The former Netherlands and Saudi Arabia boss Bert van Marwijk has been named the new coach of the UAE football team.
The 66-year-old Dutchman succeeds Alberto Zaccheroni who left the post after the Asian Cup earlier this year.
Van Marwijk led the Netherlands to the 2010 World Cup final, and has also coached Australia in the past.
He is expected to be in the stands for the UAE’s friendly match against Saudi Arabia in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
Shelton advances to US Open final for Zverev showdown
Ben Shelton defeated compatriot Frances Tiafoe 4-6 6-3 6-3 7-5 in an electric US Open semi-final on Friday to secure a title clash with Alexander Zverev and move closer to ending a 23-year American wait for a men's singles Grand Slam champion.
Pakistan frustrates England after Razaullah's heroics in final test
Pakistan were bowled out for 449 on day three of the final test on Friday, setting England a target of 130 to win after Razaullah provided the fireworks late in the day.
Hotelplanner Tour: Abu Dhabi Challenge returns to Al Ain
Abu Dhabi Challenge will return to the Al Ain Region for the third year as part of the HotelPlanner Tour.
Rybakina beats Gauff to book US Open final against Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina has overpowered Coco Gauff 3-6 6-4 6-4 in a fierce US Open semi-final on Thursday to secure a title showdown with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and stay on course for a third Grand Slam crown.
FIFA denies claim that Morocco will host 2030 World Cup final
FIFA has responded to a claim by the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation that his nation would host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, saying that decision has not been made yet.
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday to discuss strengthening UAE-India ties, greater economic integration and new partnerships across key sectors.
Members of the UAE's Future Leaders Empowerment Programme have taken part in humanitarian operations supporting Palestinians in Gaza during a field programme in the Egyptian city of Al Arish.
The UAE Search and Rescue Team has located another 10 people reported missing following floods in Nepal, bringing the total found since its mission began to 18.
