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Special Olympics UAE and Special Olympics Malta commence joint training camp in Al Ain

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Special Olympics UAE and Special Olympics Malta commence joint training camp in Al Ain

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – February 15, 2024:Special Olympics UAE and Special Olympics Malta commenced a joint training camp in Al Ain, bringing together 15 athletes from Malta and 15 from the UAE. Together, they will train in bocce, swimming, and athletics till February 18. The Maltese delegation set a precedent as the first European Special Olympics delegation to participate in a training camp in the UAE, building on strong connections with Special Olympics UAE.  The camp is hosted by the city of Al Ain and is sponsored by the Department of Culture and Tourism and the Integrated Transport Centre.

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10 best moments from the league stage of DP World ILT20 Season 2

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10 best moments from the league stage of DP World ILT20 Season 2

  • Sinkandar Raza’s last-ball six, Azam Khan’s fastest 50, Olly Stone’s best debut and Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan’s presence feature in most memorable moments of season 2
  • Watch the DP World ILT20 on ILT20’s official YouTube channel (here) in the MENA region; For match photos, click here
Shah Rukh Khan Bollywood actor & Co-owner of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders watches the match during the match 3 of the DP World International League T20 between the Desert Vipers and the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on the 21st January, 2024. Photo by CREIMAS / ILT20 RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

Dubai, 14 February 2024: As DP World ILT20 enters its final week, we take a look back at some of the most memorable moments from the 30-match league stage which offered some nail-biting action for global cricket fans. 

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Visa and Emirates NBD Partner to Sponsor First Emirati Woman Cyclist Safiya Al Sayegh for the Olympic Games Paris 2024

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Visa and Emirates NBD Partner to Sponsor First Emirati Woman Cyclist Safiya Al Sayegh for the Olympic Games Paris 2024

Visa-Emirates NBD partnership also includes a series of events and promotions leading up to The Olympic Games, such as a chance to win a trip to Paris, and the hosting of the Visa Olympic Games Village in Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 February 2024: Visa (NYSE:V), the Worldwide Payment Technology Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Emirates NBD Group, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, proudly announce the launch of a series of events and promotions leading up to the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

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الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي يستقبل وفد الرئاسة الإقليمية للأولمبياد الخاص لمنطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا

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استعراض المنجزات الكبيرة والاستثنائية: 

الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي يستقبل وفد الرئاسة الإقليمية للأولمبياد الخاص لمنطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا

أبوظبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة –13 فبراير 2024: استقبل الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي سعادة المهندس أيمن عبد الوهاب، الرئيس الإقليمي للأولمبياد الخاص الدولي لمنطقة الشرق الاوسط وشمال افريقيا، وأعضاء الرئاسة الإقليمية في مجلس دبي الرياضي، حيث اطلع الزوار على تقارير الإنجازات، وتعرفوا على التطورات الكبيرة التي شهدتها برامج الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي خلال الخمسة سنوات الأخيرة، والزيادة الواضحة في أعداد اللاعبين الإماراتيين من ذوي الهمم المسجلين بها.

إشادة بجهود الإمارات

كان الأمين العام لمجلس دبي الرياضي سعادة سعيد حارب، وسعادة طلال الهاشمي المدير الوطني للأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي في طليعة مستقبلي الوفد رفيع المستوى عند زيارته مجلس دبي الرياضي، حيث رحبا بالزوار، كما كان في استقبال الوفد فاطمة إبراهيم المسلمي مديرة الاستراتيجية والمشاريع بمؤسسة الأولمبياد الخاص وعدد من القيادات في المؤسسة والذين أطلعوا الحضور على خطط تطوير اللاعبين من أصحاب الهمم من ذوي التحديات الذهنية والنمائية على مستويات جميع البرامج.

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McLaren Racing announces Optimum Nutrition as Official Sports Nutrition Partner of McLaren Formula 1 Team

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McLaren Racing announces Optimum Nutrition as Official Sports Nutrition Partner of McLaren Formula 1 Team

13 February 2024

McLaren Racing today announced Optimum Nutrition, the world’s number one sports nutrition brand, as Official Sports Nutrition Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team for the 2024 season and beyond.

With a key focus on the McLaren F1 Team drivers and pit crew, the partnership unites two brands with high human performance at their core, constantly striving for better. Optimum Nutrition will support the team’s performance, health and wellbeing with science-led sports nutrition products driven by innovation, ensuring the team can unlock its potential throughout the 2024 season.

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