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First Saudi women’s sports camp in Madinah launched
Sports | Thursday 3 August, 2017 10:42 am
 Prince Muqrin bin Abdul Aziz University (PMAU) has launched the first women’s sports camp in Madinah, with various activities lined up between July 31 and Aug. 15. The sporting activities are for girls aged 5-15, boys aged 5-9 and young women aged 16 and above, local media...
Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort launches Football Academy to develop and nurture young players
Sports | Friday 28 July, 2017 2:01 pm
Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, Morocco, announced the launch of its Football Academy, which offers courses throughout the summer for children aged 6 – 16 years. Designed for the entire summer to develop and nurture young football players, the Football Academy is being run by certified...
Saudi women’s cycling team take over the Red Sea corniche
Sports | Tuesday 25 July, 2017 1:58 pm
 A group girls and women in Jeddah set up a women’s cycling team on the city’s corniche. The group’s founder, Nadima Abu El-Einein, said that her passion for cycling since childhood prompted her to think about the creating the team, which she called “Bisklita”...
SWSF Collaborates with ‘Girl Rising’ Campaign to Promote Female Sports Empowerment
Sports | Monday 24 July, 2017 1:52 pm
Sharjah Women's Sports Foundation (SWSF) is leading the way for the empowerment of women in the region following an agreement signed yesterday (Monday) with ‘Girl Rising’ - a global campaign that raises awareness about the importance of educating girls and providing them with equal...
Saudi students win 4 medals at chemistry Olympiad in Thailand
Sports | Thursday 20 July, 2017 4:11 am
 Four Saudi students won a total of two silver and two bronze medals at the International Chemistry Olympiad 2017 held in Thailand on July 6-15 with the participation of students from 74 countries. On this occasion, Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, chairman of board of directors of...
Matthews rules Tour 14th stage, Froome grabs back yellow
Sports | Sunday 16 July, 2017 8:28 am
France: Australian Michael Matthews won the 14th stage of the Tour de France on Saturday as Chris Froome retook the yellow jersey from Fabio Aru. Matthews won comfortably ahead of Olympic champion Greg Van Avermaet in the tough uphill sprint finish to the 181.5km stage from Blagnac to Rodez, with...
UAE TEAM EMIRATES SET TO TACKLE ICONIC TOUR DE FRANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME
Sports | Wednesday 28 June, 2017 7:03 pm
UAE Team Emirates will tackle its first Tour de France, the second Grand Tour of the season, this Saturday with a line-up that includes both strong Climbers and Attackers, all seeking stage wins on the ultimate test of professional cycling.   Among the UAE Team Emirates line-up is South...
Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel Hosts the 21st Edition of its Annual Ramadan Tournament
Sports | Tuesday 20 June, 2017 3:07 am
The Abu Dhabi Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel (AFOCH) – the Emirate’s leading comprehensive hospitality, entertainment and sports destinations – is currently hosting the 21st edition of its Annual Ramadan Tournament under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed ...
Al Watania and Royal Teams Advance to Semi-finals of the Sharjah Ramadan Football Championship
Sports | Friday 9 June, 2017 4:09 am
Al Watania and Royal teams have advanced to the semi-finals of the Sharjah Ramadan Football Championship (SRFC) following their respective 8-1 and 2-0 victories on Wednesday evening.  The ninth day of the tournament witnessed an impressive turnout of spectators keen to support their teams and...
3M Healthcare Sponsors the Spanish Soccer School in Support of UAE Youth Sport
Sports | Sunday 28 May, 2017 3:11 am
3M Healthcare Business today announced that it is sponsoring the Spanish Soccer School, where Michel Salgado, the former Real Madrid player, is director. In doing so, the corporation continues to support the UAE youth by encouraging sports involvement and promoting healthy lifestyles, in general....
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