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Special Olympics UAE and Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment signs deal for winter sports training

by Staff Writer Mon 22 Jan 2024Mon 22 Jan 2024

As part of the partnership, Special Olympics athletes will have access to snow sports training at Majid Al Futtaim’s indoor resorts, Ski Dubai and Snow Abu Dhabi

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Special Olympics generated $260m in revenue for the UAE – study

by Staff writerSun 30 Jun 2019Thu 7 Oct 2021

Special Olympics World Games 2019 was staged in Abu Dhabi in March

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Video: People of Determination, from athletes to officials – Special Olympics

by ITPThu 21 Mar 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

The UAE aim in hosting this year’s Special Olympics was to make it the most inclusive Games yet – which meant having people with intellectual disabilities, who they have monikered “People of Determination” at all levels of the organisation.

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Video: Irish minister on Brexit, relations with the UAE, and St. Patrick’s Day

by ITPMon 18 Mar 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Ireland’s Minister of Transport, Tourism & Sport, Shane Ross greets the Irish community residing in the UAE on St Patrick’s Day.

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Abu Dhabi puts on spectacular show as Special Olympics opens

by Sam BridgeThu 14 Mar 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Thousands pack into Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi for the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Summer Games

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In pictures: Flame of Hope torch run final stop in Al Dhafra

by ITPWed 13 Mar 2019Tue 19 Oct 2021

Torch runners carry the Flame of Hope across Al Dhafra and Abu Dhabi. The torch run will complete its journey when it is carried into the spectacular opening ceremony of the World Games at Zayed Sports City Stadium on the evening of 14 March.

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In pictures: RAK Ruler unveiled Special Olympics memorial in Al Murjan Island

by ITPTue 12 Mar 2019Tue 19 Oct 2021

His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, revealed a special monument symbolizing the pioneering role of the people of determination in society.