UAE

News // MMAUAE // 3 mins

MMA Star Dakota Ditcheva Inspires Pupils at Brighton College Dubai

Undefeated MMA champion Dakota Ditcheva visited Brighton College Dubai to share lessons on resilience, discipline, and positive decision-making.

by The Mettleset Team // February 12, 2026 // Dubai, UAE

Long Reads // UAEZayed Sports City // 6 mins

Meet Na Fianna, the Irish Sports Team Who Found a Piece of Home at Zayed Sports City

The club is all about making friends, having fun and promoting Irish culture.

by Harriet Shephard // February 11, 2026 // Abu Dhabi, UAE

News // ASICSTennis // 3 mins

ASICS Arabia Partners with UAE Tennis Federation

ASICS Arabia has signed a three-year agreement to support national and junior tennis development across the UAE.

by The Mettleset Team // February 9, 2026 // Dubai, UAE

News // CyclingUAE // 4 mins

Elisa Longo Borghini Claims Third UAE Tour Women Title

Elisa Longo Borghini sealed overall victory at the UAE Tour Women for UAE Team ADQ with a dominant summit finish on Jebel Hafeet.

by The Mettleset Team // February 9, 2026 // Al Ain, UAE

News // CyclingUAE // 2 mins

Lara Gillespie Takes Second on Stage 1 of UAE Tour Women

UAE Team ADQ opened its UAE Tour Women campaign with a podium finish on the opening stage.

by The Mettleset Team // February 5, 2026 // Al Mirfa, UAE

News // Para-SportTennis // 4 mins

Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open Makes History with First Women’s Wheelchair Tennis Event at a WTA-Only Tournament

A landmark moment for women’s tennis as elite wheelchair competition is integrated into a standalone WTA 500 event in Abu Dhabi.

by The Mettleset Team // February 3, 2026 // Abu Dhabi, UAE

News // TennisUAE // 3 mins

Alex Eala Lights Up Day Three at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open as Fans Pack Zayed Sports City

A standout win for Alexandra Eala headlines a high-energy day three in Abu Dhabi, with strong crowds, school engagement, and world-class tennis across the draw.

by The Mettleset Team // February 3, 2026 // Abu Dhabi, UAE

News // CyclingSport Business // 3 mins

IHC Extends Partnership With UAE Team ADQ Through 2029

The renewed agreement extends a partnership in place since 2022, providing long-term support for UAE Team ADQ’s competitive and development programs through 2029.

by The Mettleset Team // February 3, 2026 // Abu Dhabi, UAE

News // KSAMotorsport // 4 mins

Abu Dhabi Crowned Formula 1 Promoter of the Year as Middle East Sets the Global Standard

Abu Dhabi claims Formula 1’s top promoter honour, with Saudi Arabia also recognised as the Middle East delivers standout race weekends on the global calendar.

by The Mettleset Team // January 29, 2026 // London, UK

News // TennisUAE // 3 mins

Turkish And Indonesian Rising Stars Awarded Wildcards For 2026 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

Zeyneb Sönmez and Janice Tjen add global depth to the WTA 500 field as the Abu Dhabi tournament continues to spotlight emerging talent alongside established champions

by The Mettleset Team // January 28, 2026 // Abu Dhabi, UAE