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In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Decree No. (13) of 2022 on the Board of Directors of the Dubai Sports Council chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid …

Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) announced the signing of a partnership agreement with Al Masaood Automobiles Nissan. The partnership agreement is part of an ambitious plan to support major sporting events and activities hosted by Abu Dhabi and showcase the capital city as one of the most prominent sporting hubs …

As part of its efforts to enhance social inclusion in Abu Dhabi, the Authority of Social Contribution (Ma’an) has partnered with Abu Dhabi Sports Council, to stage the second edition of the ‘At Your Own Pace’ annual run. The event will be held on March 19, on Hudayriyat Island of …

The Public Prosecution in Abu Dhabi issued an order to arrest all the rioters in the football match of Al Ain and Al Wahda yesterday, stressing that it will respond firmly as per the established legal procedures to everyone that may cause riots or violate the laws and regulations.

The UAE U-20 National Women’s Fencing Team claimed bronze at the 2022 Asian Juniors and Cadets Fencing Championships, which concluded today in Tashkent, Uzbekistan The first-of-its-kind sporting achievement in the UAE’s history, the milestone follows another accomplishment by Mohammed Al-Mazmi, who secured the third place for the Abyei weapon competition, …

In response to high demand, the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJ) has fast-tracked the opening of registrations for the 14th edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship (ADWPJJC). The event will take place from 11th to 19th November at the Jiu-Jitsu Arena in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi. Although …

FIFA and UEFA have suspended the Russian national team and Russian clubs from all competitions until further notice. The suspension means that, barring an unlikely change of course in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the country will not be able to face Poland in a World Cup play-off semi-final next month. …

FIFA have ordered Russia to play matches on neutral territory and without fans in a range of measures in response to the military operation in Ukraine. Russia will compete in any FIFA competitions, which could include the 2022 Qatar World Cup in November and December, under the title ‘Football Union …

UEFA will no longer stage this season’s Champions League final in St. Petersburg after Russia attacked Ukraine, The Associated Press has learned. An extraordinary meeting of the UEFA executive committee will be held on Friday to discuss the geopolitical crisis and when officials are set to confirm taking the May …

The UAE Football Association (UAEFA) has made, in coordination with the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority and the UAE Pro League, an update to the stadium entry protocol, whereby, spectators of all football matches will be allowed at 100 percent capacity. Entry will only be allowed to those …