News Desk DOHA: Premier Padel, the world’s leading official professional padel tour, welcomed an exceptional line-up of Formula 1 stars and global athlete padel enthusiasts for a full week of open-door padel matches at the Waldorf Astoria Lusail, ahead of the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix. With padel rapidly becoming the favourite off-track sport of the Formula 1 paddock, this year’s …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Spectators at the Emirates Dubai 7s were treated to a spectacular Emirates A380 low-level flypast over The Sevens Stadium to mark the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad. Taking off from Dubai International Airport, the aircraft made its approach over the stadium at 4:30pm, gliding past at an altitude of just 500 feet and delighting thousands of fans gathered …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Across the UAE, a new generation of Emirati women are transforming what it means to be active, confident, and connected. From scaling mountains to sprinting in cycling velodromes, from mastering the emerging sport of parkour to achieving Paralympic glory, they’re proving that fitness knows no boundaries – cultural, social, or physical. These are the trailblazers of …

Sport Desk ISTANBUL/DUBAI: Organized by Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, the Grand Final of the 10th Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup was held at Antalya Gloria Golf Resort between 17-21 November. Acclaimed as world’s most extensive and largest corporate amateur golf tournament, it quickly became one of the most prestigious amateur golf events on the international stage. …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has today unveiled Emirates Signature Series, an exclusive collection of signed football jerseys from some of its most storied club partnerships including Real Madrid, AC Milan and Arsenal. Drawing from over a decade of extraordinary footballing heritage, each jersey in the collection has been authenticated by The Bootroom Collection, providing enthusiasts with the assurance of owning a truly verified piece of sporting …

DUBAI: Team UAE was felicitated in a glittering ceremony on Saturday following their historic victory at the 2025 FIRST Global Challenge held in Panama City from 28th October to 1st November 2025. The students brought home the Gold Medal, competing against teams from 193 countries marking a proud moment for the nation and reaffirming the UAE’s commitment to nurturing scientific …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Aaron Rai claimed his second Rolex Series crown at the 2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship after beating Tommy Fleetwood in a dramatic play-off on Sunday. The Englishman started the day with a one-shot lead but soon found himself two shots back following a fast start from playing partner Fleetwood. But a run of four successive …

Sport Desk ABU DHABI: Race to Dubai leader Rory McIlroy is determined to break his duck at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship – celebrating its 20th edition this week – as he looks to add the Falcon Trophy to his stunning collection of UAE titles. Seven of McIlroy’s 20 DP World Tour victories have come in the UAE, with four …

ASICS, the global performance and innovation brand, in partnership with the Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA), has announced the winners of the ASICS Innovation Pitch, a pioneering initiative designed to accelerate the future of sports innovation and digital transformation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Following the final showcase held on October 30, 2025, in Riyadh, AmplifAI Health was …

Sport Desk FUJAIRAH: The Jordan national tennis team claimed victory at the first-ever Fujairah Nation Cup Tournament, organized by the Tennis & Country Club Fujairah in collaboration with the UAE Tennis Federation. Jordan secured the championship title after an exhilarating final against Qatar, while Iran finished in third place. The winners were crowned by Abdul Ghafoor Behroozian, Chairman of the …