DUBAI: European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald, world no. 14 Tommy Fleetwood, and four-time DP World Tour winner Ryan Fox are set to tee it up at the inaugural Dubai Invitational at Dubai Creek Resort from Jan. 11-14, 2024. The trio join world no. 2 Rory McIlroy and his Ryder Cup teammate Nicolai Hojgaard, who … Read more
RIYADH: Dubai is on track to undertake a series of projects worth 5.5 billion dirhams ($1.49 billion) thanks to approval from the emirate’s vice president. Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum has given the green light for the projects slated for 2024 under the umbrella of the Dubai Social Agenda 33, Emirates News Agency, … Read more
DUBAI: Tommy Fleetwood recorded eight birdies in a flawless third round at the Dubai Invitational on Saturday to take a one-shot advantage over halfway-leader Rory McIlroy. Four birdies over the first six holes set Fleetwood up for an eight-under 63 as the Englishman produced another flurry of birdies just after the turn. He goes into … Read more
Bento’s UAE look to finally step out of shadow of Golden Generation at AFC Asian Cup Abu Dhabi: An Asian Cup imbued with tantalizing, yet fragile, hope lies ahead for Paulo Bento’s blossoming UAE. Pained memories of a tortured World Cup 2022 qualifying campaign were assuaged in a six-match winning run upon the ex-Portugal and … Read more
RIYADH: Mohamed Saleh has won the big prizes for his club, leading Liverpool to the UEFA Champions League in 2019 and the English Premier League a year later. Add the Club World Cup and a few other trophies and personal awards and the list is impressive. There is something missing however, as everyone in Egypt … Read more
Kuchar and son build 3-shot lead. Tiger Woods and son have to settle for a nice family affair ORLANDO, Florida: Tiger Woods has never had a family outing quite like the PNC Championship on Saturday, even in the rain. He was competing with his 14-year-old son, Charlie, and his 16-year-old daughter, Sam, on the bag … Read more
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone sets sights on Spanish Super Cup victory over Real in Riyadh RIYADH: Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone said on Tuesday his side’s Spanish Super Cup semifinal clash with Real Madrid in Riyadh on Wednesday is a different proposition to their 3-1 La Liga victory when the sides last met, in … Read more
Dubai: Tigist Ketema has made history after clocking the fastest ever women’s debut marathon time of 2 hours, 16 minutes, and 7 seconds to take first place at the Dubai Marathon. The Adidas athlete from Ethiopia said: “I’m very happy to win my first marathon; it’s not something I expected to happen on my debut.
DUBAI: Argentine model Georgina Rodriguez and her long-time partner Cristiano Ronaldo were spotted by eagle-eyed fans this week in Dubai. The couple, who are based in Riyadh, were seen strolling around Dubai International Financial Center and, later, dining at a restaurant there. The model was wearing a hot red long-sleeved dress with black pointy-toed … Read more
DUBAI: Al-Nassr captain and Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has clinched the Maradona Award for Best Goalscorer ahead of this month’s Dubai Globe Soccer Awards. The event, supported by the Dubai Sports Council and presented this year by Nakheel, will be hosted at Atlantis, The Palm on Palm Jumeirah. The 14th edition of the ceremony is … Read more