The Portuguese star said: “It would have been easy to move there, but I want to keep myself at the highest level, playing in the big competitions”
Lifestyle
Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
Rory McIlroy hopes to be 14th time lucky at Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
The world No. 2 and one of the most celebrated golfers in the world confirms his participation in the 2025 edition of the tournament at Yas Links
activities
Dubai Fitness Challenge returns for 9th edition in November 2025
The 2025 edition will introduce Dubai Yoga as a flagship event, concluding the 30-day challenge with a sunset yoga session on November 30
Ministry of Economy
UAE grants music management licence as streaming market tipped to hit $2.3bn
UAE issues music management licence to Music Nation as UAE strengthens copyright rules
diamond jewellery
Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show 2025: $1m gold-plated car wows Sharjah crowds
Sharjah jewellery show exhibits $1m gold-plated car
English Premier League
Khaldoon Al Mubarak eyes new Manchester City signings after disappointing season
Manchester City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak is confident the Abu Dhabi-backed team will compete for major honours again next season
Abu Dhabi
UAE finfluencer licensing brings ‘long overdue accountability’ to social media investment advice, experts say
The UAE’s ‘finfluencer’ licensing system combats social media investment scams, with groundbreaking rules requiring anyone with just 1,000 followers who gives financial advice to register with regulators
Robot
Pony.ai to launch Dubai robotaxi trials in 2025
Motoring firm to launch Dubai robotaxi trials this year ahead of 2026 launch
Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo hints at Saudi Al Nassr exit with cryptic X post: Reports
Following the match, Ronaldo posted an image of himself wearing his Al Nassr shirt on social media with the caption: “This chapter is over.”
Dubai
Dubai startup positions yerba maté as matcha rival in wellness beverage boom
A Dubai-based Lebanese expat’s bet on making the ancient South American brew Dubai’s next wellness obsession
diamond jewellery
Jewellery show in Sharjah to display stunning 108m-long diamond necklace
Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show in Sharjah to display world record-breaking diamond necklace
Egypt
Salah says Liverpool fans played a role in him rejecting lucrative Saudi move
The Egyptian star says “negotiations were serious” with Saudi Premier League officials before he rejected a reported deal of $678mn
Emirati
Mohammed Ben Sulayem announces bid for second term as FIA President
Ben Sulayem was proud of what had been achieved under his mandate and saw no reason to do anything differently the second time around
Dubai real estate
UAE announces tax exemption; Expected holiday dates; Dubai real estate cryptocurrency buying tips; visa application centre opened – 10 things you missed this week
UAE tax rules, holiday forecasts, Dubai real estate analysis and more top news stories this week
Automotive
Chinese EV maker BYD surpasses Tesla sales in Europe for first time
As sales of BEVs jump 17% in Europe, BYD sells 7,231 fully battery-powered cars in April, compared to 7,165 by Tesla
Basketball
“It has to be authentic”: Euroleague’s CMO on expansion without selling out
As Euroleague Basketball lands in Abu Dhabi, CMO Alex Ferrer Kristjansson discusses expansion without dilution, the Dubai team on the horizon, and why authenticity still rules in a hyper-commercial sports world
luxury car brands
UAE emerges as hub for limited-edition luxury cars amid wealth influx
UAE luxury car market shows unique buyer preferences, setting it apart from global trends, experts revealed