Abu Dhabi, 5 August 2026 – Al Ain FC and Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun), the national entity responsible for translating the UAE’s defence and security priorities into tangible institutional, industrial and economic outcomes, have renewed their strategic partnership, building on the strong results achieved since the collaboration was first established.
The renewed agreement reflects the success of a partnership that has generated meaningful institutional and commercial value for both organisations, strengthened their respective brands and expanded their impact across a range of sectors.
The renewal is underpinned by a shared vision of developing long-term strategic partnerships founded on trust, excellence and mutual value creation. It also reflects a successful UAE model of collaboration between national institutions that supports the country’s development ambitions, reinforces its global standing and contributes to sustainable national growth.
Under the agreement, Tawazun will benefit from a comprehensive portfolio of marketing and media rights designed to strengthen its institutional profile and reinforce its position as one of the UAE’s leading national entities supporting the defence and security industries. The partnership also provides a broad range of promotional and communications opportunities across Al Ain FC’s matches, events and digital platforms.
Commenting on the renewal, H.E. Dr Nasser Humaid Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, said: “We are proud of Al Ain FC’s outstanding achievements during the past season, reflecting its sporting excellence and strong institutional model built on ambition, professionalism and long-term sustainability. Al Ain FC is one of the UAE’s most successful sporting brands, and the renewal of this partnership reflects our strong mutual confidence and shared belief in sport as a platform to showcase the UAE’s achievements and support innovation and national empowerment. We look forward to building on this partnership to deliver lasting value for both organisations and reinforce the UAE’s model for sustainable strategic partnerships.”
Rashed Abdullah, Chief Executive Officer of Al Ain Club Investment Company, said: “We are proud to renew our partnership with Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement following the significant value it has created for both organisations. We see this partnership as a successful example of collaboration between national institutions and a reflection of the club’s commitment to building long-term relationships with partners who share our ambition and vision for excellence.”
The renewed partnership reaffirms the strong strategic relationship between Al Ain FC and Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement and their shared commitment to delivering long-term value, strengthening their respective institutional positions and advancing a leading UAE model of sustainable strategic collaboration.
