The formation of the Professional Football Association Board of Directors for the electoral cycle (2020-2024) is being completed today, with the selection of three members from among the five candidates applying for membership through the ballot box.

Both Abdullah Nasser Al Junaibi and Jamal Hamed Al-Marri have decided the positions of the President and Vice-President in their interest by acclamation, as no candidate has advanced against them. .

And competing for membership seats: Nasser Al-Dhafari, Hassan Al-Marri, Tariq Al-Shabibi, Saeed Al-Kaabi and Mohammed Al-Yamahi.

The deputy head of the election committee, Sheikha Ali Al-Kaabi, said that "the electoral process will start first with matching the names of delegates with the letters of candidacy that arrived at the committee a while ago, as it will not be ratified to approve the names of delegates without carrying the Emirates ID card." She added to «Emirates Today»: «After the confirmation of the attendance of the representatives of the professional clubs is completed, we will then move to the polling process, which will take place through a glass box to ensure transparency, and no more than one club will participate in the elections, but the process will be individually for each club on Separately, until the participation of all 14 clubs is completed. ” And Sheikha Al-Kaabi confirmed that in the event that two members are equal in the number of votes, a run-off between them will take place, and the majority-winner of that round will win at least 50 + 1, and she said: «No candidate from the five members has the right to object to the election results, or to appeal On the results, as the election committee’s decision is immune from any objection, and announcing the results that will be implemented will be effective for everyone. ”

The official website of the Professional Association has shed light on the five candidates for membership in the Board of Directors and the CVs that they enjoy, noting that Ajman Club candidate, Nasser Al Dhafari, is currently the CEO of Ajman Football Company, member of the Ajman Club Board, and CEO Ajman Center for Social Responsibility - Ajman Chamber, and holds a Bachelor of Information and Public Relations. Whereas, Al Wasl’s candidate, Hassan Al Marri, previously held various positions within Al Wasl Club, including membership of the Board of Directors and Executive Director, and serves as Vice President for Government Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility at the Dubai International Financial Center.

Previously, the candidate, Tariq Al-Shabibi, played in Al-Jazira Club and the teams of the Sunni levels, worked in the analytical team of Dubai Sports Channels, and holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the Emirates University. While Al Ain candidate Saeed Al Kaabi is a researcher in football developments and scientific developmental methods, and holds a master’s degree in business administration and a bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronic engineering. Al-Yamahi is the vice president of the Kalba Union, and he has been a member of the Handball Federation for two consecutive terms since 1999, and a member of the Football Association.

Election process steps

- The electoral process begins by matching the names of delegates with the letters of candidacy.

- The names of the delegates will not be approved without having the Emirates ID card.

Proof of attendance of representatives of professional clubs.

Conduct the polling process through a glass box to ensure transparency.

- In the event that two members are equal in the number of votes, a run-off will be taken at the rule of “50 + 1”

- No candidate from the five members has the right to object to the election results or to challenge the results.

«Achievement Report 2016-2020»

On the sidelines of the association's elections scheduled for today, the Professional League issued a booklet entitled “Achievement Report 2016-2020”. The brochure included the association's march since its foundation in 2008, and an editorial by the president of the association, Abdullah Al-Junaibi, in which he highlighted the achievements made in the past four years, with the support of good leadership, and the role played by the parties of the professional system of the association, the Football Association, clubs, partners, Media and fans. The Achievements Report also clarifies what has been achieved in all areas, through seven axes, including: the commercial, technical and professional axis, marketing, media coverage and TV broadcasting, smart services, licenses and development projects, then institutional excellence.

Election terms

The candidate must be at least 30 years old and no more than 61 years old.

He must be a football player.

- The candidate does not combine work in the league with any other sports organization.

- All members, including the president and his deputy, should be fully dedicated to the management of the Professional League.