Russia has been handed a four-year ban from all major sporting events.
On Monday, the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) executive committee took the decision after it concluded that Moscow manipulated laboratory data by planting fake evidence.
According to reports, athletes who can prove they are untainted by the doping scandal can compete under a neutral flag.
Abu Dhabi UFC Fight Night ends with Ankalaev fifth-round victory
Magomed Ankalaev secured a fifth-round stoppage victory over Bogdan Guskov at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi on Saturday after overcoming a slow start to strengthen his claim for a shot at the UFC light heavyweight title.
Malaysia to make F1 comeback in October as host of Bahrain GP
Malaysia's Sepang circuit will host a rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix in October, Formula One announced on Sunday.
Joshua bounces back to secure knockout win over Prenga
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua survived a first-round onslaught before knocking out Albanian Kristian Prenga to clear the path for his long-awaited showdown with fellow Briton Tyson Fury.
UFC 333 confirmed for Abu Dhabi in October
The UFC will return to Abu Dhabi on October 24, with UFC 333 set to take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.
Norris takes Hungary pole as Mercedes domination ends
Formula One world champion Lando Norris put McLaren on pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday to end Mercedes' qualifying domination.
The UAE has expressed its condolences to Syria following the fatal bus crash on the Damascus–Deir ez-Zor highway.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opened a major three-lane bridge on Sunday, as part of the Oud Metha and Al Asayel Streets Development Project.
The United Arab Emirates has sent five aid convoys to the Gaza Strip this week as part of 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3'.
