Seven events in each emirate under the theme: "The United Arab Emirates Unite Us". This is the ninth year in a row that the authorities have tried to involve the whole of society in sport. It is a day of celebration. The main event, a running marathon along the Fujairah and Umbrella Corniche, will be organised by the Emirate of Fujairah.

Former International Olympic Committee (IOC) member and President of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein has been awarded £554 million ($733 million/€650 million) in a divorce settlement by a British court.

The 11th edition of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award has been postponed because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the sporting world.

Registration for the ninth edition of the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award will open on April 1.

The British Paralympic Association (BPA) has been named "International Paralympic Federation of the Year" in winning the Corporate Sports Creativity award for 2016.

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) have been honoured at the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Awards.

The United Arab Emirates National Olympic Committee (UAENOC) has announced Commercial Bank of Dubai will sponsor the next two editions of their School Olympics programme.