United Arab Emirates Men's Handball League
The UAE Handball League is the top professional handball league in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The first team to win the title was Al-Sharjah. Al-Sharjah SCC has the record with 15 league titles to their name. Ten clubs compete in the League that operates on a system of 1 Level.
| Founded | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Country |  United Arab Emirates |
| Confederation | AHF |
| Number of teams | 11 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Domestic cup(s) | President's Cup UAE Crown Prince Cup UAE Federation Cup |
| International cup(s) | Asian Club League Handball Championship |
| Current champions | Al-Sharjah SCC (15th title) (2020–21) |
| Most championships | Al-Sharjah SCC (15 titles) |
| TV partners | Abu Dhabi Sports, Dubai Sports |
| Website | www.uaehandball.com |
The League was founded in 1976 as the UAE Handball League. The first 1976–77 season was won by Al-Sharjah.
Member clubs (2020–21)
| UAE Handball League | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Club | Location | ||
| Al Ahli | Dubai | ||
| Al Ain | Al Ain | ||
| Al Dhafra | Madinat Zayed | ||
| Al Jazira | Abu Dhabi | ||
| Al Nasr | Dubai | ||
| Al Sharjah | Sharjah | ||
| Al Wahda | Abu Dhabi | ||
| Al Wasl | Dubai | ||
| Bani Yas | Abu Dhabi | ||
| Dibba Al-Hisn Sports Club | Dibba Al-Hisn | ||
| Maliha | Maliha | ||
List of champions
Source:[1]
- 1976–77: Al-Sharjah
- 1977–78: Al-Sharjah
- 1978–79: Al-Ain
- 1979–80: Al-Sharjah
- 1980–81: Al-Ain
- 1981–82: Al-Ain
- 1982–83: Al-Wasl
- 1983–84: Al-Wasl
- 1984–85: Al-Wasl
- 1985–86: Al-Ahli
- 1986–87: Al-Wasl
- 1987–88: Al-Ahli
- 1988–89: Al-Wasl
- 1989–90: Al-Shabab
- 1990–91: Not completed due to Gulf War
- 1991–92: Al-Sharjah
- 1992–93: Al-Sharjah
- 1993–94: Al-Ain
- 1994–95: Al-Sharjah
- 1995–96: Al-Ahli
- 1996–97: Al Jazira
- 1997–98: Al-Ahli
- 1998–99: Al-Sharjah
- 1999–2000: Al-Sharjah
- 2000–01: Al-Nasr
- 2001–02: Al-Sharjah
- 2002–03: Al-Nasr
- 2003–04: Al-Nasr
- 2004–05: Al-Ahli
- 2005–06: Al-Sharjah
- 2006–07: Al-Ahli
- 2007–08: Al-Nasr
- 2008–09: Al-Wasl
- 2009–10: Al-Wasl
- 2010–11: Al-Ahli
- 2011–12: Al-Ahli
- 2012–13: Al-Ahli
- 2013–14: Al-Nasr
- 2014–15: Al-Ahli
- 2015–16: Al Jazira
- 2016–17: Al-Sharjah
- 2017–18: Al-Sharjah
- 2018–19: Al-Sharjah
- 2019–20: Al-Sharjah
- 2020–21: Al-Sharjah
Champions
Performance by club
| Club | Winners | Winning seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Sharjah | 15 |
1976–77, 1977–78, 1979–80, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1994–95, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2001–02, 2005–06, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21 |
| Al-Ahli | 10 |
1985–86, 1987–88, 1995–96, 1997–98, 2004–05, 2006–07, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2014–15 |
| Al-Wasl | 7 |
1982–83, 1983–84, 1984–85, 1986–87, 1988–89, 2008–09, 2009–10 |
| Al-Nasr | 5 |
2000–01, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2007–08, 2013–14 |
| Al-Ain | 4 |
1978–79, 1980–81, 1981–82, 1993–94 |
| Al Jazira | 2 |
1996–97, 2015–16 |
| Al-Shabab | 1 |
1989–90 |
References
- Atsushi Fujioka (19 May 2011). "United Arab Emirates - List of Champions". UAE FA website. RSSSF. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
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