Sport from Thursday, September 3rd, 2026

Osaka and Swiatek reach US Open third round

Two-time champion Naomi Osaka overcame a flurry of mistakes to fight past Czech Katerina Siniakova 6-2 5-7 6-1, finding her mettle to reach the third round of the US Open on Thursday.
Entries open for MENA Golf Tour Qualifying Schools

Entries are now open for the three 2026/27 MENA Golf Tour Qualifying Schools, with the Tour also confirming that the new season will begin in Egypt at the end of November.
Slow start, strong finish as Alcaraz makes US Open third round

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz's comeback from a long wrist injury layoff gathered momentum on Wednesday as he came from behind to outclass Portugal's Jaime Faria 4-6 6-0 6-3 6-2 and reach the third round of the US Open.
F1 champion Norris co-founds single-seater junior team

Formula One champion Lando Norris has co-founded a single-seater team to help young drivers climb the motor racing ladder through the various feeder series.
Dominant Sabalenka sweeps past Iatcenko to reach US Open third round

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka has continued her relentless march through the U.S. Open draw as the Belarusian dismissed Russian qualifier Polina Iatcenko 6-1 6-1 on Wednesday and reached the third round.

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UAE expresses solidarity with Greece over death of two pilots in plane crash
The United Arab Emirates has expressed solidarity with Greece following a plane crash during an airshow at Tanagra Air Force Base north of Athens, which resulted in the deaths of two pilots.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed pays tribute to UAE President in personal message
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, paid tribute to UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday, in a personal message reflecting on his leadership, character and role in shaping the country's future.
UAE joins 7 other countries in rejecting displacement of Palestinians from Gaza
The UAE joined Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye and Egypt on Sunday in a coordinated statement rejecting proposals to forcibly displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.