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Khaleej Times
28-05-2025
- General
- Khaleej Times
Look: UAE President honours Shabab Al Ahli for historic football season
After a spectacular football season, Shabab Al Ahli Football Club continued their celebrations with a special reception hosted by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. The reception celebrated the club's spectacular achievements during the 2024–2025 season, during which they secured four major titles: the UAE President's Cup, the Adnoc Pro League, the UAE Super Cup, and the UAE-Qatar Challenge Shield. Sheikh Mohamed congratulated the players, head coach, and the club's administrative and technical staff, as well as the fans, on their achievement. He praised the team's remarkable performance throughout the season and also commended the players for their exemplary sportsmanship, which he described as a key factor in the team's success. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Shabab Al Ahli's performance this season was capped off with a 2-1 victory over Al Jazira in the final round of the Adnoc Pro League, held at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Lukamilivojovic and Munas Dabour scored in the second half, securing the win despite an early goal by Al Jazira's Buddy de Oliveira. The victory earned Shabab Al Ahli their fifth league title in the professional era and the ninth in the club's overall history. They finished the season at the top of the table with 63 points from 26 matches, having won 19, drawn six, and lost just one. The team scored a total of 57 goals while conceding only 22. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shabab Al Ahli Club extended his congratulations to the board members, players, and staff, and praised the team's consistency and high-level performance throughout the season. This historic season has bolstered the Shabab Al Ahli's legacy as one of the premier football institutions in the UAE.
UAE Moments
19-05-2025
- Business
- UAE Moments
Burj Khalifa Lights Up in US Colors During Trump's UAE Visit
The Burj Khalifa lit up in red, white, and blue on Thursday night to mark US President Donald Trump's visit to the UAE. The light show happened during his stop in Dubai as part of a broader Middle East tour. Trump arrived in Abu Dhabi on May 15, following visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar. He was welcomed at Abu Dhabi International Airport by UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. برج خليفة يحتفي بزيارة الرئيس الأمريكي دونالد ترامب إلى دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة. Burj Khalifa is illuminated in the colors of the American flag to mark the visit of U.S. President @realDonaldTrump to the United Arab Emirates. #UAE_welcomes_US_President… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 15, 2025 Symbol of UAE-US Ties Lighting up the Burj Khalifa in US flag colors was a clear symbol of the ongoing relationship between the UAE and the United States. Trump's visit aimed to reaffirm strategic ties and discuss cooperation between the two nations. The visit comes at a time when both countries continue to work closely in areas like defense, business, and regional security. Part of a Wider Regional Tour Trump's trip to the UAE was part of a larger tour across the Gulf, highlighting key alliances in the region. The UAE stop followed meetings with leaders in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, making it a central point in the US president's itinerary.
