The UAE Football Association Disciplinary Committee has announced a series of financial penalties and official warnings against several clubs competing in domestic competitions.
The disciplinary decisions were issued over violations involving compliance with sports medicine instructions and the failure to complete required updates to club location data within the specified deadlines.
The measures are part of efforts to enforce the federation's medical and regulatory regulations and ensure that all participating clubs follow the approved procedures.
United Club Receives the Heaviest Fine
United Club was the most heavily penalized team in the latest disciplinary decisions, receiving total fines of AED 40,000 over violations committed during its participation in the President's Cup.
The fine was divided into two separate penalties.
The first fine, worth AED 30,000, was imposed for violating sports medicine decisions and failing to submit the approved medical reporting form.
The club was also fined AED 10,000 for failing to update its required location data.
AED 10,000 Fines for Al Bataeh and Al Dhafra
The disciplinary measures also included Al Bataeh and Al Dhafra, with each club receiving a fine of AED 10,000.
The penalties were linked to violations of sports medicine instructions, specifically the failure to complete the required updates to their club location data within the designated deadlines.
Seven Clubs Receive Official Warnings
The Disciplinary Committee also issued official warnings to seven other clubs for the same regulatory violation involving failure to update the required location data.
The clubs receiving warnings were Al Arabi, Khorfakkan, Gulf United, Fort Virtus, Al Hamriyah, Emirates, and Palm City.
The latest decisions therefore included financial penalties for three clubs and official warnings for seven others as part of efforts to ensure compliance with the UAE football regulations.
How much was United Club fined?
United Club was fined a total of AED 40,000 for two separate violations.
Why was United Club fined?
The club was penalized for violating sports medicine decisions, failing to submit the required medical reporting form, and not updating its location data.
How much were Al Bataeh and Al Dhafra fined?
Each club received a fine of AED 10,000.
Which clubs received official warnings?
The warned clubs were Al Arabi, Khorfakkan, Gulf United, Fort Virtus, Al Hamriyah, Emirates, and Palm City.
How many clubs were sanctioned?
The disciplinary decisions affected 10 clubs, with three receiving financial fines and seven receiving official warnings.
