Al Wasl have signed a partnership agreement with Emirates Padel Center under which eight courts are to be established for the sport, which is one of the fastest growing and widespread sports in the world.

Mohammed Ali Amer, General Manager of Al Wasl Sports Club, described the partnership as a qualitative leap, consolidating the role played by the UAE as a centre for the sport and a destination for the region’s best players.

He said: “Al Wasl looks forward to increasing the number of players, through partnerships and adding new facilities.”

Nasr Al Niyadi, Director of the Emirates Padel Center, thanked H.E. Rashid Belhoul, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Wasl Club, and Mohammed Ali Amer, Director General of the Club, for their professionalism.

He said: “The partnership with Al Wasl will have a great impact on increasing the spread of the game in the country, given the huge fan base that the club enjoys.”

The project will include a group of professional trainers in the game. In addition, training courses will be held for those wishing to obtain a training licence.