Sports | Sunday 15 October, 2017 2:05 am

Princess Rima to head sports federation in Saudi first

A princess has been named to head a Saudi multi-sports federation, in the latest of a string of such appointments in the Kingdom. An official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told AFP that Princess Rima bint Bandar bin Sultan has become “the first woman to lead a federation”...

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Sports | Thursday 12 October, 2017 12:47 pm

Sharjah Women Sports Cup 2017 Hosts 235 Competitors from 23 Organisations

The fourth edition of the Sharjah Women Sports Cup (SWSC 2017) concluded on a high note on Tuesday, with Sharjah Police crowned champions of the archery competition and Sajaya Young Ladies of taking the top spot in the volleyball contest.   Organised by Sharjah Women’s Sports...

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Sports | Wednesday 11 October, 2017 2:34 pm

Al Barwani Claims Masters and Kumaran Wins SWS Junior Cup

Veteran racers ruled the night during the Sodi World Series (SWS) Sprint Series on Monday (9 October) at Dubai Kartdrome.  Emirati aces Saeed Al Mehairi and Atef Al Barwani dominated the Senior Cup and Masters, and Kyle Kumaran took top honours in the Junior Cup.   SWS Senior Cup...

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Sports | Tuesday 10 October, 2017 2:41 pm

Motorsport.tv links with Tata Communications to deliver video seamlessly to any device across the globe

Motorsport.tv has partnered with Tata Communications to power the international growth of the network’s internet television platforms.   Tata Communications will harness its global reach, media capabilities and motorsports expertise to bring the latest updates from major...

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Sports | Monday 9 October, 2017 2:46 pm

A City In Action: Crown Prince of Dubai Launches Dubai Fitness Challenge

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai Government and Dubai Sports Council today launched the inaugural Dubai Fitness Challenge with the aim of motivating residents to take up physical activity and making...

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Sports | Monday 9 October, 2017 12:19 am

Egypt qualifies for 2018 World Cup

After a 28-year absence, Egypt will be back in the World Cup finals next year in Russia with a 2-1 victory over winless Congo at Borg El-Arab Stadium in Alexandria Sunday night. Mohamed Salah played a whale of a game for Egypt, scoring twice including a last-gasp penalty to send the Pharaohs to...

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Sports | Friday 6 October, 2017 4:01 am

Crown Prince of Dubai Launches Dubai Fitness Challenge

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai Government and Dubai Sports Council launched the inaugural Dubai Fitness Challenge with the aim of motivating residents to take up physical activity and making Dubai...

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Sports | Monday 2 October, 2017 10:54 am

Fast Building Contracting Company Sponsors Six Sharjah Women’s Sport Foundation’s Teams

In a recent effort to maximise the outcomes of women’s participation in sports and add to their achievements, the Sharjah Women’s Sport Foundation (SWSF) and Fast Building Contracting Company – a Sharjah-based construction company – signed off on a sponsorship agreement to...

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Sports | Monday 2 October, 2017 9:28 am

Wickets and Boundaries Galore on Day 4

Sri Lanka sprung out of the blocks early on day four of the Q. Mobile Presents J Junaid Jamshed Cup 2017 test series, taking four wickets before lunch. Pakistan returned to the crease on 266/4 but were quickly reduced when Azhar Ali sent Herath’s delivery into the diving hands of substitute...

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Sports | Sunday 1 October, 2017 7:33 am

The Chase Is on as Pakistan Bat All Day and Approach Sri Lanka’s 419 Total

Day three resumed in the balance today of the Q. Mobile Presents J Junaid Jamshed Cup 2017 test series, with Pakistan returning to the crease on 64/0. Pakistan openers Shan Masood and Sami Aslam scored half centuries before Sri Lanka's spinners hit back to put Pakistan under some pressure. At...

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