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The UAE secured a 1-1 draw against two-time Asian champions Qatar in their final Group B match on Wednesday, finishing top of the group and earning a place in the Gulf Cup semifinals. The result gave the UAE seven points from three matches, with Qatar finishing second on goal difference. Ali Saleh Scores Late Equaliser Qatar took the lead in the 33rd minute through Almoez Ali, putting the UAE under pressure for much of the first half. However, the UAE responded just before

UAE pair Fatima Al Janahi and Aisha Al Awadhi made an impressive start to the women’s doubles padel competition at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, on Tuesday. The duo defeated Lilia Msayki and Maria Bredi of Lebanon 6-3, 7-6 in their opening-round match to advance to the next stage. UAE Duo Show Strong Partnership Aisha Al Awadhi praised her partnership with Fatima after their first-round victory, highlighting their understanding and ability to support each other on court. She said Fatima complements her

Eighteen-year-old Mariam Kareem made a remarkable Asian Games debut on Monday, winning the UAE’s first gold medal of the ongoing Games in Nagoya. Kareem claimed the women’s 400m hurdles title with a Games-record time of 54.31 seconds, delivering a standout performance on the track. Kareem Breaks Asian Games Record After qualifying for the final with a personal-best time of 55.14 seconds in the heats on Sunday, Kareem produced an even stronger performance in the final. Her time of 54.31 seconds secured the gold

The UAE is set to welcome its first international professional sumo competition this weekend, bringing elite wrestlers from Japan, Mongolia and Egypt to Abu Dhabi for a 36-bout showdown. The All-Star Sumo Competition will take place at Space42 Arena on Saturday, September 26, marking the first time international professional sumo will be staged in the UAE. The one-day event will feature nine wrestlers weighing between 140kg and 250kg, with several competitors boasting hundreds of professional bouts. Hosted by the Department of Culture and

Dubai Basketball moved one step closer to the ABA League Finals after defeating Budućnost VOLI 104:90 in Game 1 of the ABA League Semi-Finals in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Forced to play away from home once again following the relocation of the series from Dubai, the UAE-based side delivered a commanding performance to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three matchup and continue what has already become a historic second season in the ABA League. It has been a challenging week for Dubai

Their young rugby stars dazzle the world, walking away with titles and lifting Dubai's profile on the world sporting stage. As any international rugby follower will tell you, Dubai's Empire Rugby Academy is a name that has been earning considerable recognition for ever improving performances on the world stage. The dazzling collection of successes from the academy's gifted athletes have taken this city, and more specifically, to a level that includes beyond the arena. Empire Rugby Academy recently reached the semi-final of a

Liam Livingstone’s blazing 82 not out from just 38 balls was the highlight at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium as the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders opened their account in DP World ILT20 Season 4 with a 39-run victory over the Sharjah Warriorz. His late fireworks then led the Knight Riders to 233/4 – the second highest total in DP World ILT20 history. Livingstone received backup from Sherfane Rutherford (27-ball 45) in the middle overs equally good to both Hales (19-ball 32) and Alishan Sharafu (23-ball 34),

Imperial Emperor and Walk of Stars, the two top fancies for Saturday's $12 million race Dubai World Cup (G1), will start from opposing ends of the 11-horse starting gate. However, their handler, the UAE Champion Bhupat Seemar, is adamant the draw will not damage their chances. Imperial Emperor and Walk of Stars Imperial Emperor, generally regarded as the leading danger to the strong Japanese hope Forever Young, is at Gate 10. His stablemate, the other major contender Walk of Stars, drew the inside post in Gate 1 in

Abu Dhabi: The FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 Mobile roadshow featured at Expo 2020 over three days at the venue of the world’s largest event of its kind, in the Sports Arena. The activation is part of the engagement plans set by FIFA and the Local Organising Committee that aim to positively impact the community. The events and activations is located at Expo 2020, a six-month universal exhibition that attracts visitors from all over the world, and aims to promote an active