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Al Jazira held to 0-0 draw by Gol Gohar in AFC Champions League Two opener
Al Jazira were held to a 0-0 draw by Gol Gohar Sirjan in Hisor on 15 September 2026 in the opening round of Group B of the AFC…
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Al Ain rout Al Nassr 4-0 in AFC Champions League Elite opener
Al Ain defeated Al Nassr 4-0 at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in the AFC Champions League Elite opener; Soufiane Rahimi became the club's top scorer in the competition…
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DP World Tour schedules six GCC events for 2027, including two in Abu Dhabi
The DP World Tour will stage six GCC tournaments in 2027, with Abu Dhabi hosting the Team Cup in January and the Abu Dhabi Championship at Yas Links…
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Formula 1 confirms 2027 calendar with Abu Dhabi hosting the finale
The FIA and Formula One have approved a 24‑race 2027 calendar, expanding Sprints to ten and confirming Abu Dhabi as the season finale following Qatar.
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Scottsdale stage set for fourth leg of Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup
The UAE‑organised Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup reaches Scottsdale from 16–19 September, with 44 purebred Arabians entered under the follow‑up of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan.
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Emirati women shine at 2026 Jiu‑Jitsu World Championships in Abu Dhabi
Asma Al Hosani, Shamma Al Kalbani and Balqees Al Hashmi won senior golds at the 2026 Jiu‑Jitsu World Championships in Abu Dhabi as Emirati women build on recent…
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Abu Dhabi broadens sporting identity with global events and AI racing
Abu Dhabi is combining heritage events with technology-led competitions, from jiu-jitsu and motorsport to AI autonomous racing, and will host the 47th FIDE Chess Olympiad in 2028.
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Sheikh Hazza reviews Al Ain sports and heritage plans with Abu Dhabi Councils
Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed met Abu Dhabi Sports Council and Falconers’ Club officials to review Al Ain plans for community races, Desert and Baja stages, and heritage sports…
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UAE President receives UAE youth handball team following qualification for 2027 World Championship
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the UAE youth handball team, along with its technical and administrative staff, following the team’s qualification for…
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HH Shiekh Mansour bin Zayed approves UAE horse racing, equestrian season 2026-2027 programme
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has approved the programme for the 2026-2027 horse racing…