Sports News from Saturday, October 11th, 2025

Thousands of UAE fans head to Doha for crucial World Cup qualifier

Thousands of UAE fans have travelled to Doha to cheer the national team in their crucial World Cup qualifier against Oman on Saturday.
Qualifier Vacherot stuns Djokovic to reach Shanghai final

World number 204 Valentin Vacherot beat a struggling Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-4 to reach the Shanghai Masters final on Saturday, becoming the lowest-ranked player to get to an ATP Masters 1000 final since the series was introduced in 1990.
Gauff overcomes Paolini to reach Wuhan final

French Open champion Coco Gauff defeated Italy's Jasmine Paolini 6-4 6-3 on Saturday to reach the Wuhan Open final, her third WTA 1000 final of the year.
Mbappe withdraws from France squad due to ankle injury

France captain Kylian Mbappe has withdrawn from Monday's World Cup qualifier against Iceland due to a right ankle injury sustained during his side's 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan, the French Football Federation (FFF) said on Saturday.
India deal early blow after declaring at 518-5 v West Indies

India racked up 518-5 before declaring their first innings and returned to reduce West Indies to 26-1 at tea to tighten their grip over the second and final test between the sides on Saturday.

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Dubai sets sights on global leadership in tech-driven law enforcement
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has directed Dubai Police to accelerate its use of advanced technologies to deliver world-class services and boost public safety.
Dubai unveils AI-driven drone system to monitor ports
In a major tech leap for maritime operations, the Dubai Ports Authority (DPA) has unveiled 'Port Eye' – a cutting-edge aerial monitoring system powered by autonomous drones and artificial intelligence.
Zayed National Museum to officially open its doors on December 3
The Zayed National Museum, which traces the UAE's history and honours the legacy of Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, will officially open its doors to the public on December 3.