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Special Olympics UAE to Hold UAE Games 2026 in June

More than 1,000 athletes expected to participate from across the UAE and beyond

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates –April 20, 2026: Special Olympics UAE has announced the UAE Games 2026, set to take place in Abu Dhabi in June, marking the second edition of the Games and featuring international delegations for the first time.

The program will open with Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics competitions on 3 June, held in collaboration with Wellfit Gymnastics Academy at Circle Mall, Dubai. The official UAE Games will then take place from 6 to 10 June, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC Abu Dhabi) and Zayed Sports City – Khalifa International Bowling Center.

More than 1,000 athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities, students of determination, unified partners, coaches, technical staff, and supervisory teams from across the UAE are expected to participate. The UAE Games 2026 will feature international participation, with delegations from Special Olympics Morocco competing in 7-a-side football and Special Olympics Malta taking part in bocce and bowling.

The sports program includes a range of disciplines, including men’s basketball, 3×3 women’s basketball, 7-a-side football, badminton, powerlifting, bocce, and bowling, in addition to the Motor Activity Training Program (MATP), reflecting the continued expansion of the Games and the diversity of sports offered.

Reflecting the strength of national collaboration in supporting and empowering People of Determination, the UAE Games 2026 are supported by a number of strategic partners. These include the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC Abu Dhabi), Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Abu Dhabi Maritime, Aldar Properties, ADNOC, Special Olympics Middle East and North Africa, the Ministry of Sports, and the National Olympic Committee, in addition to several sports federations, clubs, and academies.

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Tristan Hamm’s Knockout Victory: A Turning Point for Dubai Events

1,400 attendees, 400+ influencers, $200,000 worth of donated tickets; viral knockout surpasses 500 million Instagram views

Dubai, 17 April 2025: At a time when regional tensions had significantly disrupted live events across the city, Canadian professional boxer and social media personality Tristan Hamm helped reignite Dubai’s sporting spirit through his community-driven “Spirit of Dubai” initiative.

The boxing event, held in Dubai on April 14 at 11:00 PM, had initially faced a major setback. Amid uncertainty surrounding public gatherings, the event witnessed nearly a 98 per cent ticket refund rate, leaving the arena close to empty and placing the fight night at risk of cancellation.

Determined to turn the situation around, Hamm launched the Spirit of Dubai initiative, personally mobilising the city’s community through direct outreach and social media engagement. The effort brought together more than 1,400 attendees, including over 400 influencers, entrepreneurs, real estate developers and business leaders, creating an electric atmosphere on fight night.

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DP World ILT20 Season 5 to begin on Sunday, 22 November 2026

  • Fifth edition of the second-most watched T20 league in the world scheduled to commence on Sunday, 22 November. Final to be played at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, 20 December 2026
  • “We are pleased to confirm the DP World International League T20 Season 5 window. The biggest cricketing spectacle in the Gulf region will be played from 22 November to 20 December 2026. We are delighted with Season 4’s success. The broadcast numbers, spectators’ interest and participation of the biggest T20 stars made the tournament a massive success as the quality of the league grew further,” says CEO DP World ILT20 David White

Dubai, 13 April 2026: Season 5 of the biggest cricket league in the Gulf region – the second-most watched T20 league in the world – DP World International League T20 will begin on Sunday, 22 November 2026. The six-team, 34-match tournament, which has featured some of the biggest T20 stars over the years, will climax with the Season 5 finale on Sunday, 20 December, at the Dubai International Stadium.

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Saturday Wellness Run at Marasi Bay: Join the Community

The Uncommon Club Brings Its Signature Community Run to Marasi Bay, Introducing a New Saturday Morning Wellness Ritual in Dubai

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April 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Uncommon Club, a Dubai-based running and wellness community known for its inclusive, community-first approach, has introduced a new weekly Saturday morning community run at Marasi Bay in collaboration with OMNIYAT, offering an elevated start to the weekend through movement, routine, and time outdoors along the waterfront.

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Over 300 Motorcycle Riders Join the World of Bikers Peace Rally 2026

Rally from Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah reinforces a global message of peace, inclusion and brotherhood on two wheels

Dubai, UAE – March 29, 2026 – In a powerful demonstration of solidarity and brotherhood, World of Bikers (WoB), a rapidly growing global biking community based in Dubai, successfully hosted a large-scale biking rally on Sunday morning, 29th March, bringing together over 300 bikers and their family members from around the UAE and beyond to promote a message of peace and solidarity.

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