Category: Sport

UAE’s Asma Alhosani made history on Friday as the country’s first woman to secure a gold medal in martial arts at the Asian Games. On the second day of the jiu-jitsu competitions at the 19th edition of the Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China, the UAE National Jiu-Jitsu Team secured three more medals, comprising one gold and two bronze, during the competitions at the Xiaoshan Linpu Gymnasium (JJI).

On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia made an official announcement regarding its intention to submit a bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The bid, led by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, aims to organize a tournament of the highest caliber, drawing inspiration from Saudi Arabia's ongoing social and economic transformation, as well as the nation's deep-rooted passion for football.

Francesco Totti, the globally acclaimed Italian football legend, made a heartwarming visit to young patients at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) in Abu Dhabi, a PureHealth subsidiary and one of the leading facilities operated by Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA).

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed a four-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) to allow experts from both international organizations to collaborate and share information on issues where anti-doping and public health intersect.

Team Abu Dhabi’s Thani Al Qemzi and Rashed A Qemzi are prepared for a big fight in Sardinia tomorrow to keep alive their team title hopes in the 2023 UIM F1H2O World Championship.

While Sweden’s Jonas Andersson can clinch the drivers’ crown with victory in the Regione Sardegna Grand Prix of Italy after securing pole position today, the two Emirati cousins are still battling to deliver a sixth successive team triumph to the UAE capital.

The camel race challenges at Al Dhaid Camel Racecourse, organized by the Sharjah Camel Racing Club, have gained significant momentum this morning, Saturday, September 30. The event has seen a great turnout from camel owners belonging to various UAE tribes and Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

From Portuguese great Cristiano Ronaldo to reigning Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema, the Saudi Pro League has become the favored destination for numerous global football icons recently. The Saudi clubs have been engaging in a substantial spending spree this summer.

David White, the recently appointed Chief Executive Officer of DP World ILT20, the United Arab Emirates' franchise T20 league in the style of the Indian Premier League (IPL), is widely recognized as one of the foremost cricket administrators in the world.

The UAE Pro League convened an extraordinary general assembly for the 2023-2024 season via video conference. The meeting, chaired by Abdulla Nasser Al Jneibi, focused on strategies to elevate the nation's professional football.

With preparations in full swing for the 15th edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, set to kick off on 1st November at Mubadala Arena, champions from across the world are eagerly preparing for what they consider a dream destination. Thousands of international competitors, including emerging stars, youth, masters, professionals, and participants in the para jiu-jitsu category, are gearing up to converge in the UAE capital, all vying for one of the most coveted titles in the sport.