Author: Alan Conde

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…

Manchester City 2-1 Brentford This was proved in the Saturday’s Premier league game where Manchester City and Brentford were matched and the former emerged as 2-1 winners through spirited display by star striker Erling Haaland who scored twice. There followed twelve fascinating minutes during which Brentford’s Yoane Wissa managed to shock the Stamford Bridge with his 0. 22 goal. The new formation agitated Brentford in the first minutes and they could easily increase the lead, but Haaland equalized with a right-footed shot in 11th minute. The Norwegian forward extended City’s lead to two in the match less than half an…

The UAE Pro League has presented Emaar Properties as the title sponsor of UAE Super Cup for the new season 2024/2025. This four-season partnership will also entail a change in the name of the championship to the Emaar Super Cup in an acknowledgment of the role that Emaar plays in the development of sports and other activities that support the needs of the UAE community of people. It’s official and was announced in a closed door event with Mohamed Alabbar, the founder of Emaar Properties and Abdulla Naser Al Jneibi, the Chairman of the UAE Pro League. Alabbar felt proud…

Football enthusiasts in Dubai can look forward to watch their favorite legends match in action in the King’s Cup match which is scheduled to be held on Monday November 30 at Al Maktoum Stadium the home to the UAE Pro League Al Nasr Football Club with legendary players including Paul Pogba,Roberto Carlos and John Terry. This much anticipated charity match will be played by World cup winners UEFA Champions league medalists as well as league champions all for a noble cause. Some of the famous stars who have featured include; Edgar Davids, Marouane Fellaini, Michael Owen, and Paul Scholes. An…

The UAE Paralympic team was very active in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, where Maryam Al-Zeyoudi and Mohamed Khamis both came fourth in their individual categories. Maryam Al-Zeyoudi participated in the women’s shot put F40 final which she excelled in a greatly manner. Her throw of 8. 62 meters was even a new record for her, with a difference of only couple of centimeters to a bronze. Tunisia’s Raja Jebali took the bronze while The Netherlands’ Lara Baars walked away with gold setting a record for Paralympic Games. Al-Zeyoudi’s exceptional effort proved that she has the capability and is talented…

Qatar 1 United Arab Emirates 3, this was the scoreline that lit up the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 2026 on Thursday in the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha. The intense match event again had UAE come from behind, after falling at the first half to win this crucial match as they strive for FIFA World Cup qualification. Qatar, the two time AFC Asian Cup champions, started dominating the game from the start with Akram Afif trying to find the gaps in the Japanese defense few times in the beginning of the match. The hosts started off the…

Dubai is writing a new chapter with the historic launching of the first professional baseball ballpark in Middle East and South Asia. Baseball United is an organization dedicated to the development of baseball in the area that is behind this pioneering effort. This will be situated in The Sevens – another popular spot for people interested in sports in Dubai – and while there is no particular date on when construction for the stadium has commenced, its concept is expected to provide a premium environment for both, fans and athletes. With its dual-fibre synthetic turf, smart lights/captivating ambiance with 15…