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UK Athletics pleads guilty over 2017 death of Paralympic athlete

Amanda Anisimova ends Mirra Andreeva Dubai defence in teary quarter-final

Second-seed Amanda Anisimova of the US celebrates ousting Russia's Mirra Andreeva with a comeback 2-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) victory.
Second-seed Amanda Anisimova of the US celebrates ousting Russia's Mirra Andreeva with a comeback 2-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) victory.

Friday frenzy for two top races hots things up

The Saeed bin Suroor-trained Dubai Beach (Kieren Shoemark) getting the better of Quid Pro Quo (Adrie de Vries, obscured) in the Group 2 Cape Verdi (1,600m) at Meydan on Jan 16. Stablemate Dubai Treasure (Ray Dawson) ran a narrow third on the inside. Both Godolphin runners contest the Group 2 Balanchine Stakes (1,600m) at Meydan on Feb 20.
The Saeed bin Suroor-trained Dubai Beach (Kieren Shoemark) getting the better of Quid Pro Quo (Adrie de Vries, obscured) in the Group 2 Cape Verdi (1,600m) at Meydan on Jan 16. Stablemate Dubai Treasure (Ray Dawson) ran a narrow third on the inside. Both Godolphin runners contest the Group 2 Balanchine Stakes (1,600m) at Meydan on Feb 20.

UAE president met US senator Graham in Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan, meets with U.S. Senator, Lindsey Graham  (R-SC) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 18, 2026. WAM NEWS AGENCY/Handout via REUTERS
United Arab Emirates President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan, meets with U.S. Senator, Lindsey Graham  (R-SC) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 18, 2026. WAM NEWS AGENCY/Handout via REUTERS

South Africa sink UAE to cap unblemished group campaign in cricket T20 World Cup

South Africa's Jason Smith (left) and Tristan Stubbs celebrate their win over United Arab Emirates in the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group-stage match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Feb 18, 2026.
South Africa's Jason Smith (left) and Tristan Stubbs celebrate their win over United Arab Emirates in the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group-stage match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Feb 18, 2026.

Epstein tried to build web of powerful ties across Middle East, documents show

Dubai port giant DP World's former chief executive Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, seen in this undated image with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Dubai port giant DP World's former chief executive Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, seen in this undated image with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina cruise into Dubai last 16

Coco Gauff of the US in action against Anna Kalinskaya at the Dubai Tennis WTA Championships in Feb 17.
Coco Gauff of the US in action against Anna Kalinskaya at the Dubai Tennis WTA Championships in Feb 17.

Nunez double keeps Al-Hilal unbeaten in Asian Champions League

Afghanistan beat UAE to keep faint Super 8 hopes alive at cricket T20 World Cup

Afghanistan's Mohammad Ishaq (left) and Azmatullah Omarzai celebrate their team's win over United Arab Emirates in the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group-stage match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Feb 16, 2026.
Afghanistan's Mohammad Ishaq (left) and Azmatullah Omarzai celebrate their team's win over United Arab Emirates in the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group-stage match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Feb 16, 2026.

African Union summit clouded by Saudi-UAE rivalry in Horn of Africa

FILE PHOTO: A delegate walks next to African Union (AU) member states flags ahead of the 38th Ordinary Session of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union at the African Union Commission (AUC) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, February 14, 2025. REUTERS/ Tiksa Negeri/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A delegate walks next to African Union (AU) member states flags ahead of the 38th Ordinary Session of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union at the African Union Commission (AUC) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, February 14, 2025. REUTERS/ Tiksa Negeri/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.