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The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has confirmed the global calendar for its major world championships in 2026, reinforcing the Middle East’s role as a key destination for international motorsport. The announcements were made during the FIA World Motor Sport

The Abu Dhabi Team for Powerboat Racing has set a new world record in the Pavia–Venice race, the world’s longest river powerboat competition, marking a significant achievement in the history of marine sports. Veteran Italian driver Guido Cappellini, representing the team, piloted

Mohamed Salah has been named the Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year for 2025, marking the third time the Liverpool forward has received the prestigious individual honor. The Egyptian international now equals the record held by former Arsenal

George Foreman, the American heavyweight boxing legend and Olympic gold medalist, has died at the age of 76. His family announced his passing in a statement shared on social media late Friday, remembering him as a man of deep faith, a

Japan has secured its place as the first team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 2-0 victory over Bahrain at Saitama Stadium on Thursday. Goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo in the second half ensured

Manchester City has announced that striker Erling Haaland has signed a new contract extending his stay at the club until the summer of 2034. The 24-year-old Norwegian, who joined City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, has scored 111 goals in

MENA Newswire News Desk: The 16th edition of the Etihad Airways Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix marked a pivotal moment in motorsport history as Lewis Hamilton concluded his 12-year tenure with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. The event,

MENA Newswire News Desk: The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open confirmed today that celebrated Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur will make her return to competitive play at the 2025 tournament following a prolonged shoulder injury that sidelined her for much of the 2024 Hologic WTA Tour season.

MENA Newswire News Desk: Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri Hernandez has been crowned the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, an award recognizing him as the best player in world football this year. This is the first time the 28-year-old has

As the UIM F2 World Championship progresses, the Abu Dhabi Powerboat Team is preparing for a critical showdown in Tønsberg, Norway. This Saturday, they aim to clinch the “Fastest Lap” title, a key highlight of the event. Leading the team