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)
edit| 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
editSource:[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
editPerformance by club
edit| 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
edit- ^ Atsushi Fujioka (19 May 2011). "United Arab Emirates - List of Champions". UAE FA website. RSSSF. Retrieved 14 February 2012.