Dubai, UAE – 14 January 2026
FOOTBALL IS MORE Foundation has opened a new office in Dubai, expanding its presence in the Middle East.
The opening was attended by FIM CEO and Board Member Hanspeter Rothmund, Board Members Majid Rashed and Alex Geissbühler, and Prof. Dr. Jürgen Buschmann from FIM Germany. Also present was Tarek Souei, CEO of the Asian Paralympic Committee.
The new office strengthens FOOTBALL IS MORE's collaboration with the Dubai Club for People of Determination, led by HE Thani Juma Berregad, Chairman, as well as Paralympics Asia and the Dubai Sports Council.
FOOTBALL IS MORE looks forward to future projects promoting inclusion through education and sport.
Photo caption: Back row, from left: Mohamed Samak, Prof. Dr. Jürgen Buschmann, Michelle Abad, Tarek Souei. Front row, from left: Hanspeter Rothmund, Majid Rashed, Alex Geissbühler.
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