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 World champion makes his trademark attack on the Monte Sante Maria and goes solo with 79km to ride, as Isaac del Toro also claims third place for UAE
News | Team –7th March 2026
With an imperious display on the white gravel roads of Tuscany, Tadej Pogačar claimed a record-breaking fourth title at Strade Bianche on Saturday afternoon. In doing so, the world champion became the first rider in race history to win back-to-back-to-back editions.
It was a performance that saw the UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider every bit at his best, with his race-winning attack set up magnificently by teammates Kevin Vermaerke, Felix Großschartner, Florian Vermeersch, and Jan Christen.
Once the Slovenian had flown the coop, his young teammate Isaac del Toro expertly tracked the various chasing ......read more
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 • Yaazar end as runners-up as Al Samawi take third spot as annual sporting event concludes
• Zabeel 2 wins the men’s 3x3 basketball title, Fire Squad take women’s crown and Dubai Hops Elite clinch Under-17 honours
DUBAI: Al Tadawi team weathered a spirited fightback before clipping Yaazar 3-2 in an exciting final of the Volleyball competition that brought down the curtains on the 13th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament.
By far the largest sporting event of its kind to mark the holy month of Ramadan, this annual event is sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai.
The tournament is held each year at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex, under the ......read more
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 • Organising Committee honours winners of cycling and road running races
DUBAI: Al Tadawi will face Yaazar in the final of the volleyball competition of the 13th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament, at 9 pm on Saturday (March 7).
Mooted as the biggest of its kind during the holy month of Ramadan, this tournament is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, under the slogan “Unlimited Capabilities”.
Both, Al Tadawi and Yaazar are deserving finalists following hard-fought win in their respective ......read more
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 • Sheikh Saeed also honoured various winners of local padel ranking tournament
• National Guard defeats Civil Defence, Ministry of Defence overpowers Dubai Police
DUBAI: Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Tennis and Padel Federation, crowned Dubai Municipality champions of the Wheelchair Basketball competition held as part of the 13th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament being played at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex.
Touted as the best sporting event in the holy month of Ramadan, the event is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed ......read more
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Al Tadawi and M.I.N. Investment advance after a tough group match
Ministry of Defence and Air Force defeat Civil Defence and Dubai Police in tug-of-war
DUBAI: Al Tadawi and M.I.N. Investment qualified for the semi-finals of the volleyball tournament held as part of the ongoing 13th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament being held at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex.
Hailed as the premier sporting event during the holy month of Ramadan, this annual tournament is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, under the slogan “Unlimited Capabilities”.
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Pogačar targets historic fourth Strade Bianche title
UAE Team Emirates-XRG field star-studded line-up in Siena
News | Team –4th March 2026
UAE Team Emirates-XRG arrive in Tuscany with all focus on the iconic gravel roads of Strade Bianche, carrying winning momentum from a triumphant showing at their home race, the UAE Tour. With confidence high and form already proven in 2026, the team turn their attention to one of the most spectacular and demanding one-day races on the calendar.
Known as the “Race of the White Roads”, Strade Bianche is a classic like no other, the rolling Tuscan hills and unforgiving gravel sectors providing a relentless test of strength, positioning, and resilience. Year after year, the race delivers unforgettable racing, and it has consistently been a happy hunting ground for ......read more
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 • National Guard continues impressive performance in exciting tug-of-war competition
• Al Samawi secures rightful place in volleyball semi-finals
DUBAI: The Dubai Police General Headquarters team will take on Dubai Municipality for top honours in the Wheelchair Basketball of the 13th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament.
Touted as the premier sporting event during the holy month of Ramadan, this annual tournament is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, under the ......read more
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Fierce Competition in Tug-of-War at the 13th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament
Al Tadawi continues to shine with emphatic win to lead its group in volleyball competition
DUBAI: The National Guard team launched a perfect defence of its title in the tug-of-war with a victory over the Ministry of Defence team at the 13th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament being held at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex.
Touted as the premier sporting event during the holy month of Ramadan, the tournament is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, and under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports ......read more
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48 teams confirmed for 3x3 basketball title in crucial matches in 13th the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament
Al Samaawi team continues winning streak before facing Yazar in the volleyball championship
DUBAI: The final battlelines of the Wheelchair Basketball tournament will be drawn today (Monday, March 2) with the Dubai Police team taking on Dubai Courts, while Dubai Municipality face RTA in the 13th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament.
Touted the premier sporting event during the holy month of Ramadan, this annual tournament is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al ......read more
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Moroccans dominate across all running categories in annual road running races
Al Tadawi defeats Zabeel, M.I.N. Investment triumphs over Tiger Zabeel
Semi-final line-up of Wheelchair Basketball complete
DUBAI: Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Tennis and Padel Federation crowned the UAE national team as champions of the teams padel competition at the 13th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament.
Considered the premier sporting event during the holy month of Ramadan, the tournament is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the ......read more
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 Watched on by UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov, World No25 Tallon Griekspoor hobbles his way into Saturday’s final with victory over No5 seed Andrey Rublev
* Daniil Medvedev awaits after 2023 winner eases past No1 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in quest for second Dubai title
Dubai, UAE – 27 February 2026: Former World No1 Daniil Medvedev will face Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor in the ATP 500 final at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Saturday, a year after the two players’ only previous meeting – an epic quarterfinal inside Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium that saw Griekspoor triumph after saving four match points. Part two promises plenty.
Griekspoor’s last-eight win over Medvedev in 2025 took him into the ATP 500 semi-final where his run was ended by eventual winner Stefanos Tsitsipas. On the same ......read more
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 * Daniil Medvedev, 2023 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships winner, has 22 career titles but all in different cities; the No3 seed is aiming to break that run this week
* Top seed Felix Auger-Aliassime is just two wins away from avenging last year’s final defeat after hitting 16 aces to overcome No8 seed Jiri Lehecka in straight sets
Dubai, UAE – 26 February 2026: Daniil Medvedev is a familiar figure chasing an unfamiliar milestone at this week’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The former World No1 is making his sixth appearance in the emirate, has 22 titles to his name, and a career built on consistency at the highest level. Yet he has never defended a trophy.
That anomaly edged closer to ending on Thursday as the 30-year-old, attempting to repeat his 2023 title win, progressed to the semi-finals with ......read more
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 * The 2022 champion needed only 75 minutes to book his place in Friday’s final-four, seeing off France’s Arthur Rinderknech in straight sets on Centre Court
* Tallon Griekspoor leaves in-form Jakub Mensik on his back to make it two consecutive semi-finals in Dubai following an intense evening battle
Dubai, UAE – 27 February 2026: Andrey Rublev, the No5 seed at this week’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, progressed to his fifth semi-final in the city on Thursday night – a benchmark reached by only two other men in the ATP 500 tournament’s 34-year history: Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. Not bad company to keep.
The 28-year-old secured the milestone with a 6-2, 6-4 dismissal of Arthur Rinderknech at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, blending his trademark ferocious, front-foot ......read more
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Fifth seed Andrey Rublev, the 2022 champion, dispatches France’s Ugo Humbert in epic three setter 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-3
The Russian will play France’s Arthur Rinderknech - slayer of fourth seed Jack Draper - on Thursday
The Netherlands’ Tallon Griekspoor upsets second seed Alexander Bublik in straight sets to set-up quarterfinal with sixth seed Jakub Mensik
Dubai, UAE – 26 February 2026: Andrey Rublev signalled his intentions to reclaim the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships title tonight, as the ruthless Russian dispatched fellow former champion Ugo Humbert in a titanic three-set tussle on Centre Court.
Rublev, a two-time Dubai finalist and the winner here in 2022, has fond memories of Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, while Humbert - who has enjoyed equally positive fortunes in Dubai after edging ......read more
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UAE triumphs over Bahrain in exciting encounter in the padel team competition
American Isaiah Thomas and Russian Olga Kopeko win the 400m steeplechase title
DUBAI: Emirati athletes excelled in the Jiu-Jitsu Championship, securing the highest number of medals in the competitions held as part of the 13th edition of the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament being held at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex.
Touted the premier sporting event held during the holy month of Ramadan, the annual tournament is organised under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports ......read more
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In a first-round battle of previous winners, last year’s champ Stefanos Tsitsipas loses in straight sets to 2024 title winner Ugo Humbert on Centre Court
Andrey Rublev, winner in 2022, faces Humbert in Wednesday last-16 after overcoming Frenchman Valentin Royer 6-3, 6-4 under the lights
Dubai, UAE – 25 February 2026: Defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas crashed out of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Tuesday night, falling in the first round to 2024 title-winner Ugo Humbert under the bright lights of Centre Court. The 4-6, 5-7 defeat at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium means the 27-year-old Greek will drop outside the World’s top 40 for the first time in almost eight years. Tsitsipas left the court with head bowed.
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 • Morocco, Egypt and Kuwait players also shine on exciting opening day of padel
• Badminton sets record and strengthens presence with more than 225 players in the fray
• Al Nasr dominates the Emirati nationals’ category titles in badminton
DUBAI: The UAE national team kicked off the padel competition on a resounding note with a well-deserved straight sets victory over Lebanon at the 13th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament, on Monday.
The Emirati duo of Fares Al Janahi and Abdullah Al Abdullah dominated their opening match against Mark Bustani and Ralph Thomas before winning 6-1, 6-1. Francisco Jurado and Majid Al Janahi kept up the pressure with an identical win ......read more
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 Season finale at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club promises fitting conclusion to hugely successful return for the Middle East's premier development tour
Al Ain, UAE – Feb 24, 2026: The MENA Golf Tour will bring its landmark 2025/26 season to a close in its UAE home as the Al Ain Championship takes centre stage at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club from March 30 to April 1, with the field competing over three rounds for a $100,000 prize fund and the season-ending Rankings title.
Events in Portugal and Egypt have already delivered outstanding competition in what has been one of the most successful and captivating seasons in the tour's history, with Morocco, Jordan and Qatar still to come before the tour's leading players descend on the Garden City for the finale.
A venue with true ......read more
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 UAE Team Emirates-XRG claim the best overall team title in front of the home fans
News | Team –24th February 2026
As the curtain falls on the 2026 edition of the UAE Tour, UAE Team Emirates-XRG can look back on a home race defined by control, character, and the confirmation of a new-born star. Across 7 stages, the team rode with authority, claiming two stage wins, the best team classification, and the overall general classification through Mexican prodigy Isaac Del Toro.
The race began in the desert of Abu Dhabi with what many expected to be a routine day for the sprinters. UAE Team Emirates-XRG rode with composure, protecting their leaders and guiding themselves safely towards the short false-flat finish. But calm quickly turned to chaos. Sensing opportunity, Del Toro launched a blistering acceleration from deep, catching ......read more
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 * Three-time Slam winner Stan Wawrinka serves his way past Lebanon’s Hassan to make history in front of Roger Federer at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
* Top-ranked Arab player on the ATP Tour, Moez Echargui of Tunisia, also in action on Day One, slipping to the narrowest of defeats to Mpetshi Perricard
Dubai, UAE – 24 February 2026: No1 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime returned to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships with unfinished business, aiming to improve on last season’s runner-up showing. The Canadian, ranked No8 in the world, needed six match-points to finally secure victory over China’s Zhizhen Zhang, but he finally got the win he was looking for to safely progress to Wednesday’s Round of 16 where he will face Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.
Auger-Aliassime opened his campaign at the ......read more
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 Dubai, UAE - February 23, 2026: Undeterred by fog and fasting, more than 400 students brought a bundle of energy, enthusiasm, and excitement to the J.P. Morgan Kids’ Day on the first morning of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships’ ATP 500 week.
Against the backdrop of blasting pop hits that had kids singing in their seats, a one-hour session was hosted by dynamic Italian doubles duo Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori, treating children aged between seven and 10 – as well as their teachers – to a demonstration of skills and some lessons in sportsmanship and teamwork.
Italy are the reigning Davis Cup champions and the two pros put on a show for the students, battling it out in competitive rallies. The fun continued as ball kids came on court and put up a sneak-peak of their training routine leading up to ......read more
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 Mexican takes first World Tour GC victory and 13th season victory for UAE
Almeida cements overall podium at Volta ao Algarve
News | Team –22ndFebruary 2026
Isaac Del Toro sealed a landmark achievement in his blossoming career, securing overall victory at the UAE Tour and delivering a prestigious home success for UAE Team Emirates-XRG on their home soil.
The Mexican climber confirmed his triumph on the final stage into Abu Dhabi, safely navigating the flat sprinters' day to defend the red leader's jersey he claimed with a dominant victory on Jebel Hafeet on Stage 6. Surrounded by his teammates throughout the 176km finale, Del Toro crossed the line in the peloton to secure the biggest general classification win of his career to date.
Del Toro's defining moment came yesterday on the slopes of Jebel Hafeet, ......read more
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Lithuanian Akvile Gedraityte captures the Open Category title, while Portuguese Tania Rodrigues dominates Masters Women’s division
Highly-anticipated Gulf Padel Championship kicks off from Monday
Intense physical battles highlight the grueling 400m Obstacle Challenge
DUBAI: Emirati cyclist Saeed Hassan captured the men’s amateur title, while countrywoman Aisha Fulad claimed the women’s amateur crown and Lithuanian Akvile Gedraityte powered to victory in the women’s open during a thrilling 74-kilometer cycling race of the 13th Nad Al Sheba (NAS) Sports Tournament.
Considered as the largest sports event of its kind during the Holy Month of Ramadan, the tournament is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan ......read more
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 DUBAI — Emirati fencers claimed three medals — gold, silver and bronze — as the fencing competition concluded at the 13th edition of the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament, held at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex under the tournament slogan “Limitless Capabilities”.
The Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament is held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and under the directives of Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council.
In the women’s epee competition, UAE national team fencer Zainab Al Husseini won the gold medal, defeating Sarah Besbes 15–11 in the final. UAE fencer Rawda Al Aleeli added ......read more
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 13th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament gets under way as home side strike gold, silver and bronze
DUBAI: Emirati fencers opened their campaign with three medals – a gold, silver and a bronze - in the fencing competition at the 13th edition of the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament.
Organised by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) under the tournament slogan “Limitless Capabilities”, the annual sporting spectacle is being held at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex.
The Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament is held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and under the directives of Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council.
UAE national team fencer Zainab Al Husseini showed her ......read more
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 * Pegula’s perfect record against Amanda Anisimova continues after fighting back from a set and break down to book her place in the WTA 1000 final
* Svitolina lands remarkable upset after three-hour epic with Coco Gauff to keep her dream of a third Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships title alive
* Vera Zvonareva, 41, rolls back the years with Laura Siegemund to secure place in doubles final, where they will meet Luisa Stefani and Gabriela Dabrowksi
Dubai, UAE – 21 February 2026: World No5 Jessica Pegula fought back from a set and break down in her semi-final tie with Amanda Anisimova to overcome the No2 seed 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 and reach the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships for the first time. The American will now meet Elina Svitolina on Saturday after the Ukrainian battled for more than three hours to ......read more
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 * World No4 Coco Gauff cruised past Alex Eala in front of a passionate Centre Court crowd to end the Filipina fairytale and book a final-four date with Ukraine’s Svitolina
* Winner here in 2017 and 2018, Svitolina beat Lucky Loser Antonia Ruzic as she chases a third Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships crown
Dubai, UAE – 20 February 2026: World No4 Coco Gauff cruised into the semi-finals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Thursday night, comfortably overcoming both a passionate partisan crowd and the object of its affection, Filipina sensation Alexandra Eala. She will meet Elina Svitolina, the two-time Dubai champion who dumped her out of the Australian Open unceremoniously in straight sets last month.
Gauff, a bona-fide American superstar and the No3 seed this week, had played – by her own ......read more
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 News | Team –18thFebruary 2026
Isaac Del Toro delivered a gutsy and determined performance on stage 3 of the UAE Tour, crossing the line in second place on the demanding summit finish up Jebel Mobrah, keeping himself well-in for the general classification after a measured ride to the line.
Italian rider Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain Victorious) powered to victory – his early move on the steep ramps of Jebel Mobrah proving decisive as he opened up a gap and rode clear to win and seized the race leader's jersey. Del Toro chased relentlessly to the finish, eventually finishing 15 seconds behind the stage winner thanks to an excellent late surge.
The 183 km stage from Umm al-Quwain to Jebel Mobrah was the UAE Tour's first serious mountain test, with the impressive new climb featuring ......read more
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 The Filipina fairytale continues. From Quezon City to the quarterfinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, 20-year-old Alexandra Eala defeated Sorana Cirstea 7-5, 6-4 under the lights of Centre Court on Wednesday to book a last-eight date with World No4 Coco Gauff. "I take it all in with a spoonful of gratitude," Eala said, after being cheered on like the superstar she is quickly becoming among her compatriots.
The World No47 – the highest-ranked Filipina in WTA Tour history – showed a quiet confidence from the first game to slowly grind down her veteran opponent and reach the quarterfinals of a 1000 tournament for the second time in her fledgling career. Cirstea came into the tie 15 places higher in the world rankings and having reached the semi-finals here two years ago. Yet such was the energy ......read more
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Thousands of cyclists took to Dubai's roads as the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge returned for its 16th edition at Expo City Dubai.
The weekend introduced the launch of the new Family Fun Day, featuring the Junior Rides, Family Fun Ride and Eat Well Live Well Village!
Expo City Dubai transformed into a vibrant celebration of cycling, wellness and community spirit throughout the weekend.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 2026: Held in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council, the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge marked its 16th edition at Expo City Dubai, attracting over 1,700 participants in the main event, with over 3,000 thousand cyclists registered for the various challenges over the weekend.
Dubai's streets came alive over the weekend as thousands of cyclists rolled out ......read more
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 Abu Dhabi, 18 February 2026: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation will stage three championships during the Holy Month of Ramadan, reinforcing the sport’s strong presence in the national sporting calendar and its deep connection to community life across the UAE.
The Ramadan programme begins with the jiu-jitsu competitions at the Hafeet Sport Challenge on 20 February at Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club in Al Qattara, followed by the NAS Sports Tournament 2026 on 24–25 February at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex. The programme concludes with the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Ramadan Tournament from 3–5 March, held as part of the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi.
Participation in these events reflects the Federation’s commitment to keeping athletes active during the Holy Month of Ramadan while strengthening ......read more
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Seeds Coco Gauff (3), Jessica Pegula (4), Mirra Andreeva (5) and Belinda Bencic (9) all progress
Last year’s beaten finalist Clara Tauson (12) and rising American star Iva Jovic (16) remain in the hunt
Dubai, UAE – 17 February 2026: Amid glorious winter conditions at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, WTA1000 week heated up on Tuesday as a raft of seeds booking early passage to the Round of 16 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
With nine matches played in daylight hours on day three, the USA’s Coco Gauff, the World No4 and third seed this week, defeated Anna Kalinskaya in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4 in little more than an hour and a half. As swirling winds blustered across Centre Court, conditions for both players were challenging, with momentum resembling a pendulum. It was Gauff, however, that ......read more
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Alexandra Eala claims her first top-10 scalp, beating Italian Paolini in front of a raucous sold-out crowd at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium
Australian Open champion Rybakina returns to her adopted home city and looks imperious, making light work of Australia’s Kimberly Birrell
More huge matches await on Wednesday as Eala takes to Centre Court against Sorana Cirstea, while top seed Rybakina faces Lucky Loser Antonia Ruzic
Dubai, UAE – 18 February 2026: Roared on by a rapturous Kabayan-majority crowd, Filipino sensation Alexandra Eala overpowered World No8 Jasmine Paolini 6-1, 7-6(5) at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Tuesday night to secure her first career win against a top-10 player and set up a last-16 clash with Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea.
With John Lennon’s Imagine playing ......read more
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Having previously teamed up on the doubles court, World No6 Jessica Pegula and US compatriot Desirae Krawczyk swapped forehands for fairways as they reunited for a fun evening at Topgolf Dubai ahead of this week's Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
The American duo took part in a precision-based challenge at Dubai's futuristic driving range, combining sport, entertainment, and friendly competition – all set against the emirate's striking skyline at Emirates Golf Club.
Reflecting on the experience, No4 seed Pegula welcomed the opportunity to switch off for a while ahead of a demanding tournament week: "It was really nice to get away from the tennis court and do something totally different. It was a lot of fun, especially being able to do this with Des. She's a good friend of mine and always up for fun ......read more
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 Belgian takes 12th victory of the year for UAE Team Emirates-XRG
News | Team –17th February 2026
Tim Wellens produced one of the standout performances of the early season today, riding a bold long-range attack to victory at the Clásica Jaén Paraíso Interior for UAE Team Emirates-XRG. The Belgian champion held off a fierce chase behind to cross the line ahead of Tom Pidcock (Q.36.5) and secure a memorable solo win on one of Spain’s most challenging early season one-day races.
Covering 154 km around the historic town of Úbeda – shortened slightly this year due to severe weather but still featuring several sectors of gravel and rolling terrain – the race provided a unique blend of gravel, punchy climbs, and tactical complexity that tested all contenders.
Wellens cracked the race open with a ......read more
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 World No3 has barely had a chance to relax after winning in Melbourne, being bed-ridden during a short stopover in Dubai and then going straight back on court in Doha
Dubai, UAE – 15 February 2026: It may be more than two weeks since Elena Rybakina won the Australian Open in Melbourne, yet such is the demanding schedule of modern-day tennis, the Kazakh star is hoping this week’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships – her adopted home tournament in the city in which she has lived since 2024 – provides the chance to properly celebrate.
The 26-year-old is balancing the demands of being the top seed at this week’s WTA 1000 tournament with all the off-court demands that come when you return home after weeks away – things to do, people to see, favourite places to go.
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 Government of Dubai Media Office – 15 February 2026: The third day of Dubai Games 2026, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, concluded today with two Heats of the Battle of the Cities, featuring teams representing 56 global cities.
The 2026 edition of the tournament is held in official partnership with DP World; Diamond Partnership with DAMAC, Beyond Developments and Emirates Petroleum Company (Emarat), and a Strategic Partnership with the Dubai Sports Council. Participating city teams saw intense competition to secure the highest score, awarded based on quality of performance as well as the speed of completing the challenges.
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 14th Feb 2026 : A Powerful New Creative Venture Bridging Bollywood and the Middle East, Launching With a Grand Musical Showcase Featuring the Original Sabri Brothers & Salman Ali on the 14th Feb at WTC*
The celebrated Sajid–Wajid khandan steps into a transformative new era with the launch of WASAKA, an ambitious creative and live-entertainment venture founded by acclaimed composer Sajid Khan. Conceived as a global artistic movement, WASAKA is poised to preserve the duo’s timeless essence while reimagining it for the future.
Marking its dynamic debut, WASAKA presents a power-packed musical release featuring the Original Sabri Brothers, Shabab Sabri & Danish Sabri, along with the soulful Indian Idol star Salman Ali. The track merges Sufi–Qawwali intensity with contemporary emotion, embodying the ......read more
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Isaac Del Toro leads a strong UAE Team Emirates-XRG line-up on home roads.
UAE Team Emirates-XRG set sights on UAE Tour title defence to open 2026.
News | Team –12thFebruary 2026
UAE Team Emirates-XRG head into the UAE Tour with the sights firmly set on extending a stellar start to the 2026 season as the peloton returns to the Middle East for the region’s only World Tour race. Rising star Isaac Del Toro will lead an impressive UAE Team Emirates-XRG line-up, as he looks to open his year with a strong showing on home soil and write the next chapter in the team’s rich history at the race.
The UAE Tour has been the stage for some unforgettable moments for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, and Del Toro will be hoping to add to that legacy as he makes his debut in the race. The team arrive chasing a fourth overall title ......read more
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World No.1 Yiu Kamiji wins inaugural Wheelchair Tennis Invitational presented by the WTA Foundation
20 year old qualifier Sara Bejlek beats Ekaterina Alexandrova in straight sets in thrilling final
Ekaterina Alexandrova and Maya Joint seal the Women’s Doubles title
ABU DHABI, UAE – 07 February 2026: The final day of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, delivered a memorable finish as 20-year-old Sara Bejlek captured her maiden WTA Tour title in just her second appearance at this level. Ekatrerina Alexandrova and Maya Joint claimed the doubles crown, while Yui Kamiji triumphed in the inaugural Wheelchair Tennis Invitational presented by the WTA Foundation.
Picture Caption: (L-R) Roberto Ranieri, WTA Supervisor; Nigel Gupta, Tournament Director; Dr. Bakheet ......read more
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