UAE Pro League completes preparations for World Leagues Forum

ABU DHABI: The UAE will host the annual meeting of the World Leagues Forum (WLF), being held for the first time in the region, on October 18 and 19. The UAE Pro League has finalized preparations to host the WLF, which is set to be attended by an elite group of decision-makers and football experts in Dubai, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported on Saturday.

Representatives from FIFA, the European Club Association, the International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPro), the International Football Association Board "IFAB" and the International Labor Organization “ILO” will attend the two-day sessions at Dubai Festival City. The event aims to discuss issues related to the governance of global football, rules of the game, integrity and coordination of international schedules to ensure the availability of players within the context of international competitions.

The regulation of transfers and the regulation of agents and intermediaries will also be on the agenda. The meeting will provide recommendations, according to WAM, which will help develop the football industry and overcome current and expected challenges.