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Top seeds stumble on day of upsets at Dubai Open

18 Feb 2020

Qualifier Jennifer Brady pulled a major upset of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Tuesday when she stunned two-time winner Elina Svitolina. The American took just 61 to...

Jebel Ali Stakes, Jebel Ali Sprint headline Friday’s eight-race card

18 Feb 2020

The iconic Jebel Ali Racecourse will host its first-ever eight-race card – a quality meet – on Friday, highlighted by two of their biggest races of the season, 1950m Listed...

Muguruza denies Clijsters’ dream return as Jabeur wins

17 Feb 2020

Garbine Muguruza outlasted Kim Clijsters, 6-2, 7-6 (6) in a much-anticipated first round match of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Monday. The ninth seed Muguruza needed one...

Al Amal Polo Day to be held at Ghantoot Club today

14 Feb 2020

The much-anticipated Al Amal Polo Day, one of the most popular events on the UAE polo calendar, will take place this Friday. Organised and hosted by Ghantoot Racing and Polo...

Poland players steal show at Fujairah Chess Endurance C’ship

10 Feb 2020

Chess players from Poland completed a clean sweep after claiming the top three spots at the third edition of the Fujairah Chess Endurance Championship and World Solving Chess Composition Championship...

UAE’s Muhairi, Marri qualify for WC; Goodin grabs Sharjah Ruler Cup

09 Feb 2020

UAE’s Abdullah Humaid Al Muhairi has qualified for this year’s FEI Jumping World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in Las Vegas from April 15-19. The defending champion...

Sharjah Ruler Cup attracts top stars

05 Feb 2020

Top international show jumpers from across the globe will be taking part in the His Highness Sharjah Ruler Cup International Show Jumping Championship CSI5*W which starts on Thursday at the...

Sheikh Hamdan hails return of racing at Jebel Ali Racecourse

04 Feb 2020

Jebel Ali Racecourse will stage its eighth meeting of the season on Friday with a seven-race card, which is highlighted by Derrinstown Stud-sponsored 1950m for Thoroughbred. The fourth race...

Racing back on track with Jebel Ali Mile

21 Jan 2020

After passing the crucial “kick-back” test on Monday, the Jebel Ali Racecourse is all set to resume racing with a bang. Holding the first race since early week of December...

ERA gives green signal as racing at Jebel Ali returns on Friday

20 Jan 2020

Racing will return to the iconic Jebel Ali Racecourse on Friday following a green signal from the Emirates Racing Authority (ERA). Jebel Ali Racecourse was given the all-clear to...

Amir Naqvi

A seasoned journalist covering major sports events around the world. Amir is Sports Editor with Gulf Today.

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