The agenda started with the interactive session between the club’s staff and the star guest of Al Ain Club, Abdullah bin Haider, who responded to the audience inquiries and questions with spontaneous responses, as usual.

Such reactions boosted the attendees’ desire to participate in the family dialogue.

Bin Haidar revealed unlimited details of the Emirati film.

By the end of the session, Bin Haidar was presented the Club’s shield and the official jersey of the Boss.

The “Cultural Morning Session” agenda also included entertainment programs, competitions and prizes presented by the club, Mohammed Rasoul Khoury Group, and a Boutique Perfume. The attendees toured the historical house listed in the World Heritage Sites and briefed on the story of the Mohammed bin Khalifa House, its development, and the changes that occurred in the surrounding area over the past sixty years.

Everyone lived an interactive experience that narrates the “life and era of Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa” and his biography. They were briefed and discovered the architectural aspects of the house.

Additionally, they enjoyed various musical works produced by artists famous at the time of the construction of the house, namely the Emirati poet Aousha Al Suwaidi, nicknamed “The Girl of the Arabs”, the Emirati singer Ali bin Rogha, and Om Kulthum. They enjoyed listening to a collection of stories told by the elderly residents of Al Ain. All of these stories revolve around their lives and businesses in the region over decades.

Abdullah bin Haider expressed his deep appreciation to Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club for hosting him in one of the pleasing historical landmarks in Al Ain. He stated: “It is not a secret to tell you all that today I have visit the house of Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa, which has gone through stages of restoration. Indeed, the dedicated efforts of the Department of Culture and Tourism is clear by adopting the best international methods to come up with such a remarkable landmark.”

Commenting on a question about his opinion about the artist revealing his sports taste and favor and whether this has an impact on his popularity, he said: “In my opinion, the artist’s loyalty to a certain sports club should be respected as the artist respects all sports entities. I am here to announce I am a “Shergawi” fan and I disclosed this in several occasions. Meanwhile, I emphasize my love and appreciation to Al Ain and Al Wasl clubs. I don’t see any problem with that.”

Regarding his feelings at the moment of crowning Al Ain with the title of AFC Champions League 2003, he said: “Absolutely, I was so pleased and my happiness is indescribable at the time along with anyone who loves UAE football. That day is a milestone in the history of Al Ain Club when the Boss brought the joy to the whole nation. It is until this day we remember those moments with pride and honor, especially since the “Boss” played and overcome tough competitors. We all are happy that Al Ain is back to normal this season. Al Ain presence in the league of an added value to the competition.”

As for the problem faced by the UAE national team, he said: “It is not a single problem! In my opinion the main problem is in the system. I am not prejudiced against the players, but I do not accept the idea of a player undergoing one training session during the whole day, in light of the professionalism era. Is it a problem if there are two training sessions? Clubs could sort it out and the same applies to the players. Players are the basis of any professional team, and I do not blame only the teams’ management.”

He signed off by pointing out that he believes that an hour and a half is not enough to prepare a professional player for local competitions and “international” challenges.

The Tunisian head coach of Al Ain Handball Club, Mohammed Bu Ghazaleh, expressed his deep pleasure for leading the Boss squad again after the end of his 5-year mission ended by 2019.

Bu Ghazaleh stressed that the ambition this year will be different from the previous one. “We look forward to winning more titles and competing for championships, exactly when we achieved the UAE Handball Cup in 2019.”

Coach Mohamed said: “I am happy with the result the team achieved against Al Wasl in the league last Thursday. Indeed, I did not find it difficult to win the opponent with the help of my sons, the players, during the match, because I was so close to them over the past 4 years. I look forward to be the top team by two points difference per the new regulations.”

Bu Ghazaleh expressed his sincerest gratitude to the management of Al Ain Sports Games Company for their precious confidence in assigning me at this crucial stage of the local competitions, saying: “I have a close and strong relationship with Al Ain Handball Club. It is my second home.”

Al Ain Sports Games Company announced that Tunisian head coach Mohammed Abu Gazaleh signed to Al Ain Handball Team to lead the Al Ain First Handball Team to succeed his compatriot Adnan Belharith.

The Al Ain Club’s management extended its appreciation to the Tunisian coach, Adnan Belharith, for the period he spent with the team.

Noteworthy, Belharith led the team from 2019 to 2021, in which succeeded to win the second spot of the league.

The decision to replace Belharith as a result of a difference in views between him and the Club’s management, as well as the decline in the technical level of the team in the recent period.

On the other hand, the management of Al Ain Sports Club Company welcomed the Tunisian Mohammed Abu Gazaleh as he returned to coach the team who led the team from 2014 to 2019 through which he was able to build a team of young players to back up the first team in that period and winning the UAE Handball Cup of 2019.

Fireworks Light Up Dar Al-Zain Sky with UAE’s Flag Colors

Today’s evening, hundreds of citizens and foreigners participated in the big ceremony which was held in Al Ain Square at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, as part of the UAE’s 50th National Day celebration activities.

The celebrations officially started on November 25th with the participation of Al Qattara Investments and a number of public and private authorities at Dar Al-Zain.

The attendees enjoyed an exceptional night, filled with national faithful feelings with adherence to the precautionary measures under the supervision of the official authorities in the UAE to maintain the security and safety of all the people living on this good land.

Al-Ain special and active organization of the ceremony was highly lauded, for they provided awareness and guiding services to all attendees.

The ceremony’s programs included surprises, valuable prizes, and fireworks which lightened the sky with the colors of UAE’s flag in harmony with the stadium’s lights which have been projecting the UAE’s flag since the onset of the 50th National Day celebrations.

Al Ain Handball Team coach, Tunisia’s Adnan Belharith, lauded the team’s performance against Maleihah Team on Thursday’s match.

He added “I am glad with the result the team scored in the match by entering the national league with a spirit aiming for the stars; especially after their return from the 36 Arab Cup in Tunisia.”

He added that the new player, Rami Al-Sabti, gave a great impression about himself by scoring 10 goals. I wish him the best with the team in the upcoming matches. I also must hail Zayed Al-Dousari’s focused attacks and Ahmad Salem’s goalkeeping performance during the last minutes of the match.

Belharith stressed that the team achieved the aspired goals in the Arab Cup for the 36 clubs in Tunisia and gained a great experience from their participation, indicating that the team has some weaknesses in defense and that these weaknesses must be tackled in the upcoming period to get the team back on track in the league.

About the match with Al-Jazeera team next Sunday, coach Belharith contended that the match is not going to be easy for both teams, since we’re exhausted by the injuries, travelling, and the participation in the Arab Cup. He wished the team to get over these obstacles and prove their readiness to win the match.

Al-Ain Volleyball team matches kicked off with an outstanding win against their host, Al Wasl team, scoring 3-2 result during a match which was held on the Al-Wasl Club Hall, as part of the first round of the Men Public Volleyball League Competition.

Al-Ain Club scored the second, third, and fifth runs with the following results: 14-52, 21-25, 13-15, while Al Wasl team won the second and the fourth runs with a 20-25 result.

Al-Ain Jujutsu club was granted the best national team prize for the age group under-18 during UAE Jiu-jitsu Federation’s ceremony on the sideline of Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-jitsu Championship at the Jiu-Jitsu Arena in Zayed Sports City to celebrate the game’s champions.

The ceremony took place following the last competition of the 13th edition of Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-jitsu Championship, which was organized by the UAE Jiu-jitsu Association under the sponsorship of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces.

About 4000 players from 90 countries participated in the ceremony.

Khamis Obeid Acclaims the Prestigious Sponsorship and Generous Support of the Youth by the UAE Wise Leadership

The Visit Triggers the Players’ Drives to Achieve Significant Accomplishments

Two years after receiving membership of the Al Ain Club Honorary Council, and naming their names on two stadiums at the Al Ain Club Football School, following the directives issued by His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, First Vice President of Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club, First Vice President of the Honorary Council, Chairman of the Al Ain Board of Directors, the international astronauts Hazza Al Mansouri and Sultan Al Neyadi were keen today to visit Al Ain Club.

The UAE astronauts were received by Khamis Obaid Al Kaabi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Ain Sports Games Company.

The visit itinerary included a tour around Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, the superb architectural masterpiece of one of the world’s best football stadiums, the Club’s official store, and the “Padel Tennis” and football fields attached to the stadium. They also visited the football academy and school stadiums and met the players of several age groups.

Khamis Obaid Al Kaabi welcomed both astronauts and members of the Honorary Council, Hazza Al Mansouri and Sultan Al Neyadi. He stressed that their visit to the Club is an essential incentive for the Club’s players of age groups, especially since the astronauts Hazza and Sultan presented a bright image of Emirati and Arab youth armed with science and knowledge and seeking to achieve the desired outcome ambitions.

Al Kaabi valued the noble care and generous support of the UAE wise leadership in our beloved homeland for young people. They are pushing them to hold an honorable position and reach the highest indicators of success that are consistent with an integrated vision for a bright future for the UAE. Furthermore, they work hard to empower UAE youth by arming themselves with science and knowledge, inspiring achievements on the global scene in conjunction with the UAE celebrations to recognize the UAE 50 years.

At the same time, Al Kaabi praised the critical role that the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center has played in scientific research and space exploration. He said: “This brings the desired benefits to the whole world, a matter of honor and pride, and embodies the prestigious position that our beloved country has reached in the field of space exploration.”

At the end of the visit, Khamis Obaid Al Kaabi presented Hazza and Sultan, members of the Al-Ainawi Honorary Council, the Club’s shield, and official shirts bearing the signatures of the stars of the first football team at Al Ain Club. They received the gifts in the presence of Rashid Abdullah, CEO of Al Ain Club Investment Company, Khalfan Al Shamesi, Sports Director of Al Ain Football Club, Ahmed Al Shamesi, Director of the Al Ain Football First Team, and Abdullah Khoury, Supervisor of the Football School and Academy Sector.

Amongst atmospheres full of genuine patriotic sentiments and pride in the homeland of glory, peace, tolerance, and giving, Al Ain Club celebrated Flag Day this morning.

The official celebration was held at the Al Ain Square in the vicinity of Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium.

The activities of the Flag Day was attended by H.E. Dr. Matar Rashid Al Darmaki, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Ain Football Club Company, with the participation of many representatives of the public and private institutions and bodies, including Al Ain Police Department, General Administration of Customs, Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company, Abu Dhabi Transport and Control Company” TRANSCO”, Abu Dhabi Center for Waste Management “TADWEER”, Human Resources Authority, Rowell Health Group, and Al Qattara Company. In addition, the players of Al Ain Club representing all games and affiliated companies and its staff attended the event.

The event was inaugurated per various governmental authorities and entities’ official protocol adopted on this precious national occasion. Dr. Matar Al Darmaki raised the UAE flag ahead of playing the national anthem.

On this occasion, Dr. Matar Al Darmaki stated that Flag Day is a national occasion with a particular nature for the Emiratis. He added: “It is an occasion to express true feelings of belonging and loyalty to our homeland and our wise leadership. Furthermore, we avail this opportunity to affirm our adherence to the values ​​of the Union established by our founding fathers.”

He went on to say: “We are here renewing our determination and covenants to boost up the efforts and work sincerely so that UAE remains at the forefront of other countries and to be a beacon of civilization, progress, and prosperity in all fields, in line with the approach well established by our wise leadership.

Dr. Matar concluded his statement by emphasizing that marking this special occasion is a national duty, given that the flag represents the UAE’s unity and sovereignty and reflects its civilized and human achievements.

During a phone call, H.E. Mohamed bin Thaaloob Al Derai, President of UAE Wrestling, Judo and Kickboxing Federation briefed Marius Vizer, President of the International Judo Federation (IJF), about the efforts of the championship’s organizing committee to prepare for the event, to be held at Sheikh Zayed Sports City.

Vizer congratulated the UAE for its successful measures aimed at containing the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuring the gradual return to normalcy, lauding the related efforts of its government and relevant authorities, as well as the awareness of the Emirati public, which was praised by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Al Derai told Vizer that the championship, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, is guaranteed to be successful, especially in light of the oversight of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the IJF, in addition to the accumulated expertise of Emirati cadres from the federation and supporting committees in organising the championship’s ten previous editions.

Mohamed bin Thaaloob Al Derai, President of UAE Wrestling, Judo and Kickboxing Federation, highlighted the readiness of the UAE to host and organise the 50th Abu Dhabi Grand Slam from 26th to 28th November, 2021, especially with the confirmation of 17 countries as participants in the event.

The 17 countries that have confirmed their participation so far are Denmark, China, Taiwan, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Serbia, Israel, Poland, Slovenia, UK, the IJF Refugee Team, Sweden, France, Ireland, Canada, Romania and Tajikistan.