His Excellency Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri is the Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Sports. Prior to this role, H.E. served as the Director General of the General Authority of Sports, where he meticulously managed the UAE’s sports system and oversaw the implementation of projects under the National Sports Strategy 2031. His capable leadership strengthened cooperation among key stakeholders in the UAE sports sector; while advancing vital projects, programs and initiatives aligned with national sports goals and ambitions.
Over the years, H.E. has held several prominent positions in the sports sector. He served as Chairman of Al Ain Football Club in 2016, Chairman of Al Ain Sports Club in 2013 and a member of the Board of Directors of Al Ain Cultural Sports Club in the same year. He also chaired the UAE Handball Association in 2008, was a board member of the Executive Committee of Al Ain Cultural Sports Club in 2004 and served as Vice President of the UAE Volleyball Federation in 2004.
H.E. brings extensive expertise across diverse fields, thanks to a long and distinguished career. He began his professional journey as a Lieutenant Colonel in the UAE Armed Forces (1983–2003), followed by a role as Senior Manager at Emirates Bank (2004–2010). He then served as Director General of the Zoo and Aquarium Public Institution in Al Ain for 14 years, before becoming Director General of the General Authority of Sports and most recently, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Sports.