Ever wondered about the driving forces behind the booming sports scene in the UAE, especially for women? This special bonus episode, published on April 7th, 2023, shines a light on the business and opportunities of women’s sports in the UAE.
Host Dawn Barnable shares insights from the 2023 edition of Leaders in Sport Business Summit in Abu Dhabi. This global event gathered influential leaders to discuss the industry’s future, and includes excerpts from from an incredibly inspiring panel:
Dr. Omniyat Al Hajeri: Vice Chairwoman of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy (FBMA), discussing their pivotal role in women’s sports development.
Safiya Al Sayegh: The groundbreaking Emirati professional cyclist and pro rider for UAE Team ADQ (and the first Emirati woman on the Women’s WorldTour!).
Moderated by Laura McQueen, Managing Director of Leaders in Sport.
Hear how the UAE is fostering talent, creating pathways into sports, and championing diversity within the wider sporting ecosystem.
Dr. Omniyat highlights the abundant opportunities available in the UAE for sports, a sentiment Dawn, as a long-time resident, strongly echoes.
A huge thank you to Leaders in Sport for providing this insightful audio!
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📸 Learn more:
- Leaders in Sport: https://leadersinsport.com
- FBMA: https://www.fbma.ae
- UAE Team ADQ: https://www.uaeteamadq.com/
🤿 This episode is supported by Deep Dive Dubai
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