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UAE Team Emirates has claimed its second Tour de France title for the 2nd consecutive year, after its star rider, Tadej Pogacar, came in first in the tour’s 21st and final stage. The 22-year-old Slovenian is the youngest rider to win the title for two years running. Commenting on his …

The UAE Pro League (UAEPL) approved the calendar for the first half of the Arabian Gulf League season, which includes 13 matchweeks and takes place from 19th August, 2021, to 7th January, 2022. Hassan Taleb Al Marri, UAEPL Board Member and Chairman of the Technical Committee, confirmed that the UAEPL …

Argentina and Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has inadvertently broken a record thanks to his image holding the Copa America trophy. Largely regarded as the best football player to ever grace a football pitch, international silverware was the only thing keeping Messi from silencing his critics. That all changed on Sunday, …

The Abu Dhabi Cycling Club (ADCC) participated for the first time in the Dolomite Marathon, which was held in Italy. The ADCC team consisted of Mohammed Al Ghafri, Talal Al Balushi, Abdul Qader Al Mansouri, Mohammed Abdul Qader Saeed, Rashid Sweidan, Abdullah Al Mansouri, Abdullah Issa and Alexandr Pliuschin. The …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, approved a decision to form the Board of Directors of the Emirates Racing Authority (ERA), chaired by H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. Sheikh Rashid …

In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Decision No. (23) of 2021 appointing Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum as Chairman of Al Nasr Cultural and Sport Club. His Highness also …

Emirati referee Fahad Badr Al Hosani has been selected to officiate in FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021, to be hosted by Lithuania on September 12 through October 3, 2021. Al Hosani has been a professional referee at the local and continental levels and delivered a remarkable performance at the …

The third round of the 28th edition of the UAE President’s Cup World Series for Purebred Arabian Horses is set to take place at the San Siro racetrack in Milan, Italy, on Sunday, 27th June, 2021. The first and second rounds were held in the United States and France, respectively. …

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, ordered the construction of a cycling track extending 16 km alongside Jumeirah Beach. The new track will connect the existing Jumeirah Street cycling track parallel to the Dubai Water Canal with …

Special Olympics UAE and the Arab Badminton Federation signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership to develop Badminton across Special Olympics competitions. The partnership includes the organisation of theoretical and practical training programmes for athletes, coaches, and support staff to ensure the empowerment and inclusion of People …