Sports | Friday 9 June, 2017 4:09 am

Al Watania and Royal Teams Advance to Semi-finals of the Sharjah Ramadan Football Championship

Al Watania and Royal teams have advanced to the semi-finals of the Sharjah Ramadan Football Championship (SRFC) following their respective 8-1 and 2-0 victories on Wednesday evening.  The ninth day of the tournament witnessed an impressive turnout of spectators keen to support their teams and...

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Sports | Sunday 28 May, 2017 3:11 am

3M Healthcare Sponsors the Spanish Soccer School in Support of UAE Youth Sport

3M Healthcare Business today announced that it is sponsoring the Spanish Soccer School, where Michel Salgado, the former Real Madrid player, is director. In doing so, the corporation continues to support the UAE youth by encouraging sports involvement and promoting healthy lifestyles, in general....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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Sports | Sunday 21 May, 2017 12:00 pm

A sip of Gahwa: Trump gets royal tutorial in Arabic coffee drinking etiquette

When US President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia Saturday he was first treated to a traditional coffee at the airport in Riyadh. King Salman enjoyed a cup of coffee with the American president and also taught him the traditional technique of asking a server to stop pouring. The Saudi king...

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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...

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