Mubadala and Al Jazira Club Strengthen Partnership to Foster Wellbeing and Inspire the Next Generation

Mubadala Investment Company (“Mubadala”), the Abu Dhabi–based sovereign investor, has reaffirmed its long-standing partnership with Al Jazira Club to promote the shared goal of empowering youth, promoting holistic wellbeing, and creating meaningful community impact.

Central to this collaboration is the Mubadala Future Champions Program, a season-round initiative that blends competitive sport, community outreach, and personal development opportunities, ensuring young people have the tools to thrive both on and off the pitch.

Alya Alhosani, Executive Director, Mubadala said: “Our partnership with Al Jazira Club reflects Mubadala’s belief in creating long-term value not only through our investments, but also through initiatives that benefit our communities. The Mubadala Future Champions Program is a clear example of this – using the power of sport to inspire ambition, promote wellbeing, and foster inclusion.”

From his side, Mr. Jamal Saeed Al Nuaimi, the Group CEO of Al Jazira Club said “"We are proud of this aspect of our partnership with Mubadala, as we share a mutual commitment to serving the community and encouraging all segments of society to adopt healthy and active lifestyles. The Future Champions project an extension of a series of successful joint projects between Mubadala and Al Jazira, which have significantly contributed to raising awareness of the importance of sports in enhancing young people's self-confidence and motivating them to be active and healthy.”

Over the past year, the Mubadala Future Champions Program has delivered 729 hours of coaching, mentoring, and wellness activities, engaging more than 830 participants across Abu Dhabi.

Highlights from the past season include a Unified Football Match that brought together children of determination and their peers in a celebration of inclusivity and friendship; a series of nutrition, wellness, and fitness workshops to provide young athletes with the knowledge to lead healthy lives; futsal tournaments for U10, U12, and U14 teams culminating in the Abu Dhabi Futsal Playoffs; the “Coach the Coach” program, which equipped teachers and trainers with the skills to develop younger players; and a leadership development initiative offering youth volunteer opportunities and mentoring experiences.