UAE Football Association holds 2nd ordinary general assembly
His Excellency Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan chaired the meeting, which took place virtually on Wednesday. Key officials such as Abdullah Nasser Al Junaibi and Obaid Salem Al Shamsi, board members, the Secretary-General, FIFA and AFC representatives, and all member clubs participated.
Three members were appointed to evaluate the meeting minutes: Jamal Said Al Nuaimi of Al Jazira, Nasser Ibrahim Al Dhafri of Ajman, and Mohammed Khalifa Al Nuaimi of Dibba Al Hisn. The minutes from the first general assembly in 2024 were then formally accepted.
Evaluated the UAEFA's actions throughout the 2024-2025 season
The general assembly evaluated the UAEFA's actions throughout the 2024-2025 season, highlighting notable accomplishments such as the U-17 national team's qualification for the forthcoming World Cup in Doha and Sharjah Club's victory in the AFC Champions League 2. The full financial statements and auditors' reports were presented and approved.
Amendments to the UAEFA's laws and implementation regulations were passed to increase organisational governance and procedural effectiveness.
Confirmed the formation of new judicial and arbitration committees for the coming season
The assembly also confirmed the formation of new judicial and arbitration committees for the coming season. These included the Disciplinary Committee, the Player Status and Transfers Committee, the Dispute Resolution Chamber, and the Appeals Committee. Each was made up of a president, a vice president, and a few select members.
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