ADSC was established in 2006 by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces to develop the sports sector in the UAE and particularly in the emirate.
ADSC is aligned to creating attractive opportunities for sports tourism, hosting international tournaments, and making them seasonal; spreading health awareness among all classes of the community, and concentrating on gymnastics.
The Council also hosts and supports the staging of international world-class sporting events, including the annual Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, the Formula 1TM Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the ITU World Triathlon Series, the Abu Dhabi Invitational, the Gary Player Invitational, the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Final.
