World number three Roger Federer is into the semi-finals of the Australian Open in Melbourne. The 34-year-old, chasing an 18th Grand Slam, beat the Czech Republic’s Tomas Berdych 7-6, 6-2, 6-4. Federer now awaits the winner of the match between world number one Novak Djokovic and seventh seed Kei Nishikori. The Swiss star says he’s confident about winning another major title.
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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.
