Nahyan bin Zayed attends final stage of UAE Tour 2026

February 22, 2026 / 11:03 PM

Sharjah 24 – WAM: His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended part of the competitions of the seventh and final stage of the UAE Tour 2026 in Abu Dhabi, held under the patronage of AD Ports Group. He followed the race proceedings at the concluding stage.

Commending cyclists’ performance

His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed greeted the participating cyclists, praising their high technical level and outstanding sportsmanship, which reflect the prestigious status of the UAE Tour on the international cycling calendar.

UAE Tour 2026 overview

The eighth edition of the UAE Tour, the only global cycling race in the Middle East listed on the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) calendar, concluded after seven stages covering a total distance of 1,004.2 kilometres.

The race was organized by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and sponsored by AD Ports Group, featuring 147 cyclists representing 21 international teams.

Stage seven winner

Italy’s Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) claimed victory in the seventh and final stage, the “AD Ports Group Stage,” completing the 149-kilometre route in 2 hours, 56 minutes, and 48 seconds.

Overall champion

Mexican cyclist Isaac Del Toro was crowned overall champion of the UAE Tour 2026. The UAE Team Emirates XRG rider secured the title following a standout performance in the penultimate stage in Al Ain.