Abu Dhabi witnessed the signing of a strategic partnership between Al Ain Club and Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Medical City, marking a significant step towards integrating sports and healthcare in the UAE. This agreement aims to develop sports medicine and rehabilitation services, improve the quality of care for players and club members, and support community initiatives that enhance overall quality of life.
Agreement Enhancing Integration Between Sports and Health
Al Ain Club and Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Medical City – “Seha”, part of the PureHealth Group, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement during a ceremony held in the Chairman’s Hall at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to effectively link the sports and medical systems.
The signing of the strategic partnership between Al Ain Club and Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Medical City reaffirms both parties’ desire to establish sustainable cooperation that positively impacts the healthcare services provided to players and club members, while also expanding benefits to the wider community.
The agreement was signed by Rashid Abdullah, CEO of Al Ain Investment Company, and Dr. Sultan Mohammed Al Karam, Executive Director of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Medical City – Seha in Al Ain.
The signing ceremony was attended by first-team football players Abdul Karim Traore, Hussein Rahimi, Eric Georgins, and Adis Yasic, along with several media representatives.
Specialized Care for Athletes and Community Support
The agreement focuses on expanding areas of cooperation in healthcare, sports medicine, and rehabilitation, enabling the provision of more specialized services for athletes and enhancing their physical and therapeutic readiness within the club.
The partnership also includes support for initiatives that promote community health concepts and encourage balanced lifestyles, aligning with a shared vision that combines high athletic performance with social responsibility.
This step is an extension of an approach that prioritizes athlete health in the achievement system, providing technical and medical teams with additional tools to facilitate rapid recovery and return to competition in optimal form.
Statements Affirming the Value of Cooperation
Rashid Abdullah stated: “We take pride in this strategic partnership with Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Medical City – Seha, which represents a qualitative addition to the professional framework at Al Ain Club. We look forward to fruitful cooperation that supports our players’ readiness and enhances our shared goals in serving sports and the community.”
Dr. Sultan Mohammed Al Karam, Executive Director of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Medical City – Seha, remarked: “We are proud of this partnership with Al Ain Club, which embodies our commitment to providing advanced healthcare services that support athletes and meet their therapeutic and rehabilitative needs. It also reflects our dedication to promoting preventive health concepts and contributing to building a healthier community with a higher quality of life, in line with the UAE’s vision for the future.”
This partnership is part of the strategic partnership between Al Ain Club and Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Medical City, enhancing institutional cooperation between the sports and health sectors and leveraging specialized expertise and modern therapeutic capabilities to serve both players and the community.