Emarat backs Shabab Al Ahli community sports programme
Announced on 8 October 2026, Emarat's sponsorship will fund community and sports activities linked to Shabab Al Ahli. The announcement gives no timetable or details of individual events.
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Community Sports brings together grassroots participation, amateur leagues, neighbourhood activities, recreational clubs, local tournaments and social sport. Its focus is on organised or semi-organised opportunities that connect people through regular participation rather than on elite professional competition.
Coverage can examine community centres, volunteer activity, beginner access, local coaching and participation programmes across the UAE. The category complements Local Sports Guides by covering the community ecosystem itself, while guides handle more direct questions about where to play, book or join.
Coverage can examine community centres, volunteer activity, beginner access, local coaching and participation programmes across the UAE. The category complements Local Sports Guides by covering the community ecosystem itself, while guides handle more direct questions about where to play, book or join.
UAE Tour age-group cycling challenge set for Al Wathba
The UAE Tour Community Age-Group Challenge is scheduled for Saturday 17 October 2026 at Al Wathba Cycling Track. Riders can take part, but distances, age brackets and race format have not been announced.
Fujairah Martial Arts Club Takes Social Impact Gold
Fujairah Martial Arts Club won Best Social Impact at the 2026 Gulf Sustainability Awards. Club director Nader Abushawish also took silver in the Sustainability Leader category.
Sheikha Jameela supports Al Thiqa's push for inclusion
During a visit to Al Thiqa Club for the Disabled, Sheikha Jameela bint Mohammed Al Qasimi praised its new visual identity and its focus on empowerment for people with disabilities.
City Sports Exchange Marks Vietnam Women's Union Anniversary
The city's economic and technical bloc brought six agencies and partner units together for men's and women's football and billiards. The exchange marked the 96th anniversary of the Vietnam Women's Union.
Sixteen teams chase Hanoi City Football Cup at Dan Phuong stadium
The Hanoi City Football Cup kicked off at Dan Phuong stadium, drawing crowds and setting the stage for two weeks of fierce competition. Sixteen teams will fight for the title as the city celebrates the 72nd anniversary of its liberation.
Sharjah opens registration for Sir Bu Nair Dhow Race with major prize fund
Registration is now open for the second Sir Bu Nair 60ft dhow sailing race, set for 10 October 2026 in Sharjah. Organisers are offering a prize pool of up to three million dirhams and inviting local dhow owners and captains to compete in a 25-nautical-mile heritage challenge.
Sharjah Sports Council unveils new visual identity for Kalba Sports Festival
Sharjah Sports Council has launched the visual identity for the inaugural Kalba Sports Festival, blending the city's historical landmarks and natural features with its sporting ambitions to position Kalba as a leading destination for sports and community events.