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This year’s edition of the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show has drawn to a spectacular close with the UAE winning the CSI4 Longines Al Shira’aa Grand Prix. The two-round class concluded with a crowning ceremony, where the cup winner was awarded €15,500 (25% of the total prize pool of €62,000). …

The UAE head coach Alberto Zaccheroni was grateful to be able to put his side’s opening day woes well and truly behind the host nation following Thursday’s vital 2-0 win over India at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019. The 1996 runners-up were held to a 1-1 draw by Bahrain …

Mubadala, in partnership with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 celebrated the ‘Special Olympics Cup’ at Dubai World Cup Carnival last night by dedicating a race to the inspirational athletes of the Special Olympics UAE team at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. Abdulla Al …

The United Arab Emirates defeated India 2-0 in a Group A clash at the Zayed Sports City Stadium on Thursday. The much-awaited win keeps the hosts on course for a place in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Round of 16.

Eldor Shomurodov struck five minutes from the end to secure Uzbekistan a 2-1 win over Oman in their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Group F match at the Sharjah Stadium on Wednesday. The win took Uzbekistan to second in the standings behind Japan, who defeated Turkmenistan 3-2 in their opening …

Vietnam twice led against Iraq but were unable to hold out for a point in the Asian Cup as Ali Adnan struck a 90th-minute free-kick. A brilliant last-gasp free-kick from Ali Adnan earned Iraq a dramatic 3-2 victory over Vietnam in their Asian Cup Group D opener at the Zayed …

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President’s Representative, the “President of the UAE Endurance Cup 2019” will take place on Thursday and Friday at the Butheeb International Village, in coordination with the Emirates Equestrian and Racing Federation. Veterinary examinations will begin at 14:00 on Thursday …

The 2019 Asian Cup started dramatically as a last gasp Ahmed Khalil penalty ensured the UAE a share of the spoils as they drew 1-1 with Bahrain in their Group A opener today. With time running out, Khalil impressively converted from 12 yards for the 1996 AFC Asian Cup runners-up …

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, the opening ceremony of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup will be held on Saturday at the Zayed Sport City in Abu Dhabi. The opening ceremony’s programme will …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, crowned the rider Abdullah Ghanem Al Marri as winner of the Mohammed bin Rashid Endurance Cup. In presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and H.H. …