Dibba Al-Hisn launches preparations for the new season in handball and individual games.

Dibba Al Hisn Sports Club has launched early preparations for the new 2025-2026 sports season. The youth handball team began its first training session at the club’s gymnasium. This marked the first official appearance of this newly formed team this season. This strategic move by the club’s board of directors aims to expand the game’s base and develop emerging talent to ensure sustained excellence across all age groups.

This intensive sporting activity reflects the vision of the Dibba Al Hisn Club Board of Directors to support various team and individual sports and to provide an ideal environment for qualifying athletes and honing their skills. This will contribute to strengthening the club’s presence on the sports scene and fulfilling the aspirations of its players to represent the club and compete for titles in various competitions.

The first training session was marked by an enthusiastic atmosphere and interaction from the players, with the attendance of the administrative staff and the supervision of the technical staff. During the session, the coaches and the new players got to know each other, and the broad outlines of the preparatory program were reviewed. This program focuses on developing physical fitness, honing technical skills, and tactical readiness, ensuring the formation of a team capable of competing effectively in official competitions and becoming a key contributor to the first team in the near future.

In the same context, training sessions for the club’s individual sports teams, including swimming, table tennis, cycling, and athletics, commenced. The technical staff was keen to implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs that included raising physical fitness levels and developing technical performance. This was accompanied by a clear commitment from the players and a high spirit that reflected their seriousness in preparing for the new season.

The training sessions were held in the club’s specialized facilities and under the supervision of a group of qualified coaches, who emphasized the importance of discipline during the preparatory phase as the cornerstone for achieving the desired achievements.

Dibba Al-Hisn begins training camp in Egypt

As part of the intensive preparations for the launch of the new 2025-2026 football season, the Dibba Al-Hisn team delegation departed for the Arab Republic of Egypt to begin a training camp that will extend until August 23. This camp is expected to enhance the team’s technical and physical readiness and prepare it optimally for the upcoming competition.
The team delegation is headed by Ahmed Murad Ali Al-Amiri, Chairman of the Club’s Professionalism and First Team Committee. The delegation includes 25 key and promising players, led by Egyptian coach Tarek El-Sayed, who is overseeing the technical and preparatory program for the camp.
This external camp is a key milestone in the team’s preparatory program, featuring four friendly matches of varying levels against Egyptian clubs. The first of these matches begins next Saturday and concludes on Saturday, August 23, the final day of the camp. These matches were carefully selected to measure the development of technical performance and provide the players with opportunities to interact and implement the tactical plans adopted by the technical staff. Ahmed Murad Al-Amiri emphasized that the external camp comes within the framework of a strategic plan prepared by the club in advance, which includes an intensive schedule that combines physical, technical, and psychological aspects. The plan includes morning and evening training sessions, in addition to technical and analytical lectures on reading matches and tactics, enhancing the players’ awareness on the field and giving them confidence in official competitions.
The head of the delegation added that the goals of this camp go beyond physical preparation alone. They also include enhancing harmony among the team members, building a technical unit capable of implementing the ideas of coach Tarek El-Sayed, and creating a harmonious blend of new players and experienced players, ensuring a strong and stable start to the season.
For his part, coach Tarek El-Sayed indicated that Egypt was chosen to host the camp due to its high-quality sports infrastructure and the diversity of teams that can be faced in friendly matches, which provides a stimulating environment for experimentation and development. He also expressed his satisfaction with the spirit of commitment and discipline he witnessed from the players since the start of the initial preparations.

Mohammed Al-Mar appreciates Dibba Al-Hisn Club’s efforts in supporting sports talents.

His Excellency Major General Dr. Mohammed Al Murr, President of the UAE Athletics Federation, paid a friendly visit to the Dibba Al Hisn Sports and Cultural Club. This visit reflects the UAE Athletics Federation’s commitment to expanding cooperation with sports clubs and strengthening institutional partnerships. During the visit, he met with several club leaders and discussed prospects for developing athletics regionally and nationally.

Dr. Al Murr was received yesterday evening upon his arrival at the club’s headquarters by His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Al Mutawa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Dibba Al Hisn Sports and Cultural Club, and Mr. Ali Mohammed bin Yarouf Al Naqbi, Secretary General, along with several members of the club’s administrative and technical staff.

This visit comes within the framework of the UAE Athletics Federation’s approach to field communication with clubs, closely examining the challenges and opportunities available, and exploring means of support and development in line with the country’s vision of building athletic generations capable of competing globally and achieving success.

The visit provided an important opportunity to exchange views and discuss ways of joint cooperation between the Federation and the club in various fields related to athletics. The most prominent programs and plans aimed at discovering and honing emerging athletic talent and providing them with an optimal training environment were reviewed. Furthermore, mechanisms were discussed to support players and develop technical and administrative cadres, thus enhancing the sport’s presence locally and internationally.

The meeting also addressed the importance of cooperation between the Federation and the club in implementing initiatives, tournaments, and competitions that contribute to instilling a culture of athletics among new generations and paving the way for athletes in the eastern regions to reach the podium and achieve honorable accomplishments on behalf of the UAE.

At the conclusion of the visit, His Excellency Major General Dr. Mohammed Al Murr expressed his deep appreciation for the warm welcome, praising the distinguished role played by Dibba Al Hisn Club in supporting the sports movement and its commitment to embracing young talent and providing them with all the elements of success. He emphasized that such visits contribute to strengthening direct communication between the Federation and clubs and achieving integrated efforts.

For his part, His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Al Mutawa expressed the club’s pride in this visit, which represents a strong impetus for further fruitful cooperation with the Athletics Federation. He affirmed Dibba Al Hisn Club’s commitment to strengthening its partnerships with various national sports federations, serving the country’s aspirations to reach the platforms of sporting excellence and elevating the level of technical and administrative performance in various sports.

Dibba Al-Hisn Club launches its preparations for the new season with administrative and public support.

The Dibba Al-Hisn first football team launched its preparations for the new 2025-2026 sports season, amid an enthusiastic atmosphere reflecting the seriousness of the preparations and the club’s management’s commitment to providing all means necessary to ensure a strong start that fulfills the team’s ambitions and the aspirations of its fans.

The first phase of preparations began with a reception organized by the club’s management for the players yesterday evening, Thursday. They were welcomed with flowers, a symbolic gesture conveying messages of motivation and expressing the management’s great moral support for the team. The reception was attended by Mohammed Abdullah Al-Tarban, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dibba Al-Hisn Football Club, along with members of the company’s football board, Ahmed Murad Ali Al-Amiri and Mohammed Abdullah Al-Dhahouri, and Executive Director Mohammed Khalifa Al-Nuaimi.

With this distinguished reception and organized launch, Dibba Al-Hisn Club is laying the first foundation for a new football season, hoping to be a tough competitor and achieve a strong presence befitting the club’s name and history.

This initiative underscored the club’s commitment to strengthening the players’ psychological and morale by creating a positive and motivating atmosphere from the first day of preparations. This step falls within the framework of the club’s strategic vision to build a team capable of competing and achieving quality results during the upcoming season.

A number of members of the “Our Vacation Is Different” summer program also participated in the event, expressing their happiness at interacting with the team’s players. This event embodied the spirit of community engagement, contributed to strengthening the club’s sense of belonging among new generations, and consolidated the presence of sports as an integral part of the local community.

For his part, Mohammed Al-Taraban stated that this season’s preparations are special, due to the continuous administrative support and attention paid to all technical and psychological aspects. He emphasized the importance of the next phase, which requires concerted efforts and integrated roles between the management, technical staff, and players. He noted that the club is counting on a group of young and promising players, along with experienced players, to deliver an exceptional season that reflects the development of the sports system in Dibba Al-Hisn.

Meanwhile, the team’s players expressed their satisfaction with the general atmosphere and the beginning of the preparations, affirming their readiness to give their best during the preparatory phase, which includes intensive physical and technical training in preparation for the upcoming external camp, which will be an important milestone in honing skills and enhancing harmony among the team members.

Dibba Al-Hisn Club strengthens its ranks by signing Guilherme and renewing Ndour’s contract until 2028.

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the team’s ranks and build a strong competitive base for the coming seasons, Dibba Al-Hisn Football Club announced the conclusion of two important deals. The first is the official signing of Brazilian player Guilherme on a contract that extends until the end of the 2027 season, and the second is the extension of the contract of attacking star Alioune Ndour until the end of the 2028 season.

The deal to sign Guilherme is part of the club’s management’s vision to attract high-quality players capable of making a difference on the pitch. The player is a prominent figure with his experience and distinguished defensive skills, which the technical staff is counting on to bolster the team’s backline and provide the necessary support in upcoming matches.

In a parallel context, Dibba Al-Hisn’s management renewed confidence in the abilities of the team’s striker Alioune Ndour by extending his contract until the end of the 2028 season. This step confirms the club’s desire to maintain the team’s technical stability and enhance harmony among its players.

Ndour has established himself as a key pillar of the team, thanks to his outstanding performances, his scoring of crucial goals, and his commitment on and off the field, earning him the appreciation of both the technical staff and the fans.

The management emphasized that Alioun’s continued presence embodies the club’s policy of retaining influential players and building a stable and strong team capable of competing in various tournaments. They also expressed optimism about the team’s future, given these well-considered steps aimed at achieving the desired ambitions.

Dibba Al-Hisn signs with Egyptian coach Tarek El-Sayed

Egyptian coach Tarek El-Sayed Abdel Ghaffar has reached his seventh coaching milestone with a UAE club when he officially signed to lead the Dibba Al-Hisn team in the upcoming season of the First Division League. He succeeds national coach Hassan Al-Abdouli, who was unable to keep the team in the ADNOC Professional League last season.
Tarek El-Sayed expressed his happiness to continue coaching with UAE clubs to Al-Emarat Al-Youm, stressing that his ambition is to lead Dibba Al-Hisn to achieve his technical vision, achieve the best results and victories, and delight its fans.
He described Dibba Al-Hisn as a large and distinguished club. He said, “My sincere thanks and appreciation to the Dibba Al-Hisn management for their valuable trust. Our ambition is to build a strong team that can compete strongly next season.
Former Zamalek goalkeeper Tarek El-Sayed previously coached the first team at Al-Arabi, Al-Jazira Al-Hamra, Al-Bataeh, Al-Hamriyah, and Dibba Al-Hisn in the season before last. He also coached Emirates Club (Al-Saqour) for a short period before leaving to devote himself to obtaining a professional coaching certificate. Coach Tarek El-Sayed is credited with leading Dibba Al-Hisn to the ADNOC Professional League in the 2023-2024 season, finishing second alongside Al-Orobah.
He also successfully led Dibba Al-Fujairah to promotion to the Professional League in the 2011-2012 season.

Dibba Al Hisn Under-9s win Sharjah Sports Council Championship for the second consecutive time

The Dibba Al Hisn Sports and Cultural Club’s U-9 team won the Sharjah Sports Council Football Championship for the 2024-2025 season, achieving the title for the second consecutive year, an achievement that adds to the club’s impressive track record across all age groups.

The team delivered exceptional performances throughout the tournament, successfully imposing its style and achieving outstanding results. Their efforts culminated in a victory in the final match amidst an enthusiastic atmosphere and a remarkable crowd attendance.

The Dibba Al Hisn Club management expressed their happiness with this repeated achievement, emphasizing that retaining the title for a second season reflects the success of the club’s emerging talent development strategy, the integrated work between the technical and administrative staff, and the support and continued commitment of the club’s board of directors to the youth team.

The Sharjah Sports Council praised the tournament’s level of performance and the positive spirit of competition and congratulated Dibba Al Hisn Club on this achievement, which strengthens its position as one of the most prominent clubs in developing the emirate’s football infrastructure.

This coronation represents a major morale boost for the club’s youth teams and confirms Dibba Al-Hisn’s position as a promising platform for developing future stars in Emirati football.

Dibba Al-Hisn officially bids farewell to the ADNOC Professional League.

Dibba Al-Hisn bid farewell to the ADNOC Pro League, after losing at home to Al Wahda, 2-0, through goals from Facundo Daniel and Omar Khribin, in the 53rd and 90th minutes. Dibba Al-Hisn thus booked the second relegation ticket to the First Division (Amateur) League, joining its neighbor Al-Orobah, who was also relegated 3 weeks ago at the hands of “Al-Annabi”, who issued the relegation order for both. With this result, Al-Wahda reached 44 points, maintaining its third place, and taking another step closer to booking an Asian seat, while Al-Hisn remained at 16 points.

Kalba beat Dibba Al-Hisn 2-0 in the ADNOC Professional League

Kalba defeated Dibba Al Hisn 2-1 on Saturday in the opening match of the 23rd round of the ADNOC Professional Football League, held at the Tigers Stadium.

Mehdi Kaidi scored for Kalba in the 57th minute and Daniel Bessa in the 77th minute, while Pierre Conde scored for Dibba Al Hisn in the 42nd minute.

With this victory, Kalba moved to 28 points, placing them ninth in the league standings, while Dibba Al Hisn remained at 16 points, in thirteenth and penultimate place.

Al-Nasr snatches 3 points from Dibba Al-Hisn

Al Nasr continued their winning streak with a precious victory over Dibba Al Hisn, scored by defender Glauber Lima in the dying seconds of the match on Tuesday evening at Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Stadium, in the 22nd round of the ADNOC Professional League. This result raised Al Nasr’s tally to 33 points, placing them in sixth place, while Dibba Al Hisn remained at 16 points, placing them in 13th place.

The match was largely played in midfield, with Al Nasr enjoying the upper hand in possession and creating dangerous opportunities through Swiss striker Haris Seferovic on at least two occasions, most notably a header that went just wide. Dibba Al Hisn, on the other hand, played defensively, attempting to close down spaces and relying on counterattacks led by Senegalese Alioune N’Dour and Tunisian Haythem Jouini. These failed to produce any results, and the first half ended in a goalless draw.

In the second half, Dibba Al-Hisn came close to scoring on two counterattacks, but goalkeeper Ahmed Shambih excelled. As the match drew to a close, defender Glauber Lima scored the only goal of the game in the 88th minute, giving his team three valuable points in the race for third place and a place in the AFC Champions League.

Dibba Al-Hisn Club and Diyar Private Academy sign a cooperation agreement to enhance community and educational partnerships.

As part of its ongoing efforts to build strategic partnerships that serve the community and support young people, the Dibba Al Hisn Sports and Cultural Club signed a cooperation agreement with Diyar Private Academy for Boys. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation between the two parties and enhance the complementary role of educational and sports institutions, serving students and the local community.

The signing of the agreement took place during an official visit by a delegation from Diyar Private Academy to the club’s headquarters. They were received by His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Al Mutawa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dibba Al Hisn Sports and Cultural Club; His Excellency Mohammed Abdullah Al Tarban Al Hamoudi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dibba Al Hisn Football Club; Ali bin Yarouf Al Naqbi, Secretary General; and Mohammed Ali Mohammed Al Dhahouri, Chairman of the Club’s Cultural and Community Activities Committee.

The academy delegation included Dean Bright, Director of the Academy; and Ali Al Shehhi, Head of Student and Administrative Affairs at Diyar Private Academy for Boys.

The visit began with a field tour of the club’s vital facilities, including the indoor gym, outdoor playgrounds, swimming pool, fitness center, treatment and rehabilitation center, and theater. The delegation was briefed on the club’s capabilities and equipment to support sports and cultural activities.

Following the tour, an agreement was signed between the two parties in the club’s theater, amidst an atmosphere that reflected the spirit of mutual cooperation and a commitment to building effective partnerships that contribute to the development of a capable and creative generation.

The agreement aims to provide an integrated environment that contributes to the development of students’ skills in various sports, cultural, and community fields. It also seeks to instill the values ​​of positive citizenship and enhance the spirit of belonging, cooperation, and teamwork.

In a statement on this occasion, Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Al-Mutawa emphasized the importance of this cooperation, noting that the agreement opens broad horizons for integration between the educational and sports systems, serving the interests of students and enhancing their capabilities and skills through joint programs and activities that meet the aspirations of both parties.

Dr. Al-Mutawa also praised the active role of Diyar Private Academy, emphasizing that this partnership is an extension of the club’s approach to strengthening community engagement and activating initiatives that benefit future generations.

For his part, Dean Bright expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the warm welcome received by the club’s management, noting that the agreement represents a promising step toward building a model of fruitful cooperation that contributes to honing students’ talents and enhancing the quality of educational and pedagogical activities at the academy.

Dibba Al-Hisn turns the tables on Bani Yas with an amazing comeback

Dibba Al Hisn turned the tables on host Bani Yas with a stunning comeback, turning a two-goal deficit into a 4-2 victory on Friday in Round 21 of the ADNOC Professional League.

Bani Yas opened the scoring through Youssoufou Nketih in the 3rd and 52nd minutes, before Dibba Al Hisn turned the tables with four goals from Pierre Conde (two goals) in the 58th and 68th minutes, Joao Vitor in the 72nd minute, and Ali Ndour in the 90+4th minute.

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Bani Yas’s tally froze at 22 points, temporarily remaining in tenth place, while Dibba Al Hisn reached 16 points and continues to struggle against relegation, remaining in 13th place (second from last).

Bani Yas didn’t give their guest a chance to gain a foothold on the field, and quickly scored in the (3) minute, after Youssoufou Nketié received a through pass and placed it in the net.

The same goal opportunity was repeated for Youssoufou Nketié in the (24) minute, but this time he shot wide of the left post, wasting a second chance for Bani Yas.

Bani Yas continued their offensive pressure throughout the following minutes, but the score remained unchanged, and the first half ended with a 1-0 lead.

Bani Yas continued to seek to strengthen their lead in the second half, and Nketié added a second goal in the (52) minute, taking advantage of a mistake by Dibba Al-Hisn goalkeeper Suhail Abdullah after a simple ball fell through his hands.

Pierre Conde reduced the difference by scoring a goal for Dibba Al-Hisn with a medium-powered shot in the (58) minute. Bani Yas goalkeeper Fahad Al-Dhanhani mishandled the shot, which went into the net.

The goal sparked Dibba Al-Hisn’s enthusiasm, prompting them to apply more pressure and equalize with a powerful header from Pierre Conde, following a corner kick in the (68) minute.

Dibba Al-Hisn then turned the tables, scoring a third goal in the 72nd minute, with a shot from a difficult angle by João Vitor.

Dibba Al-Hisn ended Bani Yas’ hopes of a comeback by scoring a fourth goal following a counterattack by Ali Naddour, who received a pass in the Bani Yas half, dribbled past the defender, and slotted the ball into the net in the fourth minute of stoppage time.