Overview
- The Monaco midfielder has taken an equity stake and ambassador role with Al Haboob, according to the team’s announcement on December 10.
- Al Haboob, founded by Omar Almaeena and Safwan Modir, describes itself as the world’s first professional camel racing team competing across the Gulf.
- The operation emphasizes modern methods including robot jockeys equipped with GPS, heart‑rate monitoring and two‑way communication, alongside advanced veterinary programs.
- Almaeena and Modir previously launched RedSea Camel Company and co-created the Netflix series Camel Quest chronicling their entry into major festivals.
- Pogba’s involvement comes shortly after his November 22 return for Monaco following a Court of Arbitration for Sport decision that reduced his doping ban to 18 months.