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UAE sign off Asian Games campaign with second equestrian medal | The National
Abdullah Humaid Al Muhairi finishes second in individual equestrian final to take national team's overall total to 13 medals
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Gurpreet hails 'great experience' after India fall 4-0 to Brazil
Despite a 4-0 defeat to Brazil, India showed resilience against the five-time world champions, with captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu proud of his team’s effort
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Al-Dahami grabs show jumping gold as Saudi Arabia ends Asian Games with 17 medals
At the 20th Asian Games in Japan, Saudi Arabia concluded its participation with a record total of 17 medals, including four gold, three silver, and ten bronze, marking their best performance since their debut in 1982. Ramzi Al-Dahami's victory in individual show jumping on the final day contributed significantly, and noteworthy achievements included jiu-jitsu golds for brothers Omar and Abdullah Nada, as well as the Kingdom's first adult medal for a female athlete, Dina Ahmed Mustafa, in karate.
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‘Special course’: Liam Nolan claims maiden title in style at Abu Dhabi Challenge
Ireland’s Liam Nolan secured his first HotelPlanner Tour title at the Abu Dhabi Challenge, winning by four strokes with a final round of five-under-par 65. His victory elevates him to 12th place in the Road to Mallorca Rankings, enhancing his chances for a DP World Tour card for 2027. Nolan celebrated the win with his caddie and family, emphasizing the support and teamwork behind his success.
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Gulf Cup final: Six special planes to transfer UAE fans to Jeddah for free
The UAE are seeking to clinch the title for a third time after their triumphs in 2007 and 2013
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Hope revels in West Indies consolation win after overcoming injury woes
Hope held the West Indies innings together despite playing with what appeared to be a leg injury, helping his team pull off their highest chase in one-day internationals
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Saudi and Moroccan Derbies take Kings League MENA centerstage as Ultra Chmicha maintain perfect record
In Matchday 5 of the Kings League MENA held in Riyadh, Ultra Chmicha remained unbeaten with a 5-3 win over Bakhira FC in the highly anticipated Morocco Derby, while the Saudi Derby saw DR7 narrowly defeat RA2 7-6 in a thrilling contest. With this victory, Ultra Chmicha leads the league standings with five wins, followed by Kuwait’s FWZ with four wins and DR7 along with Jordan’s Red Zone holding three wins each.
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UAE tops Asian Games jiu-jitsu standings with record 5 golds
The UAE’s jiu-jitsu national team achieved a historic performance at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya by winning a record five gold medals, topping the medal standings. Overall, the team secured eight medals, including two silvers and one bronze, surpassing their previous best of four golds at the Hangzhou 2022 Games.
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Qatar coach Lopetegui praises ‘very strong’ Saudi fans after penalty thriller
Saudi Arabia's head coach Georgios Donis lauded his team's determination after securing a place in the Arabian Gulf Cup 27 final with a penalty shootout win over Qatar, emphasizing the impact of the home crowd. Despite their inability to score during regular time, Donis praised the players' performance, while Qatar's coach Julen Lopetegui expressed disappointment, acknowledging the strength of the Saudi side and its supporters. The final will see Saudi Arabia compete against the UAE on Tuesday.
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Sabalenka, Rybakina handed shock defeats at China Open tennis
The Belarusian’s exit follows top seed Rybakina losing to unseeded Charaeva in her first match as world number one.
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Gulf Cup: Dalic's UAE dream of trophy after beating Oman in semis
Two-time champions UAE have rediscovered their confidence under coach Zlatko Dalic, but Saudi Arabia stand between the Whites and another Gulf Cup triumph
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Fury to invite US President Trump to lead ring walk before Joshua fight
Tyson Fury is keen for his 'old pal' to join his procession to the ring for the fight on December 11 in Cardiff.
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Yamal’s sixth-minute stunner against Czechia helps Spain to a 3-1 win
Lamine Yamal is the first player to score within the first 10 minutes of each of three consecutive men's football games.
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ILT20 2026 salaries: Who are the highest-paid players in the UAE league? | The National
Afghanistan players in high demand while UAE cricketers also land lucrative contracts
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Asian Games close in Japan after records, rancour and rain
The Asian Games in Japan closed on Sunday after a fortnight lit up by record-smashing young stars but marred by mishaps, mediocre crowds and accusations of misma
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Asian Games close in Japan after records, rancour and rain
The Asian Games in Japan closed on Sunday after a fortnight lit up by record-smashing young stars but marred by mishaps, mediocre crowds and accusations of misma
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‘Completely untrue’: Ireland press conference halted after Israel racism allegations | The National
Heimir Hallgrimsson walked out of his pre-match press conference after being harangued by Israeli journalists ahead of Nations League match
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‘We will be better in the final’: Dalic confident UAE can improve for Gulf Cup showdown against Saudi Arabia | The National
Ousmane Camara's goal seals 1-0 win over Oman as Saudis overcome Qatar on penalties