The UAE Pro League and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) have announced the extension of their successful partnership, with ADNOC continuing as the title sponsor of the ADNOC Pro League for an additional three seasons until 2029, reinforcing both sides’ shared commitment to supporting the continued growth of football in the UAE and strengthening the connection between clubs, fans, and communities.
The announcement was made during Al Ain’s crowning ceremony as champions of the 2025-2026 ADNOC Pro League season at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, in the presence of His Excellency Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC and its group of companies, and His Excellency Abdulla Naser Al Jneibi, Chairman of the UAE Pro League and First Vice President of the UAE Football Association.
The agreement was signed by Saif Al Falahi, Acting Director, People, National Identity & Business Support at ADNOC, and Musab Al Marzooqi, CEO of the UAE Pro League.
The renewed partnership builds on a successful collaboration that began in the 2021-2022 season, when the UAE Pro League was officially renamed the ADNOC Pro League, marking the start of a strategic relationship focused on developing professional football and enhancing fan engagement across the country.
Saif Al Falahi said: “We are pleased to extend our partnership with the UAE Pro League until 2029. Through this partnership, we continue contributing to the UAE’s efforts to support young Emirati talent in sport, strengthen community ties, and reinforce ADNOC’s role as a responsible national company that encourages active and healthy lifestyles.”
Musab Al Marzooqi said: “We are proud to continue our partnership with ADNOC, a strategic partner that has played an important role in the development of professional football in the UAE.
This renewal reflects our shared ambition to further enhance the stature of the ADNOC Pro League, elevate fan experiences, and support initiatives that strengthen the connection between clubs and communities.”
As part of the next phase of the partnership, ADNOC will continue supporting initiatives designed to bring football closer to communities across the UAE, including youth participation programs, grassroots football development, fan engagement activities, and campaigns promoting healthy and active lifestyles.
The ADNOC Pro League also reflects ADNOC’s long-standing support for sport in the UAE, including major events such as the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and several other leading sporting events.
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