The United Arab Emirates concluded the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship with notable success, capturing two world champion titles in the Adult and Under-21 Newaza categories. The event took place over nine days at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi.

More than 1,500 competitors from various countries participated across multiple age groups and disciplines. The UAE team delivered a strong performance on home ground, securing a total of 65 medals, which included 18 gold, 17 silver, and 30 bronze.

The Adult Team stood out by winning the Newaza world title and topping the overall Adult rankings across all disciplines, despite only competing in Newaza. The overall standings factored in results from Contact Jiu-Jitsu, Fighting, Duo, and Show categories.

Additionally, the Under-21 Team claimed the Newaza world title, highlighting the emerging talent within the UAE and their advancement towards the senior national team.