Riyadh, Rabi'II 9, 1439, Dec 27, 2017, SPA -- Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Sports Authority, who is also the Chairman of Saudi Olympic Committee and President of the Union of Arab Football Associations will sponsor the opening session of the 12th Dubai International Sports Conference, to be held on Thursday, in Dubai. The conference is to be held under the umbrella of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, covering one of the world largest knowledge, development, cultural and humanitarian initiatives, annually, organized by the Dubai Sports Council under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Heir Apparent and Chairman of Dubai Sports Council. Gianni Invantino, President of FIFA, football world governing body, is set also to take part in the session. --SPA 17:33 LOCAL TIME 14:33 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w575029