DUBAI: Bahraini flyweight Hamad Marhoon is just days away from the biggest fight of his young professional career, something of which he is very aware. The 22-year-old KHK MMA Team product will face Jordan’s Saher Qasmieh (2-0) on the preliminary card of PFL MENA 9: Pride of Arabia, due to be held »»»

World number one Aryna Sabalenka and Australian Nick Kyrgios said they were excited about facing the unknown when they meet in Sunday's "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match that has divided opinion in the tennis world. Sunday's showdown between four-times Grand Slam champion Sabalenka and former »»»

In a revamp of the 1973 mixed singles match, Aryna Sabalenka will play Nick Kyrgios on Sunday in Dubai. Who: Aryna Sabalenka vs Nick Kyrgios What: “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition tennis match Where: Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates When: Sunday at 7.45pm (15:45 GMT) How to follow: We»»»

Nick Kyrgios vs Aryna Sabalenka ‘Battle of the Sexes’ controversy: The full story behind the backlash explained (Image via Getty) Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka will face each other in a special “Battle of the Sexes” match on December 28, 2025, at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, as reported by Reut»»»

Abdu Rozik, the Tajikistani singer, was briefly detained in Dubai. He was later released on conditional bail. The influencer was seen at an awards show soon after. Details of his detention are not clear. His team says he was questioned, not arrested. Rozik's legal issues have surprised his fans. He»»»

As the world celebrates the universal language of melody on World Music Day, celebrated artist Adnan Sami is cutting through the digital noise — with a hot take that’s as timely as it is bold. “Auto-tune is like makeup,” Sami tells Gulf News. Also Read: Summer binge: Hania Amir and Fahad Mustafa ar»»»