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Dubai Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, said on Tuesday that the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, have enabled the emirate to emerge as a major hub for international sports tournaments and a favourite destination for sports stars from around the world.

Sheikh Mansoor placed emphasis on the robust infrastructure that has shaped Dubai’s sports sector, adding that the government’s support for the industry is an integral priority within the emirate’s drive to become the world’s best city to live and work in. The contribution of the sports sector to the national and local economy continues to grow, attracting investments and creating more jobs for young talents, he added.

Sheikh Mansoor announced that the contribution of the sports sector to Dubai’s economy has exceeded AED4 billion annually.

The growth has come as a result of the Dubai community’s notable growing interest to participate in sports activities over the years, and an increase in the number of national and international sporting events in Dubai.

Dubai’s world-class sports infrastructure, that includes dedicated tracks for cycling and running, in addition to the rise in number of sports academies and fitness centres, have also played a key role in the growth of Dubai’s sports sector.

The Dubai Sports Council revealed that around 1.5 million people regularly engage in sports and physical activities in Dubai.

Dubai’s admirable response to the Covid-19 pandemic has enabled the emirate to firmly place itself as a preferred destination for international sports investors.

Currently, there are more than 20,000 people employed in Dubai’s sports sector. More than 400 sports events, of which 130 are international, are organised in the emirate. The city is also home to more than 400 academies, that offer expert training in all kinds of sports, and more than 100 public and private sports clubs.

Since the beginning of 2021, Dubai has hosted over 70 training camps and friendly matches for international teams in different sports, including swimming, synchronised swimming, modern pentathlon, cycling, tennis, football, badminton, cricket, rugby, golf and more.

Many participants in the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics Games, including the Olympic men’s badminton champion, Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen, had trained in Dubai to prepare for the Games.

Several Asian and European football clubs have also had their camps in Dubai in the past eight months, alongside a number of tennis and paddle players, who have regularly used the Emirate to prepare for events.

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Dubai has also emerged as a leading holiday destination for sports stars from around the globe. More than 200 sports stars – including tennis ace Roger Federer, two-time Formula One’s champion Fernando Alonso, former Italy striker and manager of the 2020 Euro-winning Azzurris, Roberto Mancini, and a number of other former football players like Nicolas Anelka and Eric Abidal – now call Dubai their home.

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UAE team to compete in FEI World Endurance Championships for young riders

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UAE swept the top five place at the 2019 FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Riders and Juniors in San Rossore, Pisa, Italy. (Supplied photo)

This marks the first time that Emirates will be sponsoring UAE’s national endurance junior team

The Dubai Equestrian Club (DEC) has announced that a talented team of young riders will represent UAE at next month’s FEI World Endurance Championship for Young Riders and Juniors 2021 in the Netherlands.

The prestigious 120km event, which is divided over four legs, will take place at Ermelo, the base of all equestrian disciplines in the Netherlands between September 6-11.

It will run alongside the FEI European Endurance Championships for Seniors, a press release from the Dubai Equestrian Club said.

In an exciting development, the UAE endurance team has partnered with Emirates Airline, a long-standing supporter of equestrian events, as the official sponsor of the team.

This marks the first time that Emirates, which has a major partnership with the internationally acclaimed Godolphin horse racing stable, will be sponsoring UAE’s national endurance Junior team on the global stage.

The new partnership will see the ‘Fly Better Emirates’ logo featuring on the jerseys worn by UAE riders and their crew members during the championship.

The strong partnership between the DEC and Emirates represents a significant step forward in the long-term and further development of equine sports.

Major General Mohammed Essa Al-Adhab, General Manager of the Dubai Equestrian Club, expressed his gratitude to Emirates Airline in partnering with the UAE team in this exciting sport.

This is a brilliant extension of the strong partnership with Emirates Airlines in supporting the equestrian sports in general and particularly endurance.

“We are proud of this sponsorship, which will undoubtedly be a qualitative leap that will reap its fruits in the future, especially in the level of endurance sport, where UAE has reached a remarkable level after achieving many world titles. This partnership represents an important step in the growth of this sport, enhancing its presence and moving towards a new stage of development in the world of endurance,” said Al-Adhab.

Meanwhile, Adil Al Ghaith, Emirates Senior Vice President for Commercial Operations Gulf, Middle East and Central Asia said: “Emirates has been committed to supporting the growth and development of equine sports in our home base of the UAE, and across the world.

“We are confident that our support for the UAE riders taking part in this prestigious global event will help connect young people to equine sports, develop talent locally, as well as inspire and encourage more participation across the sport.”

The final composition of the team will be announced on September 1, the final entry stage.

Five riders chosen from the nominated list will go forward to compete in the 120km FEI World Endurance Championship for Young Riders and Juniors 2021 which will take place on September 9.

A total of 115 riders and 140 horses from over 40 countries around the world are on the nominated list.

In the 2019 Young Riders and Juniors Championship, Saeed Almuhairi riding Bingo De La Tour for the M7 Endurance Stables) crossed the line first ahead of Shaheen Al Mazrouei (Keeshan D’Aillas – F3 Stables), who was followed by Saif Al Mazrouei (Perzan – MRM Stables), Fares Al Mansoori (Chouf Laajeb – M7 Endurance Stables), and Saif Beljafla (Haleh – M7 Endurance Stables).

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