The programme offers multiple camp options running through August with daily sessions in a range of sports including swimming, tennis, volleyball and fitness training, the Emirates News Agency reported. Professional coaches certified by national sports bodies will lead groups divided by age and skill level to ensure appropriate instruction for all participants. Enrolment remains open at the academy’s facilities in Abu Dhabi where the initiative seeks to engage more than 500 young women and girls during the summer period.
Cultural components integrated into the schedule feature workshops on traditional Emirati arts, leadership seminars and educational visits to national heritage sites, a statement from the academy detailed. These activities aim to build a balanced experience that pairs physical development with deeper understanding of local customs and values. The combined format reflects ongoing efforts to position sports as a vehicle for broader personal growth among female youth.
The academy, established to advance women’s participation in athletics, has contributed to notable rises in female involvement in competitive sports throughout the country. General Authority of Sports figures show women’s registration in organised athletic programmes grew by more than 60 percent between 2018 and 2025 as dedicated facilities and initiatives expanded. This latest summer offering builds on that momentum by creating accessible entry points for new participants while supporting existing athletes with specialised coaching.
Registration procedures require an online application through the academy portal followed by a medical fitness confirmation, according to guidelines published with the announcement. Fees have been set at varying levels depending on camp duration and included activities, with scholarship options available for select candidates demonstrating financial need. The academy has partnered with local educational institutions to promote the programme and facilitate group sign-ups from schools in the capital and surrounding areas.
Similar seasonal programmes operated by the academy in previous years drew strong attendance and produced measurable improvements in participant fitness levels, internal assessments indicated. One prior cohort recorded average increases of 25 percent in endurance metrics after completing the full schedule, data released by the academy showed. Such outcomes have encouraged organisers to maintain the core structure while expanding cultural elements for the current season.
UAE national sports strategy documents emphasise the role of institutions like the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy in achieving targets for gender balance in athletics by 2030. The Ministry of Culture and Youth has backed comparable youth development schemes that merge sports with cultural education across emirates, producing networks of trained female coaches now active in community clubs. This week’s launch aligns with those wider policy goals by creating dedicated spaces for skill-building during the summer months when regular academic commitments are suspended.
