Sports | Wednesday 3 January, 2018 1:57 pm

Sharjah Women Sports Foundation Enhances Community Interest in Sport 
at Sixth Dawahi Festival

The Sharjah Women’s Sports Foundation (SWSF) concluded its participation at the sixth edition of the Dawahi Festival, organised by the Districts and Village Affairs Department (DVAD) in Sharjah from December 16 until yesterday.   A pavilion offering a variety of competitive sports...

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Sports | Tuesday 2 January, 2018 1:00 pm

Al Badayer Desert to Host Second Edition of Thrilling Sharjah Sports Desert Festival

Under the patronage of Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the second edition of the adrenaline-fuelled off-road racing competition, the Sharjah Sports Desert Festival, will take place on Friday, January 12, in the Al Badayer region of the...

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Sports | Sunday 31 December, 2017 9:46 am

Crown Prince awards Crown Prince Cup to Prince Faisal Bin Khaled

Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense awarding the Crown Prince Cup to Prince Faisal Bin Khaled, emir of Asir region and owner of the horse Al-Shamly, which won the annual horse race at King Abdulaziz race course in Al-Janadriyah in Riyadh Saturday evening. ...

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Sports | Saturday 30 December, 2017 12:26 pm

World chess championship brings the best to Saudi Arabia

The King Salman World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships, which is being held at the iconic APEX Convention Center in Riyadh, is adding an exciting new dimension to sports in Saudi Arabia. Grandmasters from 55 countries are competing under supervision of the World Chess Federation...

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Sports | Friday 29 December, 2017 4:15 am

Registrations Open for Season 2 of Zayed Cricket Academy Junior Cricket Programme

Abu Dhabi Cricket (ADC), with the full support of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), has opened registrations for the second term of the Zayed Cricket Academy (ZCA) - the UAE’s most prestigious junior cricket coaching programme. The 10-week long coaching term will commence on 8th January...

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Sports | Friday 29 December, 2017 12:06 am

The Longines International Jockeys’ Championship: a celebration of the world’s best jockeys

The Swiss watch brand Longines had the pleasure to be the Title Partner and Official Timekeeper of the Longines International Jockey’s Championship for the sixth year in a row. Leading up to the Longines Hong Kong International Races, this much-anticipated evening event concluded with the...

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Sports | Thursday 28 December, 2017 3:11 pm

SWSF Celebrates Outstanding Achievements of 200 Sportswomen

The athletes of the Sharjah Women’s Sports Foundation (SWSF) who have exhibited exceptional sportswomanship by bringing home several wins at regional and international tournaments this year were honoured an annual gathering organised by SWSF on Wednesday, December 27.   Hosted at...

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Sports | Thursday 28 December, 2017 7:35 am

Crown Prince, FIFA president discuss cooperation

Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, met FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Riyadh on Wednesday.   They discussed aspects of cooperation between the General Sports Authority (GSA) and FIFA. ...

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Sports | Thursday 28 December, 2017 5:31 am

Two Firsts at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship as Serena Williams and Jelena Ostapenko Become the First Women to Appear at the Event

Tennis fans around the world have a special treat in-store at the 10th Edition of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship (MWTC). The Championship have confirmed that 23-time Grand Slam Champion, Serena Williams will be making her return to competitive action after nearly a year...

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Sports | Wednesday 27 December, 2017 9:00 am

Chess for peace: An exciting new era for all sports starts in Saudi Arabia

The King Salman World Rapid and Blitz Championships were opened at the iconic Apex Convention Center in Riyadh on Monday evening. Both World Chess Federation (FIDE) and the General Sports Authority expressed their confidence that an exciting new era has started in the country for all...

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