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Khaleej Times
6 hours ago
- Khaleej Times
Emirates signs major partnership deal with Bayern Munich
Emirates has entered a landmark seven-year partnership with Bayern Munich, 34-time Bundesliga champions and six-time UEFA Champions League titleholders. The agreement positions Emirates as Platinum Partner of FC Bayern Munich's first team from the 2025-26 season through to the 2031-32 season. The football powerhouse is one of the most widely supported and respected clubs worldwide, with a highly engaged global fanbase of more than 140 million people, enjoying strong brand recognition rooted in a unique Bavarian identity. Bayern also enjoy a robust club membership of 410,000, one of the largest in the football world, demonstrating deep community support and engagement. It also has fanclubs spanning more than 100 countries, reflecting its massive international appeal. The multi-year partnership provides Emirates with prominent brand visibility on perimeter stadium and LED boards seen by global audiences as well as two premium pitch cam carpets. The agreement also includes exclusive ticket and hospitality allocations, plus a dedicated Emirates skybox at the club's home stadium, Allianz Arena. Additionally, Emirates will have access to FC Bayern Munich's collective player images. The airline's branding will also feature prominently in Club TV backdrops during press conferences, flash zone interviews and other public and digital events. "We are immensely proud to partner with FC Bayern—Germany's most iconic football club and a true global sporting giant. This landmark partnership represents far more than a commercial agreement; it embodies our deep commitment to Germany, which stands as a cornerstone of our European network," said Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline. "By aligning ourselves with this legendary sporting institution, we're forging a connection to the Club's rich heritage and its extraordinarily passionate community. Few forces match sport's remarkable capacity to unite hearts and minds across cultures and continents, and we look forward to building meaningful relationships with millions of devoted FC Bayern fans around the world, while celebrating excellence, a value that defines both Emirates and FC Bayern.' Meanwhile, Michael Diederich, Deputy Chairman of FC Bayern, hailed Emirates as a 'committed supporter of football in Europe for decades'. 'FC Bayern also needs financial planning security to achieve its sporting goals, so Emirates is an ideal fit for our club's family of partners. It will also help us that Emirates connects football fans around the world and can support FC Bayern in its internationalisation plans," Diederich said. This new partnership also marks Emirates' official return to the German football league. With the club's fanbase rapidly expanding in key markets across Asia and the US, Emirates is perfectly positioned to strengthen that connection through its extensive global network and world-class service. Football remains one of the most celebrated sports within Emirates' portfolio, exemplified through prestigious partnerships with global football clubs and premier tournaments. The airline's 'Fly Better' logo features on the football jerseys of leading European clubs like Real Madrid, Arsenal FC, AC Milan, Benfica SL and Olympique Lyonnais, in addition to naming rights to Arsenal's Emirates Stadium. Emirates' logo will also feature on the back of Al Ain FC's First Team's Training Shirt throughout the 2025/2026 season. Emirates has also been the Title Partner of The FA Cup for almost a decade, known as The Emirates FA Cup, the oldest and biggest domestic football tournament in the world. In its home base of the UAE, the airline supports the UAE Pro League.
Khaleej Times
6 hours ago
- Khaleej Times
Former West Germany World Cup winner Frank Mill dies aged 67
Former West Germany striker and World Cup winner Frank Mill has died aged 67, the German FA (DFB) said on Tuesday. The Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Moenchengladbach player was part of the West Germany squad at the 1990 World Cup in Italy, where they lifted the trophy after a 1-0 victory over defending champions Argentina in the final. German media said Mill suffered a heart attack in May shortly after getting in a taxi in Milan. He was later flown back to Germany but never recovered. Born in Essen, Mill earned 17 caps and was part of his country's squad that claimed bronze at the 1988 Olympic Games. "We mourn the loss of Frank Mill, our 1990 world champion," the DFB said in a statement. "Rest in peace, Frank. Our thoughts are with his family and friends." At club level, Mill played for Rot-Weiss Essen, Borussia Mönchengladbach and Borussia Dortmund, scoring 201 goals in 506 matches.
Khaleej Times
10 hours ago
- Khaleej Times
Ras Al Khaimah Police officer summits Europe's highest peak, raises UAE flag
On August 1, a Ras Al Khaimah police officer achieved a remarkable feat —he successfully scaled Mount Elbrus in Russia, the highest peak in Europe at 5,642 metres above sea level. Major Ibrahim Saif Al Mazrouei, a member of the RAK Police force, accomplished the feat after a gruelling five-day expedition, marking him as the first member of the command to conquer one of the world's famed Seven Summits. At the peak, he proudly raised the UAE flag alongside the Ras Al Khaimah Police emblem. Major General Ali Abdullah bin Alwan Al Nuaimi praised Al Mazrouei's determination, perseverance, and ambition in completing this extraordinary challenge. Speaking about the experience, Major Al Mazrouei expressed his pride and joy in representing his country and his police force at such heights. 'Raising the UAE flag and the RAK Police logo on Mount Elbrus is my simple way of thanking my leadership for their unwavering support,' he said. 'This achievement was fueled by determination and ambition, and I look forward to continuing my journey in the Seven Summits challenge.' The challenging expedition was not one without obstacles, as the police officer faced extreme cold, oxygen shortages, strong winds, and steep mountainous terrain. Detailing his efforts, Al Mazrouei said to Khaleej Times that each day he would "ascend to altitudes ranging between 4,000 and 5,000 metres", and then come back down to sleep at lower elevations. "It was all part of helping my body adjust to the altitude." Just before midnight on July 31, he began his final climb. It was 11pm when he set off, and after a long, challenging ascent, he reached the summit at 10am on August 1. His successful climb highlights not only his courage and dedication but also his commitment to pursuing the prestigious global mountaineering goal of reaching the highest peak on each of the seven continents. This remarkable achievement stands as a testament to the adventurous spirit of Ras Al Khaimah Police and the enduring pursuit of excellence beyond borders.
