Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao was attacked outside a restaurant in Los Angeles. Media reports say Pacquiao was heading to the parking lot when a tall man tried to punch him but was restrained by the boxer’s aides. The eight-division champion remained calm while the assailant reportedly continued to verbally attack Pacquiao. Tighter security has been put in place for the Filipino boxer who is set to fight Timothy Bradley for the third time on April 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Dubai golfing community mourns death of Emanuele Galeppini after Swiss fire
The golf community in Dubai and around the world is mourning the tragic passing of 17-year-old Emanuele Galeppini, who died following a fire at the Swiss ski resort of Crans Montana during New Year celebrations.
BCCI instructs Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh's Mustafizur
Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders have been told to release fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman of Bangladesh, the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia said on Saturday, amid growing tensions between the countries.
MI Emirates book ILT20 final spot with win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
MI Emirates booked their spot in the DP World ILT20 Season 4 final with a convincing seven-wicket win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Qualifier 2 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Dubai welcomes elite endurance riders for prestigious festival
Dubai is gearing up to host the His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival 2026 at Dubai International Endurance City in Seih Al Salam, starting Tuesday, January 6.
Venus Williams, 45, receives wildcard entry for Australian Open
Venus Williams will return to the Australian Open after receiving a wildcard entry, the tournament's organisers said on Friday, marking her first appearance at Melbourne Park in five years.
The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday it is following with concern the developments that have taken place in Yemen over the past few hours and expresses its regret over the ongoing escalation.
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with Afghanistan over the victims of floods that occurred in Herat province, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the completion of the return of all UAE Armed Forces personnel from Yemen.
