Abu Dhabi Sports Council Archives

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Major Abu Dhabi road closures for UAE Tour 2024 on Saturday

Written by Staff Writer

Fri 23 Feb 2024Fri 23 Feb 2024

Roads across Abu Dhabi will be closed on Saturday, February 24 for the UAE Tour 2024

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UAE Tour 2024: Major Dubai roads closed on Thursday, plan your journey now

Written by Staff Writer

Thu 22 Feb 2024Thu 22 Feb 2024

Major roads across Dubai will be closed during the UAE Tour 2024 on Thursday, February 22

Abu Dhabi

ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon to take place on December 16

Written by Staff Writer

Thu 23 Mar 2023Thu 23 Mar 2023

This year’s run will place a greater emphasis on sustainability, with several initiatives focused on minimising the environmental impact of the event and reducing waste

Lionel Messi Argentina UAE football team training match

Abu Dhabi

Tickets fully sold out for Messi-led Argentina team’s warm up match in Abu Dhabi on Nov 16

Written by Staff Writer

Mon 14 Nov 2022Mon 14 Nov 2022

Hosting Mess’s team just before the FIFA World Cup in Qatar reaffirms the emirate’s growing influence as a major international sports destination

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre launches ‘One Billion Steps Challenge’

Written by Staff Writer

Fri 23 Sep 2022Fri 23 Sep 2022

The challenge completion date is set to end of October 26, aims to attract over 1000 visitors

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Sports Council announces partnership with Argentina Football Association

Written by Justin Harper

Sat 4 Jun 2022Tue 5 Jul 2022

The move is part of Abu Dhabi’s ongoing plans to attract major international sporting events and create commercial opportunities

Abu Dhabi Sports Council

Abu Dhabi set to add Spartan world champs to global sporting events roster

Written by Staff writer

Thu 13 May 2021Wed 6 Oct 2021

Spartan World Championship will take place in the Liwa desert in December, the first time it will be held outside the US

To date, 17 HPC players have been invited for trials with Spanish clubs, while 10 have signed contracts with local and regional teams.

Abu Dhabi

Emirati footballers to star at Spanish pro scouting camp

Written by Bernd Debusmann Jr

Mon 19 Aug 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Players will face off against youth teams including Cadiz, Sevilla, Almeria and Malaga

Shaji Ul Mulk, chairman of the T10 League.

Abu Dhabi Sports Council

Abu Dhabi reveals new home for T10 cricket league

Written by Sam Bridge

Mon 18 Mar 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Zayed Cricket Stadium will be the new home of T10 cricket for the next five years, starting this October

Abu Dhabi

ADNEC says flagship venue ready to host Special Olympic events

Written by Sam Bridge

Tue 12 Mar 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, will host 11 indoor events, the highest number of all venues in the emirate

The 2019 UAE Tour has a total distance of 1,090km with a significant elevation gain of around 4,500 metres.

Abu Dhabi Sports Council

Biggest cycling stars set to tackle inaugural UAE Tour

Written by Sam Bridge

Fri 22 Feb 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Chris Froome, Tom Dumoulin and Alejandro Valverde among big names competing in the UAE from Sunday

Abu Dhabi Sports Council

UAE Asian Cup supporters given free tickets for Qatar semi-final

Written by Staff writer

Sun 27 Jan 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

The move follows a surprise victory against Australia on Friday

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

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UAE aims to strengthen role in world football

Written by Staff Writer

Sun 23 Dec 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed met with FIFA’s president to discuss closer ties with the governing body

Abu Dhabi

In pictures: Over 10,000 participants from 119 nationalities participate in ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon

Written by ITP

Sun 9 Dec 2018Tue 19 Oct 2021

The Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), bringing the world’s oldest race to one of the world’s most modern cities, deepening ADNOC’s commitment to the Abu Dhabi community.