Alex Astridge is set to make history this month as the first male alpine skier to represent the UAE at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. This milestone is the culmination of a decade-long strategic partnership between Majid Al Futtaim’s Ski Dubai,

The route plotted by British-born Alex Astridge all the way to the Games in Milan and Cortina is one that makes Dave Ryding’s rise from a dry slope in Pendle appear positively alpine by comparison. Jostle past 600 retail outlets offering everything from Rolex watches to luxury lingerie and you reach Ski Dubai,

• Let the games begin: Italian President Sergio Mattarella declared the 2026 Winter Olympics open. Two cauldrons — one in Milan and one in Cortina — have been lit, marking a first in the Winter Games’ history.

The National Olympic Committee (NOC) of the UAE in cooperation with the UAE Winter Sports Federation and Ski Dubai, on Sunday honoured the athletes

Throughout the 2026 Winter Olympics, you'll see AIN listed next to a number of athletes. But what exactly is it? Here's what you need to know.