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      Kabirkhan on his way to victory in January's Al Maktoum Dubai Challenge. Photo: Dubai Racing Club
      Kabirkhan carries Kazakh hopes in 2024 Dubai World Cup

      Four-year-old colt, son of 2016 winner California Chrome, is aiming for hat-trick of wins at Meydan

      Horse RacingMarch 27, 2024
      UAE champion jockey Tadhg O’Shea at the Zabeel Stables. Antonie Robertson / The National
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      Tadhg O’Shea seeks Dubai World Cup glory on Laurel River

      The 11-time UAE champion jockey features in five of the nine races during showpiece event this week

      Horse RacingMarch 25, 2024
      DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - MARCH 25: Yuga Kawada riding Ushba Tesoro wins the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse on March 25, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Christopher Pike / Getty Images)
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      Dubai World Cup 2024: When is it and are tickets still available?

      One of the highlights on the UAE sports calendar takes place at Meydan Racecourse on March 30

      Horse RacingMarch 22, 2024
      The F1 Fan Zone at Yas Marina Circuit in 2023, a year in which the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix drew a record number of fans across the weekend.
      Abu Dhabi GP to turn Yas Island into 'festival city'

      Biggest crowd yet expected at Yas Marina Circuit in December as event's popularity continues to soar

      F1March 13, 2024
      Kairi Netsuke won the men's section of World Skateboarding Tour (WST) - Dubai Street 2024 at Dubai Harbour. Pawan Singh / The National
      Japan's Netsuke and Akama shine as skateboarding takes Dubai by storm

      World Skateboarding Tour event saw 238 athletes from 63 countries vie for Paris Olympics qualifying spots

      OlympicsMarch 12, 2024
      Baseball United is expanding its operations across the Middle East. Photo: Baseball United
      Baseball United signs historic partnership with Saudi Arabia

      The Saudi federation to host its league and include rights to launch Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam franchises

      SportMarch 07, 2024
      Oscar Chavez and Military Law clinch the Maktoum Classic at Meydan on Super Saturday. Photo: Dubai Racing Club
      Oscar Chavez rides Military Law to victory in Maktoum Classic

      Musabah Al Muhairi’s Dubawi gelding has guaranteed spot in Dubai World Cup after win at Meydan

      Horse RacingMarch 02, 2024
      Jockey William Buick and Castle Way will be aiming to win the Group 2 Dubai City of Gold which could earn them a spot in the $6 million Dubai Sheema Classic. Shutterstock
      Clapton heads Super Saturday field for spot in Dubai World Cup

      Godolphin aim for five prizes across nine races in traditional dress rehearsal

      Horse RacingMarch 01, 2024
      Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie and Lorcan Tucker celebrate after sealing victory against Afghanistan at Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi on March 1, 2024. Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub
      Ireland beat Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi to seal first ever Test triumph

      Captain Andrew Balbirnie's unbeaten half-century guides team to historic win at the Tolerance Oval

      CricketMarch 01, 2024
      Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi led the way with the bat in Abu Dhabi. AFP
      Captain Shahidi calls for ‘big day’ from Afghan batsman

      'Home' team take slender lead of 26 with seven wickets in hand in Abu Dhabi Test

      CricketFebruary 29, 2024
      Afghanistan batter Rahmat Shah’s off stump goes cartwheeling to a ball by Mark Adair on the opening day of the Test match at Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub
      Ireland's Adair takes career-best five-for in first day of Test against Afghanistan

      Irish quick strikes with five for 39 to restrict hosts to 155 before visitors close on 100 for four

      CricketFebruary 28, 2024
      Afghanistan's captain Hashmatullah Shahidi leads his side in a one-off Test against Ireland in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. AFP
      Afghanistan hope Abu Dhabi conditions give them edge against Ireland

      Capital's Tolerance Oval will become the 122nd ground in world to host men’s Test cricket on Wednesday

      CricketFebruary 27, 2024
      Lotto-DSTNY's Belgian cyclist Lennert Van Eetvelt lifts his trophy after winning the race of the 6th UAE Cycling Tour on February 25, 2024. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
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      Lennert Van Eetvelt is shock winner of 2024 UAE Tour

      UAE Team Emirates riders Jay Vine and Brandon McNulty fall short in dramatic final day

      SportFebruary 25, 2024
      Senor Buscador, left, ridden by Junior Alvarado beats Ushba Tesoro under Yuga Kawada to win the $20 million Saudi Cup in Riyadh on Saturday, February 24. AP
      Senor Buscador wins $20 million Saudi Cup

      The six-year-old son of Mineshaft rallied on the home stretch to pip Japan’s Ushba Tesoro

      Horse RacingFebruary 24, 2024
      Soudal Quick–Step's Belgian cyclist Tim Merlier celebrates on the podium after winning stage 6 of the 6th UAE Cycling Tour from the Louvre Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi Breakwater on February 24, 2024. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
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      Merlier wins his third sprint stage in UAE Tour

      UAE Team Emirates’ Jay Vine retains his overall lead after Stage 6 as the race heads to final leg on Jebel Hafeet

      SportFebruary 24, 2024
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