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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Sports | Tuesday 26 December, 2017 1:24 pm

Arab Women Sports Tournament 2018 Introduces Three New Trophies

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...

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Sports | Sunday 24 December, 2017 11:45 am

Faisal Abdulmohsen Almari champion of the Saudi Star Drift Championship

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...

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Sports | Sunday 24 December, 2017 3:30 am

audi Arabia to Participate in all Arab Women Sports Tournament Contests

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...

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Sports | Friday 22 December, 2017 6:30 am

Training and Competition Venues Approved For Arab Women Sports Tournament Teams

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...

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