UAE Team Emirates XRG Honored at Emirates Group Headquarters Following Record-Breaking Season
Fresh off a landmark season on the global cycling circuit, UAE Team Emirates XRG arrived in Dubai this week for a celebratory visit to the Emirates Group Headquarters. The stop marked the team’s first following their return from competition and underscored the close partnership between Emirates Airline and the UAE-based cycling team.
Led by world number one and four-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar, the delegation included João Almeida, ranked fifth globally, alongside Florian Vermeersch, Jay Vine, Johnatan Narváez, and Tim Wellens. Team CEO Mauro Gianetti also attended. Emirates Airline President Sir Tim Clark welcomed the riders and congratulated them on a season defined by record victories and international acclaim.
Employees of Emirates, many of whom are cycling enthusiasts, met the athletes and celebrated the team’s accomplishments, reflecting the airline’s continuing commitment to sports development and national representation.
Emirates has served as co-title sponsor of UAE Team Emirates XRG since the team’s establishment in 2017 and renewed its partnership earlier this year.
To conclude the season, the team will take part in a community ride on Al Hudayriat Island on October 30, 2025.
Photo credits: Government of Dubai Media Office
Oksana Bozhko is a Contributor to Dubai Voice.
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