Sports | Saturday 7 February, 2015 12:42 am

Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing looks to consolidate series lead in Sanya In-Port Race

Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR), the UAE capital’s entrant into the Volvo Ocean Race (VOR) 2014-15, is aiming to tighten its grip on the In-Port Series when it takes on its five international rivals in the Sanya In-Port Race in China on Saturday. Although the In-Port points don’t count towards...

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Sports | Thursday 5 February, 2015 1:53 am

Baku regenerates itself for an athletic summer

Azerbaijan, a country at a crossroads between Eastern Europe and Western Asia will be going down in history this summer. The capital city, Baku, has been recognised for its exceptional efforts to make this event a grant triumph.1st European Games will be held in Baku from 12 to 28 June 2015, and...

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Sports | Wednesday 4 February, 2015 2:13 pm

DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW ADDS SAILING SECTION

As sailing’s popularity continues to soar in the region, the 23rd edition of the Dubai International Boat Show will feature a dedicated sailing section to help newcomers learn more about the activity and for enthusiasts to meet and interact with exhibitors and other fans and see the latest and...

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Sports | Sunday 1 February, 2015 8:26 am

Souq.com Launches Official Licensed Merchandise Range for the ICC World Cup 2015

Souq.com, the premier online shopping destination in the Middle-East, launched an exciting range of Official Licensed Products for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. All exclusive ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 merchandise will be sold on Souq.com...

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Sports | Thursday 29 January, 2015 4:44 pm

RAKBANK Gears Up for RAKBANK Ride

With the much anticipated RAKBANK RIDE event taking place in less than six weeks, the RAKBANK team has put together a list of useful cycling tips and advice that will help all participants get into gear for March 6th:Make sure the bike fits your frame: It’s important to ensure your bike fits your ...

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Sports | Thursday 29 January, 2015 3:53 pm

OSN celebrates its support to cricket with Guinness World Record bid for the ‘Largest Cricket Bat’

OSN, the region’s leading pay-TV network, is celebrating the start of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 with a Guinness World Record attempt. The company today unveiled a giant cricket bat, 32 metres long and 4 metres wide, in a bid to clinch the Guinness World Record for the ‘Largest Cricket...

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Sports | Wednesday 21 January, 2015 12:04 pm

SUAREZ, BALE, RODRIGUEZ AND Benzema STAR IN ADIDAS #therewillbehaters film

adidas has lit a spark under the world of football today by launching their #ThereWillBeHaters campaign; focused around a provocative new video featuring global football stars such as Luis Suarez, Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez and Karim Benzema.If you have “haters”, then it’s the ultimate...

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Sports | Tuesday 20 January, 2015 11:14 am

Official Timekeeper Longines Presented The Opening Dubai World Cup Carnival Card

Meydan Pillar Partner and Official Timekeeper, Swiss watchmaker, Longines recently presented the opening US$915,000 Dubai World Cup Carnival card of 2015, a meeting highlighted by the first rounds of the Al Maktoum Challenge races for Purebred Arabians and Thoroughbreds and the Listed Singspiel...

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Sports | Sunday 18 January, 2015 1:54 am

FROM LAND TO SEA: MCILROY AND WALKER STAGE ‘WORLD’S 
LONGEST DISTANCE’ SELFIE

The world’s longest distance selfie was taken today, connecting 2,749 nautical miles between world number one Rory McIlroy and Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing skipper Ian Walker. McIlroy, who is chasing Martin Kaymer in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, discussed winning strategies with Walker as he...

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Sports | Saturday 17 January, 2015 1:00 pm

ABU DHABI OCEAN RACING IN THE HUNT AT HALFWAY POINT OF LEG 3

Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR) – the emirate’s entry in the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 (VOR) – is in a close battle for a podium place at the midway point of the race’s third leg from the team’s homeport to Sanya in China.So far, Leg 3 has seen the closest competition in this edition of the...

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