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Tournament intelligence
Draw updates, qualifier deadlines, and results across GCC events — before they disappear from the social feeds.
Coaching breakdowns
One technique, unpacked. Shot analysis, drill sequences, and the patterns that separate levels in GCC padel.
Court intel
New facility openings, booking availability windows, and which courts are worth the drive.
This week's issue
The Saudi padel boom: 200 new courts, 8 new clubs, what's next
Saudi Arabia's padel expansion in 2026 has been the most aggressive in the region's history. We map the new infrastructure, speak to operators about the economics, and ask what the growth rate means for the competitive scene.
11 May 2026
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Past issues
We watched 1,000 bandejas. Here's what we learned.
An analysis of 1,000 bandeja attempts from GCC amateur players shows the same three errors appearing in 78% of failed shots. The fixes are simpler than most coaching advice suggests.
Why Dubai courts disappeared in 24 hours (and how to find one anyway)
Ramadan, school holidays, and a surge in newly licensed operators collided last week to produce the worst court availability crunch Dubai has seen. Here is what happened and how regular players are navigating it.
The new Abu Dhabi Padel League and what it changes
Abu Dhabi Padel League's inaugural season quietly rewrote the competitive calendar for UAE amateurs. Here is what changed, who benefits, and what to expect next.
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