The Philippine rugby team, the Philippine Volcanoes are in the UAE for the second round of the Asia Sevens Division 2 Series. They descend on the Emirates after finishing third in the first round, held in Chennai, with five wins out of six games. The Volcanoes have bested Syria, India, Nepal and the UAE twice. The competition’s second leg will be held in Dubai on February 26 and 27. The squad is aiming to get into the Top 8 teams in Asia for 2016.
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.
Sangakkara, Mahanama named in interim committee to run Sri Lanka Cricket
Former Sri Lanka internationals Kumar Sangakkara, Roshan Mahanama and Sidath Wettimuny were named in the nine-member transformation committee that will run Sri Lanka Cricket, a day after the previous leadership resigned from their posts.
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.
Motorists will have to pay more for petrol in May as prices continue to rise for the third month in a row.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced a nationwide programme of events to mark International Workers’ Day on May 1, in collaboration with government and private sector partners.
The UAE’s transport and supply chain system continues to operate efficiently, affirmed Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, adding that it reflects the country's "high level of resilience in addressing regional challenges".
