His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has attended the ceremony honouring Al Ain Football Club’s first team as the 2025–2026 ADNOC Pro League champions, during an event held at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain Region.
With this victory, Al Ain Club has raised its tally to 39 various official competition titles throughout its history, following its 15th league title, further extending its record as the most decorated UAE football club.
This achievement reinforces the club as one of the leading professional sports models at both local and continental levels.
The ceremony also celebrated the club’s football school and academy teams following an exceptional season marked by a series of unprecedented achievements across the under-23, under-21, under-19 and under-17 categories, in addition to the under-16 and under-15 teams.
The occasion reflected the success of Al Ain Club’s integrated sports system in nurturing player capabilities and investing in future talent.
His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan also honoured strategic partners and sponsors supporting Al Ain Club’s journey, recognising their role in supporting its progress and enhancing its achievements.
Among the entities honoured were ADNOC, First Abu Dhabi Bank, e&, Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, IMKAN, SAS Investment, Al Ain Experience, Solutions+, Emirates Airline, Nike, Burjeel Holdings, Jetour, Hankook and Al Ain Pharmacy.
His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated all Al Ain Club teams, supporters and players on their achievements, praising the club’s professional administrative approach led by Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Al Ain Club Board of Directors, which has contributed to strengthening the club’s status as an integrated sporting and administrative model at both local and continental levels.
His Highness also commended the advanced competitive standard of UAE football, as well as the significant efforts by the UAE Football Association and the UAE Pro League in developing the football ecosystem, enhancing the competitiveness of local tournaments and reinforcing the standing of UAE football.
Before a large crowd at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, the award night turned into a national sporting celebration that embodied the strong bond between the club and its fans.
The occasion carried messages of loyalty, belonging and ambition as the club continues its journey of making history through further sporting success at all levels.
The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, President of the UAE Football Association; His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Al Ain Club Board of Directors; His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO; His Excellency Abdulla Naser Al Jneibi, UAE Football Association Senior Vice President and UAE Pro League Chairman; several senior officials and Al Ain Club board members; and a number of administrative and technical staff.
