Abu Dhabi:The Abu Dhabi Chess Club has entered a cooperation agreement with the Education Commission of the European Chess Union. This partnership aims to exchange expertise and technical personnel, as well as organize tournaments and training camps for chess teachers and coaches in schools.
According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement was signed at the club's headquarters by Hussein Abdullah Al Khoury, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Jesper Hall, Chairman of the European Chess Union's School Education Commission.
Hussein Abdullah Al Khoury described the agreement as a strategic milestone for promoting chess in schools. It aims to strengthen the efforts of the club's academy, train teachers, and benefit from the expertise of the European Chess Union. Al Khoury emphasized that this aligns with the club's development strategy, which is supported by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council.
He also noted the club's commitment to adopting strategic initiatives and forming high-quality partnerships with regional, continental, and international organizations. This strategy intends to leverage the global development of chess and equip its personnel with competitive capabilities and skills.
