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Dubai Eye
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Dubai Eye
UAE official makes history with senior FIFA appointment
In a major milestone for UAE sports leadership, Counsellor Mohammed Al Kamali has been appointed Chairman of FIFA's powerful Disciplinary Committee, becoming the first Asian to ever hold the position. The announcement came during the 75th FIFA Congress held in Asunción, Paraguay, chaired by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and attended by global football representatives. Al Kamali's appointment is seen as a strong vote of confidence in the UAE's growing influence in international football governance. The UAE Football Association was represented at the session by Second Vice President Obaid Salem Al Shamsi, Board Member Amal Hassan Bu Shallakh, and Secretary-General Mohammed Abdullah Hazzam Al Dhaheri. The Congress also featured a review of FIFA's 2024 activities, financial updates and elections to key judicial committees. On the sidelines, the UAE delegation held bilateral meetings with several member associations. Al Kamali called the role a great honour and thanked the UAE's leadership for its continued support and for empowering citizens to represent the country on the world stage. He also extended appreciation to the UAE Football Association for championing national talent and enabling Emiratis to take on key roles in international sports governance.
Emirates 24/7
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Emirates 24/7
Committed to living up to trust placed by FIFA: Al Kamali
Counsellor Mohammed Al Kamali expressed his pride and deep appreciation following his appointment as Chair of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee by the General Assembly of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), affirming that this responsibility is a great honour and a strong motivation to exert every effort to fulfil the role with the highest level of professionalism and integrity. In a statement following his election, Al Kamali extended his sincere gratitude to the wise leadership of the United Arab Emirates, which he described as 'the foremost supporter of its citizens, providing them with the best opportunities for development and empowerment, and enabling them to represent the nation with distinction on regional and global stages.' He also thanked the UAE Football Association, chaired by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, for its continuous support of national talent and for empowering Emiratis to serve in leading roles across the international sports landscape. Al Kamali affirmed his commitment to living up to the trust placed in him and representing the UAE with honour in his new international role. He emphasised his dedication to working closely with FIFA teams to carry out all assigned responsibilities with the highest standards of efficiency and professionalism, contributing to the advancement of global football and upholding swift and fair justice within the sport. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Sharjah 24
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Sharjah 24
Al Kamali appointed Chairman of FIFA's Disciplinary Committee
Election during 75th FIFA Congress The FIFA General Assembly elected Counselor Mohammed Al Kamali as Chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee during the 75th FIFA Congress held today in Asuncion, Paraguay. The meeting was chaired by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and attended by representatives of member national associations. UAE representation at the Congress The UAE Football Association was represented by Obaid Salem Al Shamsi, Second Vice President of the Federation; Amal Hassan Bushlakh, Board Member; and Mohammed Abdullah Hazzam Al Dhaheri, Secretary General. A milestone for UAE sports The appointment of Counselor Mohammed Al Kamali to one of FIFA's most important committees represents a new administrative achievement for UAE sports globally. It also affirms FIFA's confidence in UAE national talent, who have demonstrated excellence in various areas, particularly in football. First Asian to chair FIFA Disciplinary Committee Al Kamali becomes the first Asian to chair the FIFA Disciplinary Committee — a landmark moment for the continent and the UAE. Congress agenda and key discussions The 75th FIFA Congress featured a keynote speech by President Gianni Infantino, a review of FIFA's 2024 annual report and activities, financial statements, and elections for judicial committees. Delegates also discussed proposals submitted by national associations.
Al Etihad
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
Mohammed Al Kamali appointed Chairman of FIFA Disciplinary Committee
15 May 2025 23:00 ASUNCIÓN (WAM)The FIFA Congress, during its 75th session held on Thursday in Asunción, Paraguay, elected Counsellor Mohammed Al Kamali as Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA).The session was chaired by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and attended by representatives of FIFA's member UAE Football Association was represented by Obaid Salem Al Shamsi, Second Vice President of the Association, Amal Hassan Bu Shallakh, Board Member, and Mohammed Abdullah Hazzam Al Dhaheri, appointment of Counsellor Mohammed Al Kamali to one of the most important standing committees in FIFA represents a new administrative milestone for UAE sports on the global stage and reaffirms the international federation's confidence in the UAE's national talents, who have demonstrated their competence across various fields, particularly in Al Kamali becomes the first-ever Chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee from the Asian agenda of the 75th FIFA Congress included several key items, most notably a speech by Gianni Infantino, a review of the annual report and the activities organised by FIFA in 2024, financial reports, and the election of judicial committees, along with discussions on proposals submitted by member associations. On the sidelines of the meeting, the UAE Football Association delegation also held a number of meetings with representatives of member associations.
