The former Masters champion won the DP World Tour’s Hero Dubai Desert Classic, but afterward, much of the focus wasn’t about him returning to the winner’s circle.
Could the Hero Dubai Desert Classic be primed to go ‘next level’?
Rory McIlroy, a four-time Desert Classic champion, said Dubai would be an obvious candidate for a co-sanctioned event if the PGA Tour is looking to expand its global reach and compete with LIV outside …
Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2026: Prize Money Breakdown & Winner’s Payout
The Hero Dubai Dessert Classic 2026 is all set to deliver the big-money drama. Like the past three years, this time too the prize purse is locked in at a massive $9 million.
Zelenskyy touts ‘constructive’ trilateral talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls recent US-Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi “constructive,” marking potential breakthrough in diplomatic efforts to end the war.
Driver admits causing death of British teen, months after he was freed by Dubai ruler’s royal pardon
A driver has admitted causing the death of Marcus Fakana in a north London crash following a police pursuit, months after the British teenager returned from nearly a year in a Dubai prison. Fakana’s …
Haitham bin Saqr crowns Taaramäe Sharjah Tour stage two champion
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Haitham bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Deputy Head of the Ruler’s Office in Kalba …
Russia, Ukraine and US hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi
The meetings between the three countries comes as both Ukraine and Russia say no peace deal can be reached until territorial issues are resolved.
Saudi Arabia’s UAE ‘mudslinging’ threatens new Gulf crisis
RIYADH — A Saudi Arabian media campaign targeting the UAE has deepened the Gulf’s worst row in years, stoking fears of a damaging fall-out in the financial heart of the Middle East. Fiery accusations …
Ukraine-US-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi to continue on Saturday – video
Trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi between Ukraine, the United States and Russia will continue tomorrow. Details: The source said the talks that began on 23 January were “productive” and will resume …
U.S.-brokered peace talks break off without a deal after overnight Russian bombardment of Ukraine
Statements following the talks did not indicate that any agreements had been reached, but both Moscow and Kyiv said they were open to further dialogue.
Patrick Reed leads by 4 in Dubai as McIlroy’s hopes fade
Patrick Reed will take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic as Rory McIlroy’s chances for a record-extending fifth title virtually disappeared.
In Dubai, a different LIV Golf question looms large
Patrick Reed holds the 54-hole lead in Dubai. His LIV Golf compatriot David Puig is in second place, four shots behind entering Sunday’s final round. But the conversation at the DP World Tour’s Rolex …
Air France resumes Dubai flights after temporary suspension
Air France and KLM announce pauses as Trump says ‘armada’ of US warships heading towards Middle East. At least two European airlines have suspended flights to cities in the Middle East, with Air …
Russia-Ukraine-US trilateral talks conclude in Abu Dhabi, Zelenskyy says next meeting likely next week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said ‘a lot’ was discussed during the talks, which involved military representatives from all three sides. In an X post, he thanked the US for its involvement …
Airlines suspend flights to Dubai and the Middle East: what travellers need to know
Several international carriers have paused or adjusted services to parts of the Middle East. Here’s what travellers need to know …
Reed leads in Dubai and McIlroy needs a big weekend to challenge for the title
Patrick Reed moved into the lead and Dustin Johnson missed the cut on a mixed day for high-profile LIV golfers at the European tour’s Dubai Desert Classic on Friday. Languishing in between was …
Dubai Desert Classic prize money: Purse Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood are playing for
Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Tommy Fleetwood and many others are on the hunt for the prize money in Dubai as Tyyrell Hatton searches to defend his title …