News Archives - The Mettleset

News // EGamesUAE // 7 mins

Dubai Esports & Games Festival Celebrates Future Gaming Talent

More than 7,000 students showcased creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills through the Game Changers and Imagination Heroes challenges.

by Nourelhoda Arafa // June 9, 2026 // Dubai, UAE

Students recognised during the Dubai Esports & Games Festival awards ceremony at GameExpo.v

News // Sport BusinessUAE // 2 mins

Women Founders Take Centre Stage At E1H Sports Innovation Pitch In Abu Dhabi

Bilqis GreenTech and The People Agency were among five start-ups showcased at the second E1H Investment Pitch, while alumni including The Mettleset reflected the growing impact of the region's first dedicated sports incubator.

by The Mettleset Team // June 9, 2026 // Abu Dhabi, UAE

News // Sport BusinessUAE // 4 mins

FITCODE Opens Flagship Premium Health Club at Q-East in Al Quoz

The new destination combines boutique fitness, HYROX training, luxury recovery facilities, and personalized coaching under one roof.

by Nourelhoda Arafa // June 8, 2026 // Dubai, UAE

FITCODE Q-East premium health club in Al Quoz, Dubai.

News // CyclingUAE // 4 mins

Federica Venturelli Wins Dwars door de Westhoek for UAE Team ADQ

The Italian rider overcame the odds in a 13-rider breakaway to secure her second victory of the season in Belgium.

by Nourelhoda Arafa // June 8, 2026 // Boezinge, Belgium

Federica Venturelli celebrates victory at Dwars door de Westhoek in Belgium.

News // CyclingUAE // 3 mins

Elisa Longo Borghini Wins Final Giro d’Italia Women Stage in Saluzzo

The Italian champion delivered a memorable home victory as UAE Team ADQ closed the Giro d’Italia Women with a stage win.

by Nourelhoda Arafa // June 7, 2026 // Saluzzo, Italy

Elisa Longo Borghini celebrates victory in the final stage of the Giro d’Italia Women in Saluzzo.

News // GymnasticsSpecial Olympics // 3 mins

Special Olympics UAE Gymnastics Competitions Hosted at Wellfit Gymnastics

Wellfit Gymnastics welcomed athletes, families, and communities as the opening gymnastics competitions of UAE Games 2026 got underway in Dubai.

by Nourelhoda Arafa // June 5, 2026 // Dubai, UAE

Athletes competing during the Special Olympics UAE Gymnastics competitions at Wellfit Gymnastics in Dubai.

News // Combat SportsMMA // 2 mins

Zamzam Al Hammadi Wins On Historic PFL MENA Debut In Dubai

The 18-year-old became the first Emirati woman to compete under the PFL MENA banner as the organisation also spotlighted the rising influence of women’s MMA across the Gulf.

by The Mettleset Team // May 25, 2026 // Dubai, UAE

News // FashionNew Balance // 2 mins

New Balance Celebrates The UAE Spirit With Exclusive 1080v15 Launch

Available exclusively in the UAE from May 22 at select New Balance stores including Dubai Mall, Dubai Hills Mall, City Walk, Yas Mall and The Galleria Al Maryah Island, while limited quantities last.

by The Mettleset Team // May 22, 2026 // Dubai, UAE