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DR7’s 6-1 Shock Sets Up Kings League MENA’s Riyadh Return

Kings League MENA will return to Riyadh from September 18 with 10 creator-led teams, after Saudi side DR7 stunned world champions Los Troncos FC 6-1 in Milan.

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Dubai Basketball sign Mamadi Diakite as frontcourt rebuild gathers weight

Dubai Basketball have added Guinean forward-center Mamadi Diakite on a multi-year deal after his strong EuroLeague season with Baskonia.

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Pogacar’s Fifth Tour Win Turns UAE Team Emirates-XRG Into the Story

Tadej Pogacar won a fifth Tour de France, but his strongest memories were about UAE Team Emirates-XRG, Isaac del Toro, and a team that carried illness, pressure, and ambition to Paris.

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Riyadh’s Esports Nations Cup Turns National Pride Into A New Gulf Sporting Stage

Riyadh will host the first Esports Nations Cup from November 2 to 29, with major rosters confirmed across PUBG, PUBG MOBILE, VALORANT and Street Fighter 6.

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Saudi Arabia Opens Volunteer Drive For 2027 AFC Asian Cup

Saudi Arabia has opened volunteer registration for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, inviting citizens and residents aged 16 and above to support the tournament in Riyadh, Jeddah and Alkhobar.

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Sinner, Alcaraz And Djokovic Put Riyadh Back On Tennis Map

Riyadh’s Six Kings Slam returns in October with Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and a Netflix global stream, giving Gulf sport another high-profile tennis moment.

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Usman Nurmagomedov Puts Perfect Record On Line Against Archie Colgan At PFL New York

Usman Nurmagomedov defends his PFL lightweight world title against unbeaten Archie Colgan at UBS Arena, with Dakota Ditcheva also returning on a strong New York card.

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Carrick Gives Manchester United Fans A Reason To Believe Again

Manchester United enter the 2026/27 season with renewed optimism after Michael Carrick’s sharp turnaround, Champions League qualification, and early transfer moves.

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Esports World Cup Gets More Social For MENA Fans As Bigo Live Joins 2026 Push

Bigo Live’s official content partnership with the Esports World Cup 2026 brings livestreams, creator watch parties and rewards to MENA gaming audiences.

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Esports World Cup Week 3 Turns Underdogs Into Champions In Paris

Team Vision, Virtus.pro and RvPLegend claimed major titles in Week 3 of the Esports World Cup 2026, reshaping the Club Championship race.

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Mancini Returns To Italy After Saudi Spell As Azzurri Seek World Cup Rescue

Roberto Mancini is back as Italy coach after spells with Saudi Arabia and Al-Sadd, taking charge of a divided Azzurri setup chasing a World Cup return.

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Power Slap 25 Adds Another Fight-Night Magnet To Abu Dhabi Showdown Week

Power Slap 25 will return to Abu Dhabi on October 23 at Space42 Arena, a day before UFC 333, adding another global combat sport event to Showdown Week.

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Zinedine Zidane Finally Gets France Job After Years Of Waiting

Zinedine Zidane has been appointed France coach after Didier Deschamps ended his long spell in charge, opening a new era for one of world football’s biggest teams.

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Australian Kayaker’s 60km Abu Dhabi Paddle Becomes A Portrait Of A City In Motion

Ellecia Saffron paddled 60km around Abu Dhabi island, turning an endurance challenge into a tribute to the UAE’s growth, community spirit and water sports culture.

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Infantino’s Italy Joke Opens A Serious World Cup Question

FIFA president Gianni Infantino joked Italy may need a 64-team World Cup, but the remark points to a serious debate over football’s growing global tournament.

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McTominay Fit Again as Scotland Chase a World Cup Start That Changes the Mood

Scott McTominay has recovered from illness before Scotland’s World Cup opener against Haiti, giving Steve Clarke’s side a timely lift before tougher Group C tests against Morocco and Brazil.

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Shakira, Bocelli and Salma Hayek Turn World Cup Opener Into a Global Stage in Mexico City

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened in Mexico City with Shakira, Burna Boy, Andrea Bocelli, Salma Hayek and Latin music stars before Mexico beat South Africa 2-0.

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Sweden’s Glamour Attack Meets Tunisia’s Wall In World Cup Opener

Sweden begin their World Cup campaign against a Tunisia side that did not concede in qualifying, setting up a sharp test for Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres.

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Joaquin Niemann Holds Nerve In Busan Playoff As LIV Golf Faces Its Next Big Question

Joaquin Niemann beat Talor Gooch in a playoff to win LIV Golf Korea in Busan, while Bryson DeChambeau fell one shot short and questions around LIV Golf's funding future grew louder.

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Kohli’s Dream Six Gives Bengaluru Another IPL Crown

Virat Kohli hit an unbeaten 75 and sealed Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans, helping the franchise retain the IPL title in Ahmedabad.

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Kostyuk Ends Swiatek’s French Open Run On A Birthday Paris Will Not Forget

Marta Kostyuk stunned former champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1 at Roland Garros, extending her unbeaten clay run and ending Swiatek’s chase for a fifth French Open title.

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Patrik Schick Carries Czech Hopes Into A Demanding World Cup Group

Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick will lead Czech Republic’s attack at the World Cup, with coach Miroslav Koubek targeting the play-offs from a tough Group A.

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PSG’s Champions League Joy Turns Into a Hard Question for Paris

Paris Saint-Germain retained the Champions League after beating Arsenal on penalties, but France woke up to arrests, injuries and a debate over how big sporting celebrations should be managed.

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PSG’s Champions League Party Turns Violent As 780 Arrested Across France

Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League triumph over Arsenal sparked huge celebrations in France, but the night also brought violent clashes, injuries, arrests and a fatal road crash.

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Tiafoe Turns Heat Into Fuel In Four-Hour French Open Fightback

Frances Tiafoe fought back from two sets down to beat Jaime Faria at the French Open, using a tense fifth-set exchange to sharpen his focus.

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Wembanyama Carries Spurs Past Thunder Into Knicks Finals Clash

San Antonio beat defending champions Oklahoma City 111-103 in Game 7 to reach the NBA Finals, where Victor Wembanyama now faces the New York Knicks.

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Wembanyama Puts Spurs One Step From NBA Dream After Game 7 Shock In Oklahoma City

Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio past defending champions Oklahoma City to reach the NBA Finals, setting up a Spurs-Knicks clash with global fan interest.

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Coco Gauff’s French Open Defence Ends In A Paris Fightback

Defending champion Coco Gauff exited Roland Garros after Anastasia Potapova fought back to win a tense three-set third-round match in Paris.

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Diana Shnaider Beats Oleksandra Oliynykova As French Open Match Carries War Tensions

Russian player Diana Shnaider reached the French Open fourth round after beating Ukraine’s Oleksandra Oliynykova 7-5, 6-1 in a match shaped by political tension and a missing handshake.

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DR Congo Return To World Cup After 52 Years As Crisis Tests Nation

DR Congo are back at the World Cup after 52 years, carrying the hopes of a country facing Ebola deaths and conflict in its east.

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Emil Holm’s World Cup heartbreak gives Sweden a late selection jolt

Sweden defender Emil Holm will miss the World Cup with a muscle injury, forcing coach Graham Potter to call up Herman Johansson before Group F matches against Tunisia, Netherlands and Japan.

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Hong Kong Match-Fixing Case Sends A Clear Warning To Asian Football

Two footballers and a betting agent have been jailed in Hong Kong for match-fixing and illegal gambling, in a case that underlines why sporting integrity matters across Asia and the Gulf.

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Iran Beat Gambia, But World Cup Visa Doubts Still Shadow Their Camp

Iran came from behind to beat Gambia 3-1 in Antalya, but their World Cup preparations remain tangled in visa uncertainty after a camp move from Arizona to Tijuana.

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Niemann And Gooch Set Up A High-Pressure LIV Golf Korea Finale In Busan

Joaquin Niemann caught Talor Gooch for the lead at LIV Golf Korea after a sharp third-round 66, setting up a tense final round in Busan with Scott Vincent, Cameron Smith, Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau still in range.

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PSG Hold Nerve Against Arsenal To Build A Champions League Dynasty

Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 Champions League final draw in Budapest, retaining the title and deepening their European legacy.

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Raheem Sterling Arrested After M3 Lamborghini Crash, Police Say No Injuries Reported

Former England winger Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after an alleged Lamborghini crash on the M3 motorway in Hampshire. He has been released on bail while police continue inquiries.

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Sabalenka powers into Osaka clash as French Open opens up in Paris

Aryna Sabalenka reached the French Open fourth round with a straight-sets win over Daria Kasatkina, setting up a high-voltage clash with Naomi Osaka, while Novak Djokovic’s defeat to Joao Fonseca blew open the men’s draw.

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Wemby Fever Turns Paris Into a Two-Sport Carnival at Roland Garros

Victor Wembanyama’s NBA playoff run has spilled into Roland Garros, where tennis stars Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton are watching the Spurs like fans while Paris juggles tennis, football and basketball fever.

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Anthony Gordon Joins Barcelona As Newcastle Cash In On Breakout Star

Barcelona have signed Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United in a deal that could reach 80 million euros, giving the Spanish champions a major attacking reset after Robert Lewandowski's exit.

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Fonseca Shocks Djokovic In Paris And Gives Tennis A New Teenage Plotline

Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca came from two sets down to beat Novak Djokovic in a five-set French Open thriller, ending the Serbian great’s latest chase for a 25th Grand Slam title.

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Iran’s World Cup Visa Wait Turns Football Into A Test Of Sport And Diplomacy

Iran expect a decision this week on US visas for their World Cup squad, with all three group matches scheduled in America despite their Mexico base.

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Kostyuk’s 15-Match Clay Streak Sets Up Swiatek Rematch In Paris

Marta Kostyuk beat Viktorija Golubic to reach the French Open fourth round, extending her clay winning streak to 15 matches and setting up a major test against Iga Swiatek.

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Mayar Sherif Leaves Roland Garros With Defeat, Pride And A Clear Message For Arab Tennis

Egypt’s Mayar Sherif lost to Coco Gauff at Roland Garros, but her fight in Paris showed why her story matters far beyond one scoreline.

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PSG Get Dembélé And Hakimi Boost Before Champions League Final Against Arsenal

Ousmane Dembélé and Achraf Hakimi are fit for PSG’s Champions League final against Arsenal in Budapest, easing major injury worries before a high-stakes European night.

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Ronaldo at 45? Portugal Coach Keeps the 2030 Door Wide Open

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez says no one should doubt Cristiano Ronaldo’s chance of playing the 2030 World Cup, even when he will be 45.

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Saudi Arabia sharpen World Cup build-up in New York before Ecuador test

Saudi Arabia trained in New York before a friendly against Ecuador as Georgios Donis prepares the Green Falcons for World Cup group games against Uruguay, Spain and Cape Verde.

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Spain Lead 2026 World Cup Forecast, But Football Still Refuses To Behave

A Goldman Sachs model gives Spain the strongest chance of winning the 2026 World Cup, ahead of France, Argentina, Brazil and England, but the numbers still leave room for football’s favourite habit: surprise.

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Talor Gooch Takes Charge In Korea As LIV Golf Gets A Tight Weekend Finish

Talor Gooch shot a 7-under 63 in Busan to lead LIV Golf Korea by one stroke over Bryson DeChambeau, setting up a sharp weekend battle at Asiad Country Club.

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Ballon d’Or 2026 Moves To London As Football’s Biggest Night Leaves Paris

The Ballon d’Or ceremony will move from Paris to London on October 26, marking 70 years since Stanley Matthews won the first award.

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Coco Gauff Holds Nerve As Mayar Sherif Makes Her Work In Paris

Defending French Open champion Coco Gauff beat Egypt’s Mayar Sherif in straight sets, but the scoreline hid a physical contest that tested her rhythm and composure.

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Iran’s World Cup visa puzzle turns football into a border-crossing test

Iran expects FIFA to help secure multiple-entry US visas for Team Melli before the 2026 World Cup, after moving its camp from Arizona to Mexico amid travel and political complications.

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Leverkusen Beat Bayern In Bundesliga Profit Table As Cost Control Wins

Bayer Leverkusen topped the Bundesliga profit ranking for 2025, ahead of Bayern Munich, after a sharp jump in net income driven by higher revenue and lower costs.

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Mikel Arteta Chases Arsenal’s First Champions League Crown Against PSG

Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on May 30, with Mikel Arteta one win away from turning a long rebuild into the club’s greatest season.

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New York Mayor’s Arsenal Kurta Turns Eid Prayers Into A Football Moment

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani wore an Arsenal-themed kurta for Eid Al-Adha prayers in the Bronx, blending faith, football fandom and World Cup politics.

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Neymar’s Calf Injury Leaves Brazil Racing Against Time Before World Cup Opener

Neymar has been ruled out of Brazil’s friendlies against Panama and Egypt after a grade-two calf injury, leaving him highly unlikely to play the World Cup opener against Morocco on June 13.

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Sabalenka Rides Out Paris Scare As Jacquemot Turns Centre Court Into A Test

Aryna Sabalenka beat Elsa Jacquemot 7-5, 6-2 at Roland Garros, but the top seed had to survive a tense first set before reaching the French Open third round.

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Sinner’s Paris Collapse Turns French Open Into A Wide-Open Race

Jannik Sinner’s illness-hit defeat to Juan Manuel Cerundolo has shaken Roland Garros, opened the draw for Djokovic and Zverev, and reminded tennis fans how quickly a Grand Slam script can break.

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Steve Clarke Stays With Scotland Until 2030 As World Cup Moment Arrives

Scotland coach Steve Clarke has signed a new four-year deal through the 2030 World Cup, just weeks before leading the team into its first men’s World Cup in 28 years.

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Al-Kholood’s American owner is treating the Saudi off-season like a rebuild, not a rest

Ben Harburg says Al-Kholood will push harder after survival and a King’s Cup final run, with major changes planned across players, coaching, infrastructure and recruitment.

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Anthony Gordon to Barcelona: A Big Move That Says Plenty About Football’s New Money Map

Barcelona have agreed a deal with Newcastle United for England winger Anthony Gordon, in a transfer expected to be worth more than €80 million including add-ons.

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French Open Heat Turns Roland Garros Into A Test Of Nerve, Legs And Timing

Scorching Paris heat has made the French Open courts quicker, forcing stars such as Elina Svitolina, Iga Swiatek and Belinda Bencic to adapt their games and manage their bodies.

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Germany Tell Players To Keep Politics Away As World Cup Pressure Builds

Germany have urged players to avoid political statements at the 2026 World Cup, as Rudi Voeller says the team must focus on football after the Qatar experience.

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Koeman Bets On Depay And Timber As Dutch World Cup Plans Turn Into A Fitness Gamble

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has picked Memphis Depay and Jurrien Timber for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite fitness concerns, backing experience before warm-up games against Algeria and Uzbekistan.

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South Africa Back Home-Grown Core For 2026 World Cup Shot

South Africa have named a heavily home-based 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates providing eight players each.

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Swiatek Finds Her Clay-Court Bite Again As French Open Title Chase Builds

Iga Swiatek beat Sara Bejlek 6-2, 6-3 in Paris to reach the French Open third round, keeping alive her push to reclaim the Roland Garros crown.

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Tyson Fury Plans Dublin Return As Joshua Fight Finally Moves Into View

Tyson Fury says he plans to return in Dublin on August 1, one week after Anthony Joshua fights in Riyadh, as boxing edges closer to a long-awaited heavyweight showdown.

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World Cup Fans Face A Costly Ride To US Stadiums

Fans heading to the 2026 World Cup in the United States are facing steep transport costs to some stadiums, raising fresh questions about event planning, public transit and the true price of watching football live.

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World Cup Ticket Storm Puts FIFA Under Legal Heat In New York And New Jersey

New York and New Jersey have opened a probe into FIFA’s World Cup ticket sales, raising tough questions over dynamic pricing, seat clarity, and affordability for football fans.

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Alexia Putellas Leaves Barcelona, And Women’s Football Loses A Club Era

Alexia Putellas is leaving Barcelona after 14 seasons, 507 games, 232 goals and 38 trophies, closing one of modern women’s football’s defining club chapters.

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Crystal Palace And Rayo Vallecano Chase A European Night Their Bigger Neighbours Cannot Own

Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano meet in Leipzig for the Conference League final, with pride, Europe, fan culture and club identity all on the line.

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Dembele and Hakimi Return as PSG Get Timely Boost Before Arsenal Final

Ousmane Dembele and Achraf Hakimi are back in full PSG training before the Champions League final against Arsenal in Budapest, giving the defending champions a major lift.

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Gujarat Titans Look Built For IPL 2026 Finish, But Bengaluru Know The Route

Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter the IPL 2026 playoffs as the top two sides, with history, bowling depth and injuries shaping the title race.

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Morocco Keep Hakimi And Qatar Heroes For 2026 World Cup Push

Morocco have named Achraf Hakimi and eight other players from their historic 2022 World Cup squad for the 2026 tournament, with coach Mohamed Ouahbi leaning on Europe-born talent and a new generation.

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Pulisic Leads US World Cup Squad As Pochettino Takes Big Calls Before Home Kick-Off

The United States have named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie leading a group that includes Gio Reyna and Alejandro Zendejas.

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Sabalenka Turns Paris Heat Into A First-Round Statement

Aryna Sabalenka opened her French Open campaign with a stylish straight-sets win as Paris heat, fast clay and teenage French hope Moise Kouame shaped a lively Roland Garros day.

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Saudi Sport Ministry Hosts 60 Hajj Pilgrims, Turning Sports Ties Into Pilgrim Care

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sport is hosting 60 pilgrims linked to sports bodies for Hajj 2026, connecting sport diplomacy with the Kingdom’s wider pilgrim services push.

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Scott McTominay’s Wonder Goal Gets A £20 Note As Scotland End 28-Year World Cup Wait

Scotland’s return to the World Cup after 28 years is being marked with a limited-edition £20 banknote featuring Scott McTominay’s overhead kick against Denmark.

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Sinner Starts Roland Garros Like a Man Who Has Stopped Negotiating With Clay

Jannik Sinner opened his French Open 2026 campaign with a sharp straight-sets win over Clement Tabur, stretching his winning run to 30 matches and strengthening his chase for a first Roland Garros title.

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Wildcard Adam Walton Knocks Daniil Medvedev Out Of French Open In Five-Set Shock

Australian wildcard Adam Walton stunned sixth seed Daniil Medvedev in the French Open first round, exposing the Russian’s long-running discomfort on Roland Garros clay.

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Dubai Fight Night Shows Why PFL MENA Is Becoming More Than A Regional MMA Card

Tunisia’s Mehdi Saadi beat UAE favourite Mohammad Yahya at Coca-Cola Arena, while Emirati teenager Zamzam Al-Hammadi lit up PFL MENA’s Dubai opener.

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Gukesh and Carlsen Bring Chess Drama Back to Norway Chess 2026

World champion D Gukesh begins Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo as his rivalry with Magnus Carlsen returns, with Indian stars and Gulf interest adding fresh weight to the tournament.

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Kohli and Sooryavanshi Turn IPL Playoffs Into a Generations Story

Virat Kohli, 37, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, carry the IPL playoff spotlight as Bengaluru, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Hyderabad chase the 2026 title.

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Messi Injury Scare Takes Shine Off Inter Miami’s 6-4 MLS Thriller

Lionel Messi walked off with an apparent thigh problem as Inter Miami beat Philadelphia Union 6-4 in a record-filled MLS match before the FIFA World Cup break.

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Salah Leaves Anfield In Tears As Liverpool’s Great Era Turns A Page

Mohamed Salah’s emotional farewell at Anfield ended with an assist, Champions League qualification and hard questions about Liverpool’s next chapter after a trophy-rich era.

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Salah Leaves Liverpool in Tears, But With His Legacy Fully Built

Mohamed Salah ended his Liverpool career at Anfield with tears, records and a clear message about the standards he helped restore at the club.

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Swiatek And Rybakina Make Fast Starts In Paris Heat As Wawrinka Says Goodbye

Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina opened their French Open campaigns with straight-set wins in Paris, while Stan Wawrinka’s final Roland Garros ended in an emotional defeat.

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Yazeed Al-Rajhi Begins Argentina Title Defence With Dakar On His Mind

Saudi rally champion Yazeed Al-Rajhi has started his Desafio Ruta 40 title defence in Argentina, using the brutal five-stage race as a serious test before the next Dakar Rally.

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Arsenal End 22-Year Wait, Then Turn Their Eyes To Europe

Arsenal lifted the Premier League trophy after beating Crystal Palace 2-1, ending a 22-year wait for the English title and setting up a huge Champions League final against PSG.

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Dubai Fight Night Puts Arab MMA’s New Generation Under The Bright Lights

PFL MENA: Pride of Arabia brings regional MMA talent to Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena, with Mohammad Yahya, Mehdi Saadi, Salah Eddine Hamli and Zamzam Al Hammadi carrying big expectations.

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Guardiola, Salah farewells turn Premier League finale into football’s end-of-era Sunday

Pep Guardiola and Mohamed Salah signed off on an emotional Premier League final day as Aston Villa sealed fourth, Tottenham survived, West Ham went down, and Arsenal prepared for Europe as champions.

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Marta Kostyuk Wins Through Tears As French Open Opens In Fierce Paris Heat

Marta Kostyuk reached the French Open second round after learning a missile had nearly hit her parents' home in Ukraine, on a hot opening day at Roland Garros.

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NBA’s New Power Map Is Here, And The Old Giants Are Missing

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham made the 2026 All-NBA first team, while LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo missed out under eligibility rules.

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Senegal Fans Return Home After Morocco Pardon, But AFCON Dispute Still Burns

Fifteen Senegalese football supporters returned home after a Moroccan royal pardon, months after violence at the disputed Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat.

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Tottenham Stay Up, West Ham Go Down: A Final Day That Hit Far Beyond London

Tottenham avoided Premier League relegation on a tense final day as West Ham dropped to the Championship, while Guardiola, Salah and Robertson marked emotional farewells.

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Wyndham Clark’s 60 Turns Byron Nelson Into A Statement Win

Wyndham Clark closed with an 11-under 60 to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, beating Si Woo Kim and Scottie Scheffler in a dramatic PGA Tour finish in Texas.

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Barcelona Turn Oslo Into A Statement Night As Lyon’s European Aura Cracks

Barcelona beat Lyon 4-0 in Oslo to win the Women’s Champions League, with Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo scoring twice each in a ruthless second-half display.

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Bruno Fernandes Turns United’s Hard Climb Into A Player Of The Season Story

Bruno Fernandes has been named Premier League player of the season after leading Manchester United to third place and matching the league assists record.

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Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli Puts Riyadh Back in Boxing’s Global Spotlight

Canelo Alvarez and unbeaten WBC super-middleweight champion Christian Mbilli will fight in Riyadh on September 12, giving Saudi Arabia another major boxing night under Riyadh Season.

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Djokovic Walks Into French Open History With Questions His Body Must Answer

Novak Djokovic begins a record 82nd Grand Slam at Roland Garros with little clay-court preparation, a shoulder concern, and another major chance in a changed men’s draw.

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DR Congo Hold World Cup Course As Ebola Rules Test Football’s Travel Bubble

DR Congo plan to continue World Cup friendlies against Denmark and Chile despite a US warning linked to the Ebola outbreak at home, raising fresh questions around travel, health controls and tournament logistics.

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Harry Kane Turns Berlin Final Into Bayern’s Double Night

Harry Kane scored a second-half hat-trick as Bayern Munich beat VfB Stuttgart 3-0 in Berlin to win the German Cup and complete a domestic double.

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Hull City Return To Premier League After Oli McBurnie’s Wembley Heartbreak Shot For Middlesbrough

Oli McBurnie scored in the 95th minute as Hull City beat Middlesbrough 1-0 at Wembley to return to the Premier League after nine years.

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Iran Moves World Cup Camp To Tijuana As Visa Worries Shape Football Plans

Iran will base its World Cup squad in Tijuana after FIFA approved a switch from Arizona, with visa concerns and travel logistics driving the decision.

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Michael Carrick Gets Manchester United Job, And The Pressure Has Only Just Begun

Michael Carrick has been appointed permanent Manchester United manager after lifting the club from seventh to third, but Champions League football now brings bigger budgets, bigger expectations and a much tougher season.

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Morocco King Pardons Senegal Fans After AFCON Final Chaos

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has pardoned 18 Senegal supporters convicted after disorder at the AFCON final in Rabat, adding a human turn to a bitter football dispute now headed to sport’s top court.

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Real Madrid Sign Off With Six-Goal Win As Mallorca And Girona Drop From La Liga

Real Madrid closed a difficult trophyless La Liga season with a 4-2 win over Athletic Bilbao, while Mallorca and Girona were relegated on a tense final day.

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Si Woo Kim Holds Nerve As Scheffler Turns CJ Cup Finale Into A Proper Chase

Si Woo Kim takes a two-shot lead into the final round of the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson, with defending champion Scottie Scheffler chasing hard in Texas.

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Usyk Survives Verhoeven Scare Before Late Stoppage Beside the Pyramids

Oleksandr Usyk stopped Rico Verhoeven in the 11th round in Giza, but the Dutch kickboxer made the heavyweight champion work hard in a dramatic night near the Pyramids.

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Oman Drawn with Saudi Arabia Iraq and Kuwait: Turns A Match Calendar Into A Regional Signal

Oman Drawn with Saudi Arabia Iraq and Kuwait: Turns A Match Calendar Into A Regional Signal explains what changes for residents, businesses, travellers and families across the Middle East.

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Regional Instability Compels Shift in Gulf Arab Sport: Puts Fans And Sponsors In The Same Story

Regional Instability Compels Shift in Gulf Arab Sport: Puts Fans And Sponsors In The Same Story explains what changes for residents, businesses, travellers and families across the Middle East.

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Qatar Drawn Alongside UAE Bahrain and Yemen: Puts Fans And Sponsors In The Same Story

Qatar Drawn Alongside UAE Bahrain and Yemen: Puts Fans And Sponsors In The Same Story explains what changes for residents, businesses, travellers and families across the Middle East.

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The Region Trade Opening: Shows Why Gulf Sport Is Becoming Serious Business

The Region Trade Opening: Shows Why Gulf Sport Is Becoming Serious Business explains what changes for residents, businesses, travellers and families across the Middle East.

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Middle East Flight Updates Turkish Airlines and Cebu: Shows Why Gulf Sport Is Becoming Serious Business

Middle East Flight Updates Turkish Airlines and Cebu: Shows Why Gulf Sport Is Becoming Serious Business explains what changes for residents, businesses, travellers and families across the Middle East.

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UK Strikes 3 7bn Trade Deal with Six: Puts Fans And Sponsors In The Same Story

UK Strikes 3 7bn Trade Deal with Six: Puts Fans And Sponsors In The Same Story explains what changes for residents, businesses, travellers and families across the Middle East.

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The Hormuz Shipping Test: Puts Fans And Sponsors In The Same Story

The Hormuz Shipping Test: Puts Fans And Sponsors In The Same Story explains what changes for residents, businesses, travellers and families across the Middle East.

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Bahrain Confirm Gulf Cup Schedule: Shows Why Gulf Sport Is Becoming Serious Business

Bahrain Confirm Gulf Cup Schedule: Shows Why Gulf Sport Is Becoming Serious Business explains what changes for residents, businesses, travellers and families across the Middle East.

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Trade Deal with Gulf States Welcomed by Salmon: Shows Why Gulf Sport Is Becoming Serious Business

Trade Deal with Gulf States Welcomed by Salmon: Shows Why Gulf Sport Is Becoming Serious Business explains what changes for residents, businesses, travellers and families across the Middle East.

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U Says Slight Progress in Iran Talks: Turns A Match Calendar Into A Regional Signal

U Says Slight Progress in Iran Talks: Turns A Match Calendar Into A Regional Signal explains what changes for residents, businesses, travellers and families across the Middle East.

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Swedens Playreplay Targets MENA Expansion After New 12m: Turns A Match Calendar Into A Regional Signal

Swedens Playreplay Targets MENA Expansion After New 12m: Turns A Match Calendar Into A Regional Signal explains what changes for residents, businesses, travellers and families across the Middle East.

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Qatar to Meet UAE Bahrain and Yemen: Puts Fans And Sponsors In The Same Story

Qatar to Meet UAE Bahrain and Yemen: Puts Fans And Sponsors In The Same Story explains what changes for residents, businesses, travellers and families across the Middle East.

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Swedish Sports Tech Playreplay Raises 12m Ahead: Puts Fans And Sponsors In The Same Story

Swedish Sports Tech Playreplay Raises 12m Ahead: Puts Fans And Sponsors In The Same Story explains what changes for residents, businesses, travellers and families across the Middle East.

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The Gulf Sports Calendar: Shows Why Gulf Sport Is Becoming Serious Business In Abu Dhabi

The Gulf Sports Calendar: Shows Why Gulf Sport Is Becoming Serious Business In Abu Dhabi explains what changes for residents, businesses, travellers and families across the Middle East.

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The Gulf Sports Calendar: Shows Why Gulf Sport Is Becoming Serious Business

The Gulf Sports Calendar: Shows Why Gulf Sport Is Becoming Serious Business explains what changes for residents, businesses, travellers and families across the Middle East.

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The Gulf Sports Calendar: Turns A Match Calendar Into A Regional Signal

The Gulf Sports Calendar: Turns A Match Calendar Into A Regional Signal explains what changes for residents, businesses, travellers and families across the Middle East.

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Saudi Fans And The World Cup Calendar: Shows Why Gulf Sport Is Becoming Serious Business

Saudi Fans And The World Cup Calendar: Shows Why Gulf Sport Is Becoming Serious Business explains what changes for residents, businesses, travellers and families across the Middle East.

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What Hbs Club of Gcc S Forum on Agentic Says About Dubai’s Push From Speed To Trust

What Hbs Club of Gcc S Forum on Agentic Says About Dubai’s Push From Speed To Trust looks at what changes on the ground for clubs, fans, sponsors and families following the UAE’s growing sports economy.

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Why Primark Eyes Abu Dhabi After Blockbuster Dubai Launch as Deserves A Closer Dubai Time Read

Why Primark Eyes Abu Dhabi After Blockbuster Dubai Launch as Deserves A Closer Dubai Time Read looks at what changes on the ground for clubs, fans, sponsors and families following the UAE’s growing sports economy.

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What Dubai Renames Street After Historic Landmark Says About Dubai’s Push From Speed To Trust

What Dubai Renames Street After Historic Landmark Says About Dubai’s Push From Speed To Trust looks at what changes on the ground for clubs, fans, sponsors and families following the UAE’s growing sports economy.

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Why UAE Oman Trade Corridors Vital for Transport of Essential Deserves A Closer Dubai Time Read

Why UAE Oman Trade Corridors Vital for Transport of Essential Deserves A Closer Dubai Time Read looks at what changes on the ground for clubs, fans, sponsors and families following the UAE’s growing sports economy.

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Why Dubai Basketball One Win from the Aba League Final Deserves A Closer Dubai Time Read

Why Dubai Basketball One Win from the Aba League Final Deserves A Closer Dubai Time Read looks at what changes on the ground for clubs, fans, sponsors and families following the UAE’s growing sports economy.

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What Mansour Bin Zayed Attends 3rd Round of Group Says About Dubai’s Push From Speed To Trust

What Mansour Bin Zayed Attends 3rd Round of Group Says About Dubai’s Push From Speed To Trust looks at what changes on the ground for clubs, fans, sponsors and families following the UAE’s growing sports economy.

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What Middle East Tourism and Global Aviation Industry Brace Says About Dubai’s Push From Speed To Trust

What Middle East Tourism and Global Aviation Industry Brace Says About Dubai’s Push From Speed To Trust looks at what changes on the ground for clubs, fans, sponsors and families following the UAE’s growing sports economy.

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What Harvard Business School Club of Gcc Hosts Forum Says About Dubai’s Push From Speed To Trust

What Harvard Business School Club of Gcc Hosts Forum Says About Dubai’s Push From Speed To Trust looks at what changes on the ground for clubs, fans, sponsors and families following the UAE’s growing sports economy.

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What Dubai’s Growing Sports Audience Says About Dubai’s Push From Speed To Trust

What Dubai’s Growing Sports Audience Says About Dubai’s Push From Speed To Trust looks at what changes on the ground for clubs, fans, sponsors and families following the UAE’s growing sports economy.

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What Dubai Police Showcases Futuristic Security Tech at Isnr Says About Dubai’s Push From Speed To Trust

What Dubai Police Showcases Futuristic Security Tech at Isnr Says About Dubai’s Push From Speed To Trust looks at what changes on the ground for clubs, fans, sponsors and families following the UAE’s growing sports economy.

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PFL MENA’s Dubai Card Turns Combat Sport Into A Regional Audience Test

PFL MENA’s May 24 Dubai event brings the tournament to Coca-Cola Arena, showing how Gulf sport is becoming entertainment, tourism and athlete branding at once.

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Middle East Athletes Are Becoming Media Businesses

The new sports market rewards performance, but it also rewards storytelling, discipline and direct connection with audiences.

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Dubai Sports Events Are Quietly Feeding The Tourism Machine

A tournament can fill hotels, restaurants and taxis even before it creates a lasting fan base.

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Community Sport In The UAE Is Becoming A Public Health Story

Grassroots leagues, running clubs and school events can matter as much as stadium spectacles when cities want healthier residents.

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Gulf Sport Is Growing Through Families, Not Only Fans

The region’s sports economy becomes stronger when events work for children, parents, visitors and sponsors at the same time.

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Sport In The Gulf Is Becoming A Family Business

Major sports events in the region are no longer only about elite athletes. They now shape tourism, family weekends and city branding.

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What Passport Services for Indian Expats in UAE Alhind Says About Dubai’s Push From Speed To Trust

What Passport Services for Indian Expats in UAE Alhind Says About Dubai’s Push From Speed To Trust looks at what changes on the ground for clubs, fans, sponsors and families following the UAE’s growing sports economy.

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RTA's AI Operations Centre Shows Where Smart Mobility Really Begins

RTA's Technology Operation Control Centre is not just a back-room upgrade. It is the digital plumbing that keeps Dubai's transport services reliable.

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Dubai's Bus Shelters Are A Small Summer Story With A Big Public Impact

RTA's summer checks on 895 air-conditioned bus shelters show how comfort can decide whether people actually trust public transport.

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Dubai's Accessibility Upgrades Are Really About Independence

RTA's latest People of Determination upgrades show that better transport is not only about moving faster, but about letting people move without asking for help.

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Bolt's Abu Dhabi Move Shows App Mobility Is Becoming A Multi-City Habit

Bolt's entry into Abu Dhabi through its Dubai Taxi Company partnership is a small market move with larger implications for how residents now expect urban transport to work.

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Dubai’s First Smart Bus Station Tries To Make Waiting Less Wasteful

RTA has opened its first smart bus station at Mall of the Emirates, and the significance lies in how Dubai is trying to make public transport feel more usable.

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