The UAE will host the remaining Group G fixtures of joint World Cup 2022 and AFC Asian Cup 2023 qualifiers as part of a centralised system, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), announced on Friday.
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Egypt’s Abou-Treika gets warm reception in UAE after joining Bani Yas
Egypt midfielder Mohamed Abou-Treika on Saturday expressed his pleasure over joining UAE side Bani Yas. “I want to thank my teammates for the warm welcome and I hope I can contribute to the club’s …
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Dubai Tennis: Muguruza sees off Mertens to set up final with Krejcikova
Spanish ninth seed Garbine Muguruza made it to her third final of the season after staving off the challenge from Belgian 10th seed Elise Mertens in the semifinal of the WTA Dubai Duty Free Tennis …
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Muguruza beats Mertens in Dubai to reach 3rd final of 2021
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Garbiñe Muguruza reached her third final of the season after needing seven match points to beat Elise Mertens 6-4, 7-6 (5) in the semifinals of the Dubai …
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Covid vaccine: Teachers, education staff to get 7 jab centres in Sharjah
The Ministry of Education on Friday announced a list of centres in Sharjah that have been designated to provide Covid-19 vaccines for employees in the education sector. Taking to Twitter, the ministry …
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Abu Dhabi giant ADQ develops platform for venture capital push
Abu Dhabi-based ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies, has developed DisruptAD to consolidate its venture capital (VC) efforts under a unified platform. DisruptADs …
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Covid vaccine UAE: 55,537 doses administered in 24 hours
The UAE has administered 55,537 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine in the past 24 hours. The country’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said the total doses administered now stands at 6.46 million …
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UAE: Community platform nurtures next-generation female leaders
Today, E7 alumnae are university students, professionals, authors, mothers and wives working in several fields in the UAE and abroad. Some successful ‘daughters’ include Suaad Al Hammadi, member of …
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Murray to miss Dubai after birth of fourth child
Andy Murray will miss next week’s Dubai Championships after his wife Kim gave birth to their fourth child. The three-time Grand Slam champion had planned to play in Dubai before the Miami Open which …
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Dubai Municipality prepares to launch satellite to address climate change
Dubai Municipality, in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), has announced that it is preparing to launch the DMSat-1 satellite, the region’s first environmental nanometric …
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Bakkegard sets new Ironman 70.3 Dubai record; Ryf takes women’s crown
Daniela Ryf, winner of the Dubai women’s title in 2016 and 2017, made a triumphant return to competition on Friday with a blistering run on the streets of Jumeirah to pip 2020 champion Imogen Simmonds …
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UAE: Schools can hold only one exam per day, says Sharjah Ruler
No school in Sharjah is allowed to conduct two exams in one day, the authorities have said after a complaint from a parent reached His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the …
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UAE: Blue-collar worker wins Dh15,000 cash prize in singing show
A Dubai-based driver and merchandiser at an ice-cream shop is thanking his lucky stars, after winning Dh15,000 in a virtual talent hunt competition in the emirate. Hasan Raza, 29, was announced the …
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince in Cairo to discuss support for Egypt
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan arrived in Cairo on Sunday intending to discuss ways of supporting Egypt after the 30 June uprising that led to the ouster of Islamist …
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Brotherhood party disavows El-Erian comments on UAE
Saad El-Katatni, leader of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party (FJP), has said comments by Essam El-Erian on Egyptian political prisoners in the UAE do not represent the party’s …
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UAE reports 2,250 Covid cases, 1,736 recoveries, 9 deaths
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Friday reported 2,250 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 1,736 recoveries and 9 deaths. ALSO READ: >> Covid variant ‘taking over’ UK and likely …
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UAE: Orphans bond with horses in Dubai Police community initiative
Fifteen orphans from Dubai’s Hemaya Schools for Boys were recently given an opportunity to learn the basics of horseback riding, thanks to a local community initiative. Don’t miss: Dubai Police’s …
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