Mansoor hails Dubai sports sector growth

Shaikh Mansoor Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), has hailed the phenomenal growth achieved by sports sector in Dubai.

Chairing a meeting of the Dubai Sports Council’s Board of Directors, Shaikh Mansoor said that Dubai’s ability to register remarkable growth year after year due to the unwavering support, empowering directives and visionary leadership of a government that is focused on the welfare of its people.

Shaikh Mansoor highlighted the positive impact of a supportive legislative framework, excellent living standards, and a growing interest in sports at various levels, including in the coaching, business, and investment aspects, as manifested in the 788 new work permits granted to various agencies and companies.

Shaikh Mansoor acknowledged the rising number of enterprises linked to sports and the impressive participation in various events, in addition to the growing pool of players registered at various clubs. “The training camps held in recent months confirm that we are on the right path to achieve the Dubai Sports Council’s strategic objectives that are in keeping with the strategic objectives of the Dubai Government,” he said after the meeting.

“It is worth noting that 788 new permits have been issued to enterprises in various spheres related to sports, and the number of training camps for international teams and local outfits within Dubai has increased to more than 200 across various sports alongside a stupendous growth in the number of participants in sports events organised by the Dubai Sports Council.”

Collaborative approach

The DSC works in close cooperation with private sector entities and its efforts have yielded solid results, spurring the involvement and engagement of more than 2.731 million participants across all age groups and nationalities in events conducted by the Council. Of these, more than 200,000 were boys and girls students, who participated in tournaments for schools, while events organised by private sports organisations in collaboration with the Council garnered more than 80 per cent of the total share.