The United Arab Emirates National Olympic Committee are preparing for the Women's Sports Games in Kuwait ©UAE NOC

The United Arab Emirates National Olympic Committee (UAE NOC) hosted a meeting with sports federations as part of the country's preparations for this year's Women's Sports Games.

Participants at the meeting in Dubai included Mona Al Shamsi from the General Women's Union and His Excellency Brigadier Saleh Mohammed bin Ashour, the assistant secretary general for technical and sports affairs at the NOC.

UAE NOC President HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum was praised at the meeting for his continued support of the country's female athletes with the Games taking place in Kuwait between October 20 and 30.

The NOC has provided support for the country's female athletes ©Getty Images
The NOC has provided support for the country's female athletes ©Getty Images

A visual presentation was made giving information and statistics about the Games, with the UAE aiming to win as many medals as possible while raising the profile of the nation.

"Prior meetings with federations will familiarise all parties with all details and brief athletes with aspects subject to change," said Bin Ashour.

"We are also aware of the importance of motivating our girls to achieve good results to add to the impressive record of women in all sports events."