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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

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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

Women's World Cup Australia v England: Semi Final - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia, New Zealand 2023 Image Getty

Nike, Adidas bet big on World Cup football shirts and merch

The 2023 Women’s World Cup final between Spain and England kicks off on Sunday, August 20 at Stadium Australia, in Sydney

Saudi Football League signs deals for global broadcast Al Khaleej VS Al Taawon Image courtesy Saudi Pro League

Saudi Football League lines up deals to broadcast games globally

The deals supposedly span more than 130 territories at rates as much as four times higher than last season’s total revenue from broadcast rights

SRC Signs a 3-year sponsorship Deal With Saudi Football Club Al Ittihad image SRC

Saudi’s PIF-owned SRC signs 3-year sponsorship deal with Saudi Football Club Al Ittihad

The sponsorship is part of SRC’s support for the development of Saudi Arabia’s thriving sports sector and key objectives of Vision 2030’s ‘Quality of Life Program’ to promote sporting activity

Régis Schultz, CEO of JD Sports (L) and Mohammad A. Baker, Deputy Chairman and CEO of GMG (R) at the signing of the franchise agreement _ image GMG

UAE’s GMG to bring JD Sports to the Middle East, signs franchise agreement

Under the terms of the 10-year agreement, GMG will open around 50 stores under the JD fascia by 2028, across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Egypt

RSG x Al-Ahli Saudi FC deal Image Red Sea Global

Red Sea Global, Al-Ahli Saudi FC sign sponsorship deal

With this deal, Red Sea Global becomes the platinum sponsor of the football club’s first team

Walking trail Mushrif Park Image Twitter Dubai Municipality

New 10km walking trail set to open at this Dubai national park

Opening to the public on June 20, access to the trail will be free throughout the year

Manchester United get fifth bid from Qatar

Manchester United: Sheikh Jassim reportedly submits fifth bid

The club finished third in the Premier League in the 2022/23 season and was defeated by Manchester City in the Emirates FA Cup final

UAE National Sports Strategy 2031 approved by UAE cabinet Image Dubai Media Office Twitter

UAE cabinet approves National Sports Strategy 2031

The strategy will implement 17 initiatives in the coming years, including discovering new talented athletes in schools and updating sports education methodology and laws

ola Chudy on the joys of running Image supplied

Global Running Day 2023: Does your day include time for exercise?

Global Running Day is observed on June 7, and for many busy executives, making time for fitness needs to be top of the agenda – your professional performance depends on it

AFC Asian Cup

Saudi Arabia wins rights to host AFC Asian Cup 2027

Saudi Arabia has won the prestigious AFC Asian Cup championship on three occasions: 1984, 1988, and 1996

Al Nassr Club presents Ronaldo at a ceremenoy in Marsool Park, Riyadh courtesy SPA

Cristiano Ronaldo unveiled by Al Nassr FC, receives warm welcome from fans

Ronaldo has a two-and-a-half-year contract to play for the Saudi Pro League club

Pele dies at 82

Soccer legend Pele dies at 82

Pele, who was undergoing treatment for cancer since 2021, died at a hospital in Sao Paulo

Dubai fitness challenge 2022_photo courtesy WAM

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2022 sees participation of over 2.2 million people

The seventh edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge will take place between October 28 and November 26 next year

How the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation is promoting the nation as a sporting hub

Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, VP – UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, tells us why sport is key to country’s tourism sector and economy

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Attendance figures stand at 94% after first round of group stage

The highest match attendance of the tournament was the game at Lusail Stadium on November 24

Abu Dhabi Grand prix

Max Verstappen claims winner’s trophy at F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2022

Charles Leclerc came in second while the third place was claimed by Sergio Perez

On the fast track: How Yas Marina Circuit prepares for F1

Ali Al Beshr, Circuit Operations Director at Yas Marina Circuit shares some insights into the preparations that go into hosting the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend  

NBA Abu Dhabi Games- DCT Abu Dhabi

The NBA Abu Dhabi Games are set to dazzle UAE’s basketball fans on Oct 6 and 8

Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, DG for Tourism, DCT – Abu Dhabi, tells Gulf Business about the upcoming NBA matches in the emirate, the tourism authority’s partnership with NBA and Abu Dhabi’s role as a global sporting hub

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Inaugural match at Qatar’s Lusail Stadium draws thousands of fans, venue to host World Cup Final

The stadium is set in the smart city of Lusail, which is considered Qatar’s largest sustainable real estate development

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Celebrities from India and the UAE participate in charity match in Dubai

The Mumbai-based All Stars Football Club played against Emirates United at the Shabab Al Ahli Stadium in Mamzar earlier this month

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Hayya Card mandatory for all visitors to Qatar during the 2022 FIFA World Cup

At the moment, the card is only being issued to those who have a ticket for the tournament

Paul Casey

Paul Casey returns to defend his title at this month’s Dubai Desert Classic

The Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic has now been elevated to a Rolex Series event. The English golfer is going for the jugular

Ferran Torres Manchester City Expo 2020 Dubai

Expo 2020 Dubai is Manchester City’s new training kit partner

Manchester City will also host daily football sessions at the Expo site, led by dedicated City coaching staff

Iker Casillas Goalkeeper Training Centre

Spain’s Iker Casillas to open goalkeeper training centre in Dubai

Fursan Hispania will scout for the best goalkeeping talent from the region, and recommend them for a full-boarding programme at the Iker Casillas Academy in Madrid

Live Site Viewing of the 2032 Olympic Games Host City Announcement Brisbane

Brisbane is selected as host of the 2032 Summer Olympics

The International Olympic Committee approved Brisbane’s bid in a 72-5 vote

Tokyo Olympics: Toyota pulls TV ads, CEO to skip opening ceremony

Two South African footballers have tested positive for Covid-19 at the athletes’ village

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IPL 2021 cricket tournament to resume in the UAE this September

There are 31 matches that are yet to be played in the IPL 2021 season

Palm Sports signs Dhs7m contract with Abu Dhabi government entity

The contract is to provide combat sports and jiu-jitsu training over a five year period