2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix dates revealed
The dates for the 2024 edition of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix have been revealed, with Yas Marina Circuit set to host the season finale to F1’s longest ever season from December 5-8, 2024. The official announcement from Formula One Management confirmed the Abu Dhabi track will host the 24th and […]
How Sheikh Mohammed helped Japanese trainer Takagi realise his Dubai World Cup dream
When a relatively young assistant trainer named Noboru Takagi was offered a scholarship by one of the most influential men in the world of horse racing, little did he know that in the future it would lead him to the biggest success of his career. In 1994, Takagi was chosen to join a unique initiative […]
Climate-controlled 93-km cycle track announced for Dubai
Dubai will have a 93-km “climate-controlled” cycle highway called The Loop as part of aims to make cycling and walking to work possible for 80% of residents’ by 2040. The project was unveiled by Dubai-based sustainable developer URB, which said the cycle and walking route will have a “climate controlled all-year environment” to make walking […]
UAE’s football fans to cheer, power Morocco to win over France in World Cup semi-final
The stage is set for a spectacular World Cup semi-final, and football fans in the UAE will be whole heartedly cheering for Morocco as the ‘Atlas Lions’ take on defending champions France on Wednesday night. Morocco became the first ever African-Arab nation to come this far in the tournament, and on their way, they stunned […]
Asia Cup in UAE: Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan in first Super Four clash
Sri Lanka came up with a solid batting effort to defeat Afghanistan by four wickets in the Super Four clash of the DP World Asia Cup at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday night. Chasing a stiff target of 176, Sri Lanka were well served by their batting line-up as they got over the line […]
Floyd Mayweather dazzles in Abu Dhabi exhibition fight
Fight fans were treated to a thrilling night of action as Floyd Mayweather, the undefeated American boxing champion, dominated Don Moore at Yas Island’s Etihad Arena on Sunday. Mayweather had hung up his gloves in 2017 but the 45-year-old American was back in action for this exhibition bout – his first in the UAE. And […]
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a leader who guided UAE sports to new heights
His Highness, The President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has always demonstrated passion and a keen understanding of sport, characteristics that have helped put Abu Dhabi at the forefront of the rapidly expanding sporting scene in the UAE. Sheikh Mohamed carries forward the legacy of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and […]
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed: A champion for people of determination
The Special Olympics World Games Abu Dubai 2019 laid the foundation for the legacy of inclusion and a more unified future. By hosting the 10-day event in March of 2019, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan promoted empowerment and inclusion for people of determination. Held during the Year of Tolerance, the Games broke […]
Spartan to hold 2022 World Championship in Abu Dhabi
Spartan, the world’s leading endurance sports and extreme wellness brand, announced today that the 2022 Spartan World Championship will return to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where the best obstacle course racing athletes on the globe will take on a challenging new course, Dec. 3–4. This is the second year that Abu Dhabi will host […]