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ISD Dubai Renews RGS Guildford Partnership to Expand Youth Sports Access
By 19Network Editorial Team · Jul 4, 2026 · 2 min read
The collaboration provides RGS Guildford Dubai students and residents with access to FIFA-standard pitches and professional athletics tracks.
ISD Dubai and Royal Grammar School (RGS) Guildford Dubai have renewed their long-term partnership to provide students and the local community with access to professional sports infrastructure. The agreement integrates the sports district’s facilities into the school’s physical education curriculum and community outreach programs in Dubai Sports City. Facility Access and Professional Training Under the terms of the collaboration, RGS Guildford Dubai students will utilize ISD Dubai’s FIFA-standard football pitches and World Athletics-certified tracks. The partnership allows the school to host competitive regional tournaments and daily training sessions at the multi-sport complex, which serves as a central hub for athletics in the area. The facility currently hosts the ISD Athletics Academy and the ISD Football Academy, accommodating over 5,000 athletes weekly. By utilizing these professional-grade venues, the school provides student-athletes with environments typically reserved for elite clubs and national teams. Youth Development in Dubai Sports City The renewal extends a relationship established when RGS Guildford Dubai opened in 2021. The British curriculum school has integrated…