Abu Dhabi Ports concludes football tournament

Press release

Published May 5th, 2016 - 03:40 GMT

‘AD Ports & Stakeholders’ Football Tournament 2016

Championing the true spirit of football, Abu Dhabi Ports organised the ‘AD Ports & Stakeholders’ Football Tournament 2016’, playing a thrilling game for two weeks in the lead-up to the finals against Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority (CICPA).

Football matches took place in Zayed Port and included participants from across the emirate, including Abu Dhabi Customs, Abu Dhabi Terminals, Abu Dhabi Airports, Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority, The General Directorate of Civil Defense Abu Dhabi, The General Authority for the Security of Ports, Borders and Free Zones and Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority.

The tournament was divided into the two groups. Abu Dhabi Ports triumphed in the first group, while CICPA topped the second group. After winning over Abu Dhabi Customs and Civil Defense in the semi-finals, the two teams played against each other in the final game. CICPA won the game in style and the Civil Defense came third.

Abu Dhabi Ports’ initiative illustrates its keen passion towards sports in the UAE and celebrates close ties with other government entities.

Background Information

Abu Dhabi Ports Company

Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) is a master developer and regulator of ports and industrial zones. The objective of ADPC is to act as an enabler for development and trade and facilitate its contribution to the diversification of the national economy. In doing so, it will provide its customers and stakeholders with the highest levels of service in a responsive and transparent manner.

ADPC was established in March 2006 by Emiri Decree No. 6 of 2006 in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi as part of the restructuring of the commercial ports sector in the Emirate and was given control and regulatory enforcement power over all commercial ports assets previously owned by the Abu Dhabi Seaports Authority (ADSA).