The event, set in a Colosseum-inspired arena against the desert backdrop of Bab Al Shams, featured race waves from morning through evening
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Metallica in Abu Dhabi: Rock icons confirmed as Saturday headliner for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025
Benson Boone will open the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concert on Thursday, December 4, with Katy Perry closing the weekend as Sunday’s headliner
Abu Dhabi F1
Benson Boone in Abu Dhabi: American singer to headline F1 Grand Prix after-race concert
Boone has established himself as a major figure in contemporary music with over ten billion global streams
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Dubai Marathon 2026 registration open
Dubai Marathon opens registration for historic 25th edition, set to be run on February 1, 2026
F1
F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025 returns to Jeddah: Dates, record-breaking speeds, concert lineup
The race is slated to be held on April 18-20
eSports
Middle East sports market to grow 8.7%, outpacing global average: PwC report
The sports sector in the Middle East is undergoing rapid transformation, fueled by strategic investments, innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity, establishing the region as a continued global leader in sports
Footballers
Mo Salah signs two-year Liverpool FC contract extension until 2027
Salah, 32, has maintained his exceptional form this season, scoring 32 goals in 45 appearances across all competitions
Crown Prince of Dubai
Sheikh Hamdan in India: Dubai Crown Prince meets ICC Chairman, Indian Cricket stars in Mumbai
The Dubai Crown Prince also held discussions with Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, along with players Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav in Mumbai
Bab Al Shams
Spartan Race Middle East: Inside the corporate wellness trend reshaping Dubai’s business landscape
As a dynamic wellness initiative, Spartan Race Middle East provides corporate teams an inclusive platform to compete and build resilience
Dubai World Cup
Dubai World Cup 2025: Hit Show wins $12m race, plus all the results from Meydan
Qatar’s Hit Show wins Dubai World Cup 2025 in pinnacle of nine-race day in Meydan
Dubai World Cup
Dubai World Cup 2025: 9 races, $30.5m prize pot, 102 horses
Dubai World Cup 2025 will be pinnacle of a $30.5m day of racing at the Meydan Racecourse
Rugby
UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar eye joint 2035 Rugby World Cup bid: report
UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar could present a joint bid for Rugby World Cup 2035 says regional sport chief
NFL
NFL mulls games in Dubai or Abu Dhabi as it announces UAE expansion
The NFL has expanded business operations to the UAE and would consider playing games in Dubai or Abu Dhabi
Mixed Martial Arts
Zuckerberg’s Meta and UFC join forces in multi-year technology deal
The collaboration is to deliver unprecedented engagement with hundreds of millions of UFC fans around the world
alternative assets
New Zealand’s Evolution Stables teams up with Tokinvest for tokenised racehorse leases ahead of Dubai World Cup
Digital syndication enables racehorse owners to lease out stakes while retaining full control and ownership
Al Ain FC
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: UAE and Saudi teams to compete with football giants for $1bn prize pot
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will feature football clubs from around the world, including teams from UAE and Saudi Arabia