In a powerful move to champion clean competition and protect athletes’ health, Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, UAE Minister of Sports, Vice President of the National Olympic Committee, and Chairman of its Executive Board, met with World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Witold Bańka in Dubai. This high-level meeting took place on the sidelines of the 20th Asian and Oceania Anti-Doping Ministers’ Meeting 2025, underlining the UAE’s unwavering commitment to fair play and sporting integrity on the global stage.
The dialogue focused on amplifying anti-doping efforts, boosting international cooperation, and reinforcing strategies to counter the evolving challenges in the realm of performance-enhancing drugs. With rapid advancements in biotechnology and sports medicine, both sides acknowledged the growing complexity of anti-doping enforcement and the urgency of staying ahead of the curve to ensure clean sport prevails.
Dr. Al Falasi praised WADA’s leadership and innovation, recognizing the agency’s role in promoting safe and ethical competition worldwide. He also highlighted the UAE’s strides through the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADO), which has implemented a long-term strategy combining education, testing, and global collaboration. “We are committed to building a sporting environment grounded in justice, equality, and athlete well-being,” he stated.
The meeting brought together top figures including Dr. Mai Al Jaber, NADO President, Major General Dr. Mohammed Al Murr, and Ahmed Abdul Malik, among others—creating a unified front to confront doping challenges head-on. The UAE emphasized that clean sport isn’t just about testing—it’s about preserving athletes’ futures, upholding the spirit of competition, and building public trust in international sports.
As the UAE continues to position itself as a regional leader in sports innovation and hosting major events, this collaboration with WADA reinforces its role as a guardian of ethical sportsmanship. Together, they aim to create a safer, cleaner, and more inspiring sporting world—where victory is earned, not engineered.
