Sports News from Monday, October 13th, 2025

De Zorzi unbeaten as South Africa struggle with spin against Pakistan

South Africa’s Tony de Zorzi scored an unbeaten 81 to take South Africa to 216-6 at stumps against Pakistan on the second day of the first Test on Monday, trailing by 162 runs.
India close in on victory despite Campbell and Hope hundreds

India closed in on a comprehensive victory, and a 2-0 series sweep, in the final test against West Indies on Monday but it was far from a cakewalk as the touring side offered spirited resistance thanks to hundreds by John Campbell and Shai Hope.
Morocco to host African World Cup playoffs

Morocco will host Africa’s four-team World Cup playoffs next month which offer the possibility of an additional place at next year’s finals in North America, the Confederation of African Football has confirmed.
Pogacar makes it five in a row at Lombardia to cap 'best season' yet

World champion Tadej Pogacar delivered another masterclass in solo dominance on Saturday, winning the Giro di Lombardia for a record fifth consecutive year to mark the Slovenian's 10th career Monuments victory and third of 2025.
UAE national cycling team wins 17 medals in Arab Cycling Championship

The UAE national cycling team concluded its participation in the Arab Cycling Championship, hosted in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, with an impressive tally of 17 medals, including 11 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze.

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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.