We look at the sporting events lighting up the UAE over the next seven days including the Xerox golf challenge, Khalidiya Palace swimming competition, NSL Basketball and City Football Schools.
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XEROX CORPORATE GOLF CHALLENGE
Back for its 17th edition, golfers with an official golf handicap are invited to form a corporate two-ball team, either from the same firm or two different companies. The top five placed teams will qualify for the Grand Final in Ras Al Khaimah, including an overnight stay at the magnificent Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
Venue: Emirates Golf Club, Majlis Course, Dubai
Website: Xerox Golf Challenge
PRESIDENTS CUP FOOTBALL
Thursday, May 14 – Friday, May 15
Al Wahda v Dubai
Dibba Al Fujairah v Al Ain
Al Ahli v Al Ittihad Kalba
Al Jazira v Ajman
Al Fujairah v Al Dhafra
Bani Yas v Al Wasl
Emirates v Al Shabab
Al Sharjah v Al Nasr
Venue: Various
Website: UAE Presidents Cup
KHALIDIYA PALACE SWIMMING COMPETITION
Friday, May 15
The annual swimming competition features children aged between 5 and 13 competing and showcasing their swimming strokes and skills which they have perfected over months of hard practice at the Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana. Let your kids make new friends while splashing around in the pool while you can enjoy a sunny morning while having cool & exotic refreshments.
Venue: Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi
Website: Khalidiya Palace swimming
NATIONAL SCHOOL LEAGUE BASKETBALL
Saturday, May 16
Sport360's inaugural UAE-wide school basketball league returns for Round 5. Could the new LeBron James be lurking in the UAE?
Venue: Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi
Website: NSL Basketball
CITY FOOTBALL SCHOOLS IN AL AIN
April 13 – June 17
Manchester City’s Football Schools programme is running weekly training sessions for young players in Al Ain over the course of the next two months, bringing the Premier League champions’ style and coaching product to the UAE.
The professional coaching team offers a wide range of sessions available to boys and girls aged 5-14. All new players will also receive a City Football Schools kit.
Venue: Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain
Website: HBZ Stadium