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Al Ain Hosts Premier Shooting Championships with Half Million Dollar Prize Fund
Two elite shooting championships take place in Al Ain this month, drawing competitors from around the world to compete for substantial prizes.
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Al Ain Grand Prix Draws Elite International Marksmen to Desert Competition
Two prestigious shooting tournaments in Al Ain Region will offer a combined prize pool of US$500,000 to international competitors this November.
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UAE Begin Beach Soccer Championship Quest Against Saudi Arabia in Thailand
The UAE commence their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup campaign against Saudi Arabia in Thailand, seeking to reclaim continental glory.
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Abu Dhabi hosts the Asian Nations Chess Cup as the emirate prepares for the world’s largest chess gathering
Thirty teams from nineteen Asian nations converge in Abu Dhabi for the Asian Nations Chess Cup, underlining the capital's growing prominence in international chess as it prepares to…
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Discipline Beyond the Mat: A Moroccan Athlete’s Mission to Empower Vulnerable Children
Moroccan jiu-jitsu athlete Nacim Adelin competes at the 18th Abu Dhabi World Professional Championship while dedicating his life to caring for vulnerable children in France.
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Al Ferjan Run Unites Dubai’s Community in Pursuit of Fitness
A community running event brings male UAE nationals together for fitness and connection in Al Khawaneej.
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Abu Dhabi’s waters come alive with the UAE Water Ski Championship’s opening salvo
Abu Dhabi welcomes elite and emerging water sports talent for a three-day celebration of wakeboarding and wakesurfing from November 13th to 15th.
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Saeed Omar claims gold as UAE extends historic medal run at Dakar Youth Olympics
Saeed Omar wins gold in the 400 metres at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the UAE's first athletics gold at the event, as the nation's medal tally reaches…
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Hatta Dam Becomes Hub of Active Living as Dubai Stand Up Paddle Draws 5,000 Participants
Over 5,000 paddleboarders and kayakers gathered at Hatta Dam during November's Dubai Stand Up Paddle, part of the tenth edition of Dubai Fitness Challenge.
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Abu Dhabi’s Premier Jiu-Jitsu Championship Opens with Global Gathering of 10,000 Athletes
The 18th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship welcomes 10,000 competitors from 130 countries, reinforcing the emirate's position as the sport's global centre.