Dubai is set to host the World Sports Summit from December 29 to 30, 2025, an event that Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum says will become the largest global gathering of sports stars, industry experts, and decision-makers. The announcement was made via Sheikh Hamdan ’s official account on X (formerly Twitter), where he emphasized Dubai’s growing role in shaping the future of international sport.
A Global Sporting Event with Big Ambitions
The summit, organised by the Dubai Sports Council , will take place at Madinat Jumeirah, a premier venue known for hosting high-profile events. Described as the world’s largest sports gathering, the summit is expected to draw an extensive lineup of attendees, from elite athletes and coaches to investors, policymakers, and industry leaders.
In his announcement, Sheikh Hamdan stated:
“The summit will offer a global platform to reinforce the role of sport in uniting communities, inspiring future generations, driving economic growth, and nurturing talent locally, regionally, and globally.”
He added that the event will help position Dubai at the forefront of global sporting innovation and development, furthering its reputation as a hub for world-class events and initiatives.
What to Expect: Key Features and Focus Areas
The World Sports Summit 2025 promises a packed agenda designed to address the challenges and opportunities within the global sports ecosystem. The two-day programme will include:
Key topics under discussion will include:
Given Dubai’s world-class infrastructure, global connectivity, and proven track record in hosting international events, it’s seen as an ideal stage for this ambitious summit.
Sheikh Hamdan: A Champion of Sport and Wellness
A noted advocate for sports and well-being, Sheikh Hamdan is deeply passionate about fitness and high-adrenaline activities. His personal interests include freediving, spearfishing, and Spartan Races , adventures he frequently documents on social media, helping inspire a more active lifestyle among his millions of followers.
His passion also translates into city-wide initiatives. Most notably, in 2017, Sheikh Hamdan launched the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), a month-long campaign encouraging residents to engage in 30 minutes of daily exercise for 30 consecutive days. The DFC has since evolved into a city-wide celebration of health and fitness.
Each year, Sheikh Hamdan actively participates, with one of the most memorable DFC events being the transformation of Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai’s busiest highway, into a massive track for a city-wide run that draws tens of thousands of residents.
Today, we issued directives to organise the World Sports Summit from 29 to 30 December 2025. Dubai, the City of the Future, will host the world’s largest gathering of sports stars, experts, and decision makers to shape the next era of global sport.
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) June 29, 2025
Organised by the Dubai Sports… pic.twitter.com/rpdApYKRtY
A Global Sporting Event with Big Ambitions
The summit, organised by the Dubai Sports Council , will take place at Madinat Jumeirah, a premier venue known for hosting high-profile events. Described as the world’s largest sports gathering, the summit is expected to draw an extensive lineup of attendees, from elite athletes and coaches to investors, policymakers, and industry leaders.
In his announcement, Sheikh Hamdan stated:
“The summit will offer a global platform to reinforce the role of sport in uniting communities, inspiring future generations, driving economic growth, and nurturing talent locally, regionally, and globally.”
He added that the event will help position Dubai at the forefront of global sporting innovation and development, furthering its reputation as a hub for world-class events and initiatives.
What to Expect: Key Features and Focus Areas
The World Sports Summit 2025 promises a packed agenda designed to address the challenges and opportunities within the global sports ecosystem. The two-day programme will include:
- Keynote Speeches by influential figures from the sports world
- Panel Discussions tackling emerging trends, sustainability, and fan engagement
- Workshops aimed at practical skill-sharing and collaboration
- Specialised Meetings under the theme: "Designing the Future of Global Sports"
Key topics under discussion will include:
- How sport can serve as a catalyst for unity and inspiration
- New avenues to enhance audience engagement
- Strategies to boost the economic viability of sports events
- The impact of emerging technologies on the future of sports
Given Dubai’s world-class infrastructure, global connectivity, and proven track record in hosting international events, it’s seen as an ideal stage for this ambitious summit.
Sheikh Hamdan: A Champion of Sport and Wellness
A noted advocate for sports and well-being, Sheikh Hamdan is deeply passionate about fitness and high-adrenaline activities. His personal interests include freediving, spearfishing, and Spartan Races , adventures he frequently documents on social media, helping inspire a more active lifestyle among his millions of followers.
His passion also translates into city-wide initiatives. Most notably, in 2017, Sheikh Hamdan launched the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), a month-long campaign encouraging residents to engage in 30 minutes of daily exercise for 30 consecutive days. The DFC has since evolved into a city-wide celebration of health and fitness.
Each year, Sheikh Hamdan actively participates, with one of the most memorable DFC events being the transformation of Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai’s busiest highway, into a massive track for a city-wide run that draws tens of thousands of residents.
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