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Al-Ahram Weekly
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- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Pyramids FC winger Ibrahim Adel joins UAE side Al-Jazira - Egyptian Football
Egyptian international winger Ibrahim Adel joined UAE Pro League side Al-Jazira from Pyramids FC, the Emirati club announced on Tuesday. Al-Jazira welcomed the 24-year-old winger with a video posted on their official social media accounts, stating, 'From Cairo to Abu Dhabi. We introduce the new pride of Abu Dhabi, Ibrahim Adel.' Although the Emirati club have not revealed the details of the deal, reports claim that Adel signed a five-year deal for a fee of around $5 million. Adel will join compatriot Mohamed Elneny, who also plays the Emirati club since the summer of 2024 following the expiration of his contract with Premier League giants Arsenal. من القاهرة إلى أبو ظبي ✈️ الجزراوية الأعزاء، نقدم لكم نجم #فخر_أبوظبي الجديد 🥁 إبراهيم عادل 🤍🖤#نادي_الجزيرة — نادي الجزيرة (@aljazirafc) July 22, 2025 The classy winger came close to a switch to Europe last year, undergoing a medical with La Liga outfit Getafe before the deal collapsed at the last minute. Nonetheless, Adel enjoyed a stellar season with Pyramids FC, netting 15 goals and providing 12 assists in 35 appearances. Since arriving from Port Said second tier Al-Merrikh in 2020, he has scored 48 goals and registered 23 assists across 169 games for the Egyptian side. During his tenure, Adel played a pivotal role in securing Pyramids' first-ever Egypt Cup and CAF Champions League titles in consecutive seasons. On the international stage, Adel has earned 14 senior caps and scored twice for the Pharaohs, most memorably a spectacular long-range strike against Mauritania that sealed Egypt's place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. He also featured at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, scoring three goals in the latter tournament. Al-Jazira finished seventh in the 2023-24 UAE Pro League with 37 points but claimed the UAE League Cup. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Carlisle United striker joins UAE club...on horseback
Former Carlisle United striker Brad Young has joined a club in the United Arab Emirates - with an unusual signing video. The ex-Blues loan man has joined Abu Dhabi-based FC Baniyas, who play in the UAE Pro League. And 22-year-old Young's arrival was accompanied by a moody video of Young arriving on horseback. He is described as "the knight of Baniyas" as he dismounts the horse to find his new team's shirt on a tree. Young has joined Baniyas after a spell with Saudi Pro League club Al-Orobah. He had joined the Saudi outfit last September after a prolific spell with Welsh Premier club The New Saints. Now at Baniyas, he will play under the club's Bulgarian manager Ivaylo Petev. Baniyas finished 12th in the UAE Pro League last season. "Baniyas Club announces its official signing of the English player Brad Young, aged 22, who will be registered under the residents' category," the club announced. "The contract was signed in the presence of the first team supervisor, Marzouq Al-Mansouri, at the Serbia camp." Former Carlisle United striker joins Swiss top-flight club The new season for Young and his team-mates begins on Saturday, August 16. The former Aston Villa FA Youth Cup-winning forward spent time on loan with Carlisle in the 2021/22 season, playing under Chris Beech and Keith Millen at Brunton Park. He made 20 appearances and scored three goals in a half-season spell with the Cumbrians. Young has also played for Ayr United. FLASH SALE: Get unlimited access to every Carlisle United article by subscribing to the News & Star for £6 for 6 months or a full year at half price - click for details
Arab News
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
UAE Pro League reveals 2025-26 season draw
ABU DHABI: The 2025-26 season fixtures for the ADNOC Pro League, ADIB Cup and eUAE Pro League Championship were announced at the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company's headquarters on Sunday night. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The draw ceremony took place in the presence of club, sponsor and media representatives and was hosted by ADNOC, official sponsors of the UAE Pro League. It was attended by Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber, the UAE minister of industry and advanced technology and managing director and CEO of ADNOC and its group of companies. Also present were Abdullah Nasser Al-Jneibi, chairman of the UAE Pro League and first vice president of the UAE Football Association, Saif Al-Falahi, ADNOC's group business support and special tasks director, ADNOC Distribution CEO Bader Saeed Al-Lamki, and Ahmed Al-Mubarak, ADIB's head of commercial real estate and corporate finance. The draw was presented by media personalities Yousef Saleh and Khaled Bayoumi and also featured the schedule for the sixth eUAE Pro League Championship, reflecting the growing importance of esports. It was carried out using a smart electronic draw system first implemented in the 2021-22 season, highlighting the UAE government's vision of the use of artificial intelligence technology via the OpenAI program, in line with the UAE Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031. This season, the UAE Pro League implemented a round-by-round draw system, in line with international best practices adopted by top leagues such as the English Premier League, Serie A and the Bundesliga. The smart draw mechanism used a set of key criteria, including upholding sporting integrity, distributing matches based on 2024–25 season standings, balancing major and high-attendance fixtures, clubs' external commitments, coordinating match schedules within the same emirate, and ensuring no more than two matches are played in the same city on the same day. The ADIB Cup draw resulted in strong clashes in the first round. In Path 1, Al Nasr face Al-Bataeh, with the winner playing Shabab Al-Ahli. Meanwhile, the winner of Sharjah vs. Dibba will face the winner of Al-Ain vs. Khorfakkan. In Path 2, reigning champions Al-Jazira will meet the winner of Al-Wasl vs Al-Dhafra. The winner of Al-Wahda vs Ajman will face the winner of Bani Yas vs Khorfakkan. The ADNOC Pro League draw introduced a new system with separate draws for each round. The opening legs will not feature high-profile clashes. Shabab Al-Ahli will play Al-Dhafra, Ajman face Al-Wahda, Dibba take on Sharjah, Al-Ain meet Al Bataeh, Kalba clash against Al-Nasr, Khorfakkan play Al-Jazira, and Al Wasl face off against Bani Yas. Major battles begin in week two, with Shabab Al-Ahli facing Al-Wahda and Sharjah playing Al-Jazira. In week three, Al-Wasl will play Al-Ain and Al-Jazira will face Al-Nasr, while week four features Al-Nasr vs Shabab Al-Ahli. Week five hosts three major matches — Shabab Al-Ahli vs Al-Ain, Al-Jazira vs. Al-Wahda, and Al-Wasl vs. Sharjah. The 'Dubai Derby' between Al-Wasl and Al-Nasr will be played in week six. The first week of the second half of the season will see Al-Wahda play Dibba, Al-Dhafra vs Sharjah, Ajman vs Shabab Al-Ahli, Al-Nasr vs Bani Yas, Al-Bataeh vs Al-Jazira, Kalba vs Al-Ain and Al-Wasl vs Khorfakkan. In the eUAE Pro League Championship, Group A includes Bani Yas, Al-Bataeh, Sharjah, Kalba, Ajman, Dibba and Al-Jazira. Group B will see matches between Khorfakkan, Al-Wasl, Al-Ain, Al-Wahda, Shabab Al-Ahli, Al-Nasr, and Al-Dhafra.
Khaleej Times
06-07-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE Pro League kicks Off 2025–26 season with smart draw and major clashes
The UAE Pro League officially held the draws for the 2025–26 season of the ADNOC Pro League, ADIB Cup, and the eUAE Pro League Championship at the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) headquarters. The event was hosted by ADNOC, the official sponsor of the ADNOC Pro League. The ceremony was attended by prominent dignitaries, including H.E. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and CEO of ADNOC, and H.E. Abdulla Nasser Al Jneibi, Chairman of the UAE Pro League and First Vice President of the UAE Football Association. Representatives from clubs, sponsors, and football stakeholders were also present. Round-by-Round Draw for Maximum Excitement This season, the ADNOC Pro League introduced a new draw mechanism, with fixtures determined round-by-round instead of the traditional full-season schedule. This format mirrors best practices from top leagues such as the English Premier League, Serie A, and Bundesliga. The system uses artificial intelligence, including OpenAI-powered tools, to ensure a balanced and competitive schedule. It considers multiple factors including: Avoiding multiple high-profile matches in a single round, preventing more than two matches in the same city per matchweek, equitable home-and-away splits and accommodating clubs with continental or international commitments Opening week matchups include Shabab Al Ahli vs. Al Dhafra; Ajman vs. Al Wahda; Dibba vs. Sharjah; Al Ain vs. Al Bataeh; Kalba vs. Al Nasr; Khorfakkan vs. Al Jazira and Al Wasl vs. Bani Yas The opening rounds of the 2025–26 ADNOC Pro League season promise a series of high-stakes encounters, with several marquee matchups scheduled in the first six weeks. In Week 2, title contenders Shabab Al Ahli will face Al Wahda in a clash of heavyweights, while Sharjah meet Al Jazira in another early test of strength. Week 3 sees Al Wasl take on Al Ain in what is expected to be a tightly contested encounter, and Al Jazira continue their tough run of fixtures against Al Nasr. In Week 4, Al Nasr will host Shabab Al Ahli in a key fixture that could influence early momentum. Week 5 is packed with blockbuster games, including Shabab Al Ahli vs. Al Ain, Al Jazira vs. Al Wahda, and Al Wasl vs. Sharjah—three matches that could set the tone for the title race. The highly anticipated Dubai Derby between Al Wasl and Al Nasr will headline Week 6, drawing fans from across the city in one of the league's most iconic fixtures. These early matchweeks are set to shape the narrative of the season, offering fans a strong lineup of competitive and emotionally charged matchups right from the start. In the second half of the season, opening fixtures include Al Wahda vs. Dibba, Al Dhafra vs. Sharjah, and Ajman vs. Shabab Al Ahli. ADIB Cup: High-Stakes Knockout Draw The ADIB Cup draw revealed some intriguing matchups in the opening round, promising early drama in the knockout competition. The draw for the 2025–26 ADIB Cup has produced a competitive bracket with several key matchups in the early stages. In the first group of fixtures, Al Nasr will take on Al Bataeh, with the winner set to face Shabab Al Ahli in the next round. Sharjah will meet Dibba, and the victor from that tie will go on to play the winner of the Al Ain vs. Khorfakkan encounter. In the second group, Al Wasl is drawn against Al Dhafra, with the winner advancing to face reigning champions Al Jazira. Meanwhile, Al Wahda will play Ajman, and the winner of that tie will meet either Bani Yas or Khorfakkan in the subsequent round. The draw sets up the potential for high-stakes encounters early in the tournament, promising strong competition as clubs aim for a place in the later knockout rounds. eUAE Pro League Championship: Focus on Digital Growth The draw also included the sixth edition of the eUAE Pro League Championship, underlining the League's growing commitment to esports and digital engagement. Group A comprises Bani Yas, Al Bataeh, Sharjah, Kalba, Ajman, Dibba and Al Jazira while Group B includes Khorfakkan, Al Wasl, Al Ain, Al Wahda, Shabab Al Ahli, Al Nasr, Al Dhafra The UAE Pro League emphasized its belief in esports as a key pillar for future growth, aligning with global trends and the UAE's AI and digital strategies. The league sees esports as an avenue to reach younger audiences and be part of a growing international ecosystem. This multi-competition draw ceremony reflects the UAE Pro League's efforts to enhance professionalism, leverage smart technologies, and align with international best practices in both sport and digital innovation.
Al Etihad
06-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE Pro League holds 2025-26 sports season draw for ADNOC Pro League, ADIB Cup
6 July 2025 15:54 ABU DHABI (WAM)The UAE Pro League held the 2025-26 sports season draw for the ADNOC Pro League, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) Cup, and eUAE Pro League Championship at headquarters of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).The draw ceremony for the 2025–26 season took place in the presence of distinguished representatives from clubs, sponsors, and various media outlets, hosted by ADNOC – the official sponsor of the ADNOC Pro draw ceremony for the new season was attended by Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and CEO of ADNOC and its Group of Companies, as well as Abdulla Nasser Al Jneibi, Chairman of the UAE Pro League and First Vice President of the UAE Football Association; Saif Al Falahi, Group Business Support and Special Tasks Director at ADNOC; Eng. Bader Saeed Al Lamki, CEO of ADNOC Distribution; and Ahmed Al Mubarak, Head of Commercial Real Estate and Corporate Finance at the same time, the new season's draw event also featured the draw for the sixth season of the eUAE Pro League Championship, reflecting the League's belief in the importance of eSports among the target UAE Pro League recognises the growing global value of e-gaming and its continuous rise and is keen to be part of this global ecosystem that is actively investing in this thriving also saw the continued adoption of the smart electronic draw system, implemented since the 2021–2022 season in the ADNOC Pro League, aligns with the UAE Pro League's 2020–2030 strategy aimed at advancing all aspects of professional also reflects the UAE Government's smart vision through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology via the OpenAI programme, in line with the UAE Artificial Intelligence Strategy system takes into account several key factors, including, balancing high-profile matches, ensuring no more than two matches are held in the same city during a single matchweek, ensuring an equitable home-and-away distribution (six home matches and seven away, or vice versa), and accommodating clubs' participation in foreign season, the UAE Pro League implemented a round-by-round draw system, in line with international best practices adopted in top leagues such as the English Premier League, Serie A, and the goal is to maximize technical excitement, competitive balance, and deliver more high-profile, fan-focused smart draw mechanism was guided by a set of key criteria, including; upholding sporting integrity, distributing matches based on the 2024–2025 season standings, balancing major and high-attendance fixtures, accounting for clubs' external commitments, coordinating match schedules within the same emirate, and ensuring that no more than two matches are played in the same city on the same day during the same ADIB Cup draw resulted in strong clashes in the first round. In path one, Al Nasr face Al Bataeh, with the winner playing Shabab Al the winner of Sharjah vs. Dibba will face the winner of Al Ain vs. Path 2, reigning champions Al Jazira will meet the winner of Al Wasl vs. Al Dhafra. The winner of Al Wahda vs. Ajman will face the winner of Bani Yas vs. ADNOC Pro League draw introduced an unprecedented system with separate draws for each opening round will not feature major high-profile clashes: Shabab Al Ahli will play Al Dhafra, Ajman face Al Wahda, Dibba take on Sharjah, Al Ain meet Al Bataeh, Kalba clash against Al Nasr, Khorfakkan play Al Jazira, and Al Wasl face off Bani clashes begin in matchweek two, with Shabab Al Ahli facing Al Wahda and Sharjah playing Al matchweek three, Al Wasl will play Al Ain and Al Jazira will face Al Nasr. Matchweek four features Al Nasr vs. Shabab Al Ahli, while matchweek five hosts three major matches: Shabab Al Ahli vs. Al Ain, Al Jazira vs. Al Wahda, and Al Wasl vs. 'Dubai Derby' between Al Wasl and Al Nasr will be played in matchweek the second half of the league, the first matchweek of this half will see Al Wahda play Dibba, Al Dhafra vs. Sharjah, Ajman vs. Shabab Al Ahli, Al Nasr vs. Bani Yas, Al Bataeh vs. Al Jazira, Kalba vs. Al Ain and Al Wasl vs. the draw for the eUAE Pro League Championship produced strong matches in two A includes Bani Yas, Al Bataeh, Sharjah, Kalba, Ajman, Dibba, and Al Jazira. Group B includes Khorfakkan, Al Wasl, Al Ain, Al Wahda, Shabab Al Ahli, Al Nasr, and Al Dhafra.
