Brief
Red Bull and Al Ain Club launch partnership to boost UAE football talent
The deal includes a paramotor stunt at Hazza Stadium and plans for youth scouting and high‑performance academies.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Red Bull and Al Ain Club announced a strategic partnership in Dubai on 13 October 2026, aiming to elevate the profile of football in the United Arab Emirates and develop emerging talent.
To mark the agreement, Red Bull paramotor athlete Dimitris Kolliakos arrived at Al Ain’s Hazza Stadium by paramotor, creating a dramatic opening for the activation.
The partnership leverages Red Bull’s global expertise in elite sport – spanning football, motorsport and extreme sports – with Al Ain’s status as a two‑time AFC Champions League winner and a dominant force in domestic competition. Both parties say the collaboration will focus on high‑performance training, innovation and grassroots development, using Red Bull’s experience with training academies and youth scouting to identify and nurture promising players.
Al Ain Club, described as the “Boss” of UAE football, will benefit from Red Bull’s resources to support its ambitions on the international stage, while Red Bull seeks to connect local talent with a broader global sporting community.
Red Bull and Al Ain Club expect the partnership to create new opportunities for UAE football to reach worldwide audiences and to strengthen the sport’s foundations from grassroots to elite levels.
Key facts
- Red Bull and Al Ain Club announced a partnership on 13 Oct 2026 in Dubai. (gulfnews.com)
- Paramotor athlete Dimitris Kolliakos arrived at Hazza Stadium by paramotor for the launch. (gulfnews.com)
- The deal focuses on high‑performance training, innovation and grassroots talent development. (gulfnews.com)
- Al Ain Club is a two‑time AFC Champions League winner and a leading UAE football club. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Red Bull Partners with Al Ain Club to Elevate UAE Football and Develop Talent”
