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Next Mena Golf stop: Saudi Arabia
11 months ago
DUBAI — The second edition of the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) Golf Tour this year will incorporate overseas travel for the very first time, with more events and prize money. The Dirab Golf and Country Club, which is located 45 kilometres south west of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia,... Full story
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Oman to host Laser worlds
11 months ago
DUBAI — Oman Sail won the rights to stage the Laser World Championships in Mussanah Sports City in 2013. Oman is set to host one of the largest international sporting events in the Sultanate’s history. An official ceremony to mark the signing of the historic agreement on... Full story
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Al Hameli aims to extend UIM run
11 months ago
KAZAN (TATARSTAN) — Team Abu Dhabi’s Ahmed Al Hameli will be aiming to extend his five-point lead in the 2012 UIM F1 H20 World Championship at this weekend’s Grand Prix of Tatarstan in Kazan. The Emirati secured maximum points by winning the opening round of the series in ... Full story
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England can go far’
11 months ago
DUBAI — Paul Gascoigne insists England now have a “good chance” of reaching the semi-finals of Euro 2012 after securing a last-eight tie against Italy instead of Spain. Both England and France knew positive Group D results over Ukraine and Sweden respectively on Tuesday... Full story
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Chance to see team in Olympics free of cost
11 months ago
DUBAI — There is a great opening for the followers of the UAE Olympic soccer team in London. Al Hilal Bank (AHB), a progressive Islamic bank, has announced that it will be supporting the UAE Olympic soccer side at the upcoming 2012 Summer Olympic Games by sending over fans to cheer... Full story
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Sulayem to support Paralympic side
11 months ago
DUBAI — Former Middle East motor rally superstar Mohammed bin Sulayem, president of the Automobile and Touring Club of the UAE, has provided a personal sponsorship boost for the 11 athletes, two powerlifters and two shooters who will be competing in the Paralympics from August 29 to September ... Full story
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Mabkhout sharpens UAE focus
11 months ago
UAE and Al Jazira international forward Ali Mabkhout played down any adverse impact of the tough and long local season on their ongoing preparations for the upcoming 2012 London Games. “It’s true that we had a very busy season with our clubs and the national teams, but this has ... Full story
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Sharjah sign Al Banzerti as coach
11 months ago
SHARJAH — Sharjah FC introduced their new Tunisian coach Fawzi Al Banzerti to the media ahead of the pro-league playoffs scheduled to take place most probably late August or early September. The club’s destiny would be decided in the light of the new arrangements by the... Full story
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Pro League to kick off on September 23
11 months ago
DUBAI — The Professional League Committee has approved the agenda of the forthcoming season 2012-2013, which will begin with the Etisalat Super Cup match between Al Jazira and Al Ain on September 15, followed by the Etisalat Cup first round matches, on September 18 and 19. The... Full story
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No reason why I can’t come back again: Yuvraj
11 months ago
Yuvraj Singh is renowned for his fighting spirit when the chips are down. He waged many successful battles and guided the Men in Blue to several scintillating victories and lifted his team-mates’ morale. Yuvi, who is back after undergoing chemotherapy for a rare tumour, is now on a... Full story



