Special Olympics World Games 2019 was staged in Abu Dhabi in March
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Abu Dhabi
Major events push Abu Dhabi hotel revenues up 16% in Q1
Latest figures reveal that events such as the AFC Asian Cup, Special Olympics World Games boost revenues for hotels in UAE capital
Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism
Special Olympics Garden opens in Abu Dhabi
Garden at Manarat Al Saadiyat includes six commissioned public artworks which have been designed to commemorate the Games
Abu Dhabi
Video: People of Determination, from athletes to officials – Special Olympics
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.
Abu Dhabi
Superstar singers to perform at Special Olympics closing ceremony
Keala Settle and Nicole Scherzinger among the stars to sing at the finale of the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi puts on spectacular show as Special Olympics opens
Thousands pack into Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi for the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Summer Games
Abu Dhabi
In pictures: Flame of Hope torch run final stop in Al Dhafra
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.
Abu Dhabi
ADNEC says flagship venue ready to host Special Olympic events
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, will host 11 indoor events, the highest number of all venues in the emirate
Al Murjan Island
In pictures: RAK Ruler unveiled Special Olympics memorial in Al Murjan Island
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.
Abu Dhabi
In pictures: Sheikh Mohammed and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi receive Special Olympics Flame of Hope
Sheikh Mohammed has affirmed that the UAE has been a long way in empowering and integrating the People of Determination in the transformational drive embraced by the country at all levels.
Abu Dhabi
Video: Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi welcome Team New Zealand to the World Games
Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways, the official airline partner of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, welcomed Team New Zealand as the first athletes to arrive for the World Games with a traditional Maori Powhiri at Abu Dhabi Airport.
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Int’l gears up for Special Olympics athletes influx
Abu Dhabi Airports says it is ready to handle a significant influx of inbound traffic through Abu Dhabi this weekend
Abu Dhabi
In pictures: Flame of Hope begins its tour across the UAE
Dr. Sultan bin Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and ADNOC Group CEO together with thousands of ADNOC employees welcomes the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Torch Run team at the Founder’s Memorial in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi
From Athens to Abu Dhabi: The Special Olympics World Games Flame of Hope flies with Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, official airline partner of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, has delivered the World Games Flame of Hope to the UAE capital.
787 Dreamliner
Etihad Airways unveils Special Olympics aircraft livery
Official airline partner of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 reveals new livery to promote the Games which take place next month
Crescent Petroleum
Crescent Petroleum becomes sponsor of Abu Dhabi Special Olympics
As part of an agreement, the company will provide financial support, volunteers and specialised care workshops
Special Olympics
UAE champions ‘determination’ tag for Special Olympians
Country is slated to become the first Arab country to host the Special Olympics in 2019