Gymnation
GymNation is a chain of fitness centers based in Dubai. History. GymNation was established by Loren Holland, Frank Afeaki and Ant Martland in 2018. The first GymNation gym opened in June 2018 in Al Quoz, Dubai. In 2019, the company opened 2 new gyms, in Bur Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah. It added another 4 gyms in 2020, in Mirdif, Dubai Motor City, Silicon Oasis and Khalidiyah Mall in Abu Dhabi. From March to late May 2020, all GymNation gyms were closed due to COVID-19 lockdown. By mid 2021, GymNation became one of the largest chains of fitness centers  in the United Arab Emirates. In May 2021, GymNation signed a contract with the United Arab Emirates Rugby Federation and became the sponsor of the United Arab Emirates national rugby union team. As of June 2021, it had 7 gyms in the United Arab Emirates. Acquisition. In February 2022, JD Sports Gyms, part of FTSE 100 listed group JD Sports announced the acquisition of GymNation in its bid to expand within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.