220 players compete to claim the title

The “international” player Ahmed Al Swaidi claims a historical accomplishment in  Hafeit Challenges’ eGames

Under support from sports leadership..eGames receive unprecedented attention

Among thrilling atmospheres, the international player Ahmed Al Swaidi, who is the captain of the United Arab Emirates eGames national team, managed to claim the title of the first edition of Hafeit Challenge’s eGames, which is considered the largest of its kind on the level of the country in terms of the rewards’ financial value and the vast participation.

220 players were competing in 222 matches, which started online, reaching to the final stages of competitions that took place within the board of director’s hall at Hazza Bin Zayed stadium.

The final stages were followed up by, Salem bin Haderim Al Katibi, who is the chairman of the supreme organizing committee of Hafeit Sports Challenge, in addition to Rashid Abdullah, who is the tournament’s director, members from the supreme organizing committee, department managers from Al Ain city’s municipality, as well as a large number of eGames enthusiasts.

The tournament witnessed holding matches between elite “PlayStation” players on the level of the country and the Middle East. In the semi finals round of competitions, Ahmed Al Swaidi qualified after claiming victory over the Pakistani player Mohammed Hahd, while Mouhannad Al Mismari managed to defeat Ali Al Hammadi and managed to qualify to the final round of competitions.

In a thrilling final match, Ahmed Al Swaidi decisively claimed the title after his victory over Ali Al Mismari with the score of 5-3. So, with this result he was officially crowned as the champion of the tournament’s first edition, emphasizing over his deservedness of this accomplishment.

The first champion

The champion Ahmed Al Swaidi expressed his great cheerfulness over claiming the title and said the following statement: “I am proud that my name will be linked to the first edition’s title of Hafet Sports Challenge, which is the most prominent event that offered the largest financial reward in eGames tournaments on the level of the country. I also extend my gratitude to the supreme organizing committee over this professional organization that contributed in showing up the tournament in the best possible picture.”

Al Swaidi added the following statement:“There is no doubt that the great attention from Al Ain’s municipality, in cooperation with Al Ain sports and cultural club, contributed to the success of this event, which I consider as a brilliant model for all society’s sectors and all of its different categories,While hosting 18 sports through the challenge reflects the great exerted efforts from the organizing committee, which is something that deserves praise and appreciation.”

A career full of accomplishments

Since turning into a professional player in eGames in the year of 2022, Al Swaidi claimed several notable accomplishments, where:

Hassan Mohammed: Hafeit Sports Challenge.. An exceptional event with ambitious vision

In his speech over the event, Hassan Mohammed, who is the projects manager at Al Rayyes Contracting company, which is one of the sponsor companies, said the following statement: “Hafeit Sports Challenge started big from the first day, and this was not a mere coincidence, but this happened thanks to the vision and patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is the representative of Al Ain area’s ruler and the first supporter of sports in the region.”

He also added the following statement: “What distinguishes this challenges is that it was not just an ordinary sports tournament, but it was an inclusive social event that included 18 different sports, it also included all society’s categories, children, women, high ranking citizens, and the people of determination. So, this is an unprecedented accomplishment on the region’s level.”

He also pointed out that the success of this event was clearly apparent since the first day, where it was the top “trend” in the United Arab Emirates, as well as breaking records, such as holding 94 matches in one day, and this is a number that maybe registered on Guinness World Records.

He concluded his speech by saying the following statement: “We are very proud with our contribution as sponsors for this big event, and we are looking forward to see its continuity as one of the most prominent sports events on the level of the country.”

Hafeit challenge break new records

Al Ain transforms into a global sports arena with the participation of elite champions

300 contenders from inside and outside the country ignite the cycling race challenge

Al Marzouqi: The success of Hafeit challenge is a source of pride.. And the track added a new exceptional horizon to the race

Awadallah and Traoré asserting: Al Ain is a vibrant city with sports life

Ju-jitsu and racing.. Decisive races to take place in the city

Volleyball challenge ignites the scenery.. Al Merial and Al Qwie teams qualify along side Al Amera team to the “Super” League

“Hafeit sports challenge” added a new impact over the sports scenery, in an exceptional event that witnessed the participation of nearly 2000 athletes who are competing in four different competitions, which covered more than 5000 km of “Dar Al Zain.” The event took place in thrilling atmospheres that spanned over football, basketball, and volleyball stadiums. Those competitions coincided with the onset of the cycling race, that witnessed the participation of 300 contenders from inside and outside the country, while the participants were divided into 13 competing categories, adding more thrill and rivalry to the competitions.

Cycling race started from “Saied” area en route to Al Ain international airport, with the participation of nine major categories. Those categories included different age categories and various levels of professionalism. The race spanned over 80 km, while a second race was dedicated to a distance of 27 km for those participants who are under 15 years of age.

Al Marzouqi: The success of Hafeit challenge is a source of pride and appreciation.. And the track added new exceptional horizon to the race

Ahmed Al Mazouqi, who is a board member of Abu Dhabi cycling club, emphasized that “Hafeit Sports Challenge” surpassed all expectations thanks to the ambitious vision and the limitless support from His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is the representative of Al Ain area ruler.

Al Marzouqi said the following statement:“The excellent organization and vast turnout we have witnessed, especially in the cycling race, are considered a source of pride and appreciation. This success is not limited to one sport alone, but it included all games, in a way that gathered under its umbrella all categories of men and women, children and people of determination, emphasizing over Al Ain’s position as a global sports destination.”

He also added the following statement: “The vast turnout to the cycling race, whether from inside or outside the country, are considered an evidence to the pioneering position of Al Ain in this field. Dar Al Zain has transformed into a cycling open arena, especially with the annual hosting of the final round competitions of the United Arab Emirates Tour, which boosts its position in the global sports scenery.”

Al Marzouqi also praised the choice of the race track, pointing out that it added a new exceptional horizon, and emphasizing over the necessity of the event’s continuity and development, especially after its success in attracting professional cyclists and prominent sports teams, among which we have Dubai Police, Abu Dhabi Cycling Club, Shabab Al Ahil club, Al Nasr club, among others.

Volleyball challenge ignites the scenery.. Al Merial and Al Qwie teams qualify with Al Amera team to the “Super” League

In a related context, volleyball competitions witnessed three big matches in three major areas: Al Waqn, Al Amera, and Downtown, where 12 teams were competing to claim the qualifying ticket to the Super League, which will start on tomorrow at the city’s Downtown.The final results led to the qualification of Al Merial and Al Qwie in addition to Al Amera, who was the first team to qualify.

Ju-jitsu and racing.. Decisive races take place in Al Ain City

Ju-jitsu champions are preparing to go through the challenge, which will take place within Al Qatarah’s gym, while the running race competitions will take place from Al Mabzarah Al Khadra’a, among thrilling and competitive atmospheres. Participants were divided into six competing categories, which include the distances of 1 km, 3 km, and 5 km, for the two categories of citizens and open for both women and men.

Awadallah and Traoré asserting: Al Ain is a vibrant city with sports life

Abdoul Karim Traoré and Mohammed Awadallah, who play for Al Ain first football team, were keen to attend the institutions championship, which had been hosted within Al Qatarah’s Tahnon Bin Mohammed stadium, where they expressed their admiration over the sporting atmosphere that the city is witnessing.

The two players said the following statement:“We enjoyed watching thrilling and big matches, which reflect the incising attention over sports in our society. And Hafeit Challenge reflects the high sporting culture which Al Ain is characterized with, it also confirms that the city is vibrant with sports life.”

The two players also praised the exerted organizational efforts to help the event to succeed, confirming that hosting such events boosts the position of Al Ain as an exceptional sports destination, they also wished good luck to all participants.

With this thrilling and competitive scenery, “Hafeit Challenge” proves that it is not only a simple sporting event, but it is an exceptional event that reflects the high sportsmanship which Al Ain city is characterized with, it also confirms its position as one of the most important sporting destinations on the region’s level.

Al Ain Ramadan nights break records

Dar Al Zain to host 94 matches in one day within all residential neighborhoods

Salim Bin Hadhiram checks on Al Ain Pharmacy player after sustaining an injury

600 participants compete in the running challenge from Al Mibzarah Al Khadra’a tonight

The city of Al Ain witnessed the organization of 94 sports events during Hafeit sports challenge. The launch of basketball and residential neighborhoods football tournaments coincided with a variety of competitions. The events were hosted over the residential neighborhoods pitches at the city of Al Ain, among which there are 16 matches through the residential neighborhoods football tournament, while basketball tournament witnessed four matches at Al Qatarah, besides 6 matches through institutions football tournament.Boutshi tournament has also been organized for the people of determination within four different areas within the city, as well as eGames tournament (PlayStation) which included 64 games in the round of 32 qualifiers up until the final match.

Patronage and attention for the players

Salim Bin Hadhiram Al Katibi, who is the chairman of the tournament’s supreme organizing committee, was keen to check on the status of Abdulrahman Ali, who plays for Al Ain Pharmacy team, after sustaining an injury during his team’s match vs Al Ain “A” team, and he instructed to keep up with his medical condition up until the completion of the treatment course.

In his turn, Abdulrahman Ali, who plays for Al Ain Pharmacy team, expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation for the great attention which he received, then he said the following statement: “I have never seen in my life such appreciation and great organization, I cannot find suitable words to express my gratitude and appreciation for the patronage and follow up which I received. Thank you from my heart to the United Arab Emirates and the organizing committee over this big event that befits the name of the beautiful city of Al Ain.”

The biggest trophies in the region for the running races

Among the thrilling competition atmospheres, the organizing committee of Hafeit sports challenge announced a financial award of up to 90K AED for the winners in the running challenge at Hafeit mountain, will be in Al Mibzarah Al Khadra’a.This award is considered the biggest in the region for community running races, where participants have been divided into six competing categories, which include the following distances of 1 km, 3 km, and 5 km for the two categories of citizens and open for both women and men.

Rashid Al Mnai: The interaction of Al Ain community with Hafeet Sport Challenge surpassed all expectations

Rashid Musabbah Al Mnai, General Mangerof Al Ain city Municipality, witnessed this morning the inaugural ceremony of the Institutions Football Championship at Tahnoon bin Mohammed Stadium in Al Qattara, in the presence of Salem bin Hadhiram Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee of the Championship. The matches have been held among an exceptional sporting environment, embodying the concepts of solidarity and cooperation among community members, and witnessed the participation of a large number of Al Ain Club legends.

Al Mnai expressed his deep thanks, gratitude and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, for his noble patronage and continuous support for Al Ain community and provision of all means to ensure the success of sports and community initiatives. He emphasized that Hafeet Sport Challenge witnesses unprecedented interaction from various segments of community, highlighting the success of the event in enhancing the sportsmanship spirit and spreading the culture of community sports during the Holy Ramadan, so that it remains the most prominent sports event during Ramadan nights in Al Ain.

Al Mnai added that the public engagement with the Challenge, since its launch at the Al Ain Club for People of Determination and even the Governmental Institutions Championship, surpassed expectations, noting that the event created an enjoyable competitive environment that brought together all age groups under the umbrella of sports.

The Organizing Committee appreciates the partners’ efforts and approves increasing financial rewards for people of determination

The Supreme Organizing Committee of HafeetSport Challenge held an important meeting to discuss the performance of the 18 tournaments included in the largest event in the region. During the meeting, chaired by Salem bin Hadhiram Al Ketbi, the value of the financial prizes for winners in the People of Determination Championships has been increased, aiming at enhancing participation and motivating athletes.

Bin Hadhiram expressed his appreciation of the efforts made by the participating entities, including Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination which organized seven championships that attracted 900 athletes, in addition to the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, Abu Dhabi Cycling Club, Al Ain Equestrian and Shooting Club, Abu Dhabi Sports Council, and Abu Dhabi Police, who contributed to the success of the event and the consolidation of the community sports concept.

Cycling race starts tomorrow

Among the exciting competitions, the Organizing Committee of Hafeet Sport Challenge approved valuable rewards for the winners of the cycling race, scheduled to start tomorrow at 9 pm. The awards of the cycling race are considered the best in the regional community sports races, as participants were divided into four competitive categories, including nationals, public, men and women categories.

UAE trend: Hafeet Challenge dominates the digital scene

#Hafeet_Sport_Challenge went viral, topping the trending list in the UAE, with more than 5 million views until the day before yesterday, reflecting the great popularity and community interest in the event.

Al Ain “A” wins over Al Masry Team by three goals, and Generation 2003 loses to Agthia by four goals

The competitions of the Institutions Championship witnessed intense confrontations, as Al Ain “A” outperformed the Egyptian team with three goals, while Al Ain “B” team, which includes players from the 2003 generation, lost to Agthia with a 0-4 score. The UAE University team defeated the Higher Colleges of Technology 6-0, and the Czech Hospital tied with the Residency and Foreigners Affairs 1-1. Al Ain Municipality team achieved a great triumph over Al Ain Pharmacy with a 4-0 score, while the Department of Economic Development team managed to defeat Ithmar International Holding with the same score.

Esports finals at Hazaa Bin Zayed Stadium

Hazaa Bin Zayed Stadium will host the finals of Hafeet Challenge Esports Championship  (EA FC 25) the day after tomorrow evening, where the it will witness an open audience attendance, after 221 players participated in the Championship and played 190 matches online.

Al Amerah qualifies for the Super Volleyball League amidst an exciting atmosphere

In front a large audience, the Volleyball Championship in Al Amera neighborhood witnessed exciting confrontations, as the Al Amera team managed to qualify for the Super Volleyball League after defeating Al Sad 26-24, and Al Salamat 24-20, confirming its place in the semi-finals.

Today, volleyball lovers are waiting for the announcement of the teams that have qualified for the Super League, as Al Qua’a and Bu Kirayyah will meet in the second group, while the second match will bring together Al Dahraand Al Wagan, and the two winners will qualify to compete for the second card of the Super League. In the Second Group, Al Hair team will meet Zakher, while Al Meryal will confront Al Masoudi, and the two winners will compete for the final card of the Super League.

Exceptional Ramadan at Al Ain

People of determination ignite passions at Hafeet Sport Challenge with an enthusiastic launch

Al Qattara Stadium hosts 6 fierceconfrontations at the Institutions Championships tonight

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, the first version of Hafeet Sport Challenge competitions kicked off yesterday at Al Ain Club for People of Determination Stadium, amidst a sporting atmosphere full of enthusiasm and public interaction.

This Championship represents a distinctive sporting hub that enhances community integration and provides an inspiring competitive environment for People of Determination. It aims also to empower athletes from different categories, encourage them to achieve sporting championships, and highlight their skills in an atmosphere full of challenge and sportsmanship.

The competitions kicked off with football sevens matches for people of determination, where Al Ain Club for People of Determination team managed to achieve a 3-2 exciting victory over Abu Dhabi Club for People of Determination, while the second match ended with the Abu Dhabi Care and Rehabilitation Center winning over the Al Ain Care and Rehabilitation Center with a 2-1 score.
The matches witnessed an exceptional attendance, as fans interacted enthusiastically with the teams competing for the title of the first version of the challenge.

The atmosphere of challenge goes on tonight, with the launch of the Institutions Championship at Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Stadium (Al Qattara), where the match schedule witnesses six strong confrontations:

PlayStation

For E-Sports lovers, the PlayStation Championship competitions begin today, attracting many players in an exciting competitive atmosphere that enhances the sports diversity within the events, in addition to the basketball and volleyball championship matches.

Abdullah Al Kamali: Hafeet Challenge….. aqualitative shift in Al Ain Ramadan nights

Abdullah Al Kamali, Executive Director of People of Determination Sector at Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, emphasized that Hafeet Sport Challenge represents a qualitative addition to Al Ain Ramadan activities, noting that the Organization includes 500 participants in various games; shooting, boccia, football, bocce, athletics, hand and air bikes, in addition to the U-16 games.

“This Championship, which is generously sponsored by His Highness the Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, represents a great joy for the public in the city in the Year of Community, as it includes all categories of women, men, children and people of determination in an atmosphere of intimacy and sportsmanship”, he continued.

“Moreover, this Championship represents a comprehensive sports and social hub that contributes to enhancing the role of sports in empowering people of determination, fostering interaction between different segments of society, and consolidating the values ​​of positivity and challenge during the exceptional nights of Ramadan,” he concluded.

Under patronage from His Highness Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Al Ain hosts the region’s largest sports congregation in Ramadan

More than 5 thousand athletes to participate in the first edition of “Hafiet Sports Challenge” tournaments

Residential neighborhoods and government entities to represent the principle of sportsmanship and community competition

Up to 2.5 million AED in financial awards to the winners in 14 sports competitions

Al Ain municipality adopts the organizational standards in cooperation with Al Ain sports and cultural club to guarantee tournament’s success

The largest sports carnival to be hosted by the city.. And a final with international standards at Hazza Bin Zayed stadium

Under patronage from His Highness Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is the ruler’s representative in Al Ain area, Al Ain municipality in cooperation with Al Ain sports and cultural club announced the launching of the first edition of “Hafiet Challenge” Ramadan tournaments for sports games. This event comes in line with the exerted efforts to boost community sports and to cement the culture of challenge and the constructive competition.

The announcement of this tournament came  during the press conference which took place on today’s evening at the board of directors’ hall within Hazza Bin Zayed stadium. The press conference took place with the attendance of Hamad Nakhirat Al Ameri, who is the managing director of Al Ain sports and cultural club, Rashid Musbeh Al Ma’anei, who is the general manager of Al Ain City’s municipality, Salem Rashid Bin Hadrim Al Kattbi, who is the chairman of the tournament’s supreme organizing committee, as well as department managers, employees from Al Ain football club and Al Ain municipality, members of the organizing committees, in addition to representatives from the participating teams and media outlets.

Rashid Musbeh Al Ma’anei, who is the general manager of Al Ain City’s municipality, expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation for His Highness Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is the ruler’s representative in Al Ain area, over the supreme patronage and the limitless attention towards the interests of Al Ain city’s community, as well as for providing the best services and all signs of luxurious life to the people of Al Ain, whether they are local citizens or residents all over the city.

Al Ma’anei said that the responsiveness of all participating neighborhoods through the “Hafeit Challenge” tournaments over a short period of time, embodies the spirit of one family which has always been a defining feature of Al Ain people, pointing out that the cooperation with Al Ain football club in organizing the tournament came out of the club’s accumulated experience in organizing the best and most important sports events, in addition to the club’s higher professionalism in keeping up with all signs of development, as well as the club’s name being linked to the highest success indicators all along its distinguished participation on the local and offshore levels.

In his turn, Salem Rashid Bin Hadrim Al Kattbi, who is the chairman of the tournament’s supreme organizing committee, emphasized that “Hafeit sports challenge” is considered an important sports event that connects various residential neighborhoods with the city, as well as the government and private organizations, so he explained through the following statement: “Competitions race starts on the fifth day of the holy month of Ramadan and continues to the eighteenth of the same month, amongst thrilling atmospheres that boost sportsmanship. The highest organizational standards have been adopted in order to guarantee the provision of an integrated sports experience that meets the aspirations of the participants and fans alike. This will be conducted under the supervision of Al Ain municipality and Al Ain sports and cultural club.”

Salem Rashid Bin Hadrim Al Kattbi pointed out that “Hafeit Challenge” is considered the biggest sports congregation hosted by the city of Al Ain, where Al Ain municipality’s stadiums all over the residential neighborhoods will host football competitions, while the other games will be hosted within the attached gym to Khalifa Bin Zayed stadium and Al Qattarah’s Tahnon Bin Mohammed stadium. As for the final match and the coronation ceremony, it has been scheduled to host both events within Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, in an exceptional ceremony that is befitting the tournament’s size and its social goals.

The chairman of the tournament’s organizing committee added the following statement: “36 teams compete over football tournament’s title, 24 of which are from residential neighborhoods and 12 teams are representing government and private institutions and bodies, as well as 9 other sports which include the following: “Volleyball, basketball, jiu-jitsu, running, cycling, shooting, pedal, PlayStation, as well as 7 competitions dedicated to the people of determination. This comes out of our commitment to provide equal opportunities for all members within the society.”

Over awards, Salem Rashid Bin Hadrim Al Kattbi, revealed that the organizing committee has dedicated 2.5 million AED in financial awards, which include awards to the winners of the first place in various sports, as well as appreciative awards for the best individual and team performance, emphasizing that the goal of those awards is to motivate athletes to show their best performance, in addition to boosting competition spirit among participants.

The chairman of the tournament’s supreme organizing committee praised the important role with which the sponsors are in charge, most notably we have the diamond sponsor “Nael & Bin Harmal” (Nael General Contracting LLC), in addition to support from the following: Abu Dhabi council, IMKAN Properties, Emirates NBD Bank, Department of Community Development, Al Ain pharmacy, Elrayes General Contracting, Burjeel Group Holdings, Al Ain Water, Pro Events, 247 sports, and Daman.

He concluded his speech by saying the following statement: “We have full confidence that this tournament will leave a positive impact over the sports and social scene, and it will become a starting point for future sports events which will contribute in realizing the vision of the wise leadership for a more coherent and luxurious society.”

36 teams

36 teams are competing over football competition’s title, which will be taking place from the fifth up to the sixteenth of the holy month of Ramadan, where the draw divided the residential neighborhoods’ football teams over 8 groups. The first group included the following teams of (Mazeed, Al Tawiah, Masaken, and Al Thaher), while the second group included the following teams of (Al Khasibi, Neima, Al Gimi, and Al Haili), the third group included the following teams of (Al Waqn, Shabeiat Al Difa’a, Al Butain, and Shoubat Al Watah), the fourth group included the following teams of (Al Heer, Al Mutarid, Al Mireal, Al Jaieia), the fifth group included the following teams of (Mabzarah, Al Markhaniah, Al Jahili, and Al Manaseer), the sixth group included the following teams (Al Mouaijai, Thakher, Al Kuwaitat, and Al Wathbah), as for the seventh group it included the following teams of (Falaj Hazza, Asharej, Al Qaw’a, and Al Faqe’a), and the eighth group included the following teams of (Al Masowdi, Al Amerah, Al Qatara, and the Al Rawda Al Sharqiah).

Draw distributed institutions teams into two groups, the first group included the following teams of (Al Ain FC “A”, Al Nadi Al Masri, Al Ain Municipality, Ethmar International Holding, Department of Community Development, and Al Ain Pharmacy), while the second group included the following teams of (Al Ain FC “B”, Agthia, Czech Rehabilitation Hospital, Emirates University, Higher Colleges of Technology, General Directorate of Residency & Foreign Affairs).

Volleyball

Over the volleyball tournament’s title we have 12 competing teams, during the period that spans from the sixth to the eleventh of the current month. The competing teams were distributed over three groups, the first group included the following teams of (Al Maher, Thakher, Al Mireal, Al Masoudi), as for the second group it included the following teams of (Al Tha’ad, Al Aliah, Al Amerah, Al Salamat), while the third group it included the following teams of (Al Qawh, Al Waqan, Al Thaherah, and Boukrieh).

Shooting competition

It has been scheduled to hold the shooting competition during the period that spans from the eleventh to the nineteenth of March. The competition will be distributed over four categories, the first category will be men’s rifling (skeet shooting), the second will be women’s rifling (skeet shooting), the third will be women and men category (9 mm pistols), the fourth will be for the youth from 18 to 30 years old (shotguns sporting).

PlayStation competition

PlayStation competition will be held over the period that spans from the 6th to the 9th of the current month of March. Registering starts during the period that spans from the fourth to the fifth of the current month.

Basketball

Basketball competition will be held over the period that spans from the 7th to the 15th for men category and U18 category.

Cycling race

Cycling race will take place on Saturday, the 8th of the current month, for 4 categories, which are: women, men, as well as citizen women category, and citizen men category.

Running race at Hafeit Challenge

Running race at Hafeit Challenge, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, the 10th of the current month. The race also consists of four categories, which are as the following: general category for women, general category for men, as well as citizen women category, and citizen men category.

Jiu-jitsu competition

It has been scheduled to hold the jiu-jitsu at Hafiet challenge on the tenth of the current month at the gym attached to Al Qattarah’s Tahnon Bin Mohammed stadium.

7 championships for the people of determination

Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination will be supervising the organization of the seven competitions. Which are as the following: (football of seven, the local qualifiers for team athletics, hand and bicycle race, local qualifiers for boccia – under 16, individual athletics competitions, as well as shooting competition). Those competitions are scheduled to be hosted by Al Ain club for the people of determination, during the period that spans from the 4th up to the 20th of the current month.

A new partnership of exclusive features and exceptional surprises for the Ainawi nation

Al Ain announces a new strategic partnership with “Jetour” Emirates

Al Ain sports and cultural club announces the signing of a new strategic partnership with “Jetour” Emirates, along side its exclusive distributor Elite Group Holdings. With this significant partnership “Jetour” Emirates officially joins the “The Boss” list of partners.This partnership is scheduled to bring about a series of exceptional offers and exclusive features to the Ainawi loyal fans.

The announcement of this agreement came in the press conference that took place in Hazza Bin Zayed stadium, which is the home of the United Arab Emirates football, with that attendance of representatives from Al Ain sports and cultural club and Elite Group Holdings. Rashid Abdullah, who is the chief executive officer of Al Ain investment company, signed on behalf of Al Ain sports and cultural club, while Elite Group Holdings was represented by Samer Constantine, who is the sales manager at “Jetour” Emirates. The signing ceremony was attended by Khalid Al Hashimi, who is a central defender for Al Ain first football team, and Mateo Sanabria, who is a forward player for Al Ain first football team. The ceremony was also attended by a number of officials, employees, representatives, and media outlets.

At the onset of the conference, Rashid Abdullah, conveyed the salutations of the club’s administration, expressing his pride and appreciation over the success partners with the club, among them “Jetour” Emirates, along side its authorized dealer Elite Group Holdings, which is one of the most prominent holding companies in the Middle East and the authorized dealer for “Jetour” Emirates.

Rashid Al Abdullah said the following statement: “The new partnership goes beyond the boundaries of the financial value, and focuses on providing unforgettable experiences for our loyal fans, as the club’s administration has always been giving a great attention for the lovers of Al Ain football team. We are always looking forwards to provide exceptional features and exclusive surprises for the holders of the “Ainawi” badge, in addition to several distinguished features for the Ainawi nations.”

Rashid Al Abdullah concluded his speech by emphasizing over Al Ain sports and cultural club’s commitment to keep up with the all signs of development across all sectors in order to reach the highest indicators of success, he also expressed his hope that this new partnership will realize the sought after mutual goals and provide the exceptional addition to both parties.

In his turn, Mr. Samer Constantine, who is the sales manager at “Jetour” Emirates, said the following statement: “As the exclusive partner for “Jetour” brand within the United Arab Emirates, Elite Groups Holdings is proud to cooperate with Al Ain sports and cultural club, which is one of the most distinguished and successful football teams in the region. This partnership reflects our mutual commitment towards excellence and innovation, we are also looking forwards to provide valuable experiences for Al Ain community along side showcasing our excellence in cars sector.”

He also added the following statement: “Al Ain football team’s fans will be able to enjoy exciting promotional campaigns, exclusive offers, and exceptional surprises related to “Jetour” cars. This initiative aims to award fans for their loyalty and to boost their experience with the club. The details of the upcoming promotional campaign will be announced later.

UAE university, Al Ain sports and cultural club organize “Artificial Intelligence Football Hackathon” and Sports Media Content competition

UAE university, Al Ain sports and cultural club organized “Artificial Intelligence Football Hackathon and Sports Media Content competition” event, which brings together innovation and technology in the realm of sports, with the attendance of His Excellency Hamad Nakhirat Al Ameri, who is the managing director of Al Ain sports and cultural club, His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Ali Al Raisi, who is the university’s acting president, an elite congregation of creators and innovators in the field of artificial intelligence and sports, as well as the faculty members and students. The event took place in the grand hall at the crescent building within the university campus at the city of Al Ain.

His Excellency Hamad Nakhirat Al Ameri, who is the managing director of Al Ain sports and cultural club, referred to the fruitful cooperation between the university and Al Ain sports and cultural club, as this major event reflects the spirit of integration between the academic institutions and sport, emphasizing over the importance of the combined efforts for the sake of realizing comprehensive integration within our country. This initiative proved that integrating advanced technology with the sports sector opens new horizons to develop the up-and-coming talents. Through the Football Hackathon and the Sports Media Content Creation competition, UAE university’s students excelled in providing innovative solutions that relies on artificial intelligence to analyze performance and improve strategies, in a way that bolsters the technological awareness among future generations.

His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Ali Al Raisi, who is the acting president of the university explained “that this event comes in cooperation with Al Ain sports and cultural club, as part of UAE university’s strategic initiatives for social partnership, where Al Ain sports and cultural club is considered one of the major partners with the university. As a result of this cooperation, several initiatives, insights, and an action plan took shape through this partnership. We, at UAE university, believe in the significance of integrating variant roles and efforts for the sake of effectively contributing to achieve sustainable development in the city of Al Ain, in line with the Year of the Community 2025.    He added the following statement: “We announce a research partnership between UAE university and Al Ain sports and cultural club, by providing a research project in the field of using artificial intelligence technologies to raise the efficiency of sports work within Al Ain football club, we will also be working with Al Ain football club and the strategic partners to improve outputs of research results.”

Artificial Intelligence Football Hackathon, which is the unique event that brings together innovation and technology in the realm of sports, aims to embody a futuristic vision to analyze sports performance by using artificial intelligence, along with reforming the club’s historical storytelling through creative content driven by technology. This event comes as part of a more extensive strategy by the United Arab Emirates to bolster digital transformation, for the sake of building local talents in the fields of artificial intelligence. Artificial Intelligence Hackathon also contributes in establishing the position of Al Ain football club as a leader in adopting the intelligent technologies, with the ability to export successful models to the global football clubs, in a way that boosts technological cooperation with the academic institutions.

During the “Artificial Intelligence Football Hackathon and the Sports Media Content competition” event, the participating projects were reviewed and the names of the winner students and teams were announced. Within the Sports Media Content Creation competition, the first position went to student Khaled Oussama, the second position to student Shahd Emad, while the third position went to student Noura Abdullah. As for Artificial Intelligence Hackathon, The Boss team “AI&Seen” won the first place, while “Talente.dev” team won the second position, and the third position went to Al Namous team “Oasis&innovative mind”. As for the best user experience design, the award went to “GoalNet AI” team.

Al Ain Football Club and Burjeel Holdings Renew Partnership Until 2027

Since 2021, Burjeel Holdings has served as the official healthcare partner of Al Ain Football Club

Abu Dhabi: In a step towards enhancing well-being in the sports community, Asian Champions Al Ain Football Club and Burjeel Holdings, a leading super-specialty healthcare provider in the MENA region, have announced the renewal of their strategic partnership, for three years. Burjeel will continue to be one of the main partners of “the boss” until 2027.

The ceremony was attended by Mohammed Bin Tha’aloob Al Darei, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Ain Club Investment Company, Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Founder and Chairman of Burjeel Holdings, and Mr. John Sunil, Group CEO, Burjeel Holdings, along with members of the Board of Directors of Al Ain Club Investment Company. The contract was signed by Mr. Rashid Abdullah, Chief Executive Officer of Al Ain Club Investment Company, and, Dr. Aysha Almahri, CEO, Al Region, Burjeel Holdings, on behalf of the entities.

During the event, Mohammed Bin Tha’aloob Al Darei welcomed the renewal of the partnership with Burjeel Holdings and commended the Group for its contributions since partnering with the club in 2021. He highlighted Burjeel Holdings’ pivotal role in providing top-tier medical services to all teams within the club, spanning various age groups and sporting categories.

Mohammed Bin Tha’aloob Al Darei remarked, “We take great pride in our partnership with Burjeel Holdings, which has consistently supported our sporting and cultural activities while earning a reputation for its social contributions. Through the renewal of this partnership, we look forward to enhancing joint efforts to serve the Al Ain community and all club fans in the beloved capital, Abu Dhabi.”

He added, “The name of Al Ain Football Club has always been synonymous with the timeless achievements for our beloved homeland, leading the nation to the global stage, and the distinctive social initiatives rooted in the club’s vision. We affirm our commitment to moving forward towards achieving our goals across marketing, sports, community, and culture, in accordance with our strategic plans and corporate values to achieve the aspirations of loyal Al Ain Club fans everywhere.”

Mr. John Sunil, Group CEO of Burjeel Holdings, highlighted the partnership’s importance in nurturing excellence in sports and healthcare. He said, “We are proud to extend our association with Al Ain Football Club, an institution synonymous with success and innovation. This renewed partnership allows us to continue delivering exceptional healthcare services tailored to the needs of athletes, ensuring they perform at their best. This partnership reinforces our shared commitment to enhancing the well-being of athletes and the broader community. We look forward to deepening our collaboration and contributing to the lasting legacy of the Club.”

Since 2021, Burjeel Holdings has served as the official healthcare partner of Al Ain Football Club. As part of the renewed partnership, Burjeel will provide comprehensive medical support during tournaments, including first aid, first responder services and ambulance and trauma care. It will also provide annual and general health checks for all registered players of Al Ain FC and its affiliates, along with outpatient and inpatient medical treatments. For events at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Burjeel will deliver full medical support for activities under the Al Ain Football Club’s banner.

His Highness Sheikh Khalid Bin Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi and the chairman of Abu Dhabi executive council, has witnessed the conclusion of the fifth round of the competitions of Khalid Bin Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan tournament for Ju Jitsu for the season 2024, which was held at Moubadala Arena at Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates.

His Highness crowned Al Ain club and the winner of the first title of Khalid Bin Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan tournament at the uniform level, who performed very well and showed a highly competitive spirit all over the first edition of this tournament, that included five rounds and took place at various emirates in the country.