The session examined alignment between government resources and the federation’s objectives for the 2026-2027 season the Public Authority for Sport reported. Minister Tariq Al-Jalahma received updates on existing programs and barriers to expanding participation at all levels. Discussions also addressed recent accomplishments such as the under-17 squad’s third-place finish at the Arab championship in Bahrain earlier this year.
Increased financial backing from the Public Authority for Sport will allow the federation to execute its plans with greater flexibility Dr. Jaber Al-Merri the federation president indicated. The additional allocations will target human resource improvements and collaborations with European academies to cultivate emerging players who can bolster future national squads. The federation additionally intends to dispatch select athletes for overseas training to elevate technical standards.
The federation board approved creation of dedicated committees for competitions referees and beach volleyball during its July session federation records show. Each panel received designated leadership and members to spread responsibilities and raise operational efficiency ahead of the new campaign. Schedule modifications accommodated the Arab men’s championship in Bahrain during October while preserving domestic league integrity.
General assemblies for the volleyball and basketball bodies endorsed prior financial reports along with budgets and roadmaps for the forthcoming fiscal period the federation stated in June. Participants highlighted the need to expand local tournaments and strengthen national team structures to drive sustained progress. Dr. Al-Merri praised club cooperation and projected higher performance levels across upcoming events.
Transition to a fully digital registration platform via the official website has improved administrative speed and data accuracy the federation noted. Domestic competition resumed in mid-October following an extended pause tied to regional circumstances allowing clubs to conclude the 2025-2026 fixtures. Coordination between the ministry and federation continues on overseas training camps to ready teams for forthcoming regional and continental tournaments.
