number one and three-time champion Rory McIlroy to return for the Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2024

Three-time champion Rory McIlroy to return for Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2024

The premium golf championship is set to return to the Emirates Golf Club, from January 18 to 21 next year

Dubai Run 2023 registration opens Image DET

Dubai Run 2023: Registration now open for the world’s largest free fun run

Sheikh Zayed Road will transform into a racetrack on Sunday, November 26 for the Dubai Run event

Cricket Ball On The Pitch

IOC accepts recommendation for cricket at 2028 LA Olympics: Final vote to come

The final event programme and number of athlete quotas for the additional sports will be determined in the future, pending approval at the IOC’s session

Dubai Ride to be held on Nov 12 Image DFC/ DET

Dubai Ride 2023: All you need to know about the emirate’s biggest cycling event

The annual city-wide challenge will take place on Sunday, November 12

Saudi Arabia takes a step further in its FIFA World Cup bid

Saudi Arabia submits letter of intent to host 2034 FIFA World Cup

More than 70 FIFA member associations have pledged their support since the kingdom declared its bid for the tournament

DUBAI REAL MADRID

Dubai is Real Madrid’s destination partner in landmark global deal

The multi-year agreement promises a range of exciting activations, special fan moments and unique experiences for Dubai and Real Madrid fans

SNB and Mastercard launch UEFA Champions League cards

Saudi National Bank, Mastercard launch UEFA Champions League cards

The cards, the first of their kind in the kingdom, include a cashback credit card and prepaid card without annual fees

AL WASL PLAZA

Expo City’s Al Wasl Plaza enters Guinness World Records: Watch incredible video

It has been the backdrop for stunning visual effects and hosted renowned performances

Saudi Arabia launches bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034

Saudi Arabia launches bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034

The kingdom has qualified for the iconic tournament on six occasions since 1994 – most recently in 2022

2030 FIFA WORLD CUP COHOST MOROCCO

Morocco named 2030 FIFA World Cup co-host along with Spain, Portugal

Morocco will become only the second African country to host the World Cup after South Africa hosted it in 2010

Virat Kohli joins as E1 team owner with UAE entrepreneur Image E1 series

Virat Kohli, UAE businessman launch team for UIM E1 World Championship

Virat Kohli said he wants The Blue Rising team to raise the profile of sustainable sports and make sure the pl is protected for future generations

Champions League - Manchester City

Manchester City brings its Treble Trophies to the UAE this week: Full details

The tour will  give a chance for fans in the region to see the cups and have their photos taken with the silverware

Cricket Ball On The Pitch

Cricket World Cup 2023: Teams, fixtures, live stream details

India is hosting the top cricketing nations as they compete in the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup

T20 World Cup

Cricket in the US: ICC confirms three American cities to host men’s T20 World Cup 2024

The ICC tournament will be co-hosted by the US and West Indies

Dubai Women's Run 2023 to take place on Nov 5

Dubai Women’s Run 2023 to take place in November, registration open

Dubai Women’s Run will take place at Dubai Festival City Mall

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Alpine F1 Helmet Design

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Binance, Alpine F1 launch helmet design contest

The contest is open to all existing and new Binance users as well as F1 enthusiasts worldwide

Spartan endurance race returns to Abu Dhabi

Spartan World Championship returns to Abu Dhabi; here are more details

Set in Abu Dhabi’s Al Wathba area for the second year, the race will be held from December 8-10

Aioka

Cover Story: How Aioka is transforming F1 customer experience

Bally Singh, chairman and founder of Aioka, reveals how the brand is pioneering bespoke and exclusive experiences for F1 aficionados across the region

Dubai Fitness Challenge

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2023: Key dates announced

Dubai Fitness Challenge encourages the emirate’s residents to embrace a healthier lifestyle by committing to 30 minutes of exercise every day for 30 days

Ben Stokes cricket

England Cricket captain Ben Stokes predicts Saudi could be the next biggest player in cricket

Ben Stokes was unveiled as one of the athletes backing a new venture capital firm allowing sports stars to invest in consumer-facing startups

World Padel Tour

Qatar Sports Investments acquires World Padel Tour

The agreement will consolidate the sport’s two biggest professional tours into one under the name Premier Padel

BCCI to auction cricket broadcast rights for bilateral series

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Tickets to go on sale on this date

India is playing host for the upcoming ICC men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 set to start in October

Roberto Mancini

Roberto Mancini is Saudi Arabia’s new football coach: Must know facts about the Azurri

Mancini led Italy to the Euro 2020 title but failed to take them to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Neeraj Chopra World Athletics Championships

World Athletics Championships: India’s Neeraj Chopra wins gold

The achievement came on Sunday in Budapest, where the 25-year old dominated the men’s javelin final with an impressive throw of 88.17m

Champions League - Manchester City

Saudi Arabia in Champions League? SPL outlines ambitions

UEFA members include a few non-European countries, including Kazakhstan, whose clubs can participate in the Champions League

Mo Salah

Mo Salah to move to Al-Ittihad: Reports say Liverpool star considering offer

Liverpool has reportedly received an offer exceeding GBP79m for their star player

DP World ILT20 Season 2 Image courtesy DP World ILT20

DP World ILT20 Season 2: UAE Cricket league dates, top players list out

The 34-match tournament will be held in stadiums in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah from January 19 to February 18, 2024

Dubai marathon

Dubai Sports Council, organisers confirm route for Dubai Marathon 2024

The 23rd edition of the Dubai Marathon will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2024

Manchester United get fifth bid from Qatar

Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim wins Manchester United takeover bid: Reports

The sale of Manchester United has been a long-drawn process with the current owners the Glazers reportedly weighing their options

BCCI to auction cricket broadcast rights for bilateral series

Amazon, Google wooed by India’s BCCI for $750m cricket rights: Report

The reportedly lukewarm response by media firms ahead of BCCI’s auction highlights the struggle to make money from bilateral cricket series