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Al Etihad
17-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Al Ain FC sign sponsorship agreement with ADNOC, XRG
17 May 2025 22:27 ABU DHABI (WAM) Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and Executive Chairman of XRG, witnessed the signing of a historic agreement between Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club and the two companies, ADNOC and XRG, at ADNOC the agreement, ADNOC will be the official sponsor of Al Ain's first football team's jersey during local matches throughout the upcoming sporting XRG will sponsor the team's training kit during their participation in the FIFA Clubs World Cup 2025, continuing through to the end of the agreement was signed on behalf of Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club by Rashid Abdullah, Chief Executive Officer of Al Ain Investment Company, and on behalf of XRG and ADNOC by Saif Atiq Al Falahi, Chairman of ADNOC Group Business Support and Special Tasks Department. The signing was attended by members of Al Ain Football Company's board of directors, including Mohammed Ibrahim Al Mahmoud and Mohammed Saif Al in attendance were a number of Al Ain first team players, including Khalid Eisa Mohammed Bilal Saeed Al Mesmari (goalkeeper), Soufiane Rahimi (forward), Mohammed Abbas Ahmed Abdulla Hassan Al Balochi (midfielder), and Alejandro Sebastián Romero Gamarra, known as Kaku (attacking midfielder), alongside several CEOs and department heads from Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club, ADNOC and Saif Al Katabi, Member of the Board of Directors at Al Ain Football Company, emphasised that the partnership with ADNOC represents an advanced model of integration between sporting ambition and a developmental economic vision. He stated that the goals of Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club—representing the UAE in major international tournaments—are aligned with ADNOC's national economic ambitions, and with the strategic investment vision of XRG in natural gas, chemicals and low-carbon energy Katabi said, 'This collaboration with ADNOC, a leading company in energy, technology and innovation, not only reflects support for a major national institution representing the nation at the Clubs World Cup, but also highlights the synergy between sport as a source of social inspiration and the economy as a driver of sustainable development. It contributes to strengthening the UAE model as a global example.'He added, 'We do not view this as a traditional sponsorship agreement. It is a far-reaching investment in national values that integrate leadership, sustainability and the honourable representation of the UAE at both sporting and economic platforms.'Al Katabi concluded, 'We believe in the importance of this strategic agreement, which comes at a pivotal moment. We look forward to seeing this partnership contribute to achieving our shared goals and enhancing the leading position of Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club, in line with the aspirations of the UAE sports sector and the growing ambitions of the Ainawi nation.'Saif Al Falahi added, 'In line with the wise leadership's directives to elevate the UAE sports sector, ADNOC and XRG are pleased to sign this historic agreement with Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club, who will represent the UAE in global football at the Clubs World Cup 2025. "This collaboration reflects our joint commitment to leveraging the power of sport to unite communities, promote prosperity and strengthen the UAE's global presence in sporting arenas.'
Al Etihad
05-03-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
Under the patronage of Hazza bin Zayed, Al Ain witnesses largest sports gathering during Ramadan
5 Mar 2025 02:07 AL AIN (WAM)Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, Al Ain City Municipality, in collaboration with Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club, has announced the launch of the first edition of the "Hafeet Challenge" Ramadan Sports Championships. This initiative aims to promote community sports and instill a culture of challenge and constructive announcement was made during a press conference held this evening at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium. The event was attended by Hamad Nakhiraat Al Ameri, Managing Director of Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club; Rashed Musabbah Al Maniei, Director General of Al Ain City Municipality; Salem Rashed Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Supreme Organising Committee; along with department managers, club and municipality employees, organising committee members, team representatives, and media Rashed Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Supreme Organising Committee, affirmed that the "Hafeet Sports Challenge" is a major sporting event that brings together various residential neighbourhoods in the city, along with its governmental and private institutions. He explained that the competitions will commence on the 5th of Ramadan and will continue until the 18th, creating an exciting atmosphere that promotes further noted that the highest organisational standards have been adopted to ensure a comprehensive sporting experience that meets the expectations of participants and spectators, under the supervision of Al Ain City Municipality and Al Ain Sports added that 36 teams will compete for the football title, including 24 teams from residential neighborhoods and 12 teams representing government and private institutions. Additionally, the championship will feature nine other sports, including volleyball, basketball, jiu-jitsu, running, cycling, shooting, padel, PlayStation gaming, and seven specialised competitions for people of determination. He revealed that the organising committee has allocated financial rewards exceeding AED 2.5 million. These include prizes for the top winners across various sports, as well as recognition awards for outstanding individual and team performances.
