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Rory McIlroy with the Seve Ballesteros Award after being adjudged the 2024 DP World Tour player of the rear, prior to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Getty Images

McIlroy returns to happy hunting ground at Dubai Desert Classic

Northern Irishman prepares for title defence at Emirates Golf Club, focusing less on LIV Golf talks and more on his form

SportJanuary 15, 2025

Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood during practice ahead of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Getty Images

Dubai Desert Classic 2025: All you need to know

Rory McIlroy out to defend Dallah Trophy against star-studded field at Emirates Golf Club

SportJanuary 15, 2025

Jon Rahm will be among the top contenders for the Dallah Trophy this weekend in Dubai. Getty Images

Rahm looking forward to ‘high quality’ Dubai Desert Classic debut

Spaniard aims to hit ground running ahead of busy season that includes LIV Golf commitments and, hopefully, Ryder Cup

SportJanuary 14, 2025

Dubai Capitals celebrate their team's win over MI Emirates during the match 1 of the DP World International League T20. Photo by CREIMAS / ILT20 RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

Uncapped pacer Farhan unlikely hero in star-studded opener of ILT20

Dubai Capitals bowler secures one-run win over MI Emirates

CricketJanuary 12, 2025

UAE and Desert Vipers wicketkeeper Tanish Suri. Photo: Desert Vipers

UAE's Suri handed wicket-keeping responsibility for Desert Vipers

National team member has made a big impression early in his career

CricketJanuary 11, 2025

The ILT20 is packed with international talent, with each team only required to have a minimum of two local-based players on the pitch during games. Chris Whiteoak / The National

ILT20 can do better but Smith wrong to say it is not good for UAE cricket

Former South Africa captain turned SA20 commissioner criticised Emirates-based franchise competition on eve of new season

CricketJanuary 10, 2025

Pakistan batsman Fakhar Zaman will be playing for Desert Vipers in the DP World ILT20 as he aims to make a comeback in the Pakistan team. Photo: Desert Vipers / ILT20

Fakhar backs injured Ayub to bounce back and be among 'top three players in the world'

Fakhar insists he will be part of Pakistan’s title defence at Champions Trophy next month, and hopes young star Ayub will be there too, as he prepares for ILT20 in UAE

CricketJanuary 08, 2025

MI Emirates captain Nicholas Pooran hit a title-winning fifty during the DP World ILT20 final against Dubai Capitals last year. Photo: CREIMAS / ILT20

ILT20 buoyed by 'fantastic' demand for tickets ahead of third season

David White confident of full house when tournament stars on Saturday

CricketJanuary 08, 2025

MI Emirates players celebrate winning the 2024 DP World International League T20 final against Dubai Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium on February 17, 2024. Photo: ILT20

ILT20 2025: Schedule, tickets, teams and players to watch

Competition to begin at Dubai International Stadium with a rerun of last year’s final between defending champions MI Emirates and Dubai Capitals

CricketJanuary 07, 2025

Rasmus Hojgaard and brother Nicolai Hojgaard, right, at the 2024 Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Getty Images

Hojgaard brothers team up in UAE as they look to conquer golf world

Danish twins, who will be competing in Team Cup and then Dubai Desert Classic, hope to become Ryder Cup heroes

SportJanuary 07, 2025

UAE's Omar Abdulrahman dribbles past Humam Tariq Faraj, Salam Shaker and Ali Adnan of Iraq. AFP

Arabian Gulf Cup: When Amoory inspired the UAE to glory in 2013

As the current side prepares to start their quest for silverware in Kuwait, we look back at the last time the national team went all the way

FootballDecember 20, 2024

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 17: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with his Wife, Erica Stoll and Daughter, Poppy McIlroy alongside the DP World Tour Championship trophy and the Race to Dubai trophy on the 18th green following victory on day four of the DP World Tour Championship 2024 at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 17, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Richard Heathcote / Getty Images)

Golf in 2024: Highs and lows for McIlroy and a breakout season for Waring

Revamped DP World Tour Finals prove hit with fans in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

SportDecember 17, 2024

UAE suffered a narrow 26-20 loss to Germany, in red, during a Test match at The Sevens in November. Pawan Singh / The National

UAE can turn Rugby World Cup qualification dream into reality

National team have made giant strides in a short span and have also added Emirati talent into their fold

SportDecember 16, 2024

Harry Arter, the former Premier League footballer, who now plays in the third tier of UAE football with Precision FC. Antonie Robertson/The National

Arter channels spirit of Howe's Bournemouth to help UAE's Precision FC

Former Ireland international now dovetails new life in Dubai with playing for budding team in third tier of UAE football

SportDecember 10, 2024

Bangladesh's Iqbal Hossain Emon celebrates the wicket of India batter Nikhil Kumar of India during the U19 Asia Cup final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. CREIMAS for Asian Cricket Council

Hard work pays off as Bangladesh beat India to seal U19 Asia Cup title in Dubai

Coach Nawaz praises side after they defend 199 to lift trophy in front of bumper crowd

CricketDecember 08, 2024