Anisimova ends Andreeva Dubai defence in teary quarterfinal
DUBAI: Amanda Anisimova ended a tearful Mirra Andreeva’s Dubai title defence on Thursday with a comeback 2-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) victory in the quarterfinals.The second-seeded American…
Record ammonia, LPG production boosts performance of OQ Base Industries
Production of ammonia and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by OQ Base Industries (OQBI) climbed to new highs in 2025, marking the latest in a succession of annual operational mileston…
Gold heads for weekly loss as dollar advances
Gold prices gained on Friday, but were set for a weekly decline as the dollar climbed to a near one-month high, while investors awaited key U.S. inflation data to assess the Federa…
F1 will thrill in new engine era and Verstappen sure to stay, Domenicali says
Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali has assured fans that the sport’s new engine era will still provide plenty of thrills and Max Verstappen is in no danger of walking…
McIlroy shares Riviera clubhouse lead as Rai charges, Scheffler fades
Los Angeles, United States: Rory McIlroy weathered drenching rain and gusting winds to fire a five-under par 66 and seize a share of the clubhouse lead at the Genesis Invitational,…
Afghanistan say farewell to coach Trott with win over Canada
Ibrahim Zadran dedicated his player of the match award to coach Jonathan Trott as the Afghanistan opener’s unbeaten 95 helped secure an 82-run win over Canada on Thursday, endi…
Australia coach defends World Cup planning, puts blame on players
MELBOURNE: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald put the blame for the team’s humiliating T20 World Cup exit squarely on the players, rejecting criticism of their preparations an…
Messi kicks off MLS season in key World Cup year
Los Angeles, United States: Lionel Messi kicks off a critical season for Major League Soccer this weekend as the rapidly growing US domestic league seeks to cash in on a huge spik…
Oman Air reports 51% increase in point-to-point passengers
Muscat: Oman Air has reported a 51% increase in point-to-point passengers (from direct flights) in January 2026.The airline carried 325,000 passengers this year compared to 216,000…
UN Sudan probe finds ‘hallmarks of genocide’ in El Fasher
GENEVA: The UN’s independent fact-finding mission on Sudan said on Thursday the siege and capture of El Fasher by a paramilitary group bore “the hallmarks of genocide”.Its investig…