Al Ain Region is set to host a series of sporting events and community programmes as part of plans to develop the region’s sports sector, increase community participation and support heritage sports.
HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, reviewed the plans during a meeting with a delegation from the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and Abu Dhabi Falconers’ Club.
During the meeting, Sheikh Hazza was briefed on ADSC’s plans and direction for developing the sports sector in Al Ain Region. The programme includes championships and competitions, along with initiatives aimed at increasing participation across different sections of the community.
The upcoming programme includes running races, half marathons and community sports events. Al Ain Region will also host stages of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge and a round of the Abu Dhabi Baja Challenge.
The meeting also covered the activities and programmes of the Abu Dhabi Falconers’ Club, including efforts to support and preserve falconry as part of Emirati heritage. Discussions also included the championship supporting the preservation of cultural traditions associated with Arabian Saluki practices.
Sheikh Hazza highlighted the importance of continuing to develop the sports ecosystem in Al Ain Region, with a focus on community participation, quality of life and healthy lifestyles. The approach is aligned with the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the role of sport in community development.
The meeting also discussed expanding community sports activities as part of the objectives of the Year of Family. These programmes are intended to encourage families to participate together in a wider range of sporting activities.
The meeting was attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Undersecretary of the Ruler’s Representative Court in Al Ain Region; Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Falconers’ Club; Aref Hamad Al Awani, Secretary-General of ADSC; Sultan Ibrahim Al Mahmoud, Executive Director and Managing Director of Abu Dhabi Falconers’ Club; Rashed Musabbeh Al Manei, Director General of Al Ain City Municipality; Majid Ali Al Mansouri, Secretary-General of the Emirates Falconers’ Club; and other officials.
