Ul Mulk intended to bring out the UAE's local talent on a greater stage and entertain viewers by doing something unique: introducing a new cricket format involving innings of 10 overs in length.

[6] † Team now defunct The Abu Dhabi T10 has come under scrutiny by the ICC due to corruption.

In September 2023, eight individuals including three players, coaches and team owners were charged by the ICC with breaches of the anti-corruption code.

[7] In October 2024, ICC anti-corruption officer Steve Richardson, while refusing to state which leagues were in question, stated that the ICC had concerns about short length tournaments hosted by associate members, such as the Abu Dhabi T10 for their high potential for corruption.

[8] Questions were raised during the 2024 tournament, with cases of a bowler overstepping by a wide margin, as well as another bowling four no balls in an over were reported, leading to further corruption concerns.