UAE President welcomes FIFA's Infantino

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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Gianni Infantino, President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), have held talks on organising global sports tournaments and ways to support and enhance cooperation moving forward.

Infantino, who is visiting the country to attend the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup tournament taking place in Dubai, met with the President at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, where discussions covered the tournament’s success.

His Highness underscored the UAE's commitment to sport as a crucial element of its vision for comprehensive and sustainable development.

He highlighted how global sports events play a vital role in building bridges and fostering mutual understanding, especially among the youth.

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