Netball has been played in the United Arab Emirates for over 40 years. Active Netball launched in 2010 to bring new and exciting leagues as well as a coaching structure outside of school netball. This has seen the growth and development of clubs and pathways that further enhance the provision of netball.

 

To progress as a sport and to provide more opportunities for our community, a decision was made in 2017 to create a National Governing Body and since 2018 UAE Netball Federation has been a member of Europe  Netball and World Netball.

 

This affiliation earned the UAE the right to compete on the International Stage for the first time at U17  & Open Age levels. There are 48 countries listed in the World Netball world rankings and the UAE are currently ranked 23rd.

 

UAE Netball Federation is a voluntary organisation working in collaboration with Active Netball to deliver netball for all ages and abilities. They are set to expand international exposure for the National squads and bring International competition to the UAE.