Category : Sports

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has confirmed the global calendar for its major world championships in 2026, reinforcing the Middle East’s role as a key destination for international motorsport. The announcements were made during the FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting in Macau, led by FIA President Mohammed Ben......

The Abu Dhabi Team for Powerboat Racing has set a new world record in the Pavia–Venice race, the world’s longest river powerboat competition, marking a significant achievement in the history of marine sports. Veteran Italian driver Guido Cappellini, representing the team, piloted the vessel to the record-breaking finish on Tuesday. Starting in......

Mohamed Salah has been named the Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year for 2025, marking the third time the Liverpool forward has received the prestigious individual honor. The Egyptian international now equals the record held by former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry for the most wins of the award. Salah,......

Japan has secured its place as the first team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 2-0 victory over Bahrain at Saitama Stadium on Thursday. Goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo in the second half ensured the Samurai Blue maintained their dominance in Group C of Asia’s qualification preliminaries. Kamada, who came......

Manchester City has announced that striker Erling Haaland has signed a new contract extending his stay at the club until the summer of 2034. The 24-year-old Norwegian, who joined City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, has scored 111 goals in 126 appearances for the club. Haaland’s previous contract was set to expire in......

The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, a WTA 500 tennis tournament, has confirmed the return of reigning champion Elena Rybakina for its third edition, scheduled to take place from February 1 to 8, 2025, at the International Tennis Centre in Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi. Rybakina, currently ranked sixth in the world, will defend......

MENA Newswire News Desk: The Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is set to conclude the 2024 season, with all 10 teams now in place at the Yas Marina Circuit. The event marks the final race of a calendar-breaking year, following a swift transition from the Qatar Grand Prix, which saw Max Verstappen secure his ninth win......

MENA Newswire News Desk: Al Ain Football Club has officially announced the departure of Argentine head coach Hernan Crespo and his entire technical team. The club cited disappointing results this season as the reason for the decision, which was agreed upon mutually by both parties. The Board of Directors at Al Ain Football Club Company......

MENA Newswire News Desk: Al Ahly surged past Al Ain with a decisive 3-0 victory in the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup on Tuesday, positioning themselves one step closer to a possible FIFA Intercontinental Cup™ final against Real Madrid. The Cairo-based team demonstrated their skill and dominance at Cairo International Stadium, setting up a potential face-off with either Mexico’s Pachuca or the upcoming CONMEBOL Libertadores champions.......

As the UIM F2 World Championship progresses, the Abu Dhabi Powerboat Team is preparing for a critical showdown in Tønsberg, Norway. This Saturday, they aim to clinch the “Fastest Lap” title, a key highlight of the event. Leading the team are the seasoned champions, Rashed Al Qemzi and Mansoor Al Mansoori, who previously secured......