UAEPL launches ‘Skill Donation’ initiative
DUBAI: The UAE Pro League has launched a new social responsibility initiative titled #Skilldonation to support ‘ The Fund of the United Arab Emirates: Homeland of Humanity’ dedicated to combat the COVID-19 virus.
The initiative, a part of the UAEPL’S efforts to boost collaboration with the various state institutions to limit the impact of the virus, has been termed #Skilldonation - a ten-day long football challenge, where fans film videos of themselves juggling the ball 10 times and posting it on social media, tagging the UAEPL’S account, @Agleague. The UAEPL, in turn, will contribute a donation for each video posted online.
The league has called on its 14 professional clubs to get involved in the challenge.
“Such initiatives show the humanitarian side of football. It’s not just a game, but a noble message that involves football fans of all ages and nationalities in humanitarian work. This also embodies the spirit of solidarity between the government’s various initiatives and people’s responses to them to achieve the necessary objectives,” said Nasser Al Junaibi, Chairman of UAE Pro League committee.
“We organise this initiative in collaboration with the UAE Red Crescent. It is aimed to emphasize the importance of following the authorities’ instructions and staying at home, while maintaining fitness by playing sports and participating in a group effort where the UAE PL donates to The Fund of the United Arab Emirates: Homeland of Humanity. So, it is one initiative that serves multiple purposes in the greater interest of the community. I urge everyone to actively participate in this initiative,” he added.
The UAE Pro League also called on fans, regular spectators and football followers to take part in this humanitarian initiative.
The governing body also contacted professional clubs in the UAE to share the challenge with its affiliates and to contribute to the fund.
Junaibi expressed his gratitude to the UAE authorities for their efforts in limiting the spread of COVID-19, reserving special praise for medical and healthcare workers who are sacrificing their time to provide safety and health to the community.
Those posting videos are requested to tag the UAEPL’S account, @Agleague, on social media platforms. Anyone wishing to donate directly to The Fund of the United Arab Emirates: Homeland of Humanity can visit www. emiratesrc.ae/uaehomeland
The 2019-20 Arabian Gulf League was postponed on March 15 after the competing of 19 rounds into its season. No date for resumption has been confirmed.
Recently, the UAEPL had started implemented the remote work system with all its partners since the start of this week in line with the current situation in the country and to ensure the safety of everyone involved.