Al Ahli Holding Group, Gold's Gym Sponsors Under-16 Team to Gothia

UAE Precor the only football team from the UAE makes it to the Youth World Cup. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) June 20, 2011 - Dubai: Al Ahli Holding Group and one of its divisions - Gold's Gym, a leading authority in health and fitness, today cemented its support for youth sports in the UAE by sponsoring UAE Precor, the star under-16 football team. The team, which has won every youth football tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has high hopes to win the Gothia Cup, the World Cup for youth football, in Gothenburg, Sweden this summer.

"Al Ahli Holding Group has a firm and passionate commitment to improving lives of Arab youth through education, sports and community activities," said Mohamed Khammas, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Al Ahli Holding Group and owners of the Gold's Gym franchise in UAE. "We would like to be part of the team's journey as they become ambassadors for youth sport in the UAE."

UAE Precor is currently the only football team from the UAE that has qualified for the Gothia Cup, due to take place in Gothenburg from July 17th to 23rd, 2011. The team recently secured a third place in Division 3 of the Dubai Amateur Football League (DAFL) playing against adult teams.

"Part of the Gold's Gym philosophy is to create an enabling environment for youth sports. Our relationship with Derek Burke, the team's coach and Tarek Khalifa, the assistant coach, provided the perfect opportunity at the perfect moment since our facilities will open this year in multiple locations in the UAE. As soon as they are open, we are going to invite the UAE Precor boys to train with us as strength and conditioning is a key factor in any sport. Gold's Gym opening 26 clubs in the UAE will give young people a place to exercise and be able to compete at a higher level," said Jim Campbell, Director of Gold's Gym.

UAE Precor team consists of 22 players from ten different nationalities. The team is coached and managed by Burke, who saw talent and passion in these boys and supports them in all their achievements.

Concluding with the benefits of the sponsorship, Burke said: "This sponsorship gives our team even more drive and belief in their talent. Our team is the strongest it has ever been and I have a firm belief that we stand a good chance of winning the Cup this year."

About Al Ahli Holding Group
Founded in the late 1960's, Al Ahli Holding Group is a multi-disciplined UAE based company with a diverse portfolio of activities ranging from real estate to turnkey construction, engineering products and factories, shopping malls and retail, cement, printing, plastic manufacturing, theme parks and strategic and innovative developments - a total of 22 diverse and growing businesses. The group's latest mixed use development is the US$ 1 billion Dubai Outlet City.

About Gold's Gym
Established in Venice, Calif. in 1965, Gold's Gym is the largest full-service gym chain in the world with more than 750 locations in 42 states and 37 countries. Gold's Gym offers the latest equipment and services, including group exercise, personal training, cardiovascular equipment, group cycle, Pilates and yoga. With over 3.5 million members worldwide, Gold's Gym helps all kinds of people achieve their individual potential through fitness. For more information please visit www.goldsgym.com or www.facebook.com/goldsgym.

About UAE Precor
UAE Precor is a team of 22 players of under 16 years of age and belonging to ten different nationalities. Coached and managed by Derek Burke, the man who saw talent and passion in these boys supports the team in all their achievements. The most recent victory for UAE Precor is winning the '(U16) TTD International Super Cup' against teams from India, South Africa and Qatar in a five-day tournament conducted at the Dubai Sevens Stadium football pitches.

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