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UAE head coach Victor Scvortov has big plans for the national team over the next few years. Photo: UAE Wrestling & Judo Federation (UAEWJF)
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SportOctober 14, 2024
Australia's Annabel Sutherland, centre, celebrates the wicket of India's Pooja Vastrakar with her teammate during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match between India and Australia at Sharjah Stadium, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo / Altaf Qadri)
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Saudi Arabia’s Mostafa Nada is proud to be a part of a PFL extravaganza at home on October 19. Photo: PFL
Saudi Arabia's Mostafa Nada ready for 'phenomenal' PFL night in Riyadh

MMA fighter aims to make a big impression in front of home fans as he takes on Egyptian Ahmed Sami on the undercard of Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira main event

Combat SportsOctober 08, 2024
Lerone Murphy has his hand raised after a unanimous decision win over Edson Barbosa during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC Apex on May 18, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty
ExclusiveMurphy on surviving being shot to fighting at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi

Once an aspiring footballer, the Englishman brings his unbeaten MMA record to Etihad Arena on October 26 looking to break into the top tier of the UFC featherweight division

Combat SportsOctober 07, 2024
Dubai Basketball celebrate their victory against Cedevita Olimpija. Photo: ABA League
'We have high ambitions' - Dubai BC make it two wins from two in ABA League

Jurica Golemac’s team defeat Cedevita Olimpija to claim maiden road victory

SportSeptember 30, 2024
Shakhmar Sadygov, left, lands a punch on Jakhongir Jumaev in the UAE Warriors 54 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Photos: UAE Warriors
Sadygov targets title after winning start in UAE Warriors in Abu Dhabi

Undefeated Azerbaijan fighter wins promotional debut by split decision over Jakhongir Jumaev

Combat SportsSeptember 29, 2024
Gift Walker during the UAE Warriors Arabia-Africa media event in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Photo: UAE Warriors
Cricketer turned MMA fighter Gift Walker 'blessed' to be in UAE

South African faces Muhidin Abubaker in co-main event of UAE Warriors Arabia-Africa card in Abu Dhabi on Friday

Combat SportsSeptember 26, 2024
Awudu Abass of Dubai Basketball scores from his own half at the end of the first quater in the opening game of the ABA League. Dubai Basketball take on Red Star of Serbia. Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Golemac wants Coca-Cola Arena to become fortress for Dubai Basketball

Slovenian coach believes backing of fans will help make ABA League newcomers 'very, very hard to beat' on home turf

SportSeptember 23, 2024
Dejan Kamenjasevic, General Manager and Co-Founder, Dubai Basketball is held up by the players in the opening game of the ABA League. Dubai Basketball take on Red Star of Serbia. Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai Basketball make perfect start in ABA League

Dubai side beat defending champions Red Star by two points in a thriller at Coca-Cola Arena

SportSeptember 22, 2024
Launch ceremony for Dubai basketball. Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum Sports Hall, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Prepelic on captaining Dubai Basketball and Olympic heartache

Slovenian calls it 'honour and privilege' to lead team into historic ABA League opener against Red Star on Sunday

SportSeptember 19, 2024
The Dubai Basketball squad ahead of their ABA League opener against Red Star of Serbia. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai Basketball ready for historic ABA League opener against Red Star

Former NBA player Davis Bertans set to line up against reigning champions at Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday

SportSeptember 17, 2024
Omar El Dafrawy is on a run of five straight victories ahead of his PFL Mena semi-final against Jarrah Al Silawi. Photo: PFL
ExclusiveEl Dafrawy takes aim at PFL Mena title after reviving career in Bali

Egyptian welterweight takes on Jarrah Al Silawi in the semi-final play-offs in Riyadh

Combat SportsSeptember 16, 2024
Abdullah Al Qahtani, 27, is undefeated in the Professional Fighters' League since making his debut in 2023. Cooper Neill / PFL & Bellator
Al Qahtani wants to be 'best fighter' to emerge from Saudi Arabia

He takes on Jordan's Abdalrahman Alhyasat in the play-offs with a place in PFL Mena featherweight final at stake

Combat SportsSeptember 13, 2024
Soccer Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - United Arab Emirates v Iran - Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates - September 10, 2024 United Arab Emirates coach Paulo Bento reacts REUTERS / Stringer
UAE v Iran: Bento sees positives despite 1-0 setback

Mehdi Ghayedi's goal in first-half injury time sees Iran leave Al Ain with all three points

FootballSeptember 11, 2024
Harib Abdullah (C) of the UAE and Saeid Ezatolahi (L) in action during FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualification soccer match between the UAE and Iran in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, 10 September 2024. EPA / ALI HAIDER
UAE fall to narrow defeat against Iran in World Cup qualifier

First-half goal from Mehdi Ghayedi in Al Ain means national team fall short after their heroics in Qatar

FootballSeptember 10, 2024
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