Coco Gauff’s run at the Dubai Tennis Championships came to a halt in the semi-finals. The American star lost to Elina Svitolina, who has now won two straight meetings between the pair.
Dubai trophy ceremony sparks backlash after Jessica Pegula victory
Jessica Pegula finished off a great week by beating Elina Svitolina to win the Dubai title. It was Pegula’s fourth WTA 1000 crown.
UAE cybersecurity authority warns residents against sharing personal data on social media
Residents are urged not to disclose detailed information about home or workplace addresses as well as personal phone numbers …
Antier Launches VARA-Ready White-Label Crypto Exchange for UAE & MENA
Antier has launched a VARA-compliant white label crypto exchange software designed for financial institutions entering regulated digital-asset markets in the UAE and wider MENA region. Developed in …
Sharjah Airport implements Ramadan initiative
As part of its continued commitment to elevating the passenger experience and providing an integrated and comfortable travel environment, Sharjah …
Sharjah introduces electronic toll gates for trucks: How fees will be collected
The ‘Masar’ system uses sensors and artificial intelligence to automatically read data and collect fees without stopping vehicles …
Dubai Tennis Championships 2026 tennis order of play and TV coverage – Saturday 21 February
You can watch the Dubai Tennis Championships 2026 live on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports Main Event. Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV package for just £22 per month for all nine sports channels …
UAE foils cyber attacks, state news agency says
Feb 21 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates has thwarted organised cyber attacks targeting the country’s digital infrastructure and vital sectors, the state news agency said on Saturday. The attacks …
UAE: Indian couple from Kerala forgives driver after 22-month-old son’s death in freak Sharjah accident
Alan Kurdi namesake Kerala toddler dies in Sharjah accident, with parents pardoning the driver and urging greater vigilance on roads.
Sharjah approves study on air taxi fares as part of new transport project
The Sharjah Executive Council has approved the commencement of a study on the modern air transport project in the emirate, which includes ‘air taxi’ fares and cargo.
F1 safety car used in Max Verstappen’s controversial Abu Dhabi title win over Lewis Hamilton goes on sale for £600,000
THE Formula One Safety Car that saw Max Verstappen pip Lewis Hamilton to the title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2021 has been listed for sale for just under £600,000. Verstappen’s maiden …
Pegula beats Svitolina in Dubai for 10th WTA title
Jessica Pegula says she couldn’t have asked for a better start to 2026 after beating Elina Svitolina 6-2 6-4 to win the Dubai Tennis Championships.
Pegula beats Svitolina in straight sets in Dubai final
Jessica Pegula put on a clinical performance as she handed Elina Svitolina her first loss in a WTA 1000 final in a dominant 6-2 6-4 victory to win the Dubai Tennis Championships on Saturday.
UAE: Indian parents from Kerala forgive driver after 22-month-old son’s death in freak Sharjah accident
The grieving parents, originally from Kerala, have pardoned the driver, also an Indian expat, whose car struck their only child.
Abu Dhabi court grants man Dh140,000 in compensation for severe injuries in accident
The case dates back to late 2024, when a vehicle owned by a company was involved in a crash, which also resulted in the death of others, including the driver …
Elina Svitolina “fights like Ukraine,” wins three-hour Dubai tussle vs. Coco Gauff
The two-time champion needed six match points to dispatch Gauff and book a championship clash against Jessica Pegula.
Tokenized real estate projects advance in Dubai and Maldives
Entities in Dubai and the archipelagic nation of the Maldives are moving forward with tokenized real estate development projects worth millions of dollars, combined. On Friday, the Dubai Land …