The UAE has been selected to host this year's Asian Muay Thai Championship.
The annual event will be held in Abu Dhabi as part of the Emirate's 48th National Day.
Athletes from more than 40 countries are expected to take part in the championship.
The event will be held in the capital from December 16-22.
Martha Stewart joins Snoop Dogg as Swansea minority co-owner
American businesswoman and television personality Martha Stewart has joined Swansea City as a co-owner, the Welsh soccer club announced on Tuesday.
MI Emirates head to playoffs after an eight-wicket win over Gulf Giants
MI Emirates have sealed their playoff berth after a comfortable eight-wicket win over the Gulf Giants during the at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
H.H. Sheikh Mansoor reviews preparations for World Sports Summit
His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, has reviewed preparations for the inaugural World Sports Summit, which will be held at Madinat Jumeirah from December 29 to 30.
Indonesia bowler enters record books with five-wicket over in T20I
Indonesia's Gede Priandana became the first bowler to claim five wickets in an over in a Twenty20 International, in a game against Cambodia in Bali on Tuesday.
Neymar undergoes successful knee surgery
Neymar has undergone successful arthroscopic surgery on his knee, his club Santos said on Monday, as the winger bids to get back to full fitness and earn a place in the Brazil squad for next year's World Cup.
