Dubai, United Arab Emirates – August 6, 2025 – Al Fardan Exchange, one of the UAE’s most trusted and long-standing financial services providers, in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council, officially launched the Al Fardan Exchange Kabayan Basketball League 2025, the first tournament of its kind hosted at Dubai Sports World (DSW).
The launch took place during the 15th edition of Dubai Sports World and was attended by HE Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, Mahir Julfar, Executive Vice President at Dubai World Trade Centre, Florent Malouda, former French International Footballer, and Nasser Mohammed Nasser, Chief Marketing Officer at Al Fardan Exchange.
As part of the ceremony, representatives from Dubai Sports Council, Dubai Sports World, and Al Fardan Exchange unveiled the league’s official jersey and signed a commemorative basketball, marking the start of an initiative that brings communities together with sport and encourages teamwork and active living.
The Filipino community is one of the largest expat populations in the UAE, with basketball being a long-standing passion for them. The Al Fardan Exchange Kabayan Basketball League builds on this connection by providing a platform that celebrates their love for the game.
Commenting on this partnership, Hasan Fardan Al Fardan, CEO at Al Fardan Exchange, said, “We are proud to partner with Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Sports World to launch the Kabayan Basketball League, a tournament that celebrates sport, talent, and the vibrant spirit of the Filipino Community in the UAE. This league meaningfully supports the Filipino diaspora, who have been a valuable part of our journey at Al Fardan Exchange, and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to fostering inclusion, cultural pride, and well-being through sport.”
HE Saeed Al Hareb from the Dubai Sports Council echoed this sentiment, stating:
“At Dubai Sports Council, we believe in creating platforms where communities can connect and flourish through sport. The Kabayan Basketball League embodies that mission and reflects our dedication to inclusivity and cultural harmony in the UAE.”
The inauguration event sets the stage for a league that aims to inspire wider participation in sport and encourage healthy living among Dubai’s residents.
- Details of the Al Fardan Exchange Kabayan Basketball League is below:
- Top 2 teams from each group to go for R16, quarter finals, semifinals and finals.
- There will be a 3rd place winners match.
- Tournament start date: 9th August – 30th August 2025.
- Every day Saturday and Sunday by Dubai sports World, Dubai World Trade Center.
- Finals on 30th August 2025