Sports News from Thursday, October 16th, 2025
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UAE clinch spot in 2026 T20 World Cup
The UAE have booked their spot at next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, after securing a top-three finish at the Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Oman.
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Qatar's Al Haydos pledges to build Gaza school after reaching World Cup
Qatar's most-capped player Hassan Al Haydos has pledged to fund construction of a school and sports hall in Gaza following his country's qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
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FIFA: Safety, security of World Cup host cities is 'government' call
FIFA told Field Level Media on Wednesday that the "government" will decide whether 2026 World Cup host cities are safe enough to remain hosts as scheduled.
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George Russell re-signs with Mercedes F1 team
George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will drive for Mercedes' Formula One team in the 2026 season.
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Dubai sets sights on global leadership in tech-driven law enforcementHis 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.
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Dubai unveils AI-driven drone system to monitor portsIn 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.
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UAE's Razan Al Mubarak re-elected IUCN PresidentRazan Khalifa Al Mubarak, President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), has been re-elected for a second term.
