Obaid Sultan, who founded basketball at Al Wasl
Al Wasl's vice-chairman recalls establishing the club's basketball section in Zabeel and a career spent in its service.
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Yaqoub Ghabash, the referee of records
At 57 the UAE's most senior official reflects on a career of firsts, why Emirati referees drift away from the game, and the retirement he thought about but did not take.
Obaid Miftah on 35 titles and the state of the game
Now chairman of the sports games board at Al Wahda, the former star looks back on his career and assesses where basketball stands today.
Issa Hilal: the game is more enjoyable now, but Emirati referees and coaches must be built
The secretary general of Sharjah Sports Council answers ten questions on the state of basketball in the country.
Abdulelah, an Emirati basketball great, on family and the game's difficulties
Former international Abdullatif Abdulelah gives his assessment of where basketball stands in the UAE.
Dubai international coaching course postponed
The board postponed the Dubai international coaching course to the start of the 2020/21 season.
Board meeting postponed
The general assembly meeting scheduled for 14 April was postponed.
Federation and players lead the 'Committed, my nation' campaign
The president, board and players called on everyone in the game to follow government instructions and stay at home.
Gulf Clubs Championship postponed and the juniors competition cancelled
The GCC basketball organising committee, chaired by Abdullatif Al Fardan, postponed the 40th Gulf Clubs Championship in light of pandemic measures.
Al Qarqawi leads the 'Committed, my nation' campaign
The president of the UAE and Arab federations urged everyone in the game to follow the government's instructions and remain at home.
Federation takes decisions on the domestic competitions
The board issued a series of decisions in light of the coronavirus outbreak, to protect the safety of citizens and residents alike.
Men's league and women's activity suspended
The board suspended the men's league and all women's activity from Monday 16 March 2020.