Ali Khaled

Ali Khaled looks ahead to the UAE's 2018 World Cup qualifier against Palestine and explains why it's a big step into the unknown for both teams.

Midfielder and Palestine aim to put pain behind them and beat the UAE in historic World Cup qualifier tie.

For years the winger has been a regular for the national team, but playing time has been sporadic. His early season form for Al Ahli could soon change that as the UAE host Malaysia in a 2018 World Cup qualifier on Thursday, writes Ali Khaled.

Middle Eastern country that ruled Asia football in the 1970s and 80s are trying to win their fans back. Qualifying for the 2018 World Cup could help, writes Ali Khaled.

Not for the first time in his career, the 28-year-old Al Ain winger has found himself in the middle of a Twitter controversy, and this time he has outraged women around the world, writes Ali Khaled.

First leg offers a rare opportunity for an Emirati club to be a favourite going into Iran, writes Ali Khaled

UAE long distance runner Alia Saeed suffered a disappointing end to her hopes of a strong showing at the Athletics World Championships in Beijing as she failed to finish the women’s 10,000 metres final on Monday.

Al Wahda recovered nicely against Dibba with new Brazilian signing Denilson at the heart of their best moves and Ismail Matar looking fit and lively during their 4-0 win in Fujairah, writes Ali Khaled.

As confusion persists over the scheduling of the Gulf Cup, and thus the UAE football season, Ali Khaled explains how the regional tournament can prevent such issues arising in the future.

When Yacoub Al Saadi touches the wall at the end of the 50-metre backstroke on Saturday he will bring the UAE’s participation at the world swimming championships in Kazan to a close.

Liam Weeks, head of performance analysis at Al Jazira, explains why the delay in the domestic league season is in fact a blessing and backs up his claims with hard facts.

Pausing league play for second successive mid-season Gulf Cup of Nations no longer a worry

Emirati women traditionally have not competed in international swimming, but that will change on Tuesday at the Fina World Aquatics Championships, thanks to support from the federation and families, writes Ali Khaled.