Dubai Sports Retreat Grand Opening at the Museum of the Future: Date, Key Stars Attending - All You Need to Know

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Dubai is poised to host a landmark event - the Dubai Sports Retreat, organised under the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council.

This grand opening, set for November 12 at Dubai's iconic Museum of the Future, aims to redefine Dubai's sports sector for the next decade, aligning with the emirate's vision to become the "First Sports Destination."

Dubai Sports Retreat: Vision and Objectives

The Dubai Sports Retreat will lay the foundation for an innovative 10-year strategy (2025-2033) focused on sustainable growth in sports, partnerships with international federations, and collaboration with private sector entities. The goal is to optimize resources, nurture sporting talent, and position Dubai as a top global sports hub.

Key Figures In Attendance of Grand Opening

The event will bring together over 100 prominent figures, including government ministers, general managers from sports-connected agencies, heads of clubs and private companies, as well as sports stars. These diverse participants are divided across six themes that cover various facets of sports development, including:

• Community Sports
• Sports Infrastructure
• Hosting Major Sporting Events
• Sports Clubs
• Football
• Sporting Talents

Agenda Highlights

The retreat begins with an opening address by His Excellency Khalfan Juma Belhoul, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council. The day's sessions will include dialogue and strategy-sharing among industry leaders and sports icons. The first session features notable speakers:

• His Excellency Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports
• His Excellency Hilal Al Marri, Director General, Department of Economy and Tourism
• Her Excellency Hessa Buhumaid, Director General, Community Development Authority
• His Excellency Ahmad Bin Byat, Vice Chairman, Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy
• His Excellency Abdullah Saeed Al Naboodah, Owner of Dubai Basketball Team

The second session highlights international sports stars based in Dubai, such as:

• Khabib Nurmagomedov MMA legend and former UFC Lightweight Champion
• Patrice Evra former France and Manchester United captain
• Fadi Al Khatib Lebanese basketball icon
• Sania Mirza former world no. 1 doubles tennis player from India
• Harbhajan Singh legendary Indian cricketer
• Bacary Sagna ex-Arsenal and Manchester City defender
• Nashat Akram influential Iraqi footballer and AFC Asian Cup winner

Promoting Partnerships and Cooperation

His Excellency Khalfan Belhoul emphasised that the Dubai Sports Retreat will serve as a strategic cornerstone for future sports initiatives, driven by public-private partnerships. With support from various stakeholders including government bodies, private companies, and international sports organisations the event is set to spark a new era for Dubai's sports landscape.