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UAE sports
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Dubai Sports World 2026: Indoor Summer Sports Return
Dubai Sports World 2026 opens June 19 at Dubai World Trade Centre with nine indoor sports, 40-plus courts and family fun all summer.
15 Jun 2026
SailGP targets billion-dollar franchise status with UAE focus
SailGP is aiming to become sport’s next billion-dollar franchise, with the UAE identified as central to its future growth.
9 Jun 2026
Endurance running records fall as women outpace men in long races
Discover why endurance running is seeing women outperform men in ultra-distance events, driven by unique physiological and mental advantages.
30 May 2026
Hyrox challenge overtakes padel as the top UAE fitness trend
The global fitness phenomenon Hyrox is rapidly gaining ground in the UAE, challenging padel tennis as the region's favorite social workout.
28 May 2026
Apex Games to debut with 1,200 athletes in Dubai
The inaugural Apex Games will bring 1,200 athletes to Dubai, marking a significant milestone for the local sports and fitness community.
27 May 2026
UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi to return to Yas Island in July 2026
UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi will return to Yas Island in July 2026, bringing high-octane action to the UAE capital.
21 May 2026
UFC Fight Night scheduled in Abu Dhabi by DCT
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism announced that UFC Fight Night will take place in the emirate later this year, boosting the local sports calendar.
19 May 2026