SPORTS

Dubai: The UAE National MMA Championship 7 commenced on Saturday at Shabab Al Ahli Club in Dubai, organized by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation. The event saw participation from male and female athletes representing top clubs and ac…

Dubai: Dubai will once again take centre stage on the global road-running calendar on Sunday, 8 February 2026, as the Burj2Burj Half Marathon gets underway at 6:30 a.m., organised by World’s Iconic and supported by the Dubai Sports Council.

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Abu dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended competitions of the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

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Sharjah: The applied exhibition accompanying the second International Scientific Sports Conference ‘Excel’ kicks off Saturday at Al Razi Hall, University of Sharjah, translating research-driven concepts into practical, classroom-ready solutions that s…

Abu dhabi: The world’s first Bundesliga Academy officially opened today in Abu Dhabi, following the strategic partnership agreement between the UAE Pro League and the Bundesliga. The academy’s official headquarters and operational centre will be based…

Abu dhabi: Dutch rider Lorena Wiebes of Team SD Worx-Protime clinched victory in the opening stage of the UAE Tour Women 2026, known as the Al Masaood Equipment Rental Stage, and secured the first Red Jersey of the race.

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Baghdad: The AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) 2025/26 is gearing up for an exciting return as the Knockout Stage is set to commence on February 10. Sixteen clubs are poised to continue their quest for glory in two-legged showdowns, with the draw det…

Dubai: Oman led a strong Gulf presence as the team fencing competitions at the eighth Arab Women Sports Tournament (AWST 2026), organised by the Sharjah Women’s Sports, came to a close, finishing top of the overall medal standings across ©p©e, sabre, …