Emirates Club () is a professional

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club based in the city of

Ras Al Khaimah Ras Al Khaimah (; ), often referred to its initials RAK, is the largest city and capital of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in the U.A.E. The city had a population of 191,753 in 2025, and is the sixth-most populous city in UAE after Dubai, Abu ...

United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates (UAE), or simply the Emirates, is a country in West Asia, in the Middle East, at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a Federal monarchy, federal elective monarchy made up of Emirates of the United Arab E ...

. They play in the

UAE Pro League The UAE Pro League (), also known as the ADNOC Pro League for sponsorship reasons, is a professional association football league in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the highest level of the Emirati football league system. The first team to w ...

after being promoted from the

UAE First Division League UAE First Division League is the second tier of football league competition in the United Arab Emirates. As of 2020–21, the league features 15 sides who play each other in a home and away round-robin format, with a total of 28 games for each t ...

. They play their home games at the Emirates Club Stadium.

History

Establishment

The club was established in 1969, from a merger of three local football teams: Al Ittihad, Al Ahly and Al Shaab under the name Oman Club. They were one of the first three teams along with Al Ahli and Al Oruba to play in the UAE league, however they would finish at last place with only 1 point. In October 1982 the club name was changed to Al Qadsia, Two years later in July 1984 Al Qadsia was merged with Al Taliya and Al Nassr and became the club known today as Emirates Cultural Sport Club.

2010s

On 29 May 2011, Sheikh

Ahmed bin Saqr al-Qassimi Sheikh Ahmed bin Saqr Al Qasimi is Chairman of the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Customs and Seaports. He purchased a 60% stake in an unnamed British Premier League football club in June 2009. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Qassimi, Ahmed Bin Saqr ...

, Sheikh Mohammed bin Kayed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Emirates and Ras Al Khaimah Clubs, announced the merger of the two clubs in one club under the name ''Emirates Club'', To be representative of the Emirate of

. Decision to merge came on the recommendation of Sheikh Saud bin Saqr al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. On 11 June 2011, the new composition of the club was announced.

Honors

UAE Division One UAE First Division League is the second tier of football league competition in the United Arab Emirates. As of 2020–21, the league features 15 sides who play each other in a home and away round-robin format, with a total of 28 games for each t ...

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UAE President Cup The UAE President's Cup, or simply the President Cup, is a football tournament that takes place in United Arab Emirates, between clubs in the UAE Pro League and the UAE First Division League. The winner qualifies for the preliminary stage of AFC C ...

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Season-by-season record

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Staff

Board Members

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Current squad

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Out on loan

Performance in AFC competitions

AFC Champions League history

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Managerial history

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References

External links

* {{UAE Pro-League teamlist

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1969 establishments in the Trucial States Association football clubs established in 1969 Football clubs in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah