Category Archives: Sports & Recreations

Run Baby Run Returns to Mushrif Mall for Its Most Ambitious Season Yet

  • 22nd to 24th May 2026, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • More than 200 expected baby competitors aged 6 to 16 months
  • AED 20,000 in prizes, with arts and crafts, fun zones, and children’s activities

Abu Dhabi, May 2026. Mushrif Mall, in collaboration with Colorland Toys, is bringing back one of its most celebrated annual events as “Run Baby Run” kicks off its third season from 22nd to 24th May 2026. What started as a charming crawling competition has grown into one of the UAE’s most anticipated family occasions, and Season 3 reflects that growth in full. With more than 200 expected registered babies aged 6 to 16 months ready to race, the mall’s central arena will become a space where small steps carry the biggest excitement, and every family in the crowd has a reason to be there.

Each of the three nights will feature a full schedule of baby races, with every participating child taking home a special prize. Beyond the competition, the event opens a wider programme for families, including arts and crafts sessions, children’s activity zones, and live entertainment designed to keep the whole family engaged from start to finish. With AED 20,000 in total prizes, Season 3 raises the reward, the energy, and the celebration all at once.

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Abu Dhabi T10: A Global Cricket Powerhouse

ABU DHABI CRICKET & SPORTS HUB SIGNALS GLOBAL AMBITION FOR ABU DHABI T10 UNDER ABU DHABI OWNERSHIPTHE NEXT INNINGS: BUILT ON LEGACY. BACKED FOR THE FUTURE TOURNAMENT CONFIRMED FOR 7-20 NOVEMBER AT ZAYED CRICKET STADIUM

Wednesday,20 May 2026, Abu Dhabi:Abu Dhabi is launching the next innings for ‘Cricket’s Fastest Format’ as Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub (ADCSH) assumes majority ownership and commercial rights control of the Abu Dhabi T10, transitioning the tournament into an Abu Dhabi-owned and managed competition.

Under the new framework, ADCSH will own and manage the Abu Dhabi T10 as a long-term national sporting asset, supported by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and with the unwavering support of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB).

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Special Olympics UAE Launches the Country’s Largest Inclusive Health Activations at UAE Games 2026

  • Program includes 29 Clinical Directors across multiple Healthy Athletes® disciplines during the Games
  • More than 400 volunteers and healthcare professionals will support over three days.
  • All Healthy Athletes® screenings delivered in collaboration with ADNOC,Strategic Health Programs Partner of Special Olympics UAE

Abu Dhabi, UAE May 18, 2026:Special Olympics UAE announced a comprehensive athlete health program to be delivered as part of the second edition of the UAE Games 2026, taking place from 6–10 June 2026 in Abu Dhabi. The Games will bring together athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities from across the UAE, with the aim of supporting athlete health and advancing their overall well-being and quality of life.

The 2026 edition of the UAE Games is expected to welcome more than 1,000 athletes competing across a diverse sports program that builds on the success of the inaugural Games, further promoting inclusion and competitive opportunities for athletes. Alongside the competitions, the Healthy Athletes® program will be delivered in collaboration with a number of healthcare partners. The initiative will engage 29 Clinical Directors across various disciplines, including seven for Fit Feet, nine for Special Smiles, seven for Opening Eyes, and six for Health Promotion. In addition, 127 clinical volunteers and 280 supporting volunteers will contribute to the program over a three-day period.

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الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي يعزز الرعاية الصحية للاعبين عبر برنامج متكامل في الألعاب الإماراتية 2026

الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي يعزز الرعاية الصحية للاعبين عبر برنامج متكامل في الألعاب الإماراتية 2026

  • يضم البرنامج 29 مديرًا طبيًا موزعين على التخصصات المختلفة خلال فترة الألعاب
  • سيشارك أكثر من 400 متطوع ومتخصص في الرعاية الصحية في تقديم الدعم على مدار ثلاثة أيام
  • تقدم جميع فحوصات برنامج “الكشف الصحي” بالتعاون مع أدنوك الراعي الاستراتيجي لبرامج الصحة في الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي

أبوظبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة، 18مايو2026:أعلن الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي عن برنامج صحي متكامل للاعبين يُقام ضمن فعاليات النسخة الثانية من “الألعاب الإماراتية 2026″، التي تنطلق خلال الفترة من 6 إلى 10 يونيو 2026 في أبوظبي، بمشاركة واسعة من لاعبي الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي من أصحاب الهمم من ذوي الإعاقات الذهنية والنمائية من مختلف أنحاء الدولة، وذلك بهدف دعم صحة اللاعبين وتعزيز عافيتهم ورفاههم.

ومن المتوقع أن تشهد النسخة الثانية مشاركة واسعة تتجاوز 1000 لاعب ولاعبة، ضمن برنامج رياضي متنوع مبني على ما تحقق في النسخة الأولى، بما يعزز فرص التنافس والدمج الرياضي. وعلى هامش الألعاب، ينظم برنامج “الكشف الصحي” بالتعاون مع عدد من الشركاء الصحيين، حيث يشارك في تنفيذه 29 مديرًا طبيًا موزعين على التخصصات المختلفة، بواقع 7 لبرنامج صحة الأقدام، و9 لبرنامج صحة الفم والأسنان، و7 لبرنامج صحة الإبصار، و6 لبرنامج التوعية الصحية، إضافة إلى 127 متطوعًا سريريًا و280 متطوعًا داعمًا على مدار ثلاثة أيام.

وإلى جانب الفحوصات الصحية المجانية؛ سيتم تخصيص غرفة استراحة لدعم صحة اللاعبين بعد المنافسات، تركز على التعافي البدني والوقاية من الإصابات وتعزيز الصحة العامة.

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Fujairah Hosts Prestigious Tennis Festival Week 2026

Fujairah Serves Up International Tennis Excellence at Road to MADO A/S1 Festival Week 2026

FUJAIRAH: The vibrant emirate of Fujairah once again strengthened its reputation as one of the UAE’s rising sporting destinations as the prestigious Road to MADO A/S1 – Fujairah Tennis Festival Week 2026 concluded in spectacular fashion at the Tennis & Country Club Fujairah.

Held under the sanctioning of the UAE Tennis Federation and officiated by tournament referee Laith Al Ani, the week-long event brought together elite professional players and promising juniors from across multiple nations, transforming Fujairah into a hub of competitive tennis, youthful ambition, and sporting excellence.

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