Thursday May 23, 2013
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  • Sports

    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

  • Sports

    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

  • Sports

    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

  • Sports

    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

  • Sports

    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

  • Sports

    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

  • Sports

    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

  • No reason why I can’t come back again: Yuvraj
    Sports

    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

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