We look at the sporting events lighting up the UAE over the next seven days including the final round of the AGL season, NSL Basketball and 3×3 basketball in Abu Dhabi.
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ABU DHABI 3X3 BASKETBALL TOUR
Thursday, May 7 – 8
Exciting, urban and innovative, 3×3 basketball is inspired by several forms of street-ball played worldwide. The event sees two teams of three players (plus one substitute) face-off on a basketball half-court. According to the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3×3 basketball is the most popular urban team sport in the world, with over 250 million players.
Venue: Cornishe East Plaza
Website: Abu Dhabi 3×3
ARABIAN GULF LEAGUE WEEK 26 FIXTURES
Saturday, May 9-10
The final round of the Arabian Gulf League is upon us and with it comes your last chance to see quality live football this season. Al Ain have stormed away with this season’s title but there is still plenty to play for with places for continental football still up for grabs.
Week 26 sees a mouth-watering top half clash between Al Wasl and Al Jazira at Zabeel Stadium, while across town high-flying Al Shabab host lowly Al Dhafrale header.
The next round of fixtures are played on Friday, 1st May with a full schedule of games all running at 7:35pm.
Venue: Various across the UAE
Website: AGL League
NATIONAL SCHOOL LEAGUE BASKETBALL
Saturday, May 9
Sport360's inaugural UAE-wide school basketball league returns for Round 4 and matches this week will all take place in Dubai and Sharjah; could the new LeBron James be lurking in the UAE?
Venue: GEMS Sports Academy – Silicon Oasis, Dubai
Venue: Victoria International School of Sharjah
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
Website: HBZ Stadium
