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Dubai
UK property firm joins Hero Dubai Desert Classic partnership roster
Established in 1989, the Hero Dubai Desert Classic holds status as the oldest golf competition in the region and has earned the nickname ‘Major of the Middle East’
Cricket
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli announces retirement from Test cricket after 14 years
His retirement from Test cricket follows the recent announcement by fellow teammate Rohit Sharma on Wednesday, who will also step away from the format
Cricket
IPL suspended and PSL moved to UAE amid India-Pakistan tensions
Indian and Pakistan cricket authorities make decision on postponed and rehomed tournaments
Fujairah
Fujairah to host World Taekwondo Cadet Championships 2025 with record global participation
The event will welcome a record 811 athletes aged between 12 and 14, representing 93 countries
Golf
PIF to offer $13mn purse in ladies golf’s revamped Global Series
Five tournaments in Riyadh, Seoul, London, Houston and Shenzhen are part of the PIF Global Series on Ladies European Tour this year
Dubai
Dubai Premier Padel P1 sets UAE record with 7,000-seat indoor centre court
After a successful debut in 2024, Dubai Premier Padel P1 returns this November with a new venue, increased capacity, and a strong line-up of top international players expected to compete at the Hamdan sports complex
FIFA
FIFA selects Hisense as official partner for Club World Cup 2025
Hisense will provide VAR screens and broadcast tech for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, supporting core tournament operations
World Padel Academy
World Padel Academy makes history with two FIP tournaments in two nations in one week
Over the course of one electrifying week, the FIP Silver Damac Dubai and FIP Bronze Durrat Al Bahrain tournaments brought together 236 players from 38 nationalities
Dubai
Dubai’s JA Resorts invests AED300m in new multi-sport complex
The JA Sports & Shooting Club will feature international-standard football and cricket grounds, an indoor shooting range, and integrated jogging and cycling tracks connected to the group’s existing hotels
Bab Al Shams
Spartan Race Middle East draws over 5,500 participants to Bab Al Shams event
The event, set in a Colosseum-inspired arena against the desert backdrop of Bab Al Shams, featured race waves from morning through evening
Abu Dhabi F1
Metallica in Abu Dhabi: Rock icons confirmed as Saturday headliner for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025
Benson Boone will open the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concert on Thursday, December 4, with Katy Perry closing the weekend as Sunday’s headliner
Abu Dhabi F1
Benson Boone in Abu Dhabi: American singer to headline F1 Grand Prix after-race concert
Boone has established himself as a major figure in contemporary music with over ten billion global streams
dubai marathon
Dubai Marathon 2026 registration open
Dubai Marathon opens registration for historic 25th edition, set to be run on February 1, 2026
F1
F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025 returns to Jeddah: Dates, record-breaking speeds, concert lineup
The race is slated to be held on April 18-20
eSports
Middle East sports market to grow 8.7%, outpacing global average: PwC report
The sports sector in the Middle East is undergoing rapid transformation, fueled by strategic investments, innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity, establishing the region as a continued global leader in sports
Footballers
Mo Salah signs two-year Liverpool FC contract extension until 2027
Salah, 32, has maintained his exceptional form this season, scoring 32 goals in 45 appearances across all competitions