In the individual time trial at the UAE Tour, Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel, a triple world champion and current Olympic champion, triumphed over a 12.2 km course starting and finishing on Hudayriyat Island. He set a remarkable time of 13:06 at an average speed of 56.092 km/h, outperforming second-place Joshua Tarling by 6 seconds and third-place Rémi Cavagna by 12 seconds. This performance reinforced Evenepoel's status as one of the top competitors in this event.

Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro began the race as one of the favorites but struggled to keep pace with the leaders, finishing in 27th place, 42 seconds behind Evenepoel. Del Toro's performance highlights the challenges he faced during the time trial and now places him at a considerable disadvantage heading into the first mountain stage of the tour. Spanish rider Pablo Castrillo managed to secure the 15th position, finishing 35 seconds behind the leader, showcasing that there is still strong competition from Spanish cyclists in this event.

The outcome of the time trial holds significant implications for the UAE Tour, as it sets the tone for the upcoming stages that favor climbers and could challenge Evenepoel's overall lead. Del Toro will need to adapt quickly and strategize effectively as the tour progresses, especially with tougher stages ahead, making it crucial for him to regain lost time and improve his standings in the competition.