The emirate of Sharjah witnessed a significant increase in European guests visiting the emirate in 2023, welcoming more than 400,000 visitors from the European market. This marks a notable 28 percent increase compared to the previous year, with Europeans constituting 27 percent of the total visitor count. Sharjah Commerce and …
Read More »Hamdan bin Mohammed approves designs of new stadiums for Shabab Al Ahli, Al Wasl clubs
Guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to enhance the role of sports in both Dubai and the UAE, and in line with the goal of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 to raise Dubai’s profile as …
Read More »Hamdan bin Mohammed attends trailblazing Dubai Jet Suit Championship
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, attended key stages of the race during the Dubai Jet Suit Championship, the first event of its kind anywhere in the world, which was held at Dubai Harbour today. …
Read More »UAEFA President meets FIFA President
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, President of the UAE Football Association (UAEFA), met with Gianni Infantino, President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) who is visiting the country to attend the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup tournament, taking place in Dubai. They discussed a number of topics …
Read More »Hat-trick at UAE Tour as Team Emirates’ McNulty storms to victory
UAE Team Emirates dominated the ITT at Al Hudayriyat Island (12.1 km) with Brandon McNulty taking first place in 13’27”, followed by teammates Jay Vine (+2”) and Mikkel Bjerg (+4”). There was a solid performance by Adam Yates also who put in a highly respectable time (16th, + 28”). The …
Read More »FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup – UAE 2024: Iran through to quarter-finals after defeating Argentina
IR Iran booked their place in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup – UAE 2024 knockout phase following a 6-3 victory over Argentina. Three goals in the first period, including wonder strikes from Hamid Behzadpour and Reza Amiri, seemingly sent the contest in Iran’s favour. Argentina fought on, though, and …
Read More »AFC Asian Cup: Qatar defeat Jordan to retain title
Akram Afif scored a hat-trick of penalties as Qatar won their second consecutive AFC Asian Cup™ title after defeating Jordan 3-1 in the Qatar 2023™ final at a packed Lusail Stadium on Saturday. Though Yazan Al Naimat’s equaliser gave first time finalists Jordan a flicker of hope, Afif’s coolness and …
Read More »Jordan make history, reach AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 final
Goals from Yazan Al Naimat and Mousa Al Tamari secured Jordan a sensational 2-0 win over Korea Republic as the West Asian side advanced to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ final at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Tuesday. Jordan didn’t waste time in taking the game to Korea …
Read More »UAE Football Association launches new brand identity
The United Arab Emirates Football Association (UAEFA) today launched its new media brand identity during the draw ceremony for the Round of 16 of the UAE President’s Cup. The UAEFA said that the media identity has been developed to promote sportsmanship: “With unity and determination we thrive as a nation”, …
Read More »UAE secures 9 medals at end of AWST 2024 Fencing competitions
The Arab Women Sports Tournament (AWST) 2024 fencing competitions wrapped up with UAE fencers at the forefront, bringing the nation’s total medal tally to nine. The Sharjah Women’s Sports Club secured a gold medal in the Foil Teams and a bronze in the Sabre Teams in Sunday’s competitions. Meanwhile, the …
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