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Ministerial Decision No. 33 of 2026 Regarding the adoption of the operational framework for long-term full-time sporting commitment for elite athletes and sporting talents

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

Ministry of Sports

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

https://

Minister for Sport:

  • Having regard to Federal Decree-Law No. (1) of 1972 concerning the remit of Ministries and the powers of Ministers, as amended,
  • and Federal Decree-Law No. (4) of 2023 on Sport, and its Executive regulations,
  • And pursuant to Cabinet Decision No. (22) of 2025 concerning the organisational structure of the Ministry of Sport,
  • Pursuant to Ministerial Decision No. (35) of 2025 concerning the organisational structure of the Ministry of Sport,
  • In accordance with the requirements of the public interest.

have decided the following :

Article (1)
Adoption of the framework

The “Operational Framework for Long-Term Full-Time Participation in Sport for Elite Athletes and Talented Young Athletes – First Edition (2026)”, attached to this Decision, is hereby adopted.

Article (2)
Scope of the obligation to implement

All well-known sporting organisations in the State and all relevant authorities are required to implement the provisions of the attached framework and to comply with the regulations, conditions and ...