It follows the 37th hosting last September by Jalisco in Mexico, at which the Sports Medicine Committee of UAE's National Olympic Committee (UAE NOC) was among the 117 represented from around the world in an event involving more than 1,000 people.

Dubai earned the right to host the next Conference ahead of two other candidates - Croatia and Chile.

Professor Fabio Pegozzi, President of the International Federation of Sports Medicine, commented: "The delegation of the UAE presented an exceptional hosting offer that was well received.

"We look forward to hosting the International Conference on Sports Medicine again a Gulf country after several years, especially in Dubai, which has become a pioneer in the field of innovative healthcare.

"The conference will be an exceptional opportunity to promote sports medicine in the region and I am confident that Dubai’s global reputation and excellence will contribute to the success of the programme."

Dr Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, first vice-president of the UAE NOC and head of the executive office, welcomed the decision which he said confirmed the UAE’s position as the best option for decision-makers at regional and global levels in various fields of sports work.

H.E. Helal Saeed Al Marri, director general of the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, added: "Dubai’s win to host the International Conference on Sports Medicine in 2024 is the result of constructive co-operation with our partners in the public and private sectors, especially with the Sports Medicine Committee of the National Olympic Committee.

"An integrated and attractive hosting offer has won this international conference, based on Dubai's huge potential, advanced infrastructure and organisational capacity, in addition to its track record of hosting major international events."

Dr Hashel Al Tunaiji, head of the Sports Medicine Committee, said that his organisation had worked hard to secure an event that aims to promote the study and development of sports medicine around the world.