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Two Firsts at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship as Serena Williams and Jelena Ostapenko Become the First Women to Appear at the Event
Sports | Thursday 28 December, 2017 5:31 am
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...
Chess for peace: An exciting new era for all sports starts in Saudi Arabia
Sports | Wednesday 27 December, 2017 9:00 am
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...
Arab Women Sports Tournament 2018 Introduces Three New Trophies
Sports | Tuesday 26 December, 2017 1:24 pm
The Arab Women Sports Tournament (AWST) 2018, which takes place February 2-12 in Sharjah, will feature three new trophies for competitors. The announcement was made by the competition’s Supreme Organising Committee (SOC), who say that the expansion of the biennial tournament’s awards...
Faisal Abdulmohsen Almari champion of the Saudi Star Drift Championship
Sports | Sunday 24 December, 2017 11:45 am
Saudi Arabia's fourth consecutive championship in Saudi Arabia ended with Faisal Almuhsin Almari being the first place in the Kingdom with a large number of fans and enthusiasts, while Bader Alshurahi were second place and Turki Al-Zair were third. The championship was held under the auspices...
audi Arabia to Participate in all Arab Women Sports Tournament Contests
Sports | Sunday 24 December, 2017 3:30 am
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will compete in all contests of the fourth edition of the Arab Women Sports Tournament (ASWT 2018), organised by Sharjah Women’s Sports Foundation (SWSF) and taking place February 2-12 in Sharjah.   Participating for the first time in what is the Arab...
Training and Competition Venues Approved For Arab Women Sports Tournament Teams
Sports | Friday 22 December, 2017 6:30 am
The Supreme Organising Committee of the Arab Women Sports Tournament (ASWT 2018) has approved 10 venues for competitions and team training for the fourth edition of AWST, organised by the Sharjah Women’s Sports Foundation (SWSF) from 2-12 February.   The decision follows a series...
Huge Demand for Spaces as Teams Sign Up to Take Part in Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup 2018
Sports | Monday 18 December, 2017 4:05 pm
The second edition of the Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup is shaping up to be another fantastic festival of football, with spaces for teams looking to take part running out fast.   Demand has been high, with teams of youngsters from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sri Lanka, and Bahrain already signed...
Book Your Spot Now for Sharjah Ladies Run 2018
Sports | Sunday 17 December, 2017 2:37 pm
One of the most anticipated sporting events of the year dedicated exclusively to ladies, the ‘Sharjah Ladies Run organised by Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC) is back, and has opened registrations for its 5th edition under the slogan – Glow with the Flow!     With the...
Arab Women’s Sport Tournament Sets Up for Strong
 Local and Regional Media Coverage
Sports | Wednesday 13 December, 2017 9:00 am
The Supreme Organising Committee (SOC) of the Arab Women’s Sport Tournament (AWST), recently (Sunday) signed a media sponsorship agreement with the Sharjah Media Corporation (SMC) – AWST’s strategic media partner – giving them TV broadcasting rights for the region’s...
Toyota GAZOO Racing takes record-breaking victory at World Endurance Championship in Bahrain
Sports | Monday 11 December, 2017 4:34 pm
Toyota GAZOO Racing has won for the fifth time in the nine-race 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season with an impressive victory in the Bapco 6 Hours of Bahrain. The #8 TS050 hybrid electric vehicle (HEV)‎ of Sébastien Buemi, Anthony Davidson, and Kazuki Nakajima won by more ...
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