Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, has restructured the board of directors of Al Arabi Sports and Cultural Club through Emiri Decree No. 2 of 2024, overhauling the leadership of one of the emirate's most prominent sporting institutions.
New Board of Directors
The decree appoints a nine-member board to lead Al Arabi Sports and Cultural Club. Khalid Yousef bin Hudaiba has been named Chairman, with Saeed Obaid bin Arran serving as First Vice Chairman and Dr. Salem Hamad bin Hamdhah as Second Vice Chairman.
The remaining six board members are:
- Dr. Mohammed Saif Al Talai - Dr. Hamid Ali Bu Osaiba - Dr. Ali Issa Al Jasmi - Ammar Rashid Al Alili - Marwan Rashid Al Miqbali - Mouza Hamid Al Heliou
Decree Takes Immediate Effect
In line with the terms of the ruling, Emiri Decree No. 2 of 2024 came into operation on the date of issuance and was published in the Official Gazette. The restructuring signals a renewed focus on governance and sporting excellence at Al Arabi Sports and Cultural Club, which competes in the UAE First Division League and is based in Umm Al Quwain.
Al Arabi Sports and Cultural Club, founded in 1972, is one of the older sports institutions in the UAE and represents Umm Al Quwain on the national football stage. The appointment of a new board under the UAQ Ruler's direct decree underscores the emirate's commitment to strengthening its sports sector and administrative standards.
