Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) announces formation of Regional Councils in Ras Al-Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah

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Published May 8th, 2023 - 07:45 GMT

Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) announces formation of Regional Councils in Ras Al-Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah
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The Board of Emirates Cricket Board recently met and agreed on the establishment of three new Regional Councils.

The Board of Emirates Cricket Board recently met and agreed on the establishment of three new Regional Councils. In view of this decision, the ECB has announced the formation of new regional councils of Ras Al-Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah, with a vision of further promoting and expanding growth of the game in the United Arab Emirates.  

All seven emirates in the UAE now have Regional Councils.  

Khalid Al Zarooni, Vice Chairman ECB: “We are delighted to announce establishment of three new regional councils in UAE. We have remained committed to spreading the sport across the UAE and we are confident that with addition of these three Regional Councils, the growth of cricket will be expanded in UAE.”  

Background Information

Emirates Cricket Board

Emirates Cricket is the governing body for the sport of cricket in the United Arab Emirates. The Emirates Cricket Board is responsible for overseeing all aspects of play within the four councils, as well as in all other Emirates. 
Emirates Cricket’s Councils include Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai and Sharjah. The remaining Emirates under the Board are Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah. 
Emirates Cricket is an Associate Member of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

 

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