The WTA calendar has reached its second 1000-level stop, with the Dubai Tennis Championships now in full swing. The tournament still features a strong line-up despite a few absences.
Sharjah ruler opens Fili Heritage Souq
SHARJAH, 15th February, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the Fili Heritage Souq on Sunday morning, spanning …
UAE strengthens ties with Africa at AU summit
The UAE strengthens its Africa relations with over $110bn in investments, focusing on renewable energy, trade partnerships, and sustainable development.
DCT – Abu Dhabi extends legal protection to over 40 new sites under its modern heritage register
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that over 40 additional modern heritage sites in the emirate have been listed on the …
Former Abu Dhabi airport terminal and Corniche Hospital among sites added to modern heritage register
The list places 20th century landmarks under formal protection …
Elena Rybakina handed daunting Dubai path featuring Coco Gauff
Elena Rybakina is back in action this week as the Dubai Tennis Championships get started on the WTA Tour calendar. She enters the tournament as the top seed, with Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek both …
Dubai Championships draw: Pegula eyes deep run; Rybakina, Bencic could meet in quarters
At the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, top-seeded Elena Rybakina could meet Belinda Bencic in the quarterfinals, while Jessica Pegula might encounter Zheng Qinwen. We’ve broken down each quarter …
Where to watch Dubai Duty Free Championships 2026: Full schedule, TV channel, live stream and prize money
Dubai Duty Free Championships 2026 TV channel and live stream: Here’s how to watch the latest WTA event taking place in Dubai this week.
Israeli man said arrested in UAE on suspicion of involvement in killing of alleged crypto fraudster and his wife
The Walla news site says Michael Greenberg (also known as Mike Green), a private investigator in Thailand, is not suspected of killing Russian national Roman Novak and his wife Anna in the UAE last …
Cancer Run 2026 Abu Dhabi creates new Guinness World Record for the most nationalities participating in a cancer run
Cancer Run presented by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi saw more than 5,000 attendees representing 71 nationalities run in …
Dubai confirms trackless tram plans at 8 locations, expands bus lanes
Driverless tram operates on electric power and uses a virtual track guided by camera-based detection of painted road markings …
Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek withdraw from Dubai’s 1000 event
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and World No. 2 Iga Swiatek have withdrawn from the Dubai WTA 1000 amid a packed calendar.
Sharjah Police highlight legacy at Sharjah Heritage Days
Sharjah Police strengthened its presence at the 23rd edition of Sharjah Heritage Days, organised by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage in the Heart of Sharjah. The event runs until 15th February under …
SCCI honours partners, employees; launches Sharjah Chamber Museum
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) held its annual celebration ceremony to honour its strategic partners and outstanding employees, including staff from Expo Centre Sharjah and …
African Union summit clouded by Saudi-UAE rivalry in Horn of Africa
LONDON/NAIROBI, Feb 14 (Reuters) – A feud between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates across the Horn of Africa is overshadowing this weekend’s African Union summit, though most of the continent …
Tragic road accident claims Indian toddler’s life in Sharjah
A family reunion turned tragic after an Indian toddler visiting his father in the United Arab Emirates died in a road accident in Sharjah.Read More: 7-Year-Old in Sharjah Dies After Being Forgotten …
Sharjah Ruler inaugurates 5th SISIE
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed on Saturday, the launch of the 5th Sharjah International Summit on Improvement in …