Category : Sports
F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2022 begins with its first practice
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, toured the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) following the first practice session of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2022 race. The Prince explained how the Kingdom has become a global destination for motorsport......
Christiano Ronaldo visits Expo 2020 Dubai, interacts with fans
Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo swapped the football pitch with Al Wasl Plaza, where he engaged in a Q&A session amid cheers of his huge Dubai fan base at Expo 2020 Dubai. The Portugal international spoke about his passion and journey that saw him become one of the world’s top......
HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed receives Mohammed bin Sulayem
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received on Monday Mohammed bin Sulayem, Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee, who was recently elected President of the International Automobile Federation (FIA). His Highness Sheikh Mohamed......
Andrey Rublev wins Mubadala World Tennis Championship
Andy Murray and Andrey Rublev capped a memorable Mubadala World Tennis Championship return with a stunning final for fans inside the International Tennis Centre, at Zayed Sport City, which saw world No.5 Rublev emerge victorious to secure a first MWTC title in Abu Dhabi. Three days of high-quality tennis and......
Champion swimmers headed for FINA World Championships
Abu Dhabi will welcome the best swimmers in the globe for a six-day show between December 16 to 21 for the 15th edition of the FINA World Swimming Championships, according to a statement by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council. The competition will take place in the iconic Etihad Arena, which......
42 countries confirm participation in Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam
Forty-two countries have confirmed their participation in the Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam 2021, organised by the UAE Wrestling & Judo Federation, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council. The championship will begin on Friday and run until Sunday,......
Indian state broadcaster to beam T20 World Cup
India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has completed preparations for ball-to-ball coverage of the International Cricket Council, (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 to be played in the UAE and Oman from next week. The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) is the host of the ICC Men’s......
PIF to take over Newcastle United in $407 million deal
The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) is in the final stages of a takeover of Newcastle United in a $407 million deal. The PIF will provide 80 percent of the SR1.52 billion deal to takeover Newcastle United, according to media reports. The remaining 10 percent will go to the property......
Sheikh Mansour to chair Emirates Racing Authority board
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, approved a decision to form the Board of Directors of the Emirates Racing Authority (ERA), chaired by H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. Sheikh Rashid......
IOC Vice President meets Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE National Olympic Committee, received the Vice President of International Olympic Committee, Ng Ser Miang. During the meeting, Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed and Miang discussed the achievements of the UAE National Olympic Committee and its role in......