Under the patronage of the Ministry of Sports, the UAE Committee for Talent and Sports Support (UAETSS) has entered into a strategic partnership with MST Junior Academy, a specialised academy focused on youth sports development.
The partnership aims to strengthen collaboration between government entities and private sector institutions to support the development of future sports champions. It also seeks to improve access to professional training and structured sports environments for young athletes across the UAE.
Partnership supports youth engagement through sport
The initiative aligns with the objectives of the UAE’s “Year of the Family” by promoting sport as a tool for community engagement and family participation.
Through summer sports programmes, the partnership will bring together young athletes from early age groups alongside their parents, helping encourage active lifestyles while strengthening social and family connections.
New training centres planned in Dubai
As part of the agreement,UAETSS will support the MST Junior Academy’s expansion through the establishment of two additional summer training centres in Dubai, alongside its current facility.
The partnership will also include the provision of sports equipment and specialised training resources aimed at creating a comprehensive development environment aligned with international standards
Leadership highlights long-term development goals
His Excellency Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Assistant Undersecretary for the Sports Development and Competitiveness Sector at the Ministry of Sports and Chairman of the UAETSS, said: “This partnership stems from our commitment to supporting the growth of sports academies and training centers -particularly summer programs- and empowering national private sector institutions to develop their capabilities, in a way that enhances talent identification and nurturing within stimulating training environments, ultimately building a sustainable sports base for the future.”
His Excellency added:
“This transformative partnership reflects the Committee’s commitment to supporting local sports projects and ambitious national sports initiatives, strengthening their growth opportunities and sustainability. It also highlights the importance of sport in reinforcing family bonds, in line with government directives, by providing advanced and innovative sports environments that bring family members together and encourage them to engage in physical activity, thereby enhancing community cohesion, quality of life, and serving the national sports sector.”
MST Junior Academy founder welcomes collaboration
Ahmed Al Marri, Founder of MST Junior Academy, described the agreement as an important milestone for the academy.
He said:
“The idea of founding the academy stemmed from my own experience as a father, as well as from my lifelong passion for sports that began in the ‘freej’. I realised how important it is to offer children a safe and encouraging environment where they can engage in sports and build their abilities from an early age.”
Al Marri added:
“We are thankful for the support of UAETSS, which will allow us to broaden our reach and involve more young talents. We remain committed to keeping the academy a place where parents and children can connect through sports, share meaningful time together, strengthen family relationships, and encourage healthy lifestyles among future generations.”
Continued focus on youth sports development
The partnership forms part of the UAE Committee for Talent and Sports Support’s wider efforts to expand sports participation among children and young people.
By supporting grassroots programmes and specialised training environments, the initiative aims to help develop a new generation of athletes capable of contributing to the UAE’s future success across multiple sports disciplines.
