The Al Ain Club basketball “Buds” team (U-14) earned a hard-fought and well-deserved place in the semi-finals of the UAE Cup after clinching a thrilling 55-53 victory over Sharjah Club on their home court this evening during the tournament’s knockout stages.

The match was characterized by intense competition and breath-taking excitement that lasted until the final seconds. The Al Ain players displayed high tactical discipline and great fighting spirit, enabling them to turn the tide and overcome the host team in a high-speed, high-concentration encounter. This qualification reaffirms the strength of the club’s youth academy and their ambitious drive to compete for the prestigious title.
With this win, the basketball sector at Al Ain Club continues to deliver rising technical performances, reflecting the extensive efforts dedicated to developing young talents and preparing them to represent the “Al Zaeem” crest on podiums. The team now awaits their upcoming Final Four clash to continue their journey toward the cup.

The champions of Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club have completed their technical and physical preparations ahead of their participation in the UAE Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu Cup, scheduled to take place on May 2 and 3 at Shabab Al Ahli Club Hall in Dubai.

“The Purple Team” enters the championship with high ambitions to maintain its strong presence on the podium and preserve its impressive record of achievements in one of the most prominent tournaments on the calendar of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation.

The club’s technical staff confirmed that preparations were carried out through a comprehensive program covering technical, physical, and mental aspects. Players from the kids, youth, junior, and adult categories underwent an intensive internal training camp focused on enhancing tactical readiness and combat performance in line with the competition format and weight divisions adopted for the championship.

The club will also rely on a group of its top-ranked athletes at both continental and international levels, many of whom have delivered outstanding performances in previous tournaments, as part of its efforts to compete strongly across all divisions and achieve the best possible results.

The coaching staff further emphasized that the players’ morale is at its peak, with strong determination to deliver performances worthy of the club’s name and represent “Al Zaeem” in the best possible way during the championship hosted in Dubai.

Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club continues its daily preparations ahead of the competition, supported by ongoing administrative and technical backing that reflects the club’s commitment to maintaining its successful legacy and representing Emirati jiu-jitsu with distinction.

Al Ain Club added a prestigious new trophy to its fortress of achievements in “Dar Al Zein,” as the Men’s First Volleyball Team was crowned champions of the Emirates Cup for the 2025-2026 sports season. This follows a well-deserved 3-1 victory over visitors Bani Yas in the final match held at the Al Ain Club Hall, amid a celebratory atmosphere and a massive crowd that cheered the champions to the podium.

The match reached the heights of excitement and rivalry, with “The Boss” asserting control over the sets, which concluded with scores of: (26-24, 24-26, 25-17, 25-19). With this victory, Al Ain increased its tally of Emirates Cup titles to six, marking a triumphant return to the podium for this cherished championship after an eight-season hiatus.

Following the achievement, H.E. Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club, congratulated the team via his official account on the “X” platform, stating: “Congratulations to Al Ain Club on winning the Emirates Volleyball Cup. An outstanding performance by our players throughout the tournament. Best of luck to the team in upcoming challenges, and to all the club’s sports teams in achieving further success and championships.”

The coronation ceremony was graced by the presence of H.E. Abdullah Al Darmaki, President of the UAE Volleyball Federation; H.E. Sultan Hamad Al Mutawa Al Dhaheri, Director of the Vice President’s Office for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court and Board Member of Al Ain Club; and H.E. Major General Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bani Yas Club.
The final also witnessed the launch of the “Proud of the Emirates” campaign, which embodied the cohesion of the sports community with the nation and reflected the stability and leadership enjoyed by the country’s sports sector.

This coronation proves the high capability of Al Ain Club’s sports sector to compete and secure titles. The “Purple Volleyball” victory underscores the quality of technical and administrative work within the club and the players’ determination to restore the prestige of Al Ain volleyball, with a commitment to continuing the journey toward more titles in the upcoming seasons.

Al Ain’s first volleyball team has resumed collective training at the Khalifa bin Zayed Stadium hall following a brief rest period. The team is gearing up for the highly anticipated “UAE Cup” final against Bani Yas, scheduled for this coming Friday.

The training session witnessed high levels of enthusiasm and focus from the players. The technical staff concentrated on tactical and physical aspects to ensure peak readiness for the summit clash. “Al Zaeem” aims to clinch the prestigious title and dedicate the victory to its massive fan base.

For its part, the team’s administrative staff confirmed that all arrangements for the match are complete, praising the fighting spirit shown by the players during training, which reflects their strong determination to stand on the podium as “UAE Cup” champions.

Al Ain’s youth volleyball team secured a 3-1 victory over Al Jazira in the first-leg of the 5th and 6th place play-offs in the General League.

The team now awaits the second-leg, scheduled to take place at Al Ain Club’s hall next Thursday. This upcoming match will determine the final standings for this season, as the team looks forward to refining its path in future seasons to meet the club’s high standards and ambitions.

Al Ain Club’s first volleyball team secured its place in the golden stage of the UAE President’s Cup after a well-earned 3–0 victory over Al Jazira in the semi-final, held at Al Wasl Club Hall in Dubai.

Al Ain asserted full control over the match from the very beginning, with players demonstrating high focus and a strong competitive spirit, clinching all three sets with scores of (25–20, 25–21, 25–22).

With this qualification, Al Ain has set a highly anticipated in the final on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Khalifa Bin Zayed Hall in Al Ain City, where the team aims to lift the prestigious title and bring joy to its loyal supporters.

Ahead of the grand final, the team will take part in the second stage of the Super Cup, scheduled from April 10 to 12 at Al Nasr Club Hall in Dubai—serving as a strong test of the team’s fitness and technical readiness before the decisive showdown.

Al Ain Club signs Cuban player “Luis” to strengthen the Al Ain volleyball team.

Al Ain Club has officially announced the signing of Cuban star Luis to join the first volleyball team, in a move aimed at boosting the team’s attacking power and competing strongly for titles in upcoming competitions.

This signing comes as part of the club’s strategy to reinforce the squad with players who possess experience and a high ability to make a technical difference. Luis is considered one of the distinguished names with notable offensive and defensive skills, making him a strong addition to the “Purple” lineup in its pursuit of local and continental titles.

Following the contract signing, the Cuban player expressed his great happiness at joining “The Boss,” affirming his eagerness to deliver his best performances and contribute alongside his teammates in achieving the ambitions of the club’s management and its large fan base.

The Al Ain first volleyball team secured its spot in the final stages of the Super Cup after a dominant and well-deserved 3-0 victory over Shabab Al Ahli. The match took place this evening at the Bani Yas Club hall in Abu Dhabi as part of the preliminary round.

The “Boss” asserted complete control over the match, with the players delivering a high-level technical performance that showcased the team’s readiness and the strong cohesion between the new signings and the rest of the squad under the guidance of Omani coach Jamal Al-Maamari.

With this victory, the “Boss” advances to the final rounds, which will be held in a “Round-Robin Tournament” format at the Al Nasr Club hall in Dubai, featuring Al Ain, Al Jazira, Bani Yas, and Al Nasr. The tournament is scheduled to kick off next Friday and Saturday, concluding on Sunday when the champion will be crowned. Al Ain continues its steady march toward the Super Cup title, reaffirming its strong ambition to claim the gold this season.

Al Ain’s youth volleyball team secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over visitors Al Jazira at the Khalifa bin Zayed Stadium hall. The match was the first leg of the playoff to determine third and fourth place in the General League.

The encounter was characterized by intense competition, stretching to a decisive fifth set. Both teams displayed high-level technical performance, reflecting their determination to finish the season on the podium.

With this result, “The Boss” takes a crucial step toward securing third place ahead of the second-leg match, which will officially decide this season’s bronze medalist.

Al Ain First Volleyball Team secured its place in the semifinals of the UAE President’s Cup after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Shabab Al Ahli. The match, which brought both teams together this evening at the Bani Yas Club Hall in Abu Dhabi, was part of the tournament’s quarterfinal round.

The match was a high-level technical marathon, extending to a decisive fifth set. Al Ain’s “Boss” clinched the victory through high concentration and immense fighting spirit, deservingly booking their spot in the “Final Four” of the nation’s most prestigious cup.

This victory marks a significant milestone in the team’s pursuit of the title, showcasing a consistent upward trajectory in performance. The players demonstrated exceptional physical and mental composure throughout the match, particularly during the critical moments of the tie-breaker set.

With this result, Al Ain sets up a highly anticipated semifinal clash against Al Jazira Club. The team aims to capitalize on this momentum to reach the final match and compete for the precious trophy, scheduled to take place on April 17 at the Khalifa bin Zayed Stadium Hall in Al Ain.