Author: Alan Conde
Alan Conde
Alan Conde is a seasoned sports journalist based in Dubai, originally from Brazil. With over a decade of experience, Alan covers a wide range of sports for Dubai News, focusing on football, cricket, motorsports, and tennis. He began his journalism career in São Paulo, Brazil, after earning a degree from the University of São Paulo.
Through its empowering leadership the UAE Special Olympics continues to develop People of Determination alongside strengthening their important social position. A Legacy of Inclusion and Success The initiative started operation during the early 1990s through the UAE Disabled Sports Federation which organized different competitions while training hundreds of disabled athletes. The UAE Special Olympics received formal public benefit organization approval through the directions of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in 2017. The UAE delegation created historical results by taking part in the 7,000 athlete-strong event of the 2019 Special Olympics World Games hosted in Abu Dhabi which…
Get ready, fight fans! The second edition of UFC Fight Night is coming back to Abu Dhabi on Saturday, July 26 for a thrilling return. UFC’s Legacy in the UAE The UFC has staged 20 events in the UAE since 2010 and so is now considered a premier fight destination. UFC Fight Night took place on Friday in Abu Dhabi on August 3 last year, and UFC 308 was held on Saturday in December. What to Expect in 2025 No one is really expecting Abu Dhabi to break with this pattern this year as the city is due to host…
The preparations for the 22nd Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship are finalized to begin on next Friday at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The three-day championship event will display 124 purebred Arabian horses that come from eight different nations as they compete for $4 million in prizes over this premium competition. A Global Stage for Arabian Horses The competition ranks as a global top beauty championship that presents prestigious Arabian horses where four World Championship winners will participate to bring exciting new challenges. Participating nations: Middle East: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt Europe & Americas: Brazil, Poland,…
Following the National Olympic Committee and Ministry of Sports approvals the UAE Boxing Federation plans to provide the official application to join World Boxing. Moving forward with World Boxing membership agrees with the IOC determination to present boxing as an event for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics (LA28) at its 144th Session in Greece from March 19-21, 2025. World Boxing established its temporary IOC recognition in February by taking the place of the International Boxing Association which faced suspension in 2019 because of its governance issues. Hassan Al Hammadi representing the UAE Boxing Federation as Secretary-General announced that his nation joined…
His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum who serves as Chairman of Dubai Sports Council commended the 12th edition of the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament during his attendance at the event. Through the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum the event developed into a globally esteemed sporting competition in UAE which draws first-class athletes internationally. A Platform for Excellence Local athletes develop better skills through the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament because it provides them with international competitive opportunities. Sheikh Mansoor praised the tournament since it enables the promotion of…
Mirra Andreeva won the 25th WTA Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships as Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum presided over the trophy presentation at the magnificent ceremony. The tournament which enjoyed patronage from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as the UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai established itself as a landmark for women’s tennis competition. A Thrilling Championship Showdown The WTA 1000 tournament attracted 36 of tennis’ elite 40 competitors to create an international spotlight on Dubai’s elite tennis venue. Andreeva defeated Clara Tauson (7-6, 6-1) in a dramatic…
Dubai Games 2025 initiated its official start today at Dubai Festival City to begin the city’s leading team sports championship. The tournament started with intense Battle of the Government competition in which government employees demonstrated superior team abilities and athletic skills through their participation under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. The sixth edition of the tournament takes place from February 10 through February 23 under the partnership of DP World and with DAMAC and Emarat as major sponsors through their collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council. Government Teams…
The partnership with the required participant Dubai Basketball is a founding sponsorship by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, which strengthens Dubai’s position as a sports, event, and entertainment hub. This partnership will expand the size of the basketball community in Dubai and at the same time, market Dubai to the rest of the world. As per the terms agreed in the sponsorship deal, the logo of Dubai and visitdubai.com will appear on the chest of the team’s t-shirts and during all home games at Coca-Cola Arena. As Dubai Basketball joins the basketball team in Europe’s ABA League, many…
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…