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Fujairah Chess and Culture Club to host 45th World Chess Solving Championship in 2022

Gaining worldwide recognition, the Fujairah Chess and Culture Club was declared as hosts for 45th World Chess Solving Championship, scheduled to take place next year.

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Shapovalov and Ruud to compete in Mubadala World Tennis Championship

The Mubadala World Tennis Championship continues to make way for the best with two more world-class players confirmed for the 13th edition of the Arabian Gulf’s leading professional tennis experience, which returns with fans in attendance from Dec.16–18.

42 minutes ago

Bergs beats Fritz to win inaugural edition of Tie Break Tens Dubai

In front of an enthusiastic crowd at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, the 22-year-old Belgian was neck and neck with Taylor on almost every point, before he returned a lob with a smash to win him the tournament, finishing with 11 points to 9, and securing him the championship trophy and Dhs500,000 prize.

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Star at night: Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan's first-strike destroyer

"We give him the freedom to strike," said Pakistan bowling coach and former South African fast bowler Vernon Philander on Monday. "It's an asset to have left-arm fast bowlers. Shaheen is such a wonderful talent."

5 hours ago

Indian fast bowler Shami 'horribly abused' online after Pakistan historic victory in Dubai

Thousands of vitriolic messages were left on social media, including Shami's Instagram account, calling him a traitor and alleging he had taken money to throw the game.

5 hours ago

VIDEO: Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets to end losing jinx in World Cup

Pakistan made a light work of the modest total to break their losing jinx against India after 12 failed attempts in the showpiece events. Prior to this match, India had defeated Pakistan in all 12 World Cup matches .

13 hours ago

Salah hits hat-trick as Liverpool humiliate Man United

For the first time in Premier League history, United trailed 4-0 at half-time and have now suffered a run of taking just one point from a possible 12 in the league.

24 Oct 2021

'Cricket over my wife:' Fans throng Dubai International Stadium to watch high-octane India-Pakistan match

"It is the most sought after rivalry in cricket and I never miss these games," Himanshu Desai, who has flown in from Harrow in England to watch the game in person, told AFP.

24 Oct 2021

Giant-killer Scotland look to stun Afghanistan

A buoyant Scotland will begin their Super 12 campaign against a formidable Afghanistan in Sharjah on Monday. Scotland are brimming with confidence after advancing to the Round of Super 12 with two victories from three games in the first round.

24 Oct 2021

Asalanka, Rajapaksa power Sri Lanka to five wicket win against Bangladesh

Half centuries by Charith Asalanka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa rallied former T20 World Cup champion Sri Lanka to a five-wicket victory over a sloppy Bangladesh side in their bad-tempered opening Super 12 match on Sunday.

24 Oct 2021

India-Pakistan blockbuster set to light up T20 World Cup

Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam and his Indian counterpart Virat Kohli have called it just another game, but that is clearly not the case.

24 Oct 2021

Ali and Rashid shine as England maul West Indies, Oz survive Proteas scare

After restricting West Indies to a paltry total of 55, England chased down the target for the loss of just four wickets in 8.2 overs.

23 Oct 2021

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Football

Salah hits hat-trick as Liverpool humiliate Man United

For the first time in Premier League history, United trailed 4-0 at half-time and have now suffered a run of taking just one point from a possible 12 ...

24 Oct 2021

Abu Dhabi to host FIFA Club World Cup next year

The Club World Cup will feature European Champions, Chelsea; African Champions, Al Ahly; Jazira, the host nation’s league champion, who captured last ...

20 Oct 2021

Man.City and Etisalat bring Premier League and Carabao Cup trophies to Expo 2020 Dubai

The trophy will be on display on Tuesday also at the Aussie Park five-a-side pitch at Expo’s Sports, Fitness and Wellbeing Hub, as part of special Cit...

18 Oct 2021

Mabkhout’s late strike helps UAE hold Iraq in WC qualifier

Ali Mabkhout scored a late equalizer as the UAE rallied to hold Iraq with a 2-2 draw in their 2022 World Cup qualifier match at the Zabeel Stadium in ...

12 Oct 2021

Tennis

Shapovalov and Ruud to compete in Mubadala World Tennis Championship

The Mubadala World Tennis Championship continues to make way for the best with two more world-class players confirmed for the 13th edition of the Arab...

42 minutes ago

Bergs beats Fritz to win inaugural edition of Tie Break Tens Dubai

In front of an enthusiastic crowd at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, the 22-year-old Belgian was neck and neck with Taylor on almost every point, before...

an hour ago

Hassan joins star-studded line-up as Tie Break Tens set to make Dubai debut

With five tennis greats already announced, there will be two more guest players were named ahead of the event, along with French ace, Gael Monfils, an...

20 Oct 2021

Registration open for 13th edition of Mubadala Community Cup

The Mubadala Community Cup (MCC) presented by Healthpoint, the annual amateur competition for the region’s tennis enthusiasts, is making a comeback th...

18 Oct 2021

India’s Ramanathan to compete in Tie Break Tens Dubai

Ramkumar plays both singles and doubles games and is well known for his attacking serve, which will be a great asset in the Tie Break Tens (TB10s) sho...

14 Oct 2021

Bencic to square off against Raducanu at Mubadala World Tennis Championship

Bencic, 24, is looking forward to continuing her tennis journey, experiencing the game in a new country, and is eager to show her defeat against Raduc...

13 Oct 2021

British tennis sensation Raducanu set for Mubadala World Championship debut

Taking place at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi, from December 16-18, the 13th edition of the Arabian Gulf’s leading...

11 Oct 2021

Fujairah Tennis and Country Club set to open doors for Padel tennis

Padel tennis has been growing at the fastest rate in the world for many years. Currently, there are 8 million players across 57 countries.

08 Oct 2021

Cricket

Spinners shine as Afghanistan trounce Scotland in WC opener

Spinners Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman and Rashid Khan wreaked havoc as Afghanistan trampled a hapless Scotland by 130 runs in their opening T20 World Cup match i...

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Pakistan look to extend winning run; WI and SA eye return to winning ways

Dubai: A buoyant Pakistan will look to extend their winning streak when they take on New Zealand in their second T20 world Cup match on Tuesday. Pakis...

39 minutes ago

Star at night: Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan's first-strike destroyer

"We give him the freedom to strike," said Pakistan bowling coach and former South African fast bowler Vernon Philander on Monday. "It's an asset to ha...

5 hours ago

Indian fast bowler Shami 'horribly abused' online after Pakistan historic victory in Dubai

Thousands of vitriolic messages were left on social media, including Shami's Instagram account, calling him a traitor and alleging he had taken money ...

5 hours ago

VIDEO: Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets to end losing jinx in World Cup

Pakistan made a light work of the modest total to break their losing jinx against India after 12 failed attempts in the showpiece events. Prior to thi...

13 hours ago

'Cricket over my wife:' Fans throng Dubai International Stadium to watch high-octane India-Pakistan match

"It is the most sought after rivalry in cricket and I never miss these games," Himanshu Desai, who has flown in from Harrow in England to watch the ga...

24 Oct 2021

Giant-killer Scotland look to stun Afghanistan

A buoyant Scotland will begin their Super 12 campaign against a formidable Afghanistan in Sharjah on Monday. Scotland are brimming with confidence aft...

24 Oct 2021

Asalanka, Rajapaksa power Sri Lanka to five wicket win against Bangladesh

Half centuries by Charith Asalanka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa rallied former T20 World Cup champion Sri Lanka to a five-wicket victory over a sloppy Bangla...

24 Oct 2021

Motorsport

Saudi racing star Reema sees huge improvement as British F3 Championship season comes to an end

Saudi racing star Reema Juffali says she can take plenty of positives from her debut season at the British F3 Championship in what she described as a ...

20 Oct 2021

Race stars set big challenge as Esports breaks new ground in Dubai

The tournament reaches its climax during a pulsating schedule of on-site finals taking place over the four days of #NoFilterDxb at Dubai Harbour, with...

11 Oct 2021

Comparato on pole as Qemzi stays in hunt at Italian GP

Emirati driver Thani Al Qemzi was second fastest in today’s qualifying shoot-out with team-mate and defending world champion Shaun Torrente fourth qui...

11 Sep 2021

Brilliant Verstappen storms to home Dutch Grand Prix triumph

With the victory, Verstappen heated up the title race as he regained the championship lead. He was trailing Brit and seven time world champion Mercede...

05 Sep 2021

Attiyah wins Spain Baja event as Saudi’s Obaidan and UAE’s Mirza make marks

Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah won the Baja Spain Aragon while Mashael Al Obaidan became the first Saudi Arabian female driver to complete a European...

25 Jul 2021

Horner still angry at Hamilton after British GP crash

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is still angry at the crash which knocked Formula One leader Max Verstappen out of the British Grand Prix las...

24 Jul 2021

F1 condemns racist abuse against Hamilton

Racism reared its ugly head once again as Lewis Hamilton became the second victim within a fortnight on Monday. Hamilton was subjected to online racis...

19 Jul 2021

Hamilton roars back at British Grand Prix, trim lead

The British driver managed to pull off a win as he overcame the penalty, which had put his chances in jeopardy after his ten seconds were docked.

18 Jul 2021