Look: Sheikh Hamdan meets UFC champion Khabib, India's Sania Mirza during sports retreat

The event was held at the Museum of the Future under the slogan ‘Dubai: The First Sports Destination’

Published: Tue 12 Nov 2024, 7:38 PM

Updated: Tue 12 Nov 2024, 7:39 PM

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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, on Tuesday met UFC lightweight champion in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), former world No.1 doubles player India's Sania Mirza, during the ‘Dubai Sports Retreat.'

The Retreat was held at the Museum of the Future under the slogan ‘Dubai: The First Sports Destination’.

"The Dubai Sports Retreat held at the Museum of the Future, brought together 100 prominent local and international figures, including renowned sports stars, further demonstrating Dubai’s growing status as a global sports destination," Sheikh Hamdan posted on X.

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"I met with Dubai’s sports ambassadors during the retreat — a distinguished group of Arab and international stars who call Dubai home. Their commitment to advancing sports and nurturing talent is truly inspiring.

We thank all participants in the Dubai Sports Retreat, organised by @DubaiSC. The ideas and insights discussed at the event will help shape a brighter future for sports, enhance our clubs' achievements, and nurture local talent.

Our goal is to make sports a way of life, a source of happiness, and a key driver of Dubai's growth," he added.

Former France and Manchester United goalkeeper Fabien Barthez, Lebanese basketball superstar Fadi Al Khatib and former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh had confirmed their participation for the event.

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