Remarkable conclusion to 12th edition as Dubai celebrates more than 8,000 amateur and professional athletes during annual event DUBAI: Hot favourites Al Tadawi 1 delivered a resounding final performance to swamp Al Hilal 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 25-21) to be crowned volleyball champions on the concluding night of the 12th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament at a jam-packed indoor stadium at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex here, late on Thursday. Egged on by a huge, vociferous crowd supporting both teams in tandem, Al Tadawi 1 – made up of players from top Russian outfit, Dynamo Moscow left nothing to chance as they played a totally controlled game to outdo Al Hilal in three straight sets. Al Hilal did seem to get the bearings in during the opening set as they matched Al Tawadi 1 point for point. But the closest they came ......read more

• Dubai Ambulance wins the wheelchair basketball title with stroll against Dubai Municipality • Al Ameed fight back for third place in volleyball championship DUBAI: Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Chairman of the UAE Padel Association, crowned the winners of the local men’s and women’s padel tournament, which was held at the indoor padel hall at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex. The tournament was the last segment of the sports activities of the 12th edition of the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament, the largest sporting event of its kind. Launched and sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, the tournament is held annually during the holy month of ......read more

Mexican capitalises on a tremendous team display to provoke race-winning move and outsprint rivals to the line atop iconic Superga climb Playing the final few kilometres to perfection, UAE Team Emirates-XRG‘s young Mexican star Isaac del Toro claimed victory in the 2025 Milano-Torino on Wednesday afternoon. The 21-year-old recently impressed in Tirreno-Adriatico in service of eventual race winner Juan Ayuso, but given his own opportunity in Turin, the young climber rose to the fore and picked off his first ever one-day win. The victory was no less than UAE Team Emirates-XRG deserved, with each and every rider of the Emirati squad producing a sterling display to set up Del Toro for the finale. It was Del Toro who provoked the race-winning attack alongside Ben Tulett (Visma-Lease a Bike) and Tobias Halland Johannessen (Uno-X ......read more

• Algerian Hamza Yassine retains cycling title at exciting road cycling on Meydan streets • Al Ameed knock off defending champions Zabeel in NAS volleyball • Dubai Municipality to take on Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services in Wheelchair Basketball final  DUBAI: Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Chairman of the UAE Padel Federation, crowned the winners of the International Padel Federation Junior Championship, held at the indoor Padel hall of Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex. The competition for juniors was part of the 12th edition of the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament, the largest sporting event of its kind that was launched and sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Dubai ......read more

Tug-of-War continues to entertain large gathering of spectators Dubai Ambulance top their group in Wheelchair Basketball DUBAI: Al Hilal and Fohood Zabeel secured identical 3-1 wins against Al Samawi and Al Tadawi 2 on the second night of Group 2 of the volleyball championships at the ongoing 12th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament. Launched and sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, this annual tournament is held during the holy month of Ramadan at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex, under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, under the ......read more

I'm obsessed with the sport of cycling. Since I started riding a bike at my local cycling club, I've dreamt of becoming a professional cyclist. Cycling has become my greatest passion, and I have spent most of my life working to reach the pinnacle of the sport. Even after 15+ years in the world of cycling I am still motivated to learn and improve to remain at the top level.   Growing up in Denmark, I had no shortage of role models. Danish cycling is rich with legends who have had a big impact on the sport. As a young rider, I always admired those who were five or ten years ahead of me. Now my role models are my teammates and close friends. That's one of the beautiful things about this sport, one day you're watching your idols and the next you're riding alongside them.   From a young age, time ......read more

Portuguese climber overcomes Vingegaard on La Loge Des Gardes News | Team – 12th March 2025 Joao Almeida took one of the biggest victories of his career to date, with the 26-year-old climber pushing home to triumph on stage 4 of Paris-Nice from Vichy to La Loge des Gardes(163.4km). The 7km climb Cat 1 climb served as the perfect battleground for the favourites group, which ignited when Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-LAB) launched a stinging attack at -2km to go. Almeida would respond is his typical fashion by ramping up the pace at the front of the heavily reduced group, keeping the distance to the Dane in check at around 10”. Inside the final 400m Almeida would launch from behind, closing the gap to Vingegaard metre by metre before finally making the pass in sight of the line to take the 16th win of the season for UAE Team ......read more

When I look back at my first WorldTour race with UAE Team Emirates-XRG, I can be pleased with my performances throughout the week and proud to have been part of a winning team at the Santos Tour Down Under. I have been dreaming of making my UAE Team Emirates-XRG debut for a long time. Ever since I joined the Gen-Z team, I knew this is where I wanted to be. This is a special team, and that was clear from the moment I joined the team in the UAE for our October camp.  To see firsthand the hard work all of the riders, trainers, and backroom staff put in on a day-to-day basis showed me why this is the UCI No.1 Team in the world. It was great to meet our fans in the UAE, their passion for cycling is growing every year and their support means the world to us. It made me feel really honoured to wear the UAE Team Emirates-XRG colours, and ......read more

 Young Spaniard 2nd overall, 23'' down on flying Ganna Juan Ayuso got off to a strong start on day one of Tirreno-Adriatico, with the 22-year-old taking 2nd place on the stage behind the absolute favourite Filippo Ganna (Ineos-Grenadiers). The Italian stage race began with the usual out-and-back time trial of 11.5km in the town of Lido di Camaiore on Italy’s western coast, with Ayuso aiming to defend his victory of 12 months ago on this stage. Ayuso, who holds two victories to his name already this year, clocked a time of 12:14, blitzing the pan-flat course with an average speed of 54.4kmph. The result sees the UAE Team Emirates-XRG co-leader now sitting in 2nd overall and will well the white jersey as best young rider on stage 2 tomorrow from Camaiore to Follonica (192km). The podium was rounded out by ......read more

Formula E Evo Sessions immersed eleven high-profile personalities including actors, athletes and content creators, with a combined reach of over 300 million, into the world of professional electric racing, each paired with a professional Formula E team for a hands-on racing experience. At the event at Miami International Autodrome (Hard Rock Stadium), the world’s biggest YouTuber, MrBeast, also tested the GEN3 Evo car, experiencing its record-breaking acceleration before spinning out and crashing into a wall - emerging unscathed. Participants were prepared through factory visits and simulator sessions with professional Formula E drivers before hitting the track, as well as being provided custom race suits and helmets for an authentic racing experience. The entire journey, from rookie to racer, was captured for social media ......read more

• Laser Run shooting championship kicks off with wide participation from Monday DUBAI: Moroccan runners dominated nearly all categories at the road running races held as part of the 12th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament, late on Saturday. By far, the largest sports competition of its kind launched and sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and held annually during the holy month of Ramadan, Saturday’s racing was held at the Meydan Racecourse as one of the NAS Sports Tournament events conducted under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, under the slogan “Limitless ......read more

• Organizing committee conducts draw ceremony for Tug-of-War Championship • Wheelchair basketball teams in action from Sunday night •                 Padel awarding photos   •                 Padel final game photos •                 OCR competitions photos DUBAI: The UAE dethroned reigning champions the Netherlands to clinch the Padel Teams title at the 12th ‘Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament’, the largest sporting event of its kind, launched and sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan ......read more

Stellar UAE Team Emirates-XRG line up in pursuit of third Strade Bianche win World Champion Tadej Pogačar looks to repeat heroics of 2024 News | Team – 6th March 2025 UAE Team Emirates-XRG arrive at Strade Bianche fresh off a triumphant victory at the UAE Tour, eager to carry their winning momentum into Italy. World Champion Tadej Pogačar will lead a formidable squad as he turns his attention to the classics following a commanding performance on home soil. Known as the “Race of the White Roads”, the graveled roads of Italy will test the Pelton to their limits. The race has never failed to deliver unforgettable performances for UAE Team Emirates-XRG. Superstar Slovenian Tadej Pogačar will look to add to his two wins at the race as he homes in on 100 careers wins. Pogačar is no ......read more

To mark the occasion of International Women’s Day, Dr. Sandra Mrad and Maha Younes open up on their involvement in being part of a motorsport environment, their passion and what they enjoy about their Deputy Chief Medical Officer and Race Marshall positions. The pair were part of a team where a third of the venue’s officials were women during the Asian Le Mans. Dubai, 6th March 2025: As the world prepares to celebrate International Women’s Day, two ladies who have been involved in motorsport events at “Dubai Autodrome” this season have spoken of their passion for the sport and hope other women can follow in their footsteps. “Dubai Autodrome” is a subsidiary of Union Properties. Dr. Sandra Mrad and Maha Younes are among the women who regularly give up their time and energy behind the ......read more

·       Ayuso follows up his Faun Drôme Classic success with victory in the first Italian race of the season, as Matthias Schwarzbacher triumphs at UMAG Classic ·      Matthias Schwarzbacher wins big for UAE Team Emirates Gen Z squad at UMAG Classics News | Team – 5th March 2025 Following an afternoon of breathless attacks in the Ligurian hills, Juan Ayuso won the 2025 Trofeo Laigueglia from a four-up sprint, giving UAE Team Emirates-XRG victory in the first race on Italian soil of the campaign. It was a strong acceleration from the 22-year-old, who adds the Italian one-day race to his victory in the Faun Drôme Classic on Sunday. In taking his second win from three race days in 2025, Ayuso not only became the second UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider to win Trofeo Laigueglia ......read more

Balanced draw for wheelchair basketball with participation of ten teams • Saudi Arabia defeats Australia in Padel Teams Championship • Damac Properties is a diamond sponsor of the tournament DUBAI: The competition for the Obstacle Challenge Race (OCR) will kick off tonight (Thursday) as part of the activities of the 12th edition of the ‘Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament’. By far, the largest sports competition of its kind launched and sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and held annually during the holy month of Ramadan, at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex, the event is conducted under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports ......read more

The DPL Cricket Tournament Season 5 came to an exciting conclusion with DRO PATRIOTS emerging as the champions for the second time. Led by captain Sadat Nalakath and owned by Waqas Ali Dar, The Patriots put up a stellar performance throughout the season. The defending champions, DRO KINGS, had to settle for the runners-up position this time, with captain ABS PATIL leading the team owned by Nikhil. The star player of the tournament was Abs Patil, who not only showcased his batting skills but also excelled in all aspects of the game. The season was sponsored by Gargash Auto adding to the excitement of the tournament. Waqas Ali was awarded Best Bowler while Ashiq & Jitesh won the Best Batsman award. Siraj is the best fielder of the season. Other teams that participated in the season were DRO Tuskers, led by Thahir and owned by ......read more

The Honor of Kings Invitational Season 3 reached its epic conclusion with Nova Esports crowned champions James Yang, Senior Director of Level Infinite Global Esports Center showcased the Honor of Kings full 2025 esports roadmap which includes seven Honor of Kings Regional Professional Leagues, the introduction of the Honor of Kings Campus Series, and details on the next two global tournaments and grassroots tournament Open Series. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, March 3, 2025 – Nova Esports emerges victorious as the winners of Honor of Kings Invitational Season 3 after taking down Nongshim RedForce in a thrilling grand final performance live in Manila. As champions, Nova takes home the lion’s share of the $300,000 USD prize pool. James Yang, Senior Director of Level Infinite Global Esports Center took to the stage for a ......read more

Emirate wide initiative to provide free lessons for children In-schools program will reach over 2,000 kids across Abu Dhabi Community events expanding access to bikes, equipment, and coaching News | Team – 3rd March 2025 Abu Dhabi, UAE – Sunday 23 February 2025 – UAE Team Emirates-XRG is proud to announce ADNOC as the presenting partner of its youth academy, which aims to develop grassroots cycling across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and foster a new generation of young riders. The UAE Team Emirates-XRG Academy, powered by ADNOC, was launched ahead of the UAE Tour’s penultimate stage in Abu Dhabi by team principal and CEO, Mauro Gianetti, Yousif Amin Yousef, Senior Vice President , Group Corporate Support at ADNOC, and Pablo Terra, Vice President, Group Strategic Investments, XRG along with riders ......read more

Jiu-Jitsu Championship kicks off with five categories for different belts and weights on Wednesday DUBAI: Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Chairman of the UAE Padel Federation, crowned the winners of the International Padel Federation (FIP) Championship for the gold category, that was held as part of the activities of the 12th edition of the ‘Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament’. Launched and sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and held annually at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex during the holy month of Ramadan, under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, under the slogan ‘Limitless Capabilities’, this is the ......read more

Real Madrid Team of Spain has won its second successive title of the U 13 Dubai Intercontinental Football Cup, which was held with distinctive participation of more than 400 players, representing 24 teams. The U 13 Dubai Intercontinental Football Cup was organized with the support of Dubai Sports Council (DSC), aiming to attract & develop sports talents in football. Winners of the first places were honored by H.E. Khalfan Belhoul, the Deputy Chairman of DSC, accompanied by H.E. Saeed Hareb, the Secretary General of DSC, and Michel Salgado, Former Star of Real Madrid & Spanish National Team, in the presence of H.E. Naser Aman Al-Rahma, Assistant Secretary General of DSC, and Mr. Daniel Petrovs, the CEO of ISD Co. in Dubai Sports City.   Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo 2 – 1 in the final match to win the golden ......read more

• Strong competitions between elite international fencers in the Fencing Championship • Registration continues for participation in running, cycling, shooting, badminton, obstacle challenge and tug-of-war DUBAI: The Nad Al Sheba Padel Championship will kick off today (Monday) as part of the activities of the 12th edition of the ‘Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament’, the largest sports tournament of its kind launched and sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. Held annually during the holy month of Ramadan at the sprawling Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex, under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, under the slogan ‘Limitless ......read more

Spaniard attacks with 40km to ride, teeing up breathtaking duel with Mattias Skjelmose, as the UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider takes victory in Étoile-sur-Rhône On just his second race day of the season, Juan Ayuso produced a tremendous ride to win the 2025 Faun Drôme Classic after a 40km-long solo attack. The Spaniard finished runner-up in this race last year, but goes one better to add the title to his Faun-Ardèche Classic crown from 2024. It was a supreme ride from both Ayuso and his UAE Team Emirates-XRG teammates, all of whom were keen to leave this weekend of back-to-back French one-day races with a result. After his win at last year’s Faun-Ardèche Classic, Ayuso made sure that UAE Team Emirates-XRG would retain their title at the Faun Drôme Classic, with the help of teammate Isaac del Toro. The Mexican set a ......read more

• Elite international fencers to participate in fencing championship today • Conclusion of the gold category competitions in the International Padel Federation Championship today DUBAI: The organising committee has further hiked the total prize money for athletes participating in the 12th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament. Arguably the largest sports tournament of its kind that has been launched and sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, the event is held annually at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex during the holy month of Ramadan, under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, under the slogan ‘Limitless Capabilities’. The ......read more

Heaviest Registered Male Participant Weighs 291 Kgs, Female Contestant 197 Kgs 28 February, 2025; Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – The 5th edition of the RAK Biggest Weight Loss Challenge 2025 (RBWLC25), a flagship health initiative by RAK Hospital in association with the Ministry of Health & Prevention Ras Al Khaimah, has received an overwhelming response from the community. A record-breaking 24,189 participants have registered across various categories, making it the highest-ever participation in the challenge's history. Since its inception, the competition has grown steadily, with this year's registrations reflecting a remarkable 33% increase from last year's 18,000 participants. This surge in participation highlights the community's growing commitment to prioritizing health and wellness. The 12-week ......read more

World No47 stuns tournament’s No1 seed to set-up final-four tie with No4 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas, who advanced to first semi-final in seven months after seeing off Matteo Berrettini ATP’s most in-form player, Felix Auger-Aliassime, secures 15th win of the year against veteran Marin Cilic to secure semi berth alongside French qualifier Quentin Halys Dubai, UAE – February 28, 2025: In a stunning upset at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Thursday, Tallon Griekspoor toppled top-seeded Daniil Medvedev to secure the most significant victory of his career and leave the defeated World No6 smashing his racquet in frustration. Showing remarkable resilience, Griekspoor rallied from a set down to claim a dramatic 2-6, 7-6 (7), 7-5 win. The Dutchman saved four match points in the second set before closing out the ......read more

TAG Heuer introduces "Chapter III: Time is a Gift," the latest edition of its annual Ramadan campaign, but with a twist! Featuring the highly soughtafter TAG Heuer mascots, this campaign blends high-performance watchmaking with the spirit of the Holy Month. Set against the mesmerizing backdrop of the desert at sunset, the animated film brings to life the Maison's official mascots - reimagined with distinct Middle Eastern elements - as they embark on an exhilarating race to an Iftar gathering. The Ramadan Racing Squad: A TAG Heuer Tradition TAG Heuer's mascots, present across global festive campaigns from the Holiday Season to Valentine's Day, now take on a localized persona as the Ramadan Racing Squad in a nod to the brand's motorsport legacy.  As they embark on an exhilarating ......read more

No2 seed De Minaur emerges second-best in battle for survival against 36-year-old Cilic, while No3 seed Rublev also crashes out in first round at hands of French qualifier Quentin Halys Top seed Medvedev eases through to second round, setting up mouthwatering match with fellow heavyweight hitter Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium Dubai, UAE – February 25, 2025: Watched on by iconic adventurer Bear Grylls, the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships produced a wild Tuesday afternoon with two of the tournament’s top seeds failing to survive the first-round. Australia’s Alex De Minaur, the No2 seed at this week’s ATP 500 event, was second-best in his survival of the fittest against 36-year-old Marin Cilic, while Andrey Rublev, the No3 seed and 2022 Dubai champion, was tamed by French ......read more

Dubai, UAE – February 24, 2025: Self-confessed car fanatic Alex de Minaur swapped his vintage 1973 Mini 850 Deluxe for a BM5 M5 on Sunday evening at the Dubai Autodrome as the World No8 gears up for his third appearance at this week’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. De Minaur, who heads into the tournament with a 13-3 record so far this year, was accompanied to Dubai's premier motorsport and entertainment venue by Italian Matteo Berrettini as the pair traded their racquets for racing suits. For De Minaur, it was his first time experiencing a racetrack – either as a driver or passenger – and the Australian No1, whose passion for cars covers both classic and modern novelties, loved every minute of it. The 26-year-old, who faces former US Open winner Marin Clinic in his opening game on Tuesday, ......read more

Two-time finalist at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, Greece star is returning for first time since losing to Djokovic in 2020 final and will face Khachanov in Round Two Young Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard overpowers Zhizhen Zhang with display of force from the service line, including a 235kph second serve during second-set tiebreak Dubai, UAE – February 24, 2025: After a five-year absence from the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas returned with a straight-sets victory on Monday, defeating Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego 7-6(4), 6-3 to advance to the second round. The World No11 has enjoyed relative success at the emirate’s ATP 500 event in the past, having twice reached the final, in 2019 and 2020, only to lose to Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. This year, returning ......read more

Pavel Sivakov claims his first stage race victory for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, as João Almeida finishes sixth on final stage time trial to take second place at Volta ao Algarve News | Team – 23rd February 2025 A jam-packed week of racing came to an end on Sunday afternoon, with both the Vuelta a Andalucía and Volta ao Algarve coming to their conclusions in Europe. After Tadej Pogačar’s stage and overall victory at the UAE Tour, Pavel Sivakov followed suit in Andalucía, coming home safely on the final stage to take the GC win for UAE Team Emirates-XRG. The victory marks Sivakov’s first stage race success in UAE Team Emirates-XRG colours, and sees the Frenchman pick up his first win of the season. It is also his first GC victory since the 2022 Vuelta a Burgos. On the final stage in Spain, the ......read more

Seventeen-year-old beats Clara Tauson in straight sets to become youngest player to win a WTA 1000 event since the format’s inception in 2009; victory will see her enter world’s top 10 Too young for a bank account, Andreeva jokes US$597,000 prize money will go to her father and declares that with victory, health, and a place in the top 10, she already has ‘everything I ever wanted’ Dubai, UAE – February 22, 2025: Seventeen-year-old sensation Mirra Andreeva made history on Saturday night at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, beating Denmark’s Clara Tauson in straight sets 7-6(1), 6-1 to become the youngest player to win a WTA 1000 title since the format’s inception in 2009. Dubai’s women’s tournament – celebrating its 25-year anniversary this week – featured ......read more

Sivakov takes race lead at Andalucía ·      UAE Team Emirates-XRG take the leader's jersey across three stage races through Christen, Sivakov and Pogačar News | Team – 20th February 2025 It was an afternoon to remember for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, who took the race lead in both the Vuelta a Andalucía and the Volta ao Algarve, whilst Tadej Pogačar maintained the race lead at the UAE Tour. In the Algarve, Jan Christen won stage 2 with teammate João Almeida in second, as the Emirati squad proved dominant on the Alto da Foia summit finish. Taking his second victory of the season, Christen made a bold attack on the first summit finish of the race to win the stage, whilst Almeida proved the strongest of the favourites' group behind to unite with his teammate and pose up for ......read more

World champion capitalises on fantastic work of teammates to win sprint and carry an 18-second race lead heading into the rest of the week News | Team – 19th February 2025 With a show of strength in the final few hundred metres of stage 3, Tadej Pogačar won atop the Jebel Jais Mountain in the UAE Tour for the second time of his career. It was a day decided in a sprint finish amongst the race’s best climbers, from which Pogačar made the winning acceleration and in doing so, takes the race lead for UAE Team Emirates-XRG heading into Thursday. Following his teammates’ excellent work to set a hard pace from the foot of the nigh on 21km-long climb, Pogačar made the most of Jay Vine’s late pull to round the Australian and make his dash for the line within the final couple of hundred metres. ......read more

American McCartney Kessler sinks compatriot Coco Gauff to secure a first Top 10 career victory on a rain-affected third day at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships World No1 Aryna Sabalenka eases past 2022 Dubai finalist Veronika Kudermetova, while World No2 Iga Swiatek beats Victoria Azarenka and reigning champ Jasmine Paolini also progresses Dubai, UAE – February 19, 2025: With dampened spirits on a drying court, World No3 Coco Gauff slumped out of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after losing 4-6, 5-7 to fellow American McCartney Kessler at the end of a rain-affected Tuesday at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. Gauff, the US Open 2023 champion, was looking to secure her first WTA 1000 match win of the season, but Kessler won with relative ease, breaking her compatriot early in the opening set and showing ......read more

The historic three-game series between the Arabia Wolves and Mid East Falcons - the UAE’s first professional baseball teams - was watched in more than 100 countries   DUBAI, UAE (February 18, 2025) - Baseball United, the first professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, announced today that a record three million viewers watched the international broadcast of the league’s three-game series between the Arabia Wolves and the Mid East Falcons. The historic series was carried by 17 linear and digital broadcast partners, with viewership in more than 100 countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Australia, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, India, Pakistan, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia. It was the most watched baseball event in the ......read more

Jay Vine follows suit with fourth place, as UAE Team Emirates-XRG's GC hopes make impressive outing against the clock News | Team – 18th February 2025 With a brief spell in the hot seat on stage 2, Tadej Pogačar rode to third place at the UAE Tour in the 12.2km-long individual time trial. Raced on Al Hudayriyat Island, the stage 2 test was an important marker for the general classification battle and saw UAE Team Emirates-XRG also place well through Jay Vine in fourth. It was Pogačar who was first down the ramp for the Emirati squad, with the former Slovenian national time trial champion blitzing through the first intermediate time check some five seconds quicker than the early pacesetter, Iván Romeo (Movistar). Riding a negative split, Pogačar ramped up his pace through the second half of the ......read more

Abu Dhabi, 18 February 2025: New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde and Germany’s Lisa Tertsch kicked off their World Triathlon Championship Series with wins this weekend, taking to the podium at Modon World Triathlon Championship Series Abu Dhabi powered by TAQA. In the tenth edition of this prestigious global event, the races kicked off on Saturday at Al Hudayriyat Island, which hosted the championship for the first time, amidst an electrifying atmosphere and a high level of competition from the world’s elite athletes. The series saw Germany secure a podium sweep as Lisa Tertsch crossed the finish line ahead of her teammates Nina Eim and Laura Lindemann in the Elite Women’s Race, while Australia’s Matt Hauser and Portugal’s Vasco Vilaca secured silver and bronze, respectively, behind Hayden ......read more

Abu Dhabi February 18, 2025: More than 2,500 players from 22 nations have made the 2025 edition of the Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup the biggest to date. A total of 180 teams played nearly 650 games across the two-day football celebration at Zayed Sports City, including 61 sides from outside the UAE, traveling from the likes of the UK, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Russia, Belarus, and Turkmenistan, showing the growing global footprint of the tournament. Boys’ categories ranged from under Under-8s through to Under-16s, while more than 30 girls’ teams competed from Under-13 to Under-17 level. A total of 1,521 goals were scored during the two days. The tournament offered young players the opportunity to play in an international event with professional-level organisation and facilities, and while the ......read more

Round Four delivered positive progress with double semi-finals duels appearances and a strong points haul. NUMBERS Jake Hughes Free Practice Three // P22 Qualifying // P3 [P4, 1:15.460, Duels Semi Finals] Race // P3 Positions Gained // 0 Fastest Lap // 1:18.110 Championship Position // P5 [27 points] Stoffel Vandoorne Free Practice Three // P13 Qualifying // DSQ [P3, 1:15.247, Duels Semi Finals] Race // P6 Positions Gained // 16 Fastest Lap // 1:18.372 Championship Position // P13 [16 points] Maserati MSG Racing Championship Position // P5 [43 points] After a challenging morning for Jake Hughes, the day belonged to him with a second Qualifying duels appearance and the first podium of the season for Maserati MSG Racing. Albeit a good day for team mate Stoffel Vandoorne, it remains one ......read more

1294 Male & Female Swimmers of 30 Countries participate in the Championship Dubai Open Swimming Championship – 2025 witnessed distinctive performance of promising Arab male & female swimmers. The Championship, which was held with participation of huge numbers of Olympic & world champions, took place at Hamdan Sports Complex and organized by Hamilton Aquatics and ESM Academy in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council, as part of the Council's policy to attract & develop sports talents, and in line with Dubai Government’s vision to attract & develop talents in all fields. The Arab male & female swimmers have attained new records at the level of their national federations during this Championship. In this regard, the Tunisian swimmer Habiba Belghaith has set a new Tunisian record in ......read more

World Champion on record-breaking 2024 season and what’s ahead in 2025 in exclusive Q&A News | Team – 14th February 2025 Tadej – your 2024 season was absolutely remarkable. Now that you’ve had time to reflect over the off-season, how would you describe last year as a whole? It was an incredible season, one I will always cherish. From the very start, I felt strong, and everything seemed to click into place. When I look back now it feels like it was almost perfect, beyond what I could have imagined. I feel grateful for my team,  my family, the supporters, and everyone who helped me along the way. You kicked off 2024 in style with a statement win at Strade Bianche and a podium at Milan-Sanremo. How confident were you heading into those races, and did you tweak anything in your preparation to hit ......read more

Abu Dhabi, February 13, 2025: The Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup returns for its sixth edition this weekend, bringing together more than 180 teams from around the world in a celebration of football held at Zayed Sports City, in the UAE capital Since the tournament’s inception in 2017, the tournament has grown from strength to strength, with 2025 being the biggest to date with 22 nations being represented, across five different age groups in the boys’ event, and three in the girls’ competition. Of the teams taking part, there will be 61 international, and more than 30 girls’ teams – with well over 2,500 young players taking to the pitch over the weekend of February 15 and 16. This year, teams will travel to Abu Dhabi from the likes of the UK, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Russia, Belarus, ......read more

UAE Team Emirates-XRG eye third UAE Tour title.         World Champion Tadej Pogačar targets strong start to 2025 on return to the UAE Tour. News | Team – 12th February 2025 UAE Team Emirates-XRG head into the UAE Tour with their sights set on continuing their stellar start to the 2025 season. World Champion Tadej Pogačar will be leading an impressive lineup as he looks to kickstart his year with a dominant performance on home soil. The UAE Tour has delivered some unforgettable moments for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, and Triple Crown winner Pogačar returns to the team’s home race for the first time since 2022, hoping to help the squad claim their third win in just seven editions of the race. The Slovenian superstar is no stranger to the UAE Tour, having secured overall victory ......read more

Dubai, UAE, 11 February 2025: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) marks Hag Al Leila, the mid-Sha'ban occasion, with a rich programme of activities across its cultural assets and facilities from 11 to 19 February. This initiative underscores the significance of this cherished tradition, highlighting its beauty, historical value, and deep-rooted presence in the local community. Through these celebrations, Dubai Culture aims to instil national identity in future generations, encouraging them to preserve and promote the UAE's legacy globally. Al Shindagha Museum, the UAE's largest heritage museum, presents a lineup of Hag Al Leila-themed events in partnership with Kinder from 14 to 16 February. Children will embark on guided 'Hag Al Leila Trails' through Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood, dressed in ......read more

World Champion starts season on home soil News | Team – 11th February 2025 With five victories on the board already this season, UAE Team Emirates-XRG have named their seven riders for the first major objective of the year: the UAE Tour. The Emirati team go into the race with one of the strong favourites through World Champion Tadej Pogačar. The reigning Tour de France champion returns to the race after a two-year absence, having won the title in both 2021 and 2022. This year’s race will run from 17-23 February and will feature seven days racing including four flat stages, two mountain stages and an individual time trial. The key stages are set to be the stage 2 time trial at Al Hudayriyat Island (12.2km) followed by the first mountain test on stage 3 to Jebel Jais and the iconic final stage finish at Jebel ......read more

British rider now 6'' off lead heading into final days News | Team – 10th February 2025 Adam Yates showed a strong pair of climbing legs to take 2nd place on stage 3 of the Tour of Oman which finish on the hilltop of Eastern Mountain, in an entertaining duel with Frenchman David Gaudu (Groupama-FDJ) who took the spoils. Gaudu took ten bonus seconds with the victory, moving into the overall lead of the race, just six seconds ahead of Yates with two stages left to race. The pair will likely go head-to-head again in a GC decider on the final day to Green Mountain. The lumpy stage took the riders from Fanja to Eastern Mountain(180.8km), packing in 1838 metres of climbing, with the critical part coming in the final 5km as the steep ramp to the line saw the bunch splinter. Yates, surrounded by his UAE Team ......read more

UAE Team Emirates-XRG ride as a collective through final stage to take second place with the Portuguese and fifth overall through Brandon McNulty News | Team – 9th February 2025 Finishing safely inside the peloton on the fifth and final stage of the 2025 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana, UAE Team Emirates-XRG placed second and fifth overall through João Almeida and Brandon McNulty, respectively. The results mark a strong week of racing for the team, which included a day in the leader’s yellow jersey on stage 4 through Almeida. The Portuguese climber enjoyed a fine start to the season in Spain, finishing third on each of the opening three stages, handing him the lead of the race on the penultimate day. With seventh place across the line in Portell de Morella, the 26-year-old ceded the jersey to eventual stage and ......read more

Portuguese finishes third on stage 2 and moves into second place overall, just a handful of seconds down on the leader's jersey João Almeida fought to a strong third place in a brutally tough last climb on stage 2 of the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana in Spain today from La Nucía to Benifato (166km). In a thrilling finale to the day’s action, UAE Team Emirates-XRG produced a plethora of moves to animate the final climb and attack the heavily reduced group before the final steep slopes to Font de Partegat. With third place across the line, Almeida also moves to second in the general classification ahead of stage 3, trailing race leader Mathias Vacek (Lidl-Trek) by just two seconds. Joined by Pavel Sivakov and Brandon McNulty on the offensive, Almeida rode in trademark style on the final climb, producing a ......read more

Third place in the end for the Emirati squad, with bigger tests to come over the next three successive mountain stages UAE Team Emirates-XRG began the 2025 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana with a strong third-place result in the opening team time trial (TTT) on stage 1. Raced over 34.3km, the stage 1 team time trial was the longest TTT seen at this level of racing in almost seven years, challenging the riders with a flat parcours that would also be dictated by the wind conditions. Ostensibly beginning and ending in Orihuela, the route would take the riders south from the start town to a finish by the coast in Dehesa de Campoamor. Coming across the line in a time of 40:10, UAE Team Emirates-XRG averaged 51.24kph over the 34.3km course, with all four of its climbers – Pavel Sivakov, Felix Großschartner, João Almeida ......read more