Bruno Fernandes handed fresh Manchester United exit route as player stance on transfer clear
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is once again attracting interest from the Saudi Pro League - at least according to reports.
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As temperatures touch 50C, Dubai runners turn to indoor marathon
DUBAI: Early on Saturday, as temperatures soared outside, a sprawling shopping center in Dubai echoed to the squeak of sneakers as hundreds of people joined “Mallathon” — an indoor, air-conditioned race. The government-backed initiative aims to encourage exercise during August, often the United Arab Emirates’ hottest month, and make use of Dubai’s giant malls which are otherwise empty at that time. Running outside during summer in the Gulf, one of the world’s hottest regions where temperatures sometimes top 50C, is unpleasant and even unsafe for many. “If you run outside, it’s not healthy at all because temperatures are around 40C to 50C,” said one runner who gave his name as Rai, his platinum-blond hair pulled back with a headband. Participants wearing “Dubai Mallathon” T-shirts and sports gear ran and walked past closed stores along vacant, marbled halls that were set to be teeming with shoppers hours later. Throughout August, nine of the city’s shopping centers — including the cavernous Dubai Mall, one of the world’s biggest — are open daily for runners and walkers from 7am-10am. On weekends, runners can enter organized 10km, 5km or 2.5km races at designated malls, complete with podium presentations and prizes. During Saturday’s race at the City Center Mirdif mall, two robots buzzed around the participants, who paused to take selfies with them. Others waited in line to use electric bikes that powered blenders to make healthy smoothies. Mallathon is backed by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, 42, whose public profile projects him as an exemplar of active living. It is one of a number of attempts to steer Dubai’s car-loving, mall-rat population toward exercise, including the 30x30
MLB calling up its 1st female umpire, promoting Jen Pawol for Miami-Atlanta game Saturday
Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire a game in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the visiting Miami Marlins and Atlanta.
Jen Pawol set to become 1st woman to umpire MLB game Saturday - ESPN
NEW YORK — Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire a game in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.
Wadi Khamas delights visitors with rural charm
JEDDAH: Wadi Khamas, near Al-Shifa Center in Taif governorate, is a natural oasis that combines rural beauty with cultural, tourism, and entertainment options, making it an ideal summer retreat.
Qatar bids to host 2036 Olympic Games
DOHA: Doha is bidding to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, authorities said on Tuesday, as the wealthy Gulf state sets its sights on yet another major sport event to diversify its energy-reliant economy.
Desert Vipers launch talent pathway program to develop UAE’s future cricket stars
DUBAI: The Dubai-based Desert Vipers cricket franchise have unveiled a talent pathway and development program aimed at identifying and nurturing the UAE’s most promising young players, it was announced on Thursday.
Cricket stars confirm return to DP World ILT20 for season 4
DUBAI: For the fourth consecutive season, some of the biggest T20 superstars from around the world will feature in the DP World International League T20.