​His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum took over as Chairman of Dubai Sports Council on February 15, 2020, following Decree No. (5) of 2020 issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed took over the reins of Dubai Sports Council from His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, who was the Chairman of DSC since its inception in 2005.

Under the leadership and guidance of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad, the DSC and Dubai’s sports sector saw unprecedented growth, and the Emirate has become one of the top sporting destinations of the world - for both organisers and megastars, as well as fans.

Dubai Sports Council will be looking to build on that legacy under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed, one of the biggest supporters of sports in this part of world who has taken part in triathlons and loves skiing as well as riding horses.