• My Profile
  • Saved articles
  • Newsletters
  • Sign out
Sign in
  • Register
  • Sign in

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
TN Magazine
Special reports
Weekend
Ramadan

Podcasts Newsletters Follow us App Video
TN MagazineSpecial reportsWeekendRamadan
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
Sport
Muhammad Zohaib questioned the UAE's decision to send him home from the T20 World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National

ICC approve Haider as replacement for UAE’s Zohaib at T20 World Cup

Syed Haider called into the squad after top-order batter had been thrown out on eve of the tournament

Cricket

Eala joins all-star cast at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Tennis

Will India v Pakistan clash be the most viewed cricket match in history?

Cricket

World Cup blow as Ali Olwan faces race against time for Jordan

Football

UAE cricket to investigate Zohaib's ousting from team at T20 World Cup

Cricket

Video

Tarek Suleiman speaking at the London Sport Institute launch by Middlesex University Dubai, held at the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Tarek Suleiman’s journey through MMA’s growth in the UAE

Veteran fighter reflects on cultural barriers, his 15-year MMA career and the Emirates’ transformation into a global fight capital

Combat Sports

UAE thrashed by New Zealand in T20 World Cup opener

Cricket

India v Pakistan clash at T20 World Cup gets green light

Cricket

ICC reiterates support for Bangladesh after mediation led by UAE cricket boss

Cricket

Shabab Al Ahli hold leaders Al Hilal in AFC Champions League Elite

Football

Embattled UAE face disciplinary issues ahead of T20 World Cup opener

Cricket

Redknapp backs Carrick for Man United job and says Frank needs time at Tottenham

Football


Spotlight

  • India captain Suryakumar Yadav, right, is in great form with the bat. Chris Whiteoak / The National

    India v Pakistan, England v West Indies: T20 World Cup 2026 predictions

  • Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko, left, celebrates after scoring against West Ham to earn his side a point. AFP

    Man United ratings in 1-1 draw with West Ham: Sesko 7, Mbeumo 6, Amad 5

  • Aryna Sabalenka in action against Veronika Kudermetova during the 2025 WTA Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Photo: Action UAE

    Dubai Tennis Championships: When is it, who is playing and how to get tickets

  • Arsenal’s Martin Zubimendi (L) celebrates with team mate Declan Rice after scoring the 1-0 lead goal against Sunderland during the English Premier League match between Arsenal FC against AFC Sunderland in London, Britain, 07 February 2026. EPA/ANDY RAIN EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.

    Premier League predictions: No change at top as Arsenal and Man City win

  • Teammates celebrate after Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland (C) scored his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on February 8, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

    Liverpool v Man City ratings: Szoboszlai 8, Ekitike 5; Silva 9, Haaland 7

  • The Brazil legend Zico, ambassador for the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026, sat down for an interview with The National at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

    Zico on Brazil, the World Cup and 'grandeur' of Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi

  • Manchester United forward Bryan Mbeumo gets off a shot ahead of a challenge by Tottenham's Cristian Romero. Getty Images

    Man Utd v Tottenham player ratings: Fernandes 8, Mbeumo 7; Romero 1, Vicario 7

  • Former Team GB athlete Reece Prescod at the Enhanced Games training camp at the Erth Hotel in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

    British sprinter Prescod now 'open' to using performance drugs at Enhanced Games


Football

Jordan's Ali Olwan faces a battle against the clock to be fit for this summer's World Cup in North America. Reuters

World Cup blow as Ali Olwan faces race against time for Jordan

Striker who fired country to their first global finals now faces three months out after ankle surgery, compounding a growing injury crisis

Football

Lammens hails Carrick's impact and reflects on draw with West Ham

Football
Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko, left, celebrates after scoring against West Ham to earn his side a point. AFP

Man United ratings in 1-1 draw with West Ham: Sesko 7, Mbeumo 6, Amad 5

Football

Shabab Al Ahli hold leaders Al Hilal in AFC Champions League Elite

Football

Premier League predictions: No change at top as Arsenal and Man City win

Football

Redknapp backs Carrick for Man United job and says Frank needs time at Tottenham

Football

Tennis

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 04: Alexandra Eala of the Philippines poses while celebrating victory over Aliaksandra Sasnovich in the second round during day four of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, part of the Hologic WTA Tour, at Zayed Sports City on February 04, 2026 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Christopher Pike / Getty Images)

Eala joins all-star cast at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Fast-rising Filipina will be competing in a field that includes 18 of the world’s top 20 players

Tennis

Dubai Tennis Championships: When is it, who is playing and how to get tickets

Tennis
Zeynep Sonmez became the first Turkish woman to win a match at the Australian Open in the Open Era. Reuters

InterviewZeynep Sonmez on Ons Jabeur friendship and flying the flag for Turkey in tennis

Tennis

Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: Bejlek savours victory at 'favourite tournament'

Tennis

Bejlek beats Alexandrova to win Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

Tennis

Indonesia's tennis sensation Tjen grateful for 'quicker than expected' rise

Tennis

Most popular today

1

IPL: Chennai Super Kings top Mumbai Indians to reach fifth final in six years

2

Dubai a pivotal point in Rory McIlroy fan Zubair Firdaus's golf journey from amateur to professional

3

Patrick Reed loving Middle East swing as he looks to back up Dubai title with Bahrain crown

4

Next stop Bahrain for ‘Captain America’ Patrick Reed’s global tour

5

Cristiano Ronaldo speaks on why he most respects Alex Ferguson, whom he can’t understand

6

Meet Rakan Alireza: the Saudi dual athlete at home on the slopes and on water

7

The husband and wife team picked by Bahrain's royal family to transform horse racing in the kingdom


Newsletter

Middle East Today

Middle East Today

Your indispensable round-up of the key developments in the region

PreviewSign up
More Newsletters

Cricket

F1

Muhammad Zohaib questioned the UAE's decision to send him home from the T20 World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National

ICC approve Haider as replacement for UAE’s Zohaib at T20 World Cup

Cricket

Will India v Pakistan clash be the most viewed cricket match in history?

Cricket

India v Pakistan, England v West Indies: T20 World Cup 2026 predictions

Cricket

F1

Mohammed ben Sulayem re-elected as president of world motorsport

F1

F1 champion Lando Norris to drive with No 1 on his McLaren in 2026

F1

Rashid Al Dhaheri Media Breakfast

A question from Lewis Hamilton and a career in motion for Rashid Al Dhaheri

F1

Combat sports

Tarek Suleiman speaking at the London Sport Institute launch by Middlesex University Dubai, held at the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Tarek Suleiman’s journey through MMA’s growth in the UAE

Veteran fighter reflects on cultural barriers, his 15-year MMA career and the Emirates’ transformation into a global fight capital

Combat Sports

Nurmagomedov dominates Davis to retain PFL title in 'second home' Dubai

Combat Sports

'I will finish him': Usman sends warning to Davis ahead of PFL Dubai

Combat Sports

PFL Dubai: 'Rich boy' Usman will crumble under pressure, insists underdog Davis

Combat Sports

Podcasts
Beyond the Headlines

Beyond the Headlines

Delve deeper into the biggest stories from the Middle East and around the world


Culture Bites

Culture Bites

Your guide to the arts and culture scene in the UAE


Business Extra

Business Extra

The stories, companies, trends, tech, Innovation and leaders shaping your world


Tarab

Tarab

Explore the creative worlds of the Middle East’s most compelling musicians


More podcasts

IPSO regulated

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
Olympics
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
Weekend
Living in the UAE
TN Magazine
Podcasts Newsletters Read E-Paper Print Subscriptions Video App
About UsContact UsWork With UsAdvertise With UsTerms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicySitemapArchiveRegistration FAQsRosalynn Carter Fellowship
IPSO regulated
Follow us
Get news alerts from
The National logo
You can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.