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Bahrain supports Saudi bid to host 2027 AFC Cup

Bahrain has officially backed Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup 2027. Bahrain Football Association (BFA) president Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received a Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) delegation led by president...

Struggling Arsenal go down to Burnley

LONDON: Arsenal’s Premier League troubles intensified as they fell to a 1-0 defeat at home by lowly Burnley last night with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scoring an own goal after Granit Xhaka was sent off. The Gunners, who have now lost four...

Starc to rejoin Australia team after family illness

Sydney: Fast bowler Mitchell Starc will rejoin Australia's squad in Adelaide on Monday to prepare for the first test against India after he withdrew from the Twenty20 series due to a family illness. Starc will travel to Adelaide with several...

Bahrain wins Best Host Nation award

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) has recognised Bahrain’s generosity and hosting abilities by recognising the country during their end-of-year awards ceremony with a special award for Best Host Nation, a recognition which no other nation has ever...

Nicholls’ charmed ton puts New Zealand on top

New Zealand’s Henry Nicholls rode his luck to post a crucial century as the hosts, weakened by the loss of Kane Williamson, survived a shaky start to reach 294 for six on day one of the second Test against...

Rohit clears fitness test, to leave for Australia on Dec 14

Senior India batsman Rohit Sharma on Friday cleared an eagerly-watched fitness test at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru and will leave for Australia on December 14, three days before the start of the marquee Test series against the...

Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge: Arantxa Rus readies to reach rejigged goals for 2021

Dubai: Arantxa Rus, former world No. 1 junior tennis player, is confident she can achieve her rejigged goals heading into a fresh, yet challenging season ahead. Rus, a quarter-finalist at this week’s 23rd Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge (AHTC), will turn...

A new documentary by the fans for the fans highlights the ups and downs of Newcastle United

We Are The Geordies is released on December 11 across several streaming platforms Every weekend, from the age of seven, Neil Mitchell would wake up with only one thing on his mind. Newcastle United. Saturdays were sacred. It’s match day,...

Ben Stokes’ father dies after cancer battle

Stokes, who played rugby league in England in the 1980s and returned as a coach, was diagnosed with the disease in January Ben Stokes’ father Ged Stokes, a New Zealand rugby league international, has died after a battle with brain...

Late penalty saves Al-Nassr from a disastrous defeat by Al-Ettifaq

Despite late escape, Al-Nassr remain rooted to the bottom of the table as rivals Al-Hilal stretch lead at the top Al-Nassr and Al-Ettifaq played out a remarkable 2-2 draw on Monday as the former managed to narrowly avoid their...

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Eid Al Adha in Dubai: Salik to apply variable toll rates during holiday

Salik PJSC, Dubai’s toll operator, will implement variable road toll pricing on all four days of the Eid El...

Dubai to reserve 4 public beaches for families during Eid Al Adha holidays

Four Dubai public beaches will be designated exclusively for families during the Eid Al Adha holiday. The beaches include Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah 3, Umm...

Dubai RTA’s online booking system eases vehicle testing

For Syed Azeez, yearly vehicle testing was one of those chores he kept putting off, until it became urgent. His car’s registration had already...

UAE announces outdoor work ban starting June 15

The UAE will enforce a ban on outdoor work under direct sunlight from 12.30pm to 3pm daily for three months, starting June 15. This...

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 and Pakistan’s Skardu (KDU) city. The...