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• Morocco, Egypt and Kuwait players also shine on exciting opening day of padel • Badminton sets record and strengthens presence with more than 225 players in the fray • Al Nasr dominates the Emirati nationals’ category titles in badminton DUBAI: The UAE national team kicked off the padel competition on a resounding note wit...
Season finale at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club promises fitting conclusion to hugely successful return for the Middle East's premier development tour Al Ain, UAE - Feb 24, 2026: The MENA Golf Tour will bring its landmark 2025/26 season to a close in its UAE home as the Al Ain Championship takes centre stage at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooti...
UAE Team Emirates-XRG claim the best overall team title in front of the home fans News | Team -24th February 2026 As the curtain falls on the 2026 edition of the UAE Tour, UAE Team Emirates-XRG can look back on a home race defined by control, character, and the confirmation of a new-born star. Across 7 stages, the team rode with authority, claim...
* Three-time Slam winner Stan Wawrinka serves his way past Lebanon’s Hassan to make history in front of Roger Federer at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships * Top-ranked Arab player on the ATP Tour, Moez Echargui of Tunisia, also in action on Day One, slipping to the narrowest of defeats to Mpetshi Perricard Dubai, UAE - 24 February 2026:...
Dubai, UAE - February 23, 2026: Undeterred by fog and fasting, more than 400 students brought a bundle of energy, enthusiasm, and excitement to the J.P. Morgan Kids’ Day on the first morning of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships’ ATP 500 week. Against the backdrop of blasting pop hits that had kids singing in their seats, a one...
Mexican takes first World Tour GC victory and 13th season victory for UAE Almeida cements overall podium at Volta ao Algarve News | Team -22ndFebruary 2026 Isaac Del Toro sealed a landmark achievement in his blossoming career, securing overall victory at the UAE Tour and delivering a prestigious home success for UAE Team Emirates-XRG on their ho...
Lithuanian Akvile Gedraityte captures the Open Category title, while Portuguese Tania Rodrigues dominates Masters Women’s division Highly-anticipated Gulf Padel Championship kicks off from Monday Intense physical battles highlight the grueling 400m Obstacle Challenge DUBAI: Emirati cyclist Saeed Hassan captured the men’s amateur titl...
DUBAI - Emirati fencers claimed three medals - gold, silver and bronze - as the fencing competition concluded at the 13th edition of the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament, held at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex under the tournament slogan “Limitless Capabilities”. The Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament is held under the patronage of Sheikh...
13th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament gets under way as home side strike gold, silver and bronze DUBAI: Emirati fencers opened their campaign with three medals - a gold, silver and a bronze - in the fencing competition at the 13th edition of the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament. Organised by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) under the tournament slogan...
* Pegula’s perfect record against Amanda Anisimova continues after fighting back from a set and break down to book her place in the WTA 1000 final * Svitolina lands remarkable upset after three-hour epic with Coco Gauff to keep her dream of a third Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships title alive * Vera Zvonareva, 41, rolls back the years ...
* World No4 Coco Gauff cruised past Alex Eala in front of a passionate Centre Court crowd to end the Filipina fairytale and book a final-four date with Ukraine’s Svitolina * Winner here in 2017 and 2018, Svitolina beat Lucky Loser Antonia Ruzic as she chases a third Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships crown Dubai, UAE - 20 February 2026: ...
News | Team -18thFebruary 2026 Isaac Del Toro delivered a gutsy and determined performance on stage 3 of the UAE Tour, crossing the line in second place on the demanding summit finish up Jebel Mobrah, keeping himself well-in for the general classification after a measured ride to the line. Italian rider Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain Victorious) powere...
The Filipina fairytale continues. From Quezon City to the quarterfinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, 20-year-old Alexandra Eala defeated Sorana Cirstea 7-5, 6-4 under the lights of Centre Court on Wednesday to book a last-eight date with World No4 Coco Gauff. "I take it all in with a spoonful of gratitude," Eala said, after being...
Thousands of cyclists took to Dubai's roads as the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge returned for its 16th edition at Expo City Dubai. The weekend introduced the launch of the new Family Fun Day, featuring the Junior Rides, Family Fun Ride and Eat Well Live Well Village! Expo City Dubai transformed into a vibrant celebration of cycling, wellness...
Abu Dhabi, 18 February 2026 : The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation will stage three championships during the Holy Month of Ramadan, reinforcing the sport’s strong presence in the national sporting calendar and its deep connection to community life across the UAE. The Ramadan programme begins with the jiu-jitsu competitions at the Hafeet Sport Chal...
Seeds Coco Gauff (3), Jessica Pegula (4), Mirra Andreeva (5) and Belinda Bencic (9) all progress Last year’s beaten finalist Clara Tauson (12) and rising American star Iva Jovic (16) remain in the hunt Dubai, UAE - 17 February 2026: Amid glorious winter conditions at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, WTA1000 week heated up on Tuesday as a ra...
Alexandra Eala claims her first top-10 scalp, beating Italian Paolini in front of a raucous sold-out crowd at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium Australian Open champion Rybakina returns to her adopted home city and looks imperious, making light work of Australia’s Kimberly Birrell More huge matches await on Wednesday as Eala takes to Centre C...
Having previously teamed up on the doubles court, World No6 Jessica Pegula and US compatriot Desirae Krawczyk swapped forehands for fairways as they reunited for a fun evening at Topgolf Dubai ahead of this week's Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The American duo took part in a precision-based challenge at Dubai's futuristic driving range, ...
Belgian takes 12th victory of the year for UAE Team Emirates-XRG News | Team -17th February 2026 Tim Wellens produced one of the standout performances of the early season today, riding a bold long-range attack to victory at the Clásica Jan Paraíso Interior for UAE Team Emirates-XRG. The Belgian champion held off a fierce chase behind ...
World No3 has barely had a chance to relax after winning in Melbourne, being bed-ridden during a short stopover in Dubai and then going straight back on court in Doha Dubai, UAE - 15 February 2026: It may be more than two weeks since Elena Rybakina won the Australian Open in Melbourne, yet such is the demanding schedule of modern-day tennis, the...
Government of Dubai Media Office - 15 February 2026: The third day of Dubai Games 2026, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, concluded today with two Heats of the Battle of th...
Isaac Del Toro leads a strong UAE Team Emirates-XRG line-up on home roads. UAE Team Emirates-XRG set sights on UAE Tour title defence to open 2026. News | Team -12thFebruary 2026 UAE Team Emirates-XRG head into the UAE Tour with the sights firmly set on extending a stellar start to the 2026 season as the peloton returns to the Middle East for th...
World No.1 Yiu Kamiji wins inaugural Wheelchair Tennis Invitational presented by the WTA Foundation 20 year old qualifier Sara Bejlek beats Ekaterina Alexandrova in straight sets in thrilling final Ekaterina Alexandrova and Maya Joint seal the Women’s Doubles title ABU DHABI, UAE - 07 February 2026: The final day of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi ...
The invitation-only WHX Leaders summit convened leading global healthcare policymakers and executives in advance of the full 2027 programme Consensus highlights the need to align technology, governance, and investment to deliver longer, healthier lives His Excellency Dr Amin Hussain Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary of the Health Regulations Se...
Filipina star Alexandra Eala defeats Aliaksandra Sasnovich in a thrilling encounter to secure quarter-final spot Alexandrova, Belem and Kartal advance as defending champion Bencic withdraws due to illness Wheelchair stars Bernal and Griffioen visit Healthpoint Hospital ahead of inaugural invitational ABU DHABI, UAE - 04 February 2026: On a drama...
Two new F1-themed departures will set sail in the Arabian Gulf Both Celestyal ships to sail the Arabian Gulf for the line’s third consecutive season 03 February 2026, Dubai, UAE: Celestyal has announced two new F1 sailings for its 2026/27 Arabian Gulf season. On November 27, 2026, the 1260-guest Celestyal Journey will be in Doha, for an ei...
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 2, 2026 - The World Laureates Summit 2026 (WLS 2026) officially opened yesterday in Dubai. The summit is hosted by World Laureates Association (WLA) and co-hosted by KuCoin. The event brings together leading scientists, research institutions, and policymakers from around the world, aiming to place fundamenta...
Six Wins In A Row For a Debut Runner at Middle East's Fastest Marathon Dubai, (UAE): Nibret Melak and Anchinalu Dessie made it an Ethiopian double as the Dubai Marathon celebrated its 25th anniversary with two world-class winning times. Melak became yet another debut winner of the Middle East's fastest marathon clocking 2:04:00, while Dessie con...
In the month of maagh , January/February, the auspicious day of Panchmi (the fifth day of the lunar fortnight in the Hindu Calendar), which is popularly known as Basant Panchmi, is considered as a blessed and sacred day and is welcomed as a harbinger of joy and exuberance. With the passing of the winter season, as soon as the season of Basant co...
Dubai, UAE - The Monk, a chain of restaurants in Dubai, has unveiled a powerful public awareness film supporting the Dubai Government’s plastic ban directive-remarkably led by People of Determination , making it the first initiative of its kind in the UAE. The film anchors SHARE TO CARE by The Monk , a movement that unites sustainability, ...
Saudi is rapidly transforming into a global powerhouse for sports. Football is seeing a renaissance in the country, but beneath the dazzling headlines lies a deep, multi-generational passion for the beautiful game. That passion is now being amplified by an unprecedented wave of focus on football locally, nationally, and internationally. The clea...