DOHA (WAM)

The stage is set for the first UAE-Qatar Super Cup, a landmark football event underscoring the collaborative spirit between the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. The tournament will commence in Doha on 12th April, 2024, with the first event, the Qatar-UAE Super Cup, showcasing a match between Qatar's Amir Cup champion Al Arabi and UAE's President’s Cup winner Sharjah.

The excitement continues with the UAE-Qatar Super Shield Cup scheduled for 13th April, 2024, in Dubai, featuring a face-off between the 2022-2023 ADNOC Pro League champions Shabab Al Ahli and the 2022-2023 Qatar Stars League winners Al Duhail.

The announcement was made at the prestigious Doha's Mandarin Oriental in Qatar, where officials from both countries gathered to sign and celebrate the creation of this new chapter in regional sports.

The UAE Pro League Chairman, Abdulla Naser Al Jneibi, and Mohammad Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Vice-President of the Qatar Football Association (QFA), signed the agreement solidifying the commitment to this joint venture. The event was attended by a host of renowned sports personalities and representatives from international media.