Sports from Saturday, April 19th, 2025

Cosmin Olăroiu appointed coach of UAE football team

The UAE Football Association has appointed Cosmin Olăroiu as the national team’s Head Coach, it was announced on Saturday.
Sinner backed to hit top gear in time for French Open after doping ban

World number one Jannik Sinner may take time to hit his stride on his return from a three-month doping ban next month but will be in top form when he heads to the French Open, Italy's Davis Cup captain Filippo Volandri said.

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UAE to build mosque and cultural centre in Chad
The UAE Aid Agency has signed an agreement to build a mosque and a cultural centre in Chad's capital N’Djamena.
RTA opens new bridge to cut travel time by 67%
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new bridge connecting Jumeirah Street to Al Mina Street in the direction of the Infinity Bridge, part of phase 4 of the Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project.
UAE, Chad Presidents discuss closer cooperation
The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Chadian President Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, who is on an official visit to the country.