The United Arab Emirates has made some significant steps forward in a field of ice hockey. For example, last season their national team earned a promotion to the IIHF World Championship Division IIA.
 
IIHF President Luc Tardif recently visited the United Arab Emirates. During the working visit, he held discussions with the sports authorities, as well as the UAE Ice Hockey Federation about their status and the future development of ice hockey at various levels.

Visits of two multi-purpose venues in Dubai and Abu Dhabi where also on the agenda, which could provide the necessary environment for international ice hockey events and the IIHF Learn To Play Program. In the discussion with the National Olympic Committee as well as the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the efforts from side of the UAE Ice Hockey Federation were reconfirmed as they strive to reach new heights.

It is important to note, that the IIHF Asia and Oceania Office was relocated to Abu Dhabi in Autumn 2022. With its location and direct gateways to many Asian and Oceania countries, the capital is an ideal place from which the operations and efforts from side of the IIHF were put on a completely new level.