Weren’t we all jumping with joy when the Shabab Al Ahli Dubai football club was declared the winner of the ADNOC Pro League 2022-23? After all, football is not just a sport but an emotion! There’s excitement, not just on the field but even amongst the visitors who are on the sidelines cheering for their team and motivating them to win against the opponents. And it was during a meet-and-greet of the winning Dubai Club with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum when he did a few steps of the celebratory dance.
Sheikh Mohammad Does A Celebratory Dance While Greeting ADNOC Pro League 2022-23 Champion
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Yes, when the ADNOC Pro League 2022-23 Champions met with the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, they were in for a treat. It was a meet-and-greet with him, wherein Sheikh Mohammad did a few steps of the traditional celebratory dance. In a video shared on Instagram by Khalifa Saeed Sulaiman, Director-General of Dubai’s Protocol Department, these champions are welcomed by him with some steps of the traditional dance. It’s worth mentioning that the officials of the club had also joined in for the meet-and-greet.
Who Else Was Present For This Meet-And-Greet?
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He congratulated the winning team for their efforts and he was joined by the other government officials as well. These included Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is the First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance; the Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; and Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the (second) Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council.
It’s worth mentioning that the Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Football Club were declared champions by Shabab Al Ahli and crowned ADNOC Pro League champions by Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum after the team’s victory over Ajman. It’s worth mentioning that Igor Jesus’ 49th-minute effort propelled the team forward, towards winning this prestigious title!
So, were you also doing the happy dance when the Dubai Football Club snagged this fantastic title?
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First Published: May 23, 2023 11:36 AM