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UAE continuing to impress world by hosting major sporting events: Khabib Nurmagomedov

Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov, UFC Champion, commended the 12th edition of UAE Warriors held on 31st July in the jiu-
Dubai Sports Council announce addition of FootVolley tournament to Beach Sports Week

Dubai Sports Council have announced the addition of the hugely popular beach sport, FootVolley, to their list of events
Dubai Sports Council bring in personal trainer Schillaci for final training session ahead of virtual Pocari Sweat 10K Run

With the PocariSweat 10K Run taking place this Friday, Dubai Sports Council have brought in renowned fitness trainer
Abu Dhabi Sports Council announces resumption of indoor sporting activities from July 1st

Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) announced the resumption of indoor sporting activities across the emirate of Abu Dhabi
President of National Olympic Committee endorses formation of Emirates Sports Arbitration Centre

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the National Olympic Committee, NOC, has endorsed
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island to host historic 'UFC Fight Island'

UFC , the world’s premier mixed martial arts organiSation, and the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT
Dubai’s top football academies back in business

Some of Dubai’s top football academies, including Manchester City, Barcelona and Juventus, have reopened their doors
UAE-based athletes smash Guinness World Records title remotely

A group of six athletes based in Abu Dhabi smashed the Guinness World Records, GWR, title for most chest to ground
Dubai Sports Council, Dubai Police organise forum to discuss return of fans to sports events

The Dubai Sports Council, in cooperation with Dubai Police, is organising a forum to discuss precautionary measures and
Dubai Sports Council issues guidelines for return of sports and fitness activities

In implementation of the decision of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of
Jiu-jitsu teams to participate in closed training camp in Abu Dhabi

Various jiu-jitsu teams, including children’s, youth and adult teams, will participate in a closed training camp on
UAE Football Association extends suspension of football activity until further notice

The UAE Football Association, after assessing the situation with concerned entities, has decided to extend the
UAE Pro League to operate remotely from Sunday

The UAE Pro League will be starting working remotely from tomorrow Sunday, March 22nd, in compliance with the country-
Dubai Sports Council launch ‘Be Fit, Be Safe” campaign

The Dubai Sports Council have launched a novel initiative, “Be Fit, Be Safe”, to encourage members of the community to
UAE Football Association postpones U-19 competitions on coronavirus concerns

UAE Football Association has postponed U-19 competitions with immediate effect and until further notice on coronavirus
UAE Pro League suspends spectator attendance for public safety

The UAE Pro League, the nation's professional football league, announced on Wednesday that it has suspended all
ERA to hold races without spectators

In accordance with public safety and preventive measures taken across the UAE with regard to the novel coronavirus, the
Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Professional Championship 2020 to start on 11th April

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme
UAE’s Mohammed Khamis Kalaf redefining age in his ‘fight for gold’ at Tokyo 2020

Power and courage are the qualities that define UAE’s veteran Para powerlifter Mohammed Khamis Khalaf. The mighty
Health and wellness professionals come together in LiveHealthy Festival 2020

LiveHealthy Festival, hosted by livehealthy.ae, in partnership with Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, ADPHC, will bring
Children of determination to receive boxing training in first-of-its-kind initiative

In a press conference on Friday, 3rd January, 2020, national and international celebrities converged to announce the
Sharjah Girl Guides build self-confidence braving the wild

100 participants from brownies (7-11 years) Guides (12 – 15 years) and Senior Guides (16–18 years) of the Sharjah Girl
Manchester United and Ajax legend Van der Sar to speak at 14th Dubai International Sports Conference

Manchester United and Ajax legend Edwin van der Sar has been confirmed as one of the speakers for the 14th Dubai
Team Abu Dhabi looks to retain UIM XCAT World Championship in Dubai Grand finale

Team Abu Dhabi’s Shaun Torrente and Faleh Al Mansoori will blank out off-race matters in the 2019 UIM XCAT World
Cyclists invited to join second annual Ride for Zayed

NYU Abu Dhabi, NYUAD, has invited the UAE community to join the second annual Ride for Zayed community cycling event,