Belgium remains the top-ranked team in world football in the latest FIFA rankings. Lionel Messi’s Argentina are in 2nd place with Spain in 3rd. The UAE has climbed to 64th while Northern Ireland and Scotland are both up one place. Michael O'Neill's side are 28th, while Gordon Strachen's men now sit 45th. England have retained their position of 9th and Wales stay 17th. India have climbed up to 160th after wins over Guam and Afghanistan.
Abu Dhabi advises fans to arrive early for Al Ain, Al Wahda match
Abu Dhabi Police has encouraged football fans to arrive earlier and maintain a sportsmanlike spirit ahead of the upcoming match between Al Ain and Al Wahda on Friday.
Focused Fils making a statement ahead of French Open
Coming on the heels of his Barcelona triumph earlier this month, Arthur Fils' run to the Madrid Open semi-finals shows he has fully recovered from a long-term back problem and is ready to make a real statement at the French Open on home soil.
Atletico hit back to hold Arsenal in cagey Champions League semi-final first leg
Atletico Madrid and Arsenal have traded penalties on Wednesday as Julian Alvarez's second-half spot kick cancelled out Viktor Gyokeres's first-half goal to earn the two sides a 1-1 draw in a Champions League semi-final first leg that simmered more than it sizzled.
Lucky loser Potapova makes history with Madrid Open semi-final run
Anastasia Potapova has turned tennis heartbreak into history by becoming the first lucky loser to reach a WTA 1000 semi-final with her thrilling 6-1 6-7(4) 6-3 victory over Karolina Pliskova at the Madrid Open on Wednesday.
Britain's Draper to miss French Open with ongoing knee injury
Briton Jack Draper will not compete at next month's French Open as he continues to recover from a knee injury, the former world number four said on Wednesday.
Motorists will have to pay more for petrol in May as prices continue to rise for the third month in a row.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held bilateral talks with Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
US President Donald Trump has welcomed the UAE's decision to exit OPEC (Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries), telling reporters on Wednesday that he thinks the move could help lower oil prices.
