• The program aims to develop administrative cadres working in the sports sector.
• The "Future of Sports Management" diploma has attracted a wide range of sports champions and administrative cadres from several federations.
• The first month of the program includes four courses related to methods of developing organizational structures in sports institutions, sports investments and financial analysis, sports management through customer focus, and digital sports media.
• Registration is ongoing for the "Comprehensive Sports Training" diploma program, which contributes to developing methods for discovering and attracting talent, developing champions, planning sports training, and studying physical activity.

United Arab Emirates: The Emirates Center for Sports Science and Sports Medicine has completed the third week of the study program for the "Future of Sports Management" diploma, which represents the first specialized sports diploma program launched in the UAE with the aim of developing administrative cadres working in the sports sector. The center is also continuing to receive applications for the "Comprehensive Sports Training" diploma program, which will launch next February.

The "Future of Sports Management" diploma attracted a wide range of sports champions and administrative staff working in various sports federations. Among the participating students were Yousef Mirza, who won the Asian track gold medal and the Arab Time Trial Championship gold medal last year; Ahmed Al Mansouri, who won the gold medal at the 2022 Islamic Solidarity Games, in addition to two medals at the Asian Championship; Hamad Ali Al Sayari, an entrepreneur; and Al Anoud Yousef Al Amiri, a sports administrator.

Yousef Mirza said: "After three weeks of studying, we feel we have gained a lot of new experience and knowledge. The information is delivered smoothly and using advanced methods. As students, we hope this program will contribute to the development of sports leaders, both at the national and international levels. I hope we will become future leaders in Emirati sports."

Hamad Ali Al Sayari spoke about the program's significant benefits, saying, "Over the past few weeks, we have benefited greatly from the knowledge and extensive experience of the course instructors, as well as the administrators' keen interest in meeting the students' needs. What we learn will facilitate our work on building promising projects in the sports sector by expanding our academic horizons, whether administratively, financially, or in terms of human resources."

Ahmed Al Mansouri praised the program's training mechanism, noting its flexibility. He continued, "The program provides us with significant benefits in expanding our academic horizons and offers us significant benefits not only in terms of working in the sports sector, but also in our overall lives. Our ambition through the program is linked to our efforts to contribute to the advancement of the sports sector in the UAE by leveraging the expertise we gain."

Al Anoud Yousef Al Amiri said, "The program achieved excellence due to the high quality of the courses offered. It was an encouraging step for us to have the program taught at the General Authority for Sports headquarters. After the program concludes, we look forward to achieving tangible practical benefits that will contribute to the development of administrative work in the sports sector."

The first month of the program includes four courses related to organizational structures for sports organizations, sports investments and financial analysis, sports management with a focus on customers, and digital sports media. The program will last for six months.

Registration is also ongoing for the "Comprehensive Sports Training" diploma program, which contributes to developing methods for discovering and attracting talent and creating champions. It also covers planning for sports training and studying physical activity. It also covers various aspects related to developing physical fitness components and studying the impact of climate change on training methods, injuries, and recovery processes.

The Emirates Center for Sports Science and Sports Medicine works to prepare new sports leaders by offering specialized academic programs, with graduates receiving accredited certificates accredited by the General Authority for Sports.