Flawless Ireland make winning League of Nations start in Abu Dhabi
A flawless performance from The Underwriting Exchange Irish show jumping team secured a dominant victory in the first leg of the Longines League of Nations, Abu Dhabi today.
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"Virat Kohli Zindabad": Fans In Karachi Shower Love On India Star. Video Viral
Star India batter Virat Kohli enjoys a huge fan following and his popularity across the border, Pakistan, is no secret. Ahead of the Champions Trophy, which will be played in Pakistan and UAE (only India matches) under the hybrid model, Kohli chants gripped the National Stadium in Karachi as fans showered their love towards the former India captain. In fact, a fan even raised chants of "Virat Kohli zindabaad" (long live Virat Kohli) chants outside the stadium. The incident took place after after the tri-nation series final between Pakistan and New Zealand on Friday.
Morocco’s history-making surfer Ramzi Boukhiam believes best is yet to come
ABU DHABI: Last summer at the Paris Olympics, Moroccan surfer Ramzi Boukhiam attacked one monster wave after another at Tahiti’s iconic Teahupo’o, going toe-to-toe with Brazilian Joao Chianca in one of the most memorable heats of the Games. The duo traded perfect 8-to-10-foot barrels throughout the heat, with Boukhiam scoring a stunning 9.70 on one of his waves. But the Moroccan’s total, which combines the highest-scoring two waves per surfer, ended up being just 0.3 points short of Chianca’s tally and he missed out on a spot in the quarter-finals and a chance to fight for an Olympic medal. “It was pretty much the conditions that I love, that I dream of. Perfect heats, at perfect Teahupo’o, big waves, barrels.
Real Madrid close in on Vinicius contract extension amid Saudi interest
MADRID: Real Madrid are close to agreeing a contract extension with Vinicius Jr. after discussions began in January amid interest from Saudi Arabia to sign FIFA’s Player of the Year to a record-breaking deal, multiple sources told Reuters on Thursday.
Nigeria, UAE sign landmark air services pact to boost global connectivity
In a significant move to boost aviation cooperation, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed an amended Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) while flag carriers Emirates Airlines and Nigeria’s Air Peace sealed a major interline partnership. The agreements, finalized during the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) 2025 in Abu Dhabi, aim to transform air connectivity between the two nations and position Nigeria as a regional aviation hub.
"What I Don't Understand...": Ex-India Great "Bit Uncomfortable" With Champions Trophy Squad
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised questions over the India squad picked by the selection committee for the upcoming Champions Trophy. The ICC mega event is set to take place between February 19 and March 9, with Pakistan and Dubai being the hosts. India's matches in the tournament will take place in United Arab Emirates after the team decided not to travel to Pakistan. India had picked a provisional squad for the Champions Trophy ahead of their ODI series against England. It is during the contests when they finalized their players.
World’s best surfers riding Abu Dhabi’s perfect waves
ABU DHABI: The world’s best surfers have gathered this week not on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii, or the sandy beaches of Australia’s Gold Coast, but in the unlikely location of Abu Dhabi for the second stop of the sport’s elite global tour.
Surfing-Gay surfer Wright to compete in UAE after assurances of safety
MELBOURNE : Twice world champion Tyler Wright will compete in the Abu Dhabi surfing event after seeking assurances from organisers that she will be in a "safe environment" as a gay athlete.