DUBAI, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, said, “Mother’s Day in the UAE has become a renowned occasion, to celebrate and honour the Mother of the Nation, H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the Gene…
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UAE jiu-jitsu team prepares to retain Asian championship title in Bahrain
ABU DHABI, The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Team has entered the final phase of preparations ahead of the sixth Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship.Running from March 28th to 31st in Bahrain’s capital, Manama, the tournament represents the UAE’s first chance this year to re…
All roads lead to Meydan for spectacular 26th edition of Dubai World Cup
DUBAI Meydan Racecourse is expected to be packed to the rafters on Dubai World Cup night after organisers prepare to welcome back capacity crowds for the spectacular 26th running of the Group 1 Dubai World Cup, sponsored by Emirates Airline, on 26th Ma…
Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution issues arrest order of rioters at Al Ain vs Al Wahda football match
ABU DHABI, The Public Prosecution in Abu Dhabi has issued an order to arrest all the rioters in the football match between Al Ain and Al Wahda teams on Saturday.The Public Prosecution stressed that it will respond firmly in accordance with the establis…
Dubai Police honours 50 champions of ‘Expo 2020 Adventures’ Game
DUBAI, The Dubai Police has honoured the first fifty players who completed all the stages of Expo 2020 Adventures with the highest scores.The interactive game was released last September, coinciding with the grand opening of the global event in all sma…
Over 70 horses to compete in The Ruler of Sharjah Cup
SHARJAH, Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club (SERC) organises His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah Cup, in cooperation with the Emirates Racing Authority on Sunday 13 March at the SERC Sharjah Longines Track.The race is held with the support of the Sharjah…
Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club announces details of 22nd President of UAE Polo Cup
ABU DHABI, The Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club announced the details of the 22nd President of the UAE Polo Cup, which will take place from 13th to 27th March, 2022, under the patronage of Sheikh Falah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Club, supported …
Kevin Benavides takes overall Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge rally lead
Abu Dhabi, The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge served up another dramatic episode today as heroic Argentinean rider Kevin Benavides built hopes of a first bikes win, and Stephane Peterhansel held course for a record seventh cars victory.The 318-km ADNOC Dis…
National Sports Day sends ‘Positive Messages’ at world’s biggest cultural gathering
DUBAI, Today marks the launch of the 7th National Sports Day activities featuring the participation of all segments of society, under the theme “The UAE Unites Us”.The National Sports Day is held in response to the call of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed …
Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament announce GCC Men’s Padel Championship as part of ninth edition
DUBAI, The organising committee of Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament have added a GCC Men’s Team Championship to this year’s Padel event, which will take place at Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex in the Holy Month of Ramadan.The AED 240,000 GCC Men’s Team Cham…
Poga?ar seals golden victory at UAE Tour
ABU DHABI, Tadej Pogacar used the 7th and final stage of the UAE Tour, 148 km starting from Al Ain and finishing uphill at Jebel Hafeet (10.9 km at 6.8% average gradient), to extend his impressive winning streak.By beating Adam Yates (Ineos-Grenadiers)…
Qatar Olympic Committee to organise inaugural Spartan Race in March
DOHA, The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) announced that it will organise the first-ever Spartan Race in Qatar on 25th-26th March, hosted by Al Shaqab, reported the Qatar News Agency (QNA).The spartan race is a series of obstacle races of varying distanc…