Emirates Becomes Official Airline Partner of Al Ain FC as the Club Prepares for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup™

(IN SHORT) Emirates has formed a partnership with Al Ain Football Club, becoming the official partner for the club as it competes in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup™. The airline will feature its logo on Al Ain FC’s training jerseys and enjoy significant brand visibility during home matches. This collaboration is part of Emirates’ broader commitment to supporting the UAE’s growing sports sector. Emirates also sponsors the UAE Pro League and maintains partnerships with leading global football clubs and tournaments.

(PRESS RELEASE) DUBAI, UAE, 2025-Jun-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced a new partnership with Al Ain Football Club, becoming the official partner of the club as it marks a historic achievement by qualifying for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup™. The prestigious tournament will begin on 14 June in the United States, and Emirates will serve as the official airline partner of the club for the 2025/2026 season.

This partnership reflects Emirates’ ongoing commitment to supporting the UAE’s rising stature as a global hub for world-class sports events and elite athletic competitions. The UAE’s thriving football ecosystem has cultivated top talent, providing a platform for clubs like Al Ain FC to shine on the international stage.

As part of the agreement, Emirates’ logo will feature prominently on the sleeves and backs of Al Ain FC’s training jerseys for all home and international matches starting in the next season. Additionally, Emirates will enjoy significant brand visibility during home matches at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, as well as digital and advertising opportunities across the club’s media platforms. The airline will also gain access to player hospitality rights and exclusive promotional rights.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, expressed excitement about the collaboration, saying: “We are delighted to partner with Al Ain FC at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup™ and for the club’s upcoming season. This partnership strengthens our commitment to local UAE football, supporting its development and fostering emerging talent. Our focus extends beyond sponsorship to creating opportunities for football to thrive both locally and internationally, while positioning the UAE as a premier global sports destination.”

Sheikh Sultan Bin Hamdan Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Chairman of the Al Ain Football Club Company Board of Directors, also shared his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating: “Al Ain Football Club is proud to represent the UAE at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup™. We are excited to be partnered with Emirates, a company that showcases our nation’s innovative spirit. This partnership enhances our participation in the tournament and instills greater national pride as we represent the UAE globally.”

In addition to its agreement with Al Ain FC, Emirates is also a sponsor of the UAE Pro League, which features 14 professional football clubs competing for the national title, along with events for different age groups and continental qualifications. The airline’s extensive sponsorship portfolio also includes global football giants like AC Milan, Real Madrid, Olympique Lyonnais, Benfica SL, and Arsenal FC, as well as title sponsorship of The Emirates FA Cup, the world’s oldest and most prestigious domestic football competition.

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SOURCE: The Emirates Group