Abu Dhabi, UAE, 23rd October 2025 – The UAE Team Emirates-XRG Youth Academy, Powered by ADNOC, is set to host its next community cycling event at the Abu Dhabi Cycling Club on 30th October, featuring an engaging afternoon programme that runs from 15:45 to 18:45. Open to children aged 7 to 12, the event invites both new participants and those who have previously taken part in the Academy’s school sessions to enjoy an afternoon of fun, learning, and cycling. The UAE Team Emirates-XRG Youth Academy, Powered by ADNOC, is a free community and in-school program designed to introduce children to cycling in a safe and supportive environment. Developed in collaboration with UAE Team Emirates-XRG, the Academy aims to build essential skills such as coordination, balance, and confidence while encouraging an active lifestyle that ......read more

Jhonatan Narváez ends WorldTour season with third overall at the Tour of Guangxi Jay Vine and Florian Vermeersch finish runners-up at the Chrono des Nations and the Veneto Classic, respectively, as the 2025 campaign comes to an end News | Team – 19th October 2025 Finishing safely inside the peloton on an entertaining final stage, Jhonatan Narváez sealed third overall in the Tour of Guangxi. The Ecuadorian national champion took to the final podium in Nanning at the end of the day, as UAE Team Emirates-XRG brought the curtain down on the final WorldTour race of the season. With the Tour of Guangxi done and dusted, all that is left for the Emirati squad is the Chrono des Nations in France and the Veneto Classic in Italy on Sunday afternoon. By the week’s end, the 2025 racing season will come to an end, ......read more

The final at the FIP Gold Paredes, followed by the win at the FIP Silver Dubai in April and at the Silver Koksijde. At the FIP Silver Lisboa Racket Centre by Lusotendas – the new Portuguese stop of the CUPRA FIP Tour – brothers Miguel and Nuno Deus (world number 37) lead the men's draw of 32 pairs, at the home of legend Cristiano Ronaldo, a big padel fan and owner of this sports center in Lisbon, which for the first time is hosting a tournament of the international circuit.   Cristiano Ronaldo, who in April streamed live on his YouTube channel (followed by over 74 million people and available in more than 130 countries) the finals of the Riyadh Season Premier Padel P1, has often declared in recent years that he is a great fan of the ......read more

Frenchman rides on the front foot in Canada, coming just short of the day's honours behind race winner Julian Alaphilippe News | Team – 12th September 2025 In the first of two races in Canada to kick off the late-season succession of one-day Classics, Pavel Sivakov rode to second place at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec. The UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider manoeuvred himself into an elite group that contested the day’s honours on the east coast, with Julian Alaphilippe of Tudor Pro Cycling scoring the win. The two-time world champion made his race-winning moves on the lower slopes of the final climb to the line, with Sivakov left to battle it out for the runner-up spot with Alberto Bettiol of XDS Astana Team. After more than five hours in the saddle on Friday evening, Sivakov had the upper hand to be the ......read more

Jay Vine, Juan Ayuso, Marc Soler, and Joao Almeida light up the race with statement stage wins. Joao Almeida sits well poised in the general classification heading into crucial final week News | Team – 9th September 2025 It has been a blistering edition of the 2025 Vuelta a Espana for UAE Team Emirates-XRG. Across the opening fifteen fays of racing, the team have delivered a statement of unrivalled authority – seven stage wins from four different riders, and Joao Almeida sitting just 48” back on Jonas Vingegaard in the general classification. A collective performance that once again underlines why UAE Team Emirates-XRG sit as the most dominant team of modern cycling. The first strike came on Stage 4, the re-introduced team time trial in Figueres. Over 24KM of pure precision, UAE Team Emirates-XRG put on ......read more

Portuguese rider 2nd on GC as deficit to Vingengaard reduces to +46'' News | Team – 5th September 2025 João Almeida conquered the legendary climb of the Angliru today with a commanding ride to take Stage 13 of the Vuelta a España, adding yet another success to UAE Team Emirates–XRG’s remarkable tally in 2025. The Portuguese rider was the strongest on the decisive ramps of the Asturian climb, distancing all rivals—including race leader Jonas Vingegaard (Visma Lease a Bike)—in the final sprint to seal an emotional first Vuelta stage victory. The triumph marks the team’s 79th victory of the season and the sixth at this year’s Vuelta. Almeida: “Yes this is a special one, I still don’t believe it. Thanks to my teammates, they were key today. We did an ......read more

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – September 2, 2025: : Under the iconic Red Roof of Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the Ferrari Ladies Run returned for its second year, bringing together over 500 women and girls in an electrifying celebration of fitness and community. With this year’s theme, ‘Hand in Hand, Celebrating the 50th’, the event honored five decades of empowerment since the establishment of the General Women’s Union in 1975, highlighting the strength, spirit and sisterhood of Emirati women.

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Record-breaking registrations for the UAE's most thrilling ice obstacle challenge • Online registration opens until September 12 via Premier Online • New spectator tickets introduced for fans and families Dubai, UAE – August 28, 2025: Ski Dubai, in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council, is gearing up to host the 16th edition of the "Ice Warrior Challenge" — one of the region's most anticipated icy endurance events — on Sunday, September 14, 2025. The event will take place inside the award-winning Ski Dubai Snow Park at the Mall of the Emirates, which is voted the World's Best Indoor Ski Resort. This year's challenge has already seen record-breaking registration numbers, with limited spots remaining ahead of the September 12 deadline. Organizers expect tickets ......read more

Emirati squad goes eight seconds quicker than Visma-Lease a Bike on the first day in Spain, to move into second, third and fourth overall News | Team – 27th August 2025 With a magnificent display on the first full day in Spain, UAE Team Emirates-XRG won the stage 5 Team Time Trial at the Vuelta a España. The Emirati squad bested the time of second-placed Visma-Lease a Bike by eight seconds in Figueres, enough to take the stage win and see both João Almeida and Juan Ayuso move up in the general classification. Averaging a little under 57kph along the 24.1km course, UAE Team Emirates-XRG produced a blistering effort that moves the team to 74 victories for the 2025 campaign. In doing so, Ayuso, Almeida and Marc Soler now sit second, third and fourth overall, respectively. The victory was built on meticulous preparation ......read more

Ecuadorian national champion wins from a three-up sprint for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, as Tim Wellens finishes third in decisive stage at the Renew News | Team – 22nd August 2025 Jhonatan Narváez won stage 2 of the Lidl Deutschland Tour in thrilling fashion for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, with the Ecuadorian national champion coming out on top from a three-up sprint to take his first victory since the National Championships in February. Roaring across the line in Arnsberg, Narváez was rewarded for fighting all the way to the finish. With Narváez joined in a late breakaway by Søren Wærenskjold (Uno-X Mobility) and Riley Sheehan (Israel-Premier Tech), it looked as though the American Sheehan would take the day’s honours, but the youngster celebrated just a moment too early, and the wily Ecuadorian saw ......read more

Molano sprints to third place in the Netherlands, as Rui Oliveira races aggressively to take eight bonus seconds and move himself into second overall News | Team – 20th August 2025 Both Sebastián Molano and Rui Oliveira made a promising start to the Renewi Tour for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, with the Colombian sprinter taking third across the line, and Oliveira moving himself into second overall. The day was a tale of two halves, with echelons causing a split in the peloton that threatened to go to the line, and the bunch eventually settling the day's honours in a sprint. For Molano, that meant the opportunity to stretch his legs in the finale. Expertly guided into position by his teammate Florian Vermeersch, the 30-year-old attached himself to the back wheel of the big stage favourite, Tim Merlier (Soudal ......read more

Young Mexican capitalises on a consistent week to overcome flat tyre and win the general classification, as Brandon McNulty sits primed in Poland With second place on the fifth and final stage in the Vuelta a Burgos, Isaac del Toro claimed overall victory to seal his second stage race victory of the season. The result is a reward for a consistent week of racing by the Mexican, who overcame a flat tyre on stage 5 to produce a valiant ride to second over the line on Lagunas de Neila.   With the win, Del Toro takes UAE Team Emirates-XRG up to 70 wins for the 2025 campaign, and moves his own tally for the year up to nine   Once he had crossed the line on the race's final summit finish, the 21-year-old turned around and watched the clock tick by as his overall win was confirmed. Of course, the young talent also ......read more

Tadej Pogačar dominates the Tour de France to claim the Yellow Jersey by 4’24” over Jonas Vingegaard 5 stage wins for the Emirati team across 3-weeks of famous racing News | Team – 30th July 2025 As the curtain falls on cycling’s greatest stage, UAE Team Emirates-XRG stand tall once again. A fourth Tour de France title in six years. 5 stage wins. And a performance that reaffirmed their place at the summit of the sport. The 2025 edition began on home soil for the French for the first time since 2021, but by Stage 4, the spotlight was on one man and one team. In the rolling hills of northern France, UAE Team Emirates-XRG took control. Jhonatan Narvaez and Joao Almeida did the damage early, thinning out the field before setting up Pogačar for the decisive move which only Vingegaard could ......read more

Dubai, UAE – 29 July: The excitement is building as the United Arab Emirates gears up to make its historic debut at the World Transplant Games (WTG), taking place this August in Dresden, Germany. For the first time, a team of organ transplant recipients and living donors will represent the UAE on the world stage under the banner of Hayat, the National Programme for Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation. This landmark participation comes just one year after the UAE became a member of the World Transplant Games Federation (WTGF), a global initiative promoting health, hope, and athleticism after transplant. The WTG is the largest international event for transplant athletes, living donors, and donor families – a powerful celebration of life, second chances, and human resilience. Team UAE ......read more

As 2025 season heads for Belgian Grand Prix, FIA President points to bright new era as today’s race stars pave the way for next generation Dubai, UAE, 24th July, 2025: Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), believes the future of Formula 1 has never looked more exciting as the 2025 season heads for this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. With the current race calendar delivering some of the best action seen in recent years, and plenty more to come, Ben Sulayem feels the arrival next year of a new team, a new venue and new regulations will reinforce the championship’s global appeal. “As we reach the mid-point of the 2025 calendar, we are already looking towards next season with a great deal of excitement and expectation,” said the FIA ......read more

Masterclass in the Pyrenees: Pogačar extends Tour de France lead Pogačar and Wellens steal the headlines in action packed Week 2 News | Team – 21stJuly 2025 As the second week of the 2025 Tour de France got underway, UAE Team Emirates-XRG tightened their group on the race with a commanding series of performances across the Pyrenees. The team delivered day after day, with Tadej Pogačar rising to every challenge in emphatic fashion. Now with five stage wins and a 4'13" lead, the Slovenian heads into the final week in full control of the yellow jersey.   The week began in chaotic fashion as the race resumed on Stage 11. On the roads around Toulouse, the tension from the first rest day spilled into the peloton, and a touch of wheels saw Pogačar crash inside the final kilometres. In a ......read more

Yellow Jersey extends his race lead to over four minutes over the second-placed Jonas Vingegaard, with Adam Yates taking eighth on stage 13 News | Team – 18th July 2025   Taking back-to-back stage victories for the first time at this year's Tour de France, Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates-XRG soared to the win in the stage 13 individual time trial. In doing so, Pogačar extended his lead in the Yellow Jersey to over four minutes ahead of the second-placed Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike).   Pogačar chose a different approach to the majority of his general classification rivals on stage 13, opting to race a road bike rather than a dedicated time trial option. Aboard his Colnago Y1Rs, designed as the Italian manufacturer's most aerodynamic road bike in history, the Slovenian made ......read more

The region's largest indoor sports destination, spanning over 25,000+ square metres, reopens its doors The 2025 Edition runs from 3 August through to 2 September, featuring nine core sports, dedicated children's activities, and enhanced community initiatives New for 2025: DSW Run IN - Dubai’s first ever Indoor Half Marathon - kicks off the edition Dubai, UAE – 14 July 2025: Dubai Sports World (DSW), the region's largest indoor sports and fitness destination, is set to launch its special August edition, packed with the city’s most loved sports, exciting new challenges, and immersive experiences. Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in collaboration with Dubai Sports Council (DSC), the 2025 edition will run daily from 8:00 am to 12:00 midnight from August 3 to September 2, spanning over ......read more

Strong team performance sees the UAE squad take 2 stage wins, Tadej Pogačar sits 2nd overall   News | Team – 15th July 2025   As the peloton comes to a stop for the first rest day of the 2025 Tour de France, UAE Team Emirates-XRG can reflect with pride on a turbulent but successful start. From punchy climbs to time trials and crosswinds, the team has navigated every challenge with strength and cohesion, and with Slovenian superstar Tadej Pogačar in a strong position in the general classification, they stand firmly in control.   The race opened with a rare opportunity for the sprinters to claim the Maillot Jaune. Jasper Philipsen seized the moment on Stage 1, whilst Pogačar stayed safe in the bunch. Stage 2 brought the first test for the punchuers: atop the savage final ramp to ......read more

Florian Vermeersch finishes third on final stage in Austria, as Del Toro wraps up the GC victory and Rafał Majka lands third step on the podiu News | Team – 13th July 2025   Finishing safely within a reduced peloton on the fifth and final stage, Isaac del Toro sealed overall victory at the Tour of Austria. The young Mexican makes the five-day stage race the second general classification win of his fledgling career, with Del Toro's victory built upon three successive stage victories between Thursday and Saturday.   Facing no difficulties on Sunday afternoon, the 21-year-old secured the red jersey to make it 62 victories to date for UAE Team Emirates-XRG in the 2025 campaign. As Bob Jungels won the stage from the breakaway for Ineos Grenadiers, Del Toro's teammate Florian Vermeersch sprinted to ......read more

World champion retakes the Yellow Jersey with a spectacular victory in Mûr-de-Bretagne Isaac del Toro makes it three wins from three in Austria for UAE With a magnificent display in Mûr-de-Bretagne, Tadej Pogačar roared to victory on stage 7 of the Tour de France, claiming his second win of the race and retaking the Yellow Jersey. With his supreme sprint proving too much for the second-placed Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike), Pogačar picked up his victory No.60 of the season for UAE Team Emirates-XRG. Pogačar’s second win of the race was made all the sweeter by the exceptional work of his UAE Team Emirates-XRG teammates, who teed up the finale with a lightning combination of speed, power and determination. Keeping the day’s five-man breakaway in check, both Nils Politt and Marc Soler commandeered ......read more

The region's largest indoor sports destination, spanning over 25,000+ square metres, reopens its doors The 2025 Edition runs from 3 August through to 2 September, featuring nine core sports, dedicated children's activities, and enhanced community initiatives New for 2025: DSW Run IN - Dubai’s first ever Indoor Half Marathon - kicks off the edition Dubai, UAE – 9 July 2025: Dubai Sports World (DSW), the region's largest indoor sports and fitness destination, is set to launch its special August edition, packed with the city’s most loved sports, exciting new challenges, and immersive experiences. Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in collaboration with Dubai Sports Council (DSC), the 2025 edition will run daily from 8:00 am to 12:00 midnight from August 3 to September 2, spanning over ......read more

Three-time champion enjoys blockbuster sprint against Mathieu van der Poel, with Pogačar moving up to second overall and into the polka dot jersey News | Team – 6th July 2025 Tadej Pogačar made the most of an entertaining day of racing on stage 2 at the Tour de France, with the three-time champion picking up second place behind the winner, Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck). The pair enjoyed a thrilling two-up sprint to the line in Boulogne-sur-Mer, as the general classification contenders traded blows for the first time in the 112th edition of this grand race. Picking up where the pair left off in the spring Classics, both Van der Poel and Pogačar came to the fore as the race became ever more selective on Sunday afternoon, with the latter well supported by his UAE Team Emirates-XRG teammates. With ......read more

151 Players from 17 Academies Compete in 170 Thrilling Matches The Dubai Open Tennis Academies Championship concluded with remarkable success, further solidifying its importance in nurturing young sports talents. Organized by the Dubai Sports Council in collaboration with the UAE Tennis Federation, the event underscored Dubai’s commitment to discovering and developing emerging athletes in alignment with the Dubai Government’s directives to attract and cultivate talents across all sectors. Held at the specialized Top Spin and Hub Tennis courts, the championship brought together some of the UAE’s most promising young tennis players. A total of 151 players, representing 17 academies from across the country, competed in 170 knockout matches filled with excitement and competitive spirit that lasted until the final ......read more

Dubai, UAE – July 2, 2025: Hatta is set to become a vibrant hub of sports and outdoor activities this summer, as the region hosts a wide array of events under the 'Our Summer is Sporty' initiative launched by the Dubai Sports Council. The initiative aims to promote an active and healthy lifestyle among residents and visitors across Dubai during the summer months. More than 6,000 participants are expected to take part in diverse activities that will unfold across various locations in Hatta throughout July. Supported by the Supreme Committee for the Development of Hatta and organised in collaboration with several partners, the events include mountain hiking, running, kayaking, yoga, night walks and indoor sports tournaments, catering to people of all ages, nationalities and fitness levels. The Hatta Summer Sports ......read more

Pogačar set to be supported by five teammates from Critérium du Dauphiné success, with João Almeida and Adam Yates rounding out impressive squad News | Team – 2nd July 2025 Heading to the Tour de France in search of a fourth title in six years, UAE Team Emirates-XRG can confirm the squad that will support Tadej Pogačar in July. With a lineup that is strongly packed with both rouleurs and climbers, the eight-man Emirati squad will head into the Tour full of confidence after their recent Critérium du Dauphiné victory Five riders who supported Pogačar’s victory earlier this month will be alongside the Slovenian once again, with Marc Soler and Nils Politt two of the most experienced riders within the squad. Elsewhere, Tim Wellens and Jhonatan Narváez will hope to replicate the impact they ......read more

The past few months have been special for me, and for the whole team. From the Itzulia Basque Country to Romandie, and most recently at the Tour de Suisse, it feels like all the hard work is paying off. The Tour de Suisse was a big target, and to come away with the overall victory was an incredible moment. It wasn’t easy but that’s what makes it even more satisfying. These races demand so much from you, physically and mentally, but when everything clicks, it’s worth every bit of suffering. The week in Switzerland was a real rollercoaster. It didn’t start perfectly, some of the GC guys took time early on but we stayed calm and trusted the plan. I knew there would be opportunities in the mountains, and when the moment came, I went for it. That long-range attack on Stage 4 wasn’t exactly planned, but in ......read more

Dubai, UAE, June 30, 2025: The inaugural edition of the Snow Duathlon, the first event of its kind in the region, concluded with great success at Ski Dubai. The event, held in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council and CRANK Fitness, attracted 209 participants from 49 nationalities, including 35 Emirati athletes, who competed in sub-zero temperatures. Emirati athlete Kalthoum Al Mazmi claimed first place in the Women’s Individual Category (3km Run & 5km Cycling) with an impressive time of 30:73 minutes. In the Men’s Individual Category, Syrian athlete Omran Shkair secured victory with a time of 22:56 minutes. In the Elite Women’s Category, Czech athlete Michala Radomska finished first after completing 5km of cycling and five running laps in 36:68 minutes. Norwegian athlete Hallvard Borsheim won ......read more

Emirati squad takes victories across Austria, Portugal, Poland, and Belgium, making it 55 wins for the 2025 campaign to date News | Team – 30th June 2025 Beginning the week on 50 victories for the 2025 season, UAE Team Emirates-XRG enjoyed a brilliant few days of action across the National Championships that were taking place at the back-end of June. With three road race wins and two in the individual time trial discipline, the Emirati squad has scored victories across five different events. In their respective countries, Felix Großschartner, António Morgado, Rafał Majka, Tim Wellens and Ivo Oliveira have all become national champions, ensuring that they will soon wear the colours of their nation on their PISSEI-supplied UAE Team Emirates-XRG kits. Representing the UAE Team Emirates Gen Z squad with ......read more

ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s unprecedented year-on-year growth in TV viewership, social media, and global fan engagement propels the series to more fans and viewers than ever before, on track to surpass 500 million cumulative audience by the end of S11. The Jeddah E-Prix double-header held on February 14-15 smashed records with 65 million global cumulative viewers, making it the most-watched Formula E weekend in history. Digital audiences showed impressive growth, with social video views and engagements up 13% and 12% respectively. Formula E will return to the iconic Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Season 12 on February 13-14, 2026 LONDON, UK. THURSDAY 26 JUNE: Saudi Arabia continues to make history on the global motorsport stage, as the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship confirmed that the 2025 Jeddah ......read more

Singapore finish runners-up while Kenya claims third place Unique tournament reinforces Dubai’s rise as a global hub for netball Dubai, UAE – June 22, 2025: Namibia emerged victorious at the inaugural Dubai Holding Community Management UAE Netball Cup 2025, following a thrilling final held at Al Nasr Sports Hall in Dubai. The landmark tournament marked a major step forward for international netball in the Middle East and reinforced Dubai’s growing reputation as a world-class host for elite women’s sports as well. The week-long event welcomed six national teams ranked between 18th and 30th in the World Netball standings: Namibia (20), Singapore (19), Kenya (25), Ireland (18), the UAE (23), and the United States (30). Namibia clinched the title with an exciting 62–53 win over Singapore in ......read more

Vermeerch, Filippo Baroncini and Rune Herregodts all finish inside top 10 on stage 3, putting UAE Team Emirates-XRG into good position ahead of Queen stage News | Team – 21st June 2025 Florian Vermeersch and Filippo Baroncini both delivered classy performances on stage 3 of the Baloise Belgium Tour, placing third and fourth, respectively, to leave UAE Team Emirates-XRG in a strong position heading into Saturday’s Queen stage. With 10th place on the day, Rune Herregodts ensured that three of the top 10 would come from the Emirati squad on Friday afternoon. With their efforts in the 9.7km-long individual time trial, Vermeersch and Baroncini now sit third and fourth in the general classification, less than 20 seconds off the race lead of stage 3 winner Ethan Hayter (Soudal Quick-Step). The British rider pipped Filippo ......read more

From Blumhouse and Director Gerard Johnstone Comes the Terrifying Sequel to the Global Horror Sensation Starring Allison Williams and Violet McGraw Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 18 June 2025 – The murderous doll who captivated pop culture in 2023 is back. And this time she’s not alone…  The original creative team behind that phenomenon—led by horror titans James Wan for Atomic Monster, Jason Blum for Blumhouse and writer-director Gerard Johnstone—reboot an all-new wild chapter in A.I. mayhem with M3GAN 2.0.  Two years after M3GAN, a marvel of artificial intelligence, went rogue and embarked on a murderous (and impeccably choreographed) rampage and was subsequently destroyed, M3GAN’s creator Gemma (Allison Williams) has become a high-profile author and advocate for government ......read more

World Champion dominates in the mountains to win his first Dauphiné UAE Team Emirates-XRG look to build upon impeccable form as Tour de France looms As the curtain closed on Le Dauphiné, it was World Champion Tadej Pogačar who once again lit up the race. Across eight stages, cycling’s ‘big three’ clashed for the first time outside of the Tour de France, delivering fireworks in what is traditionally seen as the final warm-up before the biggest race in cycling. Stage 1 defied expectations. What looked like a routine sprint finish turned into an early General Classification showdown as two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard attacked with 6KM to go. Only the very best could follow. Vingegaard, Van der Poel, Evenepoel, and Pogačar broke clear, and as the peloton hunted them down, it was Van ......read more

Pogačar matches every attack in France to finish third on the stage and seal GC victory, whilst Matthias Schwarzbacher takes pink at Giro Next Gen News | Team – 15th June 2025 With a commanding display on Sunday afternoon, Tadej Pogačar sealed his first Critérium du Dauphiné title with third place on stage 8. The world champion was attacked by Jonas Vingegaard of Visma-Lease a Bike, but more than matched the Dane on the final climb, measuring his efforts to the line to end a successful week in France. Crossing third over the line alongside Vingegaard and shortly after stage winner Lenny Martinez (Bahrain Victorious), Pogačar brought a close to eight days of racing at the Dauphiné that had yielded three stage victories for himself and UAE Team Emirates-XRG. With the overall victory, Pogačar becomes ......read more

21-year-old Mexican becomes the youngest rider this century to win a stage in the Maglia Rosa, extending his lead heading deep into the final week   News | Team – 28th May 2025   Isaac del Toro delivered a resounding response to the pressure of his rivals at the Giro d'Italia, winning stage 17 in style and extending his lead in the Maglia Rosa. It was a remarkable display from the young 21-year-old, who had suffered time losses in the previous stage and showed all of his character to turn the tables on his opponents in the final kilometres of Wednesday's stage.   Having weathered the attacks of his fellow podium contenders earlier in the stage, the Mexican delivered a searing attack on the final climb of the day, before distancing both Romain Bardet (Picnic PostNL) and Richard Carapaz (EF ......read more

Young Mexican extends GC lead with commanding ride on Stage 13 of the Giro d'Italia   News | Team – 23rd May 2025   UAE Team Emirates – XRG's rising star Isaac Del Toro delivered another confident performance at the Giro d'Italia, securing third place on today's stage and successfully defending the maglia rosa for a fourth consecutive day. The 20-year-old extended his overall lead in the general classification with a composed and tactical ride through the final kilometres, which concluded in Vicenza.   Del Toro's podium finish came after a tense day of racing that saw several attacks and tactics at play from rival teams.   Juan Ayuso also managed to clinch extra seconds in the GC battle at the intermediate time bonus, reinforcing UAE's place at the head of ......read more

A Soulful Experience awaits - Two icons. One stage. A night of infinite revery in all its majesty. 23 May 2025 (Abu Dhabi, UAE) – Following the resounding success of last year’s sold-out edition of Symphony of Stars, Etihad Arena will once again transform into a sanctuary of music and meaning on 7 November.  Symphony Of Stars: The Soulful Experience will unite two of the most revered voices of this generation – Atif Aslam and Sami Yusuf – for an unforgettable night of soul, spirituality and majestic artistry. Atif Aslam, one of the most beloved voices, is no stranger to the UAE stage. As one of the most globally celebrated artists, his performances have consistently left audiences spellbound - drawing sold-out crowds and heartfelt admiration, a testament to his evolving artistry, his message of unity ......read more

Mexican sensation 2nd into Castelnovo ne' Monti   Isaac del Toro and UAE Team Emirates-XRG have successfully defended the Maglia Rosa in Stage 11 of the Giro d'Italia, maintaining his lead in the general classification.   The 186km stage from Viareggio to Castelnovo ne' Monti featured the challenging Alpe San Pellegrino climb which saw a big shake-up in the peloton. In the closing stages Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost) secured victory with a decisive solo attack in the final 6 kilometers   Del Toro, however, showcased his tactical acumen by finishing second in the bunch sprint, claiming valuable bonus seconds that extended his overall lead to 31 seconds over teammate Juan Ayuso, leaving the Emirati squad in a favourable position heading into the flatter day tomorrow.   Del ......read more

Dubai Basketball will face Slovenia's Cedevita Olimpija in a knockout game for a spot in the ABA League Semi-Finals Tickets are available for fans to support their city on Tuesday, 20 March at 7:30 PM on the Coca-Cola Arena website Dubai, 19 May 2025:  Dubai Basketball is set for one of its most defining moments yet, as the team prepares to face off against one of Slovenia's toughest sides in the third and final game of the ABA League Quarter-Finals. The deciding game will take place on Tuesday, 20 May at 7:30 PM at Coca-Cola Arena. With a Semi-Final spot on the line, this is an all-or-nothing battle for Dubai's team. A win secures their place in the next stage of the tournament against league giants, Partizan. Whereas a loss would mean the end of their first season campaign. In their ......read more

Spanish talent takes first Grand Tour stage win News | Team –16th May 2025 Juan Ayuso claimed a stunning victory on Stage 7 of the Giro d’Italia, a mountainous 168-kilometer route from Castel di Sangro to Tagliacozzo. Ayuso launched a powerful acceleration in the final 400 meters to distance his rivals and cross the finish line solo for UAE Team Emirates-XRG’s first stage win in this year’s edition. Isaac Del Toro also delivered an impressive performance to finish second, completing a dominant day for UAE Team Emirates-XRG. Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers) took third, while Primož Roglič (Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe) came in fourth and captured the overall lead, taking the coveted maglia rosa after previous leader Mads Pedersen dropped off in the final kilometers. With this victory, Ayuso moves up ......read more

Dubai, 2025 – In a strategic step that reinforces Dubai's commitment to athletic excellence and innovation, Hamdan Sports Complex has been announced as the official host venue for one of the region's most comprehensive platforms for endurance sports — the Endurance Hub. This dynamic initiative is the result of a collaboration between I LOVE SUPERSPORT and BR PERFORMANCE, in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council. Designed as a community-focused, multi-sport training hub, Endurance Hub offers personalized coaching, advanced performance solutions, and regular engagement opportunities for athletes of all levels — from first-timers to elite competitors. A Strategic Move to Advance Endurance Sports in the UAE As the UAE's premier destination for high-performance sport, Hamdan Sports Complex ......read more

Former Australian national time trial champion lives up to his billing with a fantastic performance, as UAE Team Emirates-XRG teammates ride strongly News | Team –10th May 2025 Jay Vine came narrowly close to picking up his first Giro d’Italia stage victory on day two in Albania, with the UAE Team Emirates-XRG man finishing in third place, just three seconds down on the winner Josh Tarling (Ineos Grenadiers). The Australian spent a period in the hot seat before being toppled by the British national time trial champion, marking a strong response to his stage 1 crash. On the 13.7km-long individual time trial in Tirana, the former Australian national time trial champion produced a blistering performance that saw him complete the course in 16’10”, averaging over 50 km/h. Just 24 hours earlier, Vine had hit ......read more

UAE Team Emirates-XRG look to make their mark in the first Grand Tour of the season Juan Ayuso and Adam Yates lead the charge for UAE Team Emirates-XR News | Team – 8th May 2025 As UAE Team Emirates-XRG gear up for the 108th edition of the Giro d’Italia, the anticipation and excitement is palpable across the world of cycling on the eve of the first Grand Tour of the season. Known for its punishing climbs and picturesque scenery, the Giro offers a valuable opportunity for riders to test themselves on one of cycling’s toughest stages.  With the majestic landscapes of Italy once again setting the stage, all eyes now turn to Juan Ayuso, the rising star of Spanish cycling, who enters the race as one of the standout favourites. Ayuso arrives at the start line in red-hot form, having lit up the early ......read more

Australian puts in late attack to take glory for Emirati squad News | Team – 2nd May 2025 Jay Vine of UAE Team Emirates-XRG clinched a commanding victory in Stage 3 of the 2025 Tour de Romandie, showcasing his climbing prowess on the 183.1-kilometre loop starting and ending in Cossonay. The stage featured a challenging route with three Category 3 climbs and a decisive Category 2 ascent over the Col du Mollendruz. Vine capitalised on the mountainous terrain, launching a decisive attack on the final ascent to secure his win. This victory marks Vine’s first stage win in the Tour de Romandie and highlights his strong form ahead of the upcoming Queen stage. Stage 4 will take riders from Sion to Thyon 2000, featuring five categorised climbs, including three Category 1 ascents, culminating in a summit finish at 2,090 ......read more

• 20 teams from across the Arab world to compete in tournament that kicks off today DUBAI: The Under-15 Football Challenge Cup will kick off today (Thursday, May 1) at the Humaid Al Tayer Stadium in Al Nasr Club. Organised by the Dubai Sports Council in collaboration with Delta Company, the tournament that will conclude with the final on Sunday (May 4), is part of the Council’s strategic plan to nurture young athletic talent and foster public-private partnerships by hosting impactful international youth events that contribute to talent development and boost sports tourism in Dubai. The tournament brings together 20 youth teams from the UAE and several Arab countries. Representing the UAE are top clubs including Al Nasr, Al Wasl, Shabab Al Ahli and Hatta Club alongside several local and international academies. The ......read more

Portuguese track specialist nails his time trial effort and comes aganisingly close to first WorldTour victory, but is pipped to the line by 0.003 seconds News | Team – 29th April 2025 On the opening day of the Tour de Romandie, Ivo Oliveira came within a whisker of his first WorldTour victory, as the UAE Team Emirates-XRG man placed second in the prologue. The Portuguese track specialist used all of his nous and experience to produce a breathtaking performance on the 3.5km route, but was ultimaly pipped to the stage win by Samuel Watson of Ineos Grenadiers. Oliveira, having spent a long time in the hot seat, could only watch on as Watson narrowly beat his time at the line in Saint-Imier. The recent two-time Giro d’Abruzzo stage winner rode the course in a blistering average speed of 45.27kph for the Emirati squad, ......read more

Italian sprints to victory from peloton, after António Morgado spends day in the breakaway for UAE Team Emirates-XRG News | Team – 27th April 2025 After a pair of runner-up spots in the opening two stages, UAE Team Emirates-XRG came up trumps on stage 3 of the Vuelta Asturias, with Alessandro Covi sprinting to the day’s victory from the peloton. For the man known as the Puma, it is a second victory in as many months, after his return to winning ways at the Giro d’Abruzzo. The Italian was the quickest in the pack after they caught the day’s breakaway. Also in the peloton was UAE Team Emirates-XRG’s Marc Soler, who retains the race lead heading into the fourth and final day. The Spaniard has a handy advantage over second place, which allowed his teammates freedom to attack on Saturday ......read more

Abdulla Jasim Al-Ali set to start second European race for UAE Team Emirates-XRG in Spain. Emirati youngster rising through the ranks after his discovery through the ADNOC Accelerator Program. Abdulla Jasim Al-Ali continues his climb up the professional ranks as he lines up for the 67th edition of the Vuelta Asturias – his second European race start with UAE Team Emirates-XRG. The 22-year-old Emirati talent, discovered through the ADNOC Accelerator Program, will once again wear the team colours on the demanding mountains of Spain. A first of its kind talent identification program aimed at unearthing the next Emirati cycling superstar, the ADNOC accelerator program offered three young Emirati cyclists a place in a year-long development pathway with UAE Team Emirates-XRG. Backed by ADNOC’s commitment to nurture ......read more

Dubai, UAE, 22 April 2025: Dubai Basketball continues their dream debut season with a last-minute comeback, securing a 87-82 victory over Croatian side Split on Sunday night, securing their 11th consecutive victory, taking their win-loss record to an impressive 23-5. With just one home game remaining before the playoffs, the team has cemented its place as one of the standout teams of the season. Dubai Basketball delivered a dominant first half, outscoring Split with quick offensive blows and solid defence. Dubai Basketball's "Latvian Laser" Davis Bertans led the scoring with 25 points, earning the title of the night's hero after a clinical shooting display. "Our first half was very, very good," said head coach Jurica Golemac after the match. "We played with intent, we executed well, and we ......read more