The Gulf nation has become a regular site for major events in sport, with many high-profile championships taking place in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Bach was attending the International Partnership Against Corruption in Sport conference in Abu Dhabi, and also met officials from the UAE National Olympic Committee (UAE NOC).

"The UAE has hosted a variety of sporting events, rendering it a unique choice of international sports organisations and federations for hosting sports competitions and conventions that witness key decisions impacting the global sports and Olympic Movements," he said.

"We always feel happy with the progress made by countries in Olympic fields and the UAE is a great example of the ability to flourish and deliver the best solutions for all. 

"Such improvements make it easy for athletes to make smooth participation in mega sporting events, engage in recovery programmes, or join training camps held in facilities par excellence."

Bach was received by Humaid Al Qattami, vice-president of the UAE NOC.

Topics discussed included next year's Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

"We have reviewed with Dr Bach the means and ways of uplifting the Olympic Movement and the agenda of training courses, educational conventions, and induction workshops held by the IOC all over the year to see the possibility of engaging our sports and keeping abreast of the latest developments," Al Qattami said.