May 20, 2013
Al Ahli football club has said they will buy all the tickets allocated to their fans and give them away. Not to be outdone, the other finalists, Al Shabab, has promised to do the same. Read Article Free tickets to UAE President's Cup Final for loyal fans
May 02, 2013
Bahrain national also promises to get tough on problems of match-fixing across Asia, writes Ahmed Rizvi from Kuala Lumpur. Read Article New AFC president Sheikh Salman pledges to unite Asian football
He finishes way ahead of his rivals, Worawi Makudi of Thailand and Yousuf Al Serkal, the UAE Football Association president. Ahmed Rizvi reports from Kuala Lumpur. Read Article Sheikh Salman of Bahrain beats Yousuf Al Serkal to be elected AFC president
Apr 22, 2013
The Gulf Cup-winning UAE coach believes his side's players, including the in-demand Al Ain midfielder, have shown they can compete in Europe after their recent performances. Read Article Mahdi Ali: Omar Abdulrahman can spearhead UAE players' push into top leagues
Hafez Al Medlej insists he can still be the consensus candidate from the Gulf in the race to be AFC president next month, but says he will withdraw if no consensus between rivals Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa and UAE FA president Yousuf Al Serkal can be reached. Read Article Saudi candidate vows to step aside if he cannot be peacemaker in AFC elections
Mar 21, 2013
The Gulf Cup winning coach warns their Asian Cup rivals the UAE 'are not a one-man team' ahead of their clash in Abu Dhabi tomorrow night. Read Article UAE can cope without Omar Abdulrahman against Uzbekistan, insists Mahdi Ali
Feb 14, 2013
One Emirati man is standing out from a sea of white with his football-inspired kanduras. Read Article UAE football fans take to club kanduras
Feb 10, 2013
Branko Ivankovic, the Al Wahda coach, believes his side can prevail against their high-flying neighbours in tonight's match at Baniyas. Read Article Injury hit Al Wahda still positive ahead of President's Cup derby clash with Al Jazira
Feb 06, 2013
Goals from Ahmed Khalil and Habib Fardan, plus some inspired saves from Ali Kasheif, secured victory for Mahdi Ali's side in their opening Asian Cup qualifier. Read Article 2015 Asian Cup qualifying: Vietnam 1 UAE 2
Feb 05, 2013
The new Vietnam coach's rise to the national job mirrors Mahdi Ali's success in the UAE - but he has just two matches to secure the post full-time. Read Article Vietnam coach Hoang van Phuc out to prove his worth against UAE
Jan 31, 2013
Yousuf Al Serkal, head of the UAE Football Association, is being mentioned as a possible candidate for the presidency of the Asian Football Confederation. Read Article UAE FA's Yousuf Al Serkal may be in line to replace Zhang Jilong at AFC
Jan 30, 2013
The Emirati forward, and only player for the UAE team to have lifted the Gulf Cup twice, talks to Omar Al Raisi about the national team’s momentous victory in Bahrain. Read Article Ismail Matar backs UAE to build on emotional Gulf Cup success and reach 2018 World Cup
Jan 29, 2013
The UAE national side could face North Korea this week in a warm-up match ahead of their Asian Cup qualifier against Vietnam next month. Read Article UAE national team consider North Korea friendly during China training
Day of bloodshed in Shiite neighbourhoods kills 86, with Prime Minister Maliki moving to allay fears of resurgence of sectarian conflict that killed tens of thousands. Bombs tear through Baghdad in Iraq's bloodiest day for months
Discover where Dubai sits in the top 10 fastest growing property markets in the world, and who the emirate is beating. In pictures: Dubai in top 10 fastest rising property markets in the world
Guests of the Burj Al Arab will now be presented with 24-carat gold iPads when they check in at the lavish hotel. Gold iPads for Dubai's Burj Al Arab guests
No replacement announced yet but Primera Liga club offer Carlo Ancelotti manager's job. Jose Mourinho makes Real Madrid exit
Dubai is the world's second biggest retail destination - for the second year running, according to a report by the international property specialist CBRE. Dubai is top global target market for new retailers
Saadiyat is renowned for its hotels and beach clubs, but it is also a vital breeding ground for the endangered sea turtle. Operation Hawksbill swings into action
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