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Approximately 24,000 employees from Emirates Group registered to compete in Dubai Fitness Challenge this year, reinforcing the organization's commitment to staff health and supporting Dubai's positioning as one of the world's most active cities.
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Al-Wasl Football Club — The team won 2-1 away against Al-Khalidiya of Bahrain in AFC Champions League 2, taking sole lead of Group One with 9 points from 3 matches and moving one point away from qualifying for the round of 16. Argentine striker Facundo Portillo opened scoring in the first half before Al-Khalidiya equalized in the second half, but Al-Wasl secured the winner through disciplined, balanced play.Inter and AC Milan New Stadium — The two clubs unveiled designs for their new "Generali Stadium," featuring large concrete arches beneath a wide white roof and designed to replace the historic San Siro ground from the 2031-2032 season onward. British architect Norman Foster and stadium design specialist David Manica presented the project, emphasizing a steep 37-degree incline behind the goals to bring stands closer to the pitch.Al-Naft Football Club — The Iraqi club moved to the top of the Iraq Premier League standings with 25 points following a 1-0 victory over Al-Kahraba on October 30, with Kaiki Santos scoring the decisive goal in the 90+3rd minute at Captain Shrar Haideri Stadium in Baghdad.United Arab Emirates National Team — The national football squad will play two friendly matches in November under Croatian coach Zlatko Dalic: against Honduras on November 13 at Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium and Syria on November 17 at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, marking the team's first matches under new management.Grand Slam Abu Dhabi Judo Championship — The 2026 tournament opened at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of Sheikh Hazaa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with participation from international teams and officials from the International Judo Federation overseeing competition in the lightweight division and beyond.Kalbaa Sports Festival — Sharjah Sports Council announced the inaugural Kalbaa Sports Festival 2026 running November 6-14, featuring competitive tournaments and recreational events with over 350,000 dirhams in prize money and participation from 5,000 athletes and enthusiasts.What to Watch:
Dubai Triathlon T100 returns November 13-15 with professional and amateur competitors across three distances, combining international racing with family activities as part of the tenth Dubai Fitness Challenge series.
The second edition of the Gulf Veterans Cup takes place in Qatar from November 1-5, featuring eight national teams of former professional players competing across 15 matches at three stadiums, recreating classic regional rivalries and showcasing the history of Gulf football.