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UAE coach Paulo Bento saw his team squander a lead against Kuwait in the Arabian Gulf Cup. Ruel Pableo for The National
Bento admits 'situation is not easy' after UAE’s Arabian Gulf Cup defeat

National team next face Oman in must-win game on Friday

FootballDecember 25, 2024
Amith Passela
UAE manager Paulo Bento saw his team draw with Qatar in their Arabian Gulf Cup opener. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Bento plays down UAE Arabian Gulf Cup favourites tag ahead of Kuwait clash

All four teams in Group A are on level points after two 1-1 draws in opening round of matches

FootballDecember 23, 2024
Amith Passela
Fabio Lima, left, scored four goals in the UAE's 5-0 World Cup qualifier win over Qatar last month but failed to find the target in their Arabian Cup clash against the same opponents. AFP
Lima says UAE must raise game in Arabian Gulf Cup clash with Kuwait

Victory for national team against hosts on Tuesday can put them in driver’s seat in Group A

FootballDecember 22, 2024
Amith Passela
UAE were held to a 1-1 draw by Qatar in the opening Group A game in the Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait on Saturday, December 21, 2024. UAEFA
UAE battle back to snatch draw against Qatar

Al Ghassani grabs leveller for visitors as Kuwait and Oman also share spoils in Group A opening round

FootballDecember 21, 2024
Amith Passela
UAE head coach Paulo Bento takes training in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE boss Bento eager to go all the way in Arabian Gulf Cup

National team set to face Qatar in their opening game in Kuwait on Saturday night

FootballDecember 20, 2024
Amith Passela
Dubai World Cup-winning trainer Bhupat Seemar runs exciting new recruit Artorius in the Dh1 million Group 2 Al Maktoum Mile. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Measured Time can make history for Godolphin at Festive Friday meet

They have seven runners across four races headed by Measured Time in the Group 2 Al Rashidiya

Horse RacingDecember 20, 2024
Amith Passela
Emirati mixed martial artist Hadi Omar Al Hussaini takes on Ruel Panales of the Philippines at Coca-Cola Arena on January 25. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Emirati fighters added to Road to Dubai Champions Series undercard

Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Harris headline inaugural fight card in the emirate

Combat SportsDecember 18, 2024
Amith Passela
Connor Beasley on Heros De Lagarde celebrates as he passes the wining post to win the Group 1 President’s Cup for Purebred Arabians in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Photo: ERA
Heros De Lagarde scoops Dh8 million President’s Cup

Make Me King lands the Dh1 million thoroughbred equivalent on Sunday

Horse RacingDecember 15, 2024
Amith Passela
Mohamed Touizi celebrates after winning the K1 Intercontinental flyweight belt with victory over Ricardo Hilario. Photo: K1 Pro Night
Touizi targets world title shot after securing K1 Intercontinental belt

Home favourite outclassed Ricardo Hilario in the flyweight co-main event at the sixth K1 Pro Night in Abu Dhabi

Combat SportsDecember 15, 2024
Amith Passela
Chala Regasa raced in the leading group all through the 42.2-kilometre distance before kicking for home to cross the line in 2hrs 6mins and 16secs. Ruel Pableo for The National
Abu Dhabi Marathon: Regasa becomes first Ethiopian to win men's race

Kenyan half-marathon runner Catherine Amanang’ole crowned women’s champion

SportDecember 14, 2024
Amith Passela
UAE's Mohamed Touizi takes on Ricardo Hilario of Portugal for the K1 continental flyweight belt in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Mohamed Touizi confident of adding K1 kickboxing title to list of honours

Todorovic meets Coronado for the World Super middleweight title in K1 Pro Night in Abu Dhabi

Combat SportsDecember 13, 2024
Amith Passela
From left: Dolshi Tesfu, Raymond Choge, Mike Boit, Chala Ketema, Catherine Reline Amanang’ole and Vibian Chepkiriu at the launch of Adnoc Abu Dhabi Marathon. Photo: ADSC
Newcomers and rising stars headline sixth Adnoc Abu Dhabi Marathon

Kenyan Raymond Choge and Chala Ketema of Ethiopia among strong field for race on Saturday

SportDecember 12, 2024
Amith Passela
Fast bowler Ibrar Ahmad impressed in the Abu Dhabi T10 and will now compete in the DP World ILT20 next month. Photo: Abu Dhabi T10
Ahmad realising his dreams after breakthrough Abu Dhabi T10 season

Fast bowler, who did odd jobs to sustain himself, made his mark for Deccan Gladiators and has now signed up for next month’s ILT20

CricketDecember 12, 2024
Amith Passela
Rashid Al Dhaheri after posting a win and two second-places in the opening round of the Formula Trophy series in Dubai. Photo: Supplied
Emirati teen back racing at Yas Marina as part of Abu Dhabi F1 weekend

Al Dhaheri leads revamped Formula Trophy Championship by 12 points

F1December 05, 2024
Amith Passela
Ibrar Ahmad of Deccan Gladiators took five wickets at an economy rate of 9.27 in the Abu Dhabi T10. Photo: Focus Sports / ADT10
Mustafa calls on franchise teams to give local cricketers their chance

Shahid Bhutta, Rohid Khan and Ibrar Ahmad the pick of UAE bowlers in 2024 Abu Dhabi T10

CricketDecember 04, 2024
Amith Passela
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