Ahmed bin Mohammed meets with President of French National Olympic and Sports Committee

By Samantha Allen

Published: December 7, 2021 | 4:05 PM GMT

Ahmed bin Mohammed meets with President of French National Olympic and Sports Committee

DUBAI, 7th December, 2021 – H.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE National Olympic Committee (NOC), today met with Brigitte Henriques, President of the French National Olympic and Sports Committee, at Expo 2020 Dubai.

During the meeting, held at the French Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, Sheikh Ahmed was briefed about exhibits that promote the Summer Olympic Games 2024 scheduled to be held in Paris.

He also learned about preparations for the event which is returning to Paris after 100 years.

Paris last hosted the Olympics in 1924.

Sheikh Ahmed and Henriques explored ways to boost bilateral cooperation to support the Olympic movements in both nations and enhance the performance of athletes.

Henriques elaborated to Sheikh Ahmed on the city’s commitment to organise an Olympic Games that upholds the principles of sustainability through a series of initiatives aimed at reducing gas emissions, among others.

His Highness also commended the UAE’s target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

The meeting was attended by Mohammed bin Sulayem, Secretary-General of the UAE National Olympic Committee; Azza bint Suleiman, Assistant Secretary-General of the National Olympic Committee for Administrative and Financial Affairs; Laurence Fischer, French Ambassador for Sport, and Jean-Pierre Siutat, Vice President of the French National Olympic and Sports Committee, in charge of International Relations.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.