The UAE has been selected to host this year's Asian Muay Thai Championship.
The annual event will be held in Abu Dhabi as part of the Emirate's 48th National Day.
Athletes from more than 40 countries are expected to take part in the championship.
The event will be held in the capital from December 16-22.
Chelsea FC signs partnership with DAMAC Properties
Chelsea Football Club on Wednesday announced it has signed a long-term global partnership with DAMAC Properties.
Advantage PSG as Dembele seals narrow win at Arsenal
Paris St Germain took a big step towards reaching the Champions League final as Ousmane Dembele's early goal sealed a 1-0 win at Arsenal in a tense first leg of the semi-final on Tuesday.
Djokovic's Rome pullout a worrying sign, says Courier
Novak Djokovic's shock withdrawal from next week's Italian Open should be a huge worry for the 24-times Grand Slam champion's fans as he heads to the French Open without winning a match on clay this season, former Roland Garros winner Jim Courier said.
Yas Heat launches initiative to discover young motor racing talent
Yas Heat Racing Academy, part of Yas Marina Circuit, has launched a new national initiative named "Al Sabq" that aims to discover and develop the next generation of Emirati motorsport talent.
India greats welcome 'rise of a phenom' in teen sensation Suryavanshi
India batting great Sachin Tendulkar led the plaudits for 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi after the Rajasthan Royals batter became the youngest centurion in men's Twenty20 cricket with a knock for the ages in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, in his first official visit to the country since taking office.
Emirati authorities carried out an air ambulance mission for an injured person who "suffered a sudden health problem" in Oman, it was announced on Wednesday.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the President of the Republic of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, met on Wednesday to discuss strengthening cooperation in economy, trade, renewable energy, sustainability, investment, tourism, and agriculture.
