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Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar, and Azzam Al Mannai, CEO of Samla race organising committee. Photo: Visit Qatar
Qatar aims high as Samla endurance race goes international

The popular event will invite participants from across the world from 2026, with a prize pool of $300,000

SportJune 24, 2025
Amith Passela
Robert Whittaker during a training session in Dubai last year. Ruel Pableo for The National
Family man Whittaker puts his game face on for UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi

Former middleweight champion takes on Reinier de Ridder at Etihad Arena next month

Combat SportsJune 23, 2025
Amith Passela
Dubai Basketball are joining the EuroLeague. Photo: ABA League/Dubai Basketball
Dubai Basketball to join EuroLeague as 'dream becomes a reality'

UAE to welcome the elite of European game as club takes huge step forward just 12 months after being founded

SportJune 22, 2025
Amith Passela
Muhammad Mokaev after his victory over Thomas Assis in the 971 Fighting Championship at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Photo: 971 FC.
'I'm the only one who can beat Pantoja': Mokaev plots UFC return after Dubai win

British-Dagestani flyweight stretches perfect record to 15-0 with unanimous points win over Thomas Assis in the 971 Fighting Championship

Combat SportsJune 15, 2025
Amith Passela
Muhidin Abubakar (white shorts) defeated Victor Nunes to take interim bantamweight championship in the UAE Warriors 60 at the Space 42 Arena in Abu Dhabi on Friday, June 13, 2025. Photos: UAE Warriors.
Muhidin Abubakar celebrates first championship belt at UAE Warriors

Somali-British fighter clinches interim bantamweight title in split decision victory over Victor Nunes

Combat SportsJune 14, 2025
Amith Passela
The UAE national netball team during their training session at the Dubai College Photo: UAE Netball
UAE Netball Cup will be showcase for talent and Dubai, says Skelding

Hosts will compete against five other national teams in a tournament with world ranking points on offer

SportJune 14, 2025
Amith Passela
Abdul Hussein lands a high kick on Sami Yahia in the UAE Warriors Arabia versus Africa card at the Space 42 Arena in Abu Dhabi. Photo: UAE Warriors
Abdul Hussein eyes UAE Warriors title after first-round stoppage of Sami Yahia

Palestinian extends win streak to four without loss in Abu Dhabi promotion

Combat SportsJune 13, 2025
Amith Passela
Muhidin Abubakar, right, and Victor Nunes will fight for the interim flyweight title at UAE Warriors. Victor Besa / The National
Nunes and Abubakar face off for UAE Warriors interim flyweight crown

Abu Dhabi promotion unveils back-to-back fight cards at Space 42 Arena

Combat SportsJune 11, 2025
Amith Passela
Mohammed Al Balooshi alongside some of his academy riders at the Arenacross World Tour Finals media day.
UAE talent to shine at Arenacross World Finals, says Emirati legend Al Balooshi

Local riders given opportunity on the big stage ahead of main event at Etihad Arena in July

SportJune 09, 2025
Amith Passela
Dubai Basketball, in black, edged out seven-time ABA League champions Partizan in Game 2. Photo: Dubai Basketball
Dubai Basketball take ABA League semi-final against Partizan to decider

Prepelic plays captain’s role by scoring 30 points to clinch dramatic 100-95 victory

SportMay 30, 2025
Amith Passela
Dubai Basketball, in white, were soundly beaten by Partizan Belgrade in the first of their best-of-three ABA League semi-final on Monday. Photo: ABA League/Dubai Basketball
Dubai Basketball coach urges fans to show up for must-win Partizan match

Jurica Golemac's side beaten 102-72 in Belgrade in Game 1 of ABA League play-off semi-final

SportMay 27, 2025
Amith Passela
UAE celebrate their T20I series victory over Bangladesh at the Sharjah Stadium on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Photo: ECB
UAE seal historic T20 series win over Bangladesh in Sharjah

Haider Ali and Alishan Sharafu star in seven-wicket win to complete 2-1 series triumph

CricketMay 22, 2025
Amith Passela
Fahad Nawaz was part of the UAE national team set-up until 2022. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Nawaz progresses to next stage of cricket life with new club in UAE

All-rounder is glad to remain involved with the game as part of Lexington Shotguns Cricket Club and academy in Dubai

CricketMay 22, 2025
Amith Passela
Action from Dubai Basketball's win over Cedevita Olimpija at the Coca-Cola Arena on Tuesday. Photo: ABA League/Dubai Basketball
Dubai Basketball’s dream debut season continues after ABA play-off win

Jurica Golemac’s side book semi-final showdown with Partizan Belgrade

SportMay 21, 2025
Amith Passela
Muhammad Waseem played a captain’s knock of 82 to lead UAE to a historic T20I win over Bangladesh at the Sharjah Stadium. Photo: ECB
Waseem leads UAE to historic win over Bangladesh to level T20 series

Captain strikes quickfire 82 in record run chase for an associate team against full-member opposition

CricketMay 20, 2025
Amith Passela
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