The United Arab Emirates Pro-League, established in 1973, is the top professional football league in the UAE. It has a rich history, with the league being initially known as the UAE Football League before adopting its current name in 2008. The league consists of 14 teams, with each team playing a total of 26 matches in a season. Al Ain and Al Wahda are the most successful teams in the league's history, having won the title multiple times. An interesting fact is that the league has seen a rise in foreign players, with clubs recruiting talent from various countries to enhance the level of competition.