achieving its supreme goals targeting all classes of society. We are keen to organize distinctive events & competitions in collaboration with the strategic partners of the Event to reflect the prestigious status of the UAE”.
He concluded: “The sport role is not only to exercise sports & physical activities, but it is also considered as a fundamental element to boost social ties & other life affairs, besides its vital role to prevent diseases and create a healthy community which is able to meet the promising goals. I thank DSC for providing this opportunity, which enables us to be aware of the various activities & programs of this eminent social Event in Dubai”.
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