Author: Alan Conde

The four-day exhibition of the 2024 Fujairah International Arabian Horse Championship started today at the Fujairah Fort Arena – gracious for the support of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah. It is an awaited and marvellous occasion for horse riding competitions accompanied then with a reflection of Emirati culture. The opening ceremony was presided over by Sheikh Dr Rashid bin Hamad Al Qarqi Chairman of Fujairah Culture and Media Authority and Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad bin Seef Al Qarqi, in addition to other dignitaries and officials. This year’s championship, which shows Fujairah rapidly becoming an…

Space 42 Arena at Al Raha Beach in Abu Dhabi organised a thrilling K1 Pro Night that saw 14 fights and 28 fighters from 24 nations. The spectacle was held by the assistance of the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation and WAKO Pro where the event promoted combat sports on one hand and strengthened Abu Dhabi’s position as the capital of world martial arts on the other hand. Thus, in the Main Event Nikola Todorovic has astoundingly knockout defended his WBC International World Super Middleweight Title against Spain’s Jordi Coronado. In the Co-Main Event, the Intercontinental Flyweight Title was…

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Chairman of Dubai Sports Council was present at the climax of Dubai T100 World Tour Final held at Meydan Racecourse to appreciate an enthralling demonstration of endurances sports. Marten Van Riel of Belgium was a winner of the men’s professional race at T100 to be crowned a World Championship title in 3:09:17. This saw Van Riel clinch victory after a marvellous year that has seen him win in San Francisco and Ibiza equally. A day before the event, the women’s professional race took place where Taylor Knibb from the…

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ensured that Abu Dhabi has the largest ever Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship scheduled for November 6 to 16 in 2024. The 16th edition of the event held at the Mubadala Arena, Zayed Sports City, boasts in excess of 9,000 participants from 137 nations – a record attendance in the history of the international jiu-jitsu community. The event plays into the value of athletes of all abilities, gives the athletes an opportunity to gain experience and points for Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Awards, which fosters exchange of cultures…

The event was officially opened by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum – Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council – and is located at Expo City Dubai. Billed as the largest sports show in the Middle East by the event’s sponsor Dubai Sports Council has exhibitors from 400 companies from 40 countries and more than 38,000 visitors – health enthusiasts, athletes buyers and decisions makers among them. Lasting till the 27th of October, the three demanding days are dedicated to the fitness and bodybuilding brands, as well as the training equipment and nutrition The idea of…

Cristiano Ronaldo and his new club Al Nassr are set for a spicy encounter in the Asian Champions League against Iran’s Esteghlal in Dubai. The match was planned to be held in Tehran, however, it will be held in Sheikh Rashid Stadium in Dubai on October, 22, 2024 because of some kinds of dangers. The event starts at 5 PM local time GST, and tickets are already being purchased quickly, with prices starting at Dhs250 on Platinum List. While the light blue colors of Esteghlal fans will occupy most parts of the stadium,Al Nassr fans including lovers of Sadio Mané,Aymeric…

Good news for sports lovers in the UAE – the country has been preparing for the establishment of its first National Baseball Team. This arrival is following the heels of Dubai; the emirate’s plan to construct the region’s first professional baseball field and ballpark in the Sevens sports and entertainment complex on Al Ain Road. Specifically, the ballpark will be unique, the first of its nature not only in the UAE but across the GCC and more broadly in the Middle East and South Asia. UAE baseball is forecasted to rise at the soonest possible time, in Arab Classic to…

The Sharjah Safari Run held in Al Dhaid City involved 360 people from different nationalities and age groups and depicted a high spirit. Dr. Yasser Omar Al-Dokhi, Director of the Sports and Community Events Department at the Sharjah Sports Council added that participation ranged from children aged 5 years to those above 60 years of age. The long route that was organized through Sharjah Safari allowed runners and observers to combine physical exercise with wildlife sightseeing. Al-Dokhi expressed his appreciation to the organizers and affirmed the benefits of such an annual united occasion that provides a great outdoor event to…

Organized by the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC), Masters Tournament and The R&A, the 16th Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship will be held at Dubai’s Emirates Golf Club from October 23 to October 26, 2025. It would be the second time the event was held in the Middle East having previously kicked off in the city of Dubai earlier this year. Players in contention will include ten from each of the 43 participating Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation organizations, and the winner will earn exemptions for the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National and The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale. The Dubai silhouette shall be…

The United Arab Emirates youth team for rugby sevens has won this year’s Asia Rugby U18 Sevens Championship played in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The third and final managerial triumph was achieved when UAE beat Hong Kong 43-0 for the title. Qais Al-Dhalai, President of Asia Rugby handed over the championship cup to the winners – UAE. The event had fifteen teams in both boys and girls categories, which underlined another achievement of the UAE in regional rugby tournaments.