We look at the sporting events lighting up the UAE over the next seven days including the Elite Squash Festival, the annual Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament and the impressive Armed Forces Officers Club Open Sports Festival.
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CITY FOOTBALL SCHOOLS IN AL AIN
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
ELITE SQUASH FESTIVAL
Thursday, June 18 & Saturday, June 20
Elite Squash UAE this summer brings together players from around the nation to compete with one another. The event targets not only single players but families as well with a schedule that will not only concentrate the body, the mind and having fun.
Venue: Fitness First Community Clubs including The Lakes, The Meadows and the Town Centre.
Website: Elite Squash Festival
NAD AL SHEBA SPORTS TOURNAMENT
Saturday, June 20 – Sunday, July 12
The annual Ramadan tournament hosts a number of exciting sports from paddle tennis to archery and volleyball. Developing the mind and body are an integral part of Ramadan and these sporting persuits develop discipline in a fun way. Register online on the link below to be a part of the action, with separate competitions for women only.
Venue: NAS Sports Complex
Website: NAS online
DUBAI SPORTS WORLD
Sunday, June 21 – Saturday, August 29
Dubai Sports World offers the sports enthusiasts of Dubai a chance to enjoy their favorite sports indoors during the summer heat. With one of the biggest indoor playing fields, which includes football, basketball, volleyball, tennis courts and more.
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Website: Dubai Sports World
THE ARMED FORCES OFFICERS CLUB 19TH OPEN SPORTS FESTIVAL
Sunday, June 21 – Wednesday, July 08
The event is the biggest and most significant sport event in the country and in the region attracting as many as 2500 athletes from different countries.
Venue: Abu Dhabi Armed Forces Officers Club, Abu Dhabi
For more information email sportsevents@afoc.mil.ae or call 971 24973033