Sports | Friday 26 May, 2017 7:17 am

Hundreds of Leading Sportswomen Compete in Sharjah’s Ramadan Women’s Sports Gathering

The ninth edition of the Ramadan Women’s Sports Gathering begins in Sharjah tomorrow, Saturday, May 27, with 350 sportswomen from 20 sports clubs taking part in basketball, volleyball and shooting competitions, plus Ramadan Majlis meetings and social gatherings.   Organised by the...

More Details

Sports | Friday 26 May, 2017 6:05 am

Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort hosts successful Golf Tournament

The first orange hued rays of sunrise painted the sky and birds chirped as 25 golfers teed off at 6:30am at the 2nd Annual Danat Classic Golf Tournament presented by Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort, held at Al Dhafra Golf Links, Ruwais.   Six beginners and 19 intermediates and advance golfers...

More Details

Sports | Thursday 25 May, 2017 7:36 am

PODIUM FINISH FOR WORLD CHAMPION RUI COSTA

Rui Costa’s performance in the 17th stage of the Giro d’Italia secured UAE Team Emirates a podium position in Canazei whilst Jan Polanc climbed up the General Classification standings to secure a place in the top ten. Pierre Rolland (Cannondale-Drapac) won the stage with Gorka Izagirre...

More Details

Sports | Wednesday 24 May, 2017 10:14 am

The importance of learning Pilates from a Physiotherapist

Clinical Pilates is a form of physical exercise that focuses on core stability, balance, control, strength, posture, breathing and flexibility. The benefits are well-documented but noted experts have cautioned there could be dangers if Pilates is practiced without the guidance of a licensed...

More Details

Sports | Wednesday 24 May, 2017 4:12 am

UAE TEAM EMIRATES’ POLANC MOVES UP IN THE GENERAL CLASSIFICATION AFTER STAGE 16

The curtain was drawn on the 16th stage of the 100th Giro d’Italia today with UAE Team Emirates’ Jan Polanc moving up in the General Classification to place 13th. Vincenzo Nibali (Bahrain-Merida) won the dramatic Queen Stage of the Giro d’Italia, beating Mikel Landa (Team Sky) in...

More Details

Sports | Tuesday 23 May, 2017 2:52 am

UAE TEAM EMIRATES' LAENGEN SIXTH IN GENERAL CLASSIFICATION AT TOUR OF CALIFORNIA

The curtain was drawn on the seventh and final stage of Amgen Tour of California with UAE Team Emirates’ rider Vegard Stake Laengen placing sixth overall in the final General Classification. The stage was won by Evan Huffman (Rally Cycling) while George Bennett (Team LottoNl - Jumbo) clinched ...

More Details

Sports | Tuesday 23 May, 2017 12:16 am

Ninth Ramadan Women’s Sports Gathering Aims to Enhance Women’s Health during the Holy Month

  The on-going efforts of Sharjah Women’s Sport Foundation (SWSF) to develop women’s sports in the Emirate of Sharjah are manifested by the broad spectrum of activities and events sponsored and organised by the foundation throughout the year. The ninth Ramadan Women’s...

More Details

Sports | Monday 22 May, 2017 9:49 am

Princess Reema sees ‘transformation’ in Saudi women’s role in labor market

Saudi women have proved capable to enter the labor market alongside men and the country is keen to take all measures to empower them, said Princess Reema bint Bandar. The deputy president of Saudi Arabia’s Women’s Sports Authority was speaking at a news conference on the role of Saudi...

More Details

Sports | Tuesday 9 May, 2017 5:33 am

YAS MARINA CIRCUIT REPORTS INTERNATIONAL F1® TICKET SALES BEATING EXPECTATIONS

Strong ticket demand from international markets is driving early sales for the 2017 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX. Yas Marina Circuit has revealed that international packages for the season-ending race are particularly sought after compared to 2016. Sales of the Etihad Holidays...

More Details

Sports | Wednesday 3 May, 2017 1:02 am

UAE TEAM EMIRATES' TO TACKLE CENTENNIAL GIRO D'ITALIA

Portuguese rider and winner of this year’s Abu Dhabi Tour Rui Costa will lead a seven man strong UAE Team Emirates line-up at the 100th Giro d’Italia. Starting in Naples, the first Grand Tour of the season takes place from Friday 5 May - Sunday 28 May with 21 stages in the contest for...

More Details