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World Padel Academy Hosts Star-Studded Padel Showcase During FIFA-Endorsed Sharjah’s Week of the Stars

Global football legends take to the padel court as WPA supports Sharjah’s vision for inclusive, multi-sport community engagement

(Courtesy of World Padel Academy)

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates – 14 January 2026: World Padel Academy (WPA) hosted a high-profile padel tournament on 10 January as part of Sharjah’s Week of the Stars, organised by Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) and Sharjah Sports Council. The event returned for its fourth edition, taking place from 7–12 January 2026 and bringing together international sporting icons and the local community.

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ITF J100 Fujairah Tournament Concludes with Thrilling Performances

FUJAIRAH: The ITF World Tennis Tour J100 Fujairah tournament concluded this week with a series of high-quality performances, underlining the event’s growing stature on the international junior tennis calendar. Staged in Fujairah from 5 January 2026, the tournament brought together some of the world’s most promising young players, competing across boys’ and girls’ singles and doubles categories.

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UAE National Returns from Landmark Antarctic Expedition to Champion National Sustainability Goals

On the 12-day expedition to AntarcticaDr. Khansaheb encountered the impact of climate change first-hand, emphasising the need for urgent collective action to preserve the environment.

Dubai, UAE, 6 January 2026Dr. Hussain Khansaheb, a UAE national and a marine engineer with nearly two decades of experience, has returned home following a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the Union Glacier in Antarctica. Supported by Dubai Holding, he was one of only eight global changemakers to attend the 2041 Foundation’s Ice Station Expedition 2025 from 1 to 12 December 2025.

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Goodyear continues support for Team De Rooy in the 2025 Dakar Rally

Riyadh, Saudi Arabi, January 5, 2026 – Goodyear continues its partnership with Team De Rooy for the upcoming Dakar Rally 2025. As the official tire supplier, Goodyear will equip the Dutch team with its high-performance Goodyear OFFROAD tires and advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), helping to ensure reliable performance throughout the rally’s demanding stages. This collaboration highlights Goodyear’s dedication to truck motorsport, combining innovation with proven durability on some of the world’s toughest terrains.

Dakar 2025: new challenges await

The 2025 Dakar Rally, running from January 3 to January 17, will cover nearly 8,000 kilometers, including over 5,000 kilometers of competitive stages, starting in Bisha and finishing in Shubaytah. This edition ramps up the difficulty, featuring an early 48-hour chrono stage that flows into the marathon stage, setting a challenging pace from the outset. In the second week, competitors will tackle the demanding dunes of the Empty Quarter, with over 45% of the course on separate tracks for different vehicle classes, enhancing safety while complicating navigation.

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Desert Vipers seal historic first DP World ILT20 crown after 46-run victory over MI Emirates  

  • Sam Curran’s unbeaten 74 took his side to an impressive 182/4
  • The Vipers’ comprehensive bowling performance bundled the MI Emirates for 136 in 18.3 overs
  • Curran finishes the tournament as the Red Belt (Most Valuable Player) and the Green Belt (Best Batter) winner
  • Tickets for DP World ILT20 Season 4 can be purchased from the ticketing platform Virgin Megastore – link: tickets.ilt20.ae 
  • For photos from DP World ILT20 Season 4, click here   

Dubai, 5 January 2026: The Desert Vipers secured their maiden DP World ILT20 trophy after beating MI Emirates by 46 runs in front of a packed Dubai International Stadium on Sunday night. The Desert Vipers took home a cash prize of USD 700,000 along with the Black Belt, while MI Emirates were awarded USD 300,000.

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