Tracking sports for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
SportsDiscover how the UAE is investing in junior triathlon talent for Olympic success. Learn about Charlotte Thurston's journey and the Talent Committee Platform reshaping UAE sports.
Sports · Business & EconomyHistoric first: Dubai Basketball wins ABA League title. Discover new career paths in sports management, coaching, analytics opening across UAE for residents.
SportsUAE's skateboarding athletes begin 2-year Olympic qualification in Rome. Discover how AED 150M in park investment impacts medal potential through 2028.
Sports · LifestyleMexico launches World Cup 2026 with 48 teams across North America. Learn viewing times for UAE residents and how the expanded format changes tournament qualification.
SportsAl Ain secures unbeaten Pro League season and President's Cup win. First team to go 24 matches undefeated. AFC Champions League Elite spot confirmed.
Sports · TourismDubai Autodrome's record season delivered 88,700 driving experiences. Track days from AED 1,200. New MotoDrome off-road facility opens this month.
SportsEmirati show jumper Omar Al Marzooqi mentors 2,700 young athletes at Senegal's historic 2026 Youth Olympic Games, strengthening UAE's African sports ties.
Sports · Lifestyle1,000+ athletes from 79 nations compete at -4°C inside Ski Dubai. UAE residents train year-round despite desert heat. Free spectator passes for families.
Sports · Business & EconomySaudi Arabia's Dunes T20 League launches October 2026 with $100K player contracts. How this new cricket hub affects UAE residents, fans, and regional competition.