Formula 4 motor racing is on track for its debut in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. According to Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, the UAE will be the first country in the MENA region to set up a Formula 4 series. 18 races will be staged between October 2016 to March 2017, at Dubai Autodrome and Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina circuit. Sheikh Nahyan noted that hosting the FIA F4 series reflects the global stature the UAE has achieved in motor sports.
Abhishek hits epic century as India sweep Afghanistan
India opener Abhishek Sharma smashed the fastest Twenty20 International century by a batter from a full-member nation on Thursday, blasting a 30-ball hundred as the hosts thrashed Afghanistan by 127 runs in Delhi to complete a 3-0 series sweep.
Manchester United out of League Cup in 50-year first
Unhappy Manchester United fans have witnessed something unseen at Old Trafford in half a century on Wednesday as their side lost 3-2 at home to Brighton & Hove Albion in the third round of the League Cup after going two goals up.
Flick sets record as Barcelona breeze past Racing with Raphinha hat-trick
Hansi Flick has become the first Barcelona manager to win the club’s opening seven competitive matches of a season as the LaLiga leaders thrashed Racing Santander 7-2 at Camp Nou on Wednesday to move three points clear of second-placed Real Madrid.
Abu Dhabi to host F1 sprint in 2027
The Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will host a Sprint race for the first time in 2027, organisers Ethara Live have confirmed following the release of the calendar.
India pick Kohli, Rohit for West Indies ODIs
Stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma headline India's One-Day International squad for their upcoming home series against the West Indies, while Vipraj Nigam has replaced injured spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in the Asian Games squad.
The UAE Ministry of Interior has announced the arrest of the leader of an international criminal gang in a joint operation with Swedish authorities.
The UAE has delivered its sixth humanitarian aid aircraft to Nepal, carrying 25 tonnes of food supplies and clothing for communities affected by recent floods and landslides.
The UAE is marking the 52nd anniversary of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi's accession as Ruler of Fujairah.
