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UAE players celebrate a wicket against Bangladesh. Photo: ECB
Waseem laments UAE batting collapse but remains positive ahead of second T20I

Parvez's maiden century makes the difference as visitors claim 27-run win

CricketMay 18, 2025
Amith Passela
Sardar Khalil Azmoum of Shabab Al Ahli lifts the President's Cup trophy after a 2-1 victory over Sharjah on Friday in Abu Dhabi. Getty Images
Sousa: Shabab Al Ahli 'deserve this win' after President's Cup final triumph

Yuri Cesar strikes twice to lead club to a 2-1 victory over Sharjah in final

FootballMay 10, 2025
Amith Passela
Dubai BC's former NBA player Davis Bertans practises ahead of the ABA play-offs. Antonie Robertson/The National
'We are full of confidence': Dubai Basketball mean business in ABA play-offs

Head coach Jurica Golemac backs team to finish memorable debut season in style

SportMay 09, 2025
Amith Passela
Paulo Sousa has already led Shabab Al Ahli to the Pro League title. AFP
UAE President's Cup: Sousa says Shabab Al Ahli must be 'fearless' in final

Pro League champions seek more silverware in Abu Dhabi on Friday

FootballMay 08, 2025
Amith Passela
Rashid Al Dhaheri clinched a podium finish in the Formula Regional European Championship at the Misano circuit in Italy. Photo: Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine
Emirati teenager Al Dhaheri makes history with podium finish

He grabs third spot for Prema Racing behind Matteo De Palo and Evan Giltaire in the season-opening race in Italy

SportMay 05, 2025
Amith Passela
UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider Juan Ayuso has three race victories to his name already this season. SprintCyclingAgency©2025
Ayuso proud to be leading UAE Team Emirates attack at Giro d’Italia

Spaniard is making debut in race where Primroz Roglic will start as favourite

SportMay 05, 2025
Amith Passela
Zamzam Al Hammadi becomes the first Emirati female fighter after PFL contract. Victor Besa / The National
'I want to win for my mother' says UAE's first pro female MMA fighter

Trailblazing teenager, whose journey in combat sports started at the age of two-and-a-half, draws on inspiration from her mother as she battles cancer

Combat SportsMay 01, 2025
Amith Passela
Al Jazira celebrate victory in the ADIB Cup final. Photo: UAE Pro League
Al Jazira stun UAE Pro League leaders Shabab Al Ahli to lift ADIB Cup

Ramadan and Kebano strike either side of half-time as the Abu Dhabi side clinch memorable victory

FootballApril 20, 2025
Amith Passela
Silvestre De Sousa won the Dubai Gold Cup at the Dubai World Cup meeting. EPA
Silvestre De Sousa crowned UAE champion jockey

Musabbeh Al Mheiri secures trainer's title while Yas Racing win owners' crown

Horse RacingApril 13, 2025
Amith Passela
Qais Al Dhalai, president of Asia Rugby and vice president of of the UAE Rugby Federation, believes it is time for the Rugby World Cup to return to Asia. Victor Besa / The national
ExclusiveQais Al Dhalai: Rugby World Cup needs to evolve as a global show

Asia Rugby chief says next couple of years crucial in effort to drum up support for joint UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar bid

SportApril 08, 2025
Amith Passela
Forever Young, left, could only finish third in Saturday's Dubai World Cup. AP
Dubai World Cup a gallop too far for Saudi Cup winners

No horse has won both prize pots since Riyadh race began in 2020

Horse RacingApril 06, 2025
Amith Passela
Hit Show ridden by Florent Geroux wins the Dubai World Cup during the Dubai World Cup. Meydan Racecourse, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A Hit Show at Dubai World Cup for Qatar's Wathnan Racing

Jockey Florent Geroux pleasantly surprised after win over star-studded field in $12 million race

Horse RacingApril 06, 2025
Amith Passela
Hit Show ridden by Florent Geroux won the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Hit Show denies Forever Young to win Dubai World Cup

Japanese favourite was looking to complete Gulf double after Saudi Cup win

Horse RacingApril 05, 2025
Amith Passela
Tadhg O'Shea guides Tuz to win the Dubawi Stakes at Meydan Racecourse in March. The eight year old is drawn in Gate 5 of the Group 1 Dubai Golden Shaheen on Dubai World Cup night. Pawan Singh / The National
Dubai World Cup: The National's top picks as Forever Young aims to make history

The action kicks off with the lone Purebred Arabian contest before eight Thoroughbred races

Horse RacingApril 05, 2025
Amith Passela
Forever Young under Ryusei Sakai celebrates after winning the Group 2 UAE Derby at Meydan Racecourse on March 30, 2024 in Duba. Getty Images
Forever Young aims to become first horse to win Gulf Grand Slam

Bhupat Seemar is double handed with Imperial Emperor and Walk Of Stars to retain the coveted prize he won last year

SportApril 04, 2025
Amith Passela
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