Local Sports News

14 teams for next UAE Pro-League

The UAEFA board of directors confirmed the earlier reports that the number of pro-league clubs has been raised from 12 to 14 with immediate effect.

NMC land UBL Twenty20 honours in style

UAE international Saqib Ali smashed a fine half-century and Aqeel Ahmed and Manjula Guruge took three wickets apiece as New Medical Centre (NMC) scored a comprehensive win over United Bank Limited (UBL) to land the UBL Twenty20 Trophy at the Shaikh Zayed International Cricket Stadium over the weekend.

Ramadan Challenge at Dubai Kartdrome

The SWS Ramadan Challenge at the Dubai Kartdrome will take place over three rounds, two races per round, on the evenings of 27 July, 3 August and 10 August.

Shehab takes on Saif

Top seed Mohamed Shehab survived a scare as he tamed Saif Al Kitbi 4-3 on Friday night to set up a final date with young Abdul Rahman Saif in the Rosy Blue UAE Snooker Ranking Circuit’s third event at the Dubai Snooker Club.

Shuttlers Akhil and Waqas emerge best

Akhil Pradeep overcame Roshan Joseph 21-20, 14-21, 21-18 in the boys’ under-16 years singles finals of the India Club-Western Union UAE Open Badminton Tournament 2012 at India Club last night.

All set for Dubai Sports and Technology Forum

Two of the most accomplished scientists in the field of applied technology will be in Dubai for the Dubai Sports Council’s “Sports and Technology Forum” to be held at the American University of UAE, Academic City, from June 4 to 6.

Euro 2012 experience at Atlantis

Atlantis, The Palm is hosting an incredible viewing experience for football fans during the EUFA Euro Cup Championship 2012, starting from June 8, with the launch of its fan zone, Atlantis Euro Cup Tent.

Al Wasl’s global media coverage up by 1,600%

Al Wasl Club and Football Company has received unrivalled media attention recently, according to statistics compiled by Cicero & Bernay Public Relations and Meltwater media monitoring agency; confirming that the acquisition of Diego Maradona as head coach has been a very strategic and successful move.

Al Jazira club releases Neill

Australia captain Lucas Neill has been released by Al Jazira after the United Arab Emirates club opted against renewing his one-year deal.

Abu Dhabi wins Volvo Race Leg 7

Abu Dhabi shrugged off seven months of frustration to seal their first offshore victory in a nerve-jarring transatlantic leg from Miami to Lisbon, while Groupama’s second place finish — five and a half minutes behind after more than 3,500 nautical miles racing — was enough to take them top of the leaderboard in place of long-term leaders Telefonica.