As part of his plan to develop and elevate rugby union in Lebanon, the President of the Lebanese Rugby Union Federation, Samir Dabouq, met in Dubai with the President of the Arab and Asian Rugby Union Federations, Qais Abdullah Al-Duheili. They discussed the development of rugby union systems and regulations, as well as the participation of the Lebanese girls' team in the upcoming Arab Rugby Union Championship in Saudi Arabia in February. Both parties agreed to continue their meetings and communications for the benefit of the sport and the Lebanese Rugby Union Federation.