Indian tennis star Sania Mirza is set to return to Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after recovering from a calf injury.
Sania, who had to cut short her campaign at the Australia Open in January due to a calf injury, has been given the go-ahead by her doctors.
She and Carolina Garcia of France will face Ella Kudryavtseva of Russia and Katerina Srebotnik of Slovenia in the first round of the doubles category.
All-star line-up expands at Hero Dubai Desert Classic
With one month to go until the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic, five more stars have been added to the line-up for the highly anticipated tournament at Emirates Golf Club from January 22-25.
Yamal strikes as Barcelona punish 10-man Villarreal
Barcelona has secured a composed 2-0 LaLiga victory at Villarreal on Sunday thanks to goals from Raphinha and Lamine Yamal in a match that tilted firmly in the visitors' favour when the hosts were reduced to 10 men just before the break.
Morocco beat Comoros in Cup of Nations opener
Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco overcame a nervy start to beat the Comoros 2-0 in the tournament’s opening game on Sunday after Brahim Diaz and substitute Ayoub El Kaabi scored second-half goals.
American Tien defeats Belgian Blockx to win Next Gen ATP Finals title
American Learner Tien has overpowered Belgian opponent Alexander Blockx 4-3(4) 4-2 4-1 to win the Next Gen ATP Finals on Sunday, the year-ending exhibition tournament between the eight highest-ranked players on the tour aged 20 and under.
Dubai Capitals clinch important six-wicket victory over Gulf Giants
The Dubai Capitals sealed an important six-wicket win over the Gulf Giants courtesy of an impressive all-round display at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Sunday
Dubai Municipality has announced the launch of the region’s first integrated recreational vehicle route, called the ‘Dubai RV Route’, creating a new model for nature-based tourism in the emirate.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has begun using drone technology to inspect Dubai Metro tunnels, in partnership with metro operator Keolis MHI.
Dubai Police say public enquiries surged during recent weather changes, with a total of 39,299 calls handled over Thursday and Friday.
