Team News
Al Haboob Media Team
December 10, 2025
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – December 10, 2025: In a landmark announcement, Saudi-based Al Haboob – the world’s first professional camel racing team competing across the UAE and GCC, founded by Omar Almaeena and Safwan Modir – has unveiled a historic partnership with global football icon Paul Pogba, who joins the team as Ambassador and Shareholder. Pogba’s involvement brings unprecedented international attention to a sport long thriving under the regional spotlight.
One of the most influential footballers of his generation, Pogba is a FIFA World Cup winner, UEFA Nations League champion, four-time Serie A champion with Juventus, and Europa League winner with Manchester United. He holds the 2013 Golden Boy award and was named FIFA World Cup Best Young Player in 2014.
“I am incredibly excited to be joining forces with Al Haboob. From the moment I spoke with Omar and Safwan, I felt their passion, their vision, and their genuine love for this sport,” said the AS Monaco midfielder. “Their ambition to elevate camel racing onto a global stage is something I truly connect with. Joining Al Haboob felt like being invited into a new family, and saying yes was an easy decision.”
“Paul’s involvement is transformational,” said Almaeena. “His influence, leadership, and passion for cultural storytelling reflect exactly what Al Haboob stands for. This partnership is about more than racing; it is about sharing a heritage that deserves global recognition.”
Modir added: “Al Haboob was never just a sporting idea – it is the embodiment of a national energy that believes the impossible can be achieved. With Paul joining us, we are taking this movement to a global stage and shaping the future of camel racing.”
Pogba becomes the first professional footballer in history to hold ownership in a camel racing team. Al Haboob’s long-term vision is to establish the world’s first professional Camel Racing League, elevating the sport to international standards while honouring its rich history.
