DSC meet to discuss law changes, Asian Cup

dubai — Dubai Sports Council extended thanks and gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai; for his generous patronage toward the sports sector & for issuing the Law No. 4 – 2017, regarding the amendments of some of the provisions of DSC Law No. 11 – 2009, taking into consideration that these amendments will surely help DSC to boost the sports sector & attain the promising goals, as decided by the wise leadership.

DSC & Board Chairmen of clubs extended gratitude to Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of DSC; toward his directives to attain further development in the sports sector and to enhance sports role in community.

The meeting dealt with the latest amendments in DSC Law, endeavoring to boost the sports sector’s powers & influence in community and to support the hard efforts, exerted to meet the future challenges and the structuring of this vital sector.

The meeting reviewed the draft of the zero-based budgeting, launched recently by DSC and the respective committee, which is formed to deal with the project, as part of DSC’s efforts to implement governance & prudent spending, aiming to settle clubs & football companies’ accounts and to get rid of debits.

The meeting dealt with the preparations to host the Finals of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 and the development plans for Al Shabab & Al Nasr Stadiums, where Dubai Group’s matches of the Championship are scheduled to take place.

Review was also made for development works at other stadiums, where training sessions of participating teams to be held.