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Dubai ready for warm welcome to world No.1 Ashleigh Barty

We are thrilled to have the champion making her debut here, says Colm McLoughlin Dubai: World No.1 women’s player Ashleigh Barty is certain to receive a rousing welcome when the Australian steps onto the court at the Dubai Duty Free...

Defending champion Osaka and Serena Williams crash out of Australian Open

Reigning champion Novak Djokovic thrashes Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka Melbourne: American veteran Serena Williams sensationally crashed out but 15-year-old Coco Gauff went through as tennis got a glimpse of its past and future at the Australian Open on Friday. Williams’ bid for...

Alonso a free agent for Indy as McLaren contract ends

Double F1 champion’s contract expired at the end of last year London: Fernando Alonso will be free to drive for whomever he chooses at this year’s Indianapolis 500 after ending his relationship with McLaren. The Formula One team have confirmed that...

Carlos Sainz takes Dakar lead after 33rd career stage win

Defending champion Nasser al-Attiyah finishes second Neom, Saudi Arabia: Spain’s two-time champion Carlos Sainz, driving a Mini, shot into the overall lead after winning Tuesday’s third stage of the Dakar Rally, his 33rd stage victory in the race being held...

Premier League title race not over yet, insists Liverpool’s Klopp

Narrow win over Wolves increases lead to 16 points London: Pundits have already handed the Premier League title to Liverpool. Their own fans are singing: “Now they’re going to believe us!”. And the Reds’ latest win, 2-1 at Wolverhampton Wanderers...

Third division Tranmere dump Watford out FA Cup

Extra time win sends last year’s finalists out London: Third-tier Tranmere knocked last season’s FA Cup finalists Watford out of the competition with a 2-1 win after extra time in a third-round replay. The first match between the clubs finished 3-3...

A lot of effort behind this, Carlos Sainz says after Dakar crown

Spaniard keeps date with third title as Ricky Brabec wins two-wheeler category Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia: Carlos Sainz confirmed his third Dakar Rally triumph on Friday after ensuring defending champion Nasser Al-Attiyah didn’t escape in...

Man United keeper Romero escapes unhurt from car crash

He took part in the club’s training session, Sky News says London: Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero escaped unhurt after crashing his Lamborghini on his way to training on Monday, according to...

Injury rules Shikhar Dhawan out of T20I series against New Zealand

The selectors are yet to announce his replacement New Delhi: India's opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out of the T20I series against New Zealand with a shoulder injury. Dhawan...

Top guns to feature in Al Shira’aa International Series showjumping

Ahlmann, Pender, Funnell and Whitaker among global stars for the event Abu Dhabi: The concluding weekend of the three-week Al Shira’aa International Series showjumping gets under way on Wednesday with a four-star...

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UAE-Pakistan travel: PIA relaunches direct flights from Dubai to Skardu

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced on May 30 the re-launch of its direct service between Dubai International (DXB) airport...

Schengen visa scam in UAE: Fake travel agents charging Dh4,000, experts warn

With the summer travel season in full swing, UAE residents are being warned about fraudulent travel agents charging thousands of dirhams per person for...

Dubai: No private parking? Residents may need to pay Dh500 for a spot this summer

With the Eid Al Adha break starting next Thursday, many UAE residents preparing for summer travel are facing an unexpected hurdle - soaring private...

UAE introduces new service to verify academic degrees of private sector employees

A new digital project launched in the UAE will help verify the academic qualifications of private sector workers, authorities announced on Monday. The service...

UAE: Minimum bank balance requirement of Dh5,000 suspended

The Central Bank of the UAE on Tuesday asked banks not to increase the minimum balance requirement from Dh3,000 to Dh5,000 for retail customers. The...