strategy at Sport Industry Forum
ABU DHABI, UAE – 28 TH September 27, 2023: His Excellency Sheikh Suhail Bin
Butti Suhail Al Maktoum, Executive Director of the Sports Development Sector at
the General Authority of Sports, will present the UAE’s national sports strategy at
the Sport Industry Forum 2023 in Abu Dhabi next week.
In an exclusive session for the Sport Industry Forum, more than 200 senior
attendees will learn more about the strategy and how it impacts sport,
community, health and education in the UAE.
Other highlights include an onstage Q&A with former Manchester United F.C.
legend Dwight Yorke and a rare and unique opportunity for attendees to see the
UEFA Champions League, Premier League and F.A. Cup trophies, which will be on
display at the Forum on day two.
Officially supported by the Department of Community Development and the
Convention & Exhibition Bureau – Abu Dhabi, the Sport Industry Forum takes
place on 4-5 October at The WB Abu Dhabi by Hilton on Yas Island.
This year the event will be held alongside the NBA Abu Dhabi Games. CEOs of
both teams, Cynt Marshall of the Dallas Mavericks and Ethan Casson of the
Minnesota Timberwolves will share leadership lessons from their time leading
major sports organizations.
Other speakers at the Forum include His Excellency Mohammed Al Hashimi,
Executive Director of the Student Wellbeing Sector at Emirates Schools
Establishment; Her Excellency Dr. Omniyat Al Hajeri, Executive Director of the
Community Health Sector at Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre; and Shaima
Alhusseini, CEO of Saudi Sports for All Federation.
