’I have nothing to hide,’ says motorsport boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem

12-year-old Saudi karting sensation dreams of glory at motorsport’s highest level JEDDAH: At only 12, Saudi’s Janna Talal Al-Nujaiman is already dreaming big. As she makes a name for herself in the Kingdom’s karting scene, she has set her sights on becoming a professional driver and ultimately racing in no less a category than Formula … Read more

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem receives Arab and MENA backing

DUBAI: The FIA Members for Sport for MENA region and Arab Council of Touring and Automobile Clubs sub-region have released a statement of support for FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem against what they see as “false allegations” of interference in sporting decisions during the 2023 Formula One season.

FIA chief Ben Sulayem backed by American bodies over grand prix controversies

MELBOURNE: Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. surged to victory at the Australian Grand Prix Sunday to snap Red Bull’s winning start to the season after three-time world champion Max Verstappen sensationally failed to finish. The Spaniard, who had appendicitis surgery two weeks ago, took the chequered flag 2.3 seconds ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc, with McLaren’s Lando … Read more

Ben Dunk leads the way as Capitals edge out Vipers in ILT20 thriller

LONDON: The Dubai Capitals edged out the Desert Vipers in a tightly-contested thriller in the International League T20 on Thursday night. The Vipers bowling attack, led by star man Shaheen Afridi who took two wickets for 47 runs, was unable to help defend a total of 169 for 6. Rohan Mustafa opened well for the … Read more

Mohammed Ben Sulayem visits Tirana with view to developing motorsports

Shaheen Shah Afridi secures dramatic last-ball win for Dessert Vipers against MI Emirates DUBAI: The Desert Vipers pulled off a sensational last-ball victory over top-of-the-table side MI Emirates in the team’s fifth match of the DP World ILT20 on Tuesday. In the most dramatic match of the season so far, it was down to Shaheen … Read more

Ben & Jerry’s calls for ‘permanent and immediate’ ceasefire in Gaza

LONDON: London’s Metropolitan Police war crimes unit has met a pro-Palestinian campaign group to hear allegations of war crimes committed by Israel in Gaza, The Times reported. The International Center of Justice for Palestinians said on Tuesday it provided hard drives and detailed dossiers to the unit. This followed Scotland Yard’s appeal for evidence regarding … Read more