Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Leads 81st Arab Football Union Meeting

The Arab Football Association Board of Directors praised FIFA president Gianni Infantino for nearly a decade of efforts to unify the global football community during its 81st meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, president of the Arab Football Association, led the session on Thursday, welcoming board members and outlining upcoming competitions.

Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal Leads Jeddah Meeting

Prince Abdulaziz opened the 81st board meeting by addressing members and expressing his desire for continued growth and development across all competitions and activities. The briefing outlined the tournament schedule for the 2026-2027 season, covering both national team and club fixtures. During the session, the board also formally approved the formation of auxiliary committees for the current 2025–2029 council term.

Arab Football Association Plans Tech-Focused Competitions

The board reviewed several upcoming developmental steps and initiatives, including the “Challenge and Innovation Initiative.” This program aims to introduce modern, tech-focused competitions within association football and is scheduled for launch at a later date. In its closing statements, the Arab Football Association board welcomed recent steps taken by the international governing body to ensure ongoing joint work with national, regional, and continental sports federations worldwide.

Support for FIFA Leadership and International Unity

The Arab Football Association renewed its backing for FIFA president Gianni Infantino for the upcoming period. The board formally recognized his continuous efforts over nearly ten years to strengthen unity within the global football family, advance the sport, and expand its international presence in a manner that serves all stakeholders, players, and fans around the world.