Author: Alan Conde

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.

Strongest Member of UAE Karate National Team Earns the Silver Medal Fatima Khasif succeeds in the Women Kumite -68KG category in the Asian Championships in Hangzhou, China on September 22,2024. This is a great achievement for Khasif, who is now ranked 91 in the world, as she goes on challenging herself in the sport. The way to the silver was paved by Khasif who defeated Saudi Arabia’s Lama Kifi in straight sets 6-0. She then repeated the success following another three set victory with a score 10-3 over a Japanese opponent. Then in the semifinals, she was up against Jud…

The League of Arab State has awarded the UAE for its contribution towards the fight against the illicit trade in Small Arms and Light weapons in the Arab region. This recognition was given at the occasion of the “Conference on Combating the Illicit Trade in, and Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons”, in the premises of the Arab League in Cairo, in partnership with the European Union. The CEO of the weapons and hazardous substances office of the UAE’s Supreme Council for National Security, Mohamed Suhail Al Neyadi accepted the award on behalf of the UAE delegation to the…