London Sport Institute in Dubai (LSID), at Middlesex University Dubai hosted the first event in its new Women in Sport series last night - We Emerge Stronger and Better: Identity, Heritage & the Next Generation. The evening brought together four of the UAE's leading Emirati athletes -Maryam Alfarsi, Amenah Almuhairi, Zamzam Al Hammadi, and Maha Alshehhi - for a moderated conversation led by Amna Al Haddad, exploring what it means to be an Emirati woman in sport today, and the opportunities and challenges shaping the next generation. Held in celebration of Emirati Women's Month, the event reflects LSID's broader commitment to building genuine platforms for the voices shaping the UAE's sporting future - not just discussing representation, but creating space for it. This is the first of three events in the series. Follow London Sport Institute in Dubai for updates on the next session.

We're honoured to announce Amna Al Haddad as moderator for our first Women in Sport event - We Emerge Stronger and Better: Identity, Heritage & the Next Generation. A trailblazer in her own right, Amna knows exactly what it takes to forge a path where none existed before - making her the natural voice to lead this conversation between the next generation of Emirati sportswomen and the future they're building. Date: Wednesday, 30 September Location: Middlesex University Dubai Register now: mdx.ac.ae/women-in-sport يسرّنا الإعلان عن آمنة الحداد بصفتها مديرة الجلسة في أولى فعالياتنا ضمن سلسلة «المرأة في الرياضة»، بعنوان «نحو مستقبل أقوى وأفضل: الهوية والتراث والجيل القادم». بصفتها إحدى الرائدات في مجالها، تدرك آمنة تمامًا ما يتطلّبه شقّ طريق جديد في مجال لم يكن له مسار من قبل، ممّا يجعلها الصوت الأمثل لإدارة هذا الحوار بين الجيل القادم من الرياضيات الإماراتيات والمستقبل الذي يسهمن في بنائه. التاريخ: الأربعاء، 30 سبتمبر المكان: جامعة ميدلسكس دبي، مجمّع دبي للمعرفة سجّلوا الآن: mdx.ac.ae/women-in-sport

نحتفي بالجيل القادم من الإماراتيات في عالم الرياضة. تعرّفوا إلى المشاركات في الجلسة الحوارية "الجيل القادم: المرأة الإماراتية في عالم الرياضة." مريم الفارسي، آمنة المهيري، زمزم الحمادي ومها الشحي. تدير الحوار رافعة الأثقال الأولمبية الإماراتية آمنة الحداد. 📆 الأربعاء، 30 سبتمبر، 5:30 - 8:00 مساءً 📍 جامعة ميدلسكس دبي، مجمع دبي للمعرفة 🔗 سجّلوا الآن: التسجيل

Celebrating the next generation of Emirati women in sport. Meet the panellists for We Emerge Stronger and Better: Identity, Heritage & the Next Generation: Maryam Alfarsi, Amenah Almuhairi, Zamzam Al Hammadi & Maha Al Shehhi. Moderated by UAE Olympic Weightlifter Amna Al Haddad. 📆 30 September, 5:30–8:00PM 📍 Dubai Knowledge Park 🔗 Register: mdx.ac.ae/women-in-sport

A new generation is emerging - ambitious, resilient, and ready to make its mark. In celebration of Emirati women in sport, we bring together the next generation to share their experiences, ambitions and perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping their journeys. From breaking barriers and challenging expectations, to building confidence, creating opportunities, and inspiring others, this conversation will explore what it means to be an Emirati woman in sport today, and their ambitions for its future. Part of our We Emerge Stronger and Better series, this event celebrates progress while looking ahead to the women who will help shape the next chapter of sport in the UAE. Hear their stories. Share their ambition. Be part of what comes next. 📆 Wednesday 30 September 📍 MDX Dubai, DKP Campus 🔗 mdx.ac.ae/women-in-sport الجيل القادم: المرأة الإماراتية في عالم الرياضة جيل جديد يبرز اليوم... طموح صامد، ومستعد ليترك بصمته. احتفاءً بشهر المرأة الإماراتية 2026، نستضيف نخبة من الجيل القادم من الإماراتيات في مجال الرياضة، لنتعرف على تجاربهن وطموحاتهن ووجهات نظرهن حول الفرص والتحديات التي ترسم مساراتهن. من كسر الحواجز وتجاوز التوقعات، إلى بناء الثقة، وصناعة الفرص، وإلهام الآخرين، تسلط هذه الجلسة الضوء على دور المرأة الإماراتية في عالم الرياضة اليوم، وعلى طموحاتها لمستقبل هذا القطاع. تأتي هذه الفعاليّة ضمن سلسلة "“حو مستقبل أقوى وأفضل”، للاحتفاء بما تحقق من تقدم، واستشراق المرحلة المقبلة مع النساء اللواتي سيسهمن في رسم الفصل القادم لقطاع الرياضة في دولة الإمارات. استمعوا إلى قصصهن وشاركوا طموحاتهن وكونوا جزءًا ممّا هو قادم . التاريخ: الأربعاء، 30 سبتمبر،

Emirati #snowboarder Amenah Almuhairi has spent her teens rewriting what's possible for UAE winter sports - two #JuniorWorldChampionships, the 2024 #YouthOlympics, and 2030 now in her sights. Proud to welcome her to #LSIDubai this month as she trains alongside her studies. Read her story 🔗 thenationalnews.com/sport/20…

Changing the Narrative. Breaking Boundaries. Coming soon: a three-part Women in Sport event series bringing together voices from across the industry to challenge perspectives, inspire progress and explore the future of women in sport. Three events. Powerful conversations. One ambition, to drive meaningful change and create more opportunities for women across sport. Be part of the conversation. #WomenInSport #ChangingTheNarrative #BreakingBoundaries #LondonSportInstitute تغيير الصورة النمطية وكسر القوالب. قريبًا: سلسلة من ثلاث فعاليات حول دور المرأة في الرياضة، تجمع نخبة من الأصوات والخبرات من مختلف مجالات القطاع لتحدي الأفكار السائدة، ودفع عجلة التقدم، واستشراق مستقبل المرأة في الرياضة. ثلاث فعاليات. حوارات مؤثرة. طموح واحد. إحداث تغيير ملموس وفتح آفاق أوسع أمام المرأة في مختلف مجالات الرياضة. كونوا جزءًا من الحوار.

BUILT FOR MORE. Our strategy is simple: to create greater impact across sport. To advance education. Build meaningful partnerships. Drive research and innovation. Develop athletes and performance. LEARN MORE. Academics & Education REACH MORE. Outreach & Partnerships DISCOVER MORE. Sports Science & Research ACHIEVE MORE. Athlete Development Four pillars. One ambition. BUILT FOR MORE. نطمح إلى المزيد. نصنع تأثيرًا أكبر. رؤيتنا واضحة: الارتقاء بعالم الرياضة. نبني شراكات نوعية وهادفة، نرتقي بالتعليم الرياضي والبدني، نعزز وندعم البحث والابتكار ونطور أداء الرياضيين. .نحو مستقبلٍ أقوى للرياضة

Every challenge teaches. Every setback strengthens. Every success is built on the lessons that came before it. Progress isn’t about getting everything right the first time - it’s about continuing to learn, adapt, and improve with every step you take. This week, embrace the journey. Every experience is moving you forward. #mondaymotivation #lsidubai

Great experience day for our @LSIDubai students at the excellent Brain and Performance Centre in Dubai. Amazing facility with an outstanding team. Looking forward to future collaborations

Performance starts with knowledge. Recovery starts with data. Development starts with the right conversations. Join us for the LSI Summer Seminar in partnership with @vald_performance where leading practitioners will explore how objective testing, evidence-based practice, and athlete-centred development are shaping the future of sport. From youth athlete development and sports medicine to rehabilitation and high-performance pathways, this is an opportunity to learn from experts at the forefront of the industry. 📍 @middlesexdubai 📅 23 June 2026 🕡 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Register now. Link in bio.

Your future in sport starts here. 🏃‍♀️🎓 Join us at tomorrow’s Open Day and discover how the London Sports Institute Dubai is shaping the next generation of sport professionals through industry-focused programmes and hands-on learning. Explore our programmes: 🏅 BSc Sport & Exercise Science 💪 MSc Strength & Conditioning 📊 MSc Sport Performance & Data Analytics 🌱 International Foundation Programme – Sport Science Pathway Whether your passion lies in athlete performance, sport science, analytics, or coaching, this is your opportunity to take the first step. 📍 Visit us, meet our team, and explore where a career in sport can take you.

Fear is a part of every challenge, every new beginning, and every ambitious goal. The difference is not in those who never feel fear - it’s in those who choose to keep going anyway. This week, don’t wait for confidence to arrive. Take the first step, trust the process, and keep moving forward.

Great discussions at @iseza_zone ‘From Progress to Possibility’ event, delivered in collaboration with @womeninsportmena 🙌 Representing the London Sport Institute in Dubai at @middlesexdubai, our Sports Partnerships & Development Executive, @iamcharvibhatt, moderated the panel ‘Breaking Ground: Grassroots to Elite Women's Sport’, exploring the opportunities, pathways and challenges shaping women’s sport across the region. Joined by UAE Olympian @maryamalfarsi1, @dubaihurricanes General Manager Kat Smith, and @vanta_uae Co-Founder Matthew Parker, the conversation highlighted the progress being made and the work still to be done to create sustainable pathways for women and girls in sport. It was also great to see Maryam continue the conversation with LSI, having previously joined our launch event in February as a panellist, where she shared her journey as one of the UAE’s pioneering female athletes. The event reflects the spirit of the growing collaboration between LSI Dubai and ISEZA, bringing together industry leaders, academics and practitioners to support knowledge exchange and contribute to the continued development of the UAE’s sports ecosystem 💪

From paraglider to Paralympic gold medallist 🥇 @markcolbourne shares the mindset, determination and belief that took him all the way to the top, winning gold for Team GB in the latest Game Plan episode. 🎙️ Available now on TheGamePlanDXB YouTube: piped.video/sgXwxhyleog

Eid Al Adha Mubarak 🌙✨ May this occasion bring peace, gratitude, and togetherness to you and your loved ones. Wishing everyone a joyful and blessed Eid filled with happiness and reflection.

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We are proud to share that Professor Cedwyn Fernandes has been appointed as Provost and Director of Middlesex University Dubai. Under Professor Cedwyn’s leadership, the university has continued to grow and evolve, becoming the largest UK university in Dubai and expanding to a community of more than 7,100 students representing over 120 nationalities. His leadership has helped drive significant growth across the university, including record student enrolments year-on-year, the expansion of new campuses and facilities, strengthened industry partnerships, and continued investment in innovation, research, and student experience. Over the years, Professor Cedwyn has played a central role in shaping Middlesex University Dubai into a globally connected and future-focused institution, supporting thousands of students and alumni as they progress into successful careers across the UAE and beyond. Please join us in congratulating Professor Cedwyn Fernandes on this well-deserved appointment and exciting new chapter for Middlesex University Dubai.