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Mohammed receives Al Ahli Club

Mohammed, Hamdan and Saeed at the reception

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received the recent winners of the UAE League title, Al Ahli Football Club, at Za’abeel Palace today.

The reception was held in the presence of Dubai Crown Prince and President of Al Ahli Club Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Sheikh Mohammed congratulated players and staff on their achievements at the club, which will represent the UAE in the FIFA World Club Cup taking place in Abu Dhabi in December.

Citing their accomplishments as beneficial for the country as a whole, Sheikh Mohammed called on the club’s members to continue their hard work so that they may remain on the top tier.

Concluding the meeting, Sheikh Mohammed wished for more success for UAE football, which, he added, with the determination of the country’s youth, can improve its international standing.

The meeting was attended by Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Board Al Ahli Club Khalifa Saeed Suleiman, Deputy Chairman of Dubai Sports Council Matter Mohammed Al Tayer and Media Escort to Sheikh Mohammed and Committee Member of Dubai Sports Council Ahmed Abdullah Sheikh.

Monday, June 1, 2009