Dubai (Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News / WAM – March 17, 2026) Asia The Rugby Board has approved a resolution Asia The Rugby Executive Committee establishes its operations office in DubaiThis is after signing deal with United Arab Emirates the government Mid-2022, while maintaining the union’s legal headquarters in Hong Kong.
The decision came during a meeting held via video conference, headed by Qais Al-Dhali, President Asia Rugby.
It was approved after a vote By member unions, 27 out of 28 unions attended the meeting to support the establishment of the new office. The move aims to enhance operational and financial efficiency and facilitate communication with national unions across the continent.
Al-Dhali expressed his sincere appreciation to United Arab Emirates the governmentTo His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as president United Arab Emirates Olympic Committee to host the office in Olympic The headquarters of the committee, and to the Ministry of Sports, Dr.
Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, for the strong support he provided Asia Rugby and constructive cooperation with the Ministry.
Al-Dhali said: “This decision represents a historic step in rugby’s journey across the continent. The Council’s approval of the opening of… Asia Rugby office in United Arab Emirates Represents an important milestone for Asian Rugby and reflects the confidence of the member federations and their shared commitment to strengthening the federation’s institutional framework and operational capabilities in line with the next phase of the sport’s growth in Asia“.
He continued: “It is a choice United Arab Emirates To host Asia The Rugby Office reflects the country’s leading position in organizing and hosting major continental and international sporting events, as well as the advanced regulatory and administrative environment it provides to support the work of international organizations. Sports Organizations.”