The Dubai Corporation (Fujairah Dubai) has announced the launch of the winter season of training for the Al-Fujairan Football Club for age groups born between 2010 and 2020, under the patronage of the Dubai Sports Council and the Dubai Municipality.
The training, which recently began, will continue until the end of next May. It is being held in six major parks in Dubai in cooperation with the municipality: Al Muteena Park, Al Warqa 3 Park, Al Barsha 4 Park, Al Barsha Lake Park, Al Barsha South Park, and Al Mizhar 2 Park.
The training sessions are held four days a week: on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Fujairah Dubai confirmed that the great turnout from families to enroll their children in the club's training reflects their confidence in the corporation's community and sports role, and its efforts to provide a stimulating environment within residential neighborhoods that allows children and youth to practice sports within a professional framework covering all age groups. The number of players who have joined the academy so far has reached 527, reflecting the growing interest of families in community sports and its role in developing children's personalities.
The current training focuses on enhancing positive behaviors among players, such as respecting teammates, accepting referees' decisions, and maintaining a sporting spirit, in addition to instilling community values. This contributes to supporting the family's role in upbringing and building a balanced personality, both morally and athletically.
The academy also supports talented players to reach major clubs in the country, as a group of players recently joined Dubai-based clubs after excelling in performance and commitment.
Nurturing through Sports and Morality
Aliya Al Shulman, Director of Fujairah Dubai, stated that the launch of the winter training season for the Al-Fujairan Football Club aligns with the corporation's vision to empower youth to practice sports in a safe and integrated environment within their residential areas. She noted that this initiative translates the goals of the Dubai Emirate to enhance the quality of community life and stimulate physical activity.
She added that the cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Municipality helps expand the base of sports practitioners of all age groups, as well as support and qualify young talents through professional training programs that provide them with future opportunities to join local clubs.
She also emphasized that the Al-Fujairan Club is not limited to the sports aspect alone but serves as a space for social interaction and instilling positive values in the minds of children and youth, which enhances Fujairah Dubai's role in building a cohesive community that shares a team spirit, sense of belonging, and responsibility.
Logistical Support
Badar Anouhi, Executive Director of the Public Facilities Corporation at Dubai Municipality, said: "Our cooperation with Fujairah Dubai in organizing the Al-Fujairan Club's training sessions in public parks across the emirate is a qualitative addition. This community partnership allows children and youth to practice sports in a safe, equipped, and integrated world-class environment, and enhances the use of public facilities for developmental and sporting purposes."
Support for Community Sports Programs
Fouzia Faridoun, Director of the Community Sports Department at the Dubai Sports Council, said: "We at the Dubai Sports Council are proud to patronize such pioneering initiatives that enhance the participation of youth and children in sports activities within their neighborhoods. The Al-Fujairan Club represents a living model for providing a safe and stimulating environment for practicing sports, in line with Dubai's vision to encourage physical fitness and community activity."
She added: "Investing in youth through organized training programs contributes to developing their sports and social skills alike, and helps polish talents and discover gifted players who can represent clubs and national teams in various local and international tournaments."
