Mubadala Foundation and UAE Handball Federation forge pioneering partnership for youth development
A transformative collaboration between Mubadala Foundation and the UAE Handball Federation launches the Youth Handball League presented by Mubadala, marking a watershed moment in the nurturing of emerging Emirati athletic talent.
The UAE Handball Federation and Mubadala Foundation have unveiled a strategic partnership of considerable significance, one that establishes the Youth Handball League presented by Mubadala for the 2026-2027 season. This collaboration represents an unprecedented commitment to youth development within Emirati handball, bringing together the sporting sector and national institutions in a harmonious endeavour to cultivate the next generation of athletic excellence.
The league, which encompasses thirteen exceptionally talented teams, embarks upon this new chapter with the foundational support of Mubadala Foundation, reflecting a steadfast belief in the transformative power of competitive sport and structured development pathways. This inaugural partnership for a youth league in Emirati handball history underscores the profound recognition that sustainable sporting achievement flourishes when nurtured from the grassroots upwards, providing young athletes with the rigorous competitive environment and developmental opportunities they require to flourish.
Khaled Al Rashedi, Chairman of Mubadala Foundation, articulated the deeper purpose of this alliance, observing that through collaboration with the UAE Handball Federation, meaningful opportunities emerge for young athletes to compete with distinction, develop their capabilities and realise their considerable potential whilst contributing to the nation’s continued advancement and prosperity.
Eng. Saud Ibrahim Saleh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UAE Handball Federation, expressed gratitude for the foundation’s magnanimous support, emphasising that the partnership furnishes young players with an enriched competitive arena within which to refine their technical and tactical proficiencies, preparing them comprehensively to represent both their clubs and their nation with distinction.
Dr. Mona Ibrahim Al Raisi, Board Member of the UAE Handball Federation and Chairperson of both the Investment and Marketing Committee and the Media and Corporate Communication Committee, characterised the agreement as emblematic of the federation’s unwavering commitment to youth investment and strategic partnership cultivation with national institutions. She affirmed that such collaborative endeavours prove essential to the development of Emirati handball, the identification and nurturing of emerging talent, and the assurance of the sport’s enduring sustainability and flourishing future.
Source: WAM
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