Dubai, UAE: FIFA World Cup Under-17 UAE 2013’s mascot, Shaquran (a popular type of falcons in the Emirates), was officially launched in Dubai. This event is held once in two years and this is the 15th edition is set to take place between October 17 and November 8 across six of the Emirates of the UAE. A total of 52 matched will be played over a three week period in six of the UAE’s top locations – Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, Emirates... 

Dubai, UAE: Latest study has found that activities that causes a relaxation response – a state of deep rest induced by practices such as meditation, yoga, deep breathing and prayer – produces immediate changes in the expression of genes involved in immune function, energy metabolism and insulin secretion. The study from investigators at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind/Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Beth Israel Deaconess... 

Dubai, UAE: The third edition of annual Health and Wellness Festival, which will until May 7, will provide the public with free access to many health screenings and information that will help steer them towards a healthy lifestyle. The festival is held at the Dubai Outlet Mall in association with UAE Ministry of Health (MOH). Every day from 2-10pm, common public are provided benefits of the quality services and free health checkups, interactive group... 

Dubai, UAE: Eight winners battled through the Clark Francis Tennis Swiss Junior Masters Finals on Friday and earned a trip to this month’s Grand Slam at Roland Garros in Paris. Adidas is providing the winners with the opportunity to view quarterfinals at the French Open for the eight winners while Swiss Air is donating the plane tickets. The CF Tennis Swiss Junior Masters Series commenced at the end of September last year and culminated with the... 

Dubai, UAE: Dubai Sports Council will hold a conference for unity among nations and to bring in peace through sports event. The two-day Peace and Sports, Dubai Forum aims to discuss how nations can use sports to create an atmosphere of peace and co-operation. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Sports Council and His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco,... 

Abu Dhabi: At the end of day two in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge as Dubai-based British rider Sam Sunderland overshadowed the world’s best on two wheels to take the lead in the bikes class. The riders found it tough, but Sunderland produced a stunning performance, outpacing world champion Marc Coma throughout the stage and finishing with a lead of 2 mins 13 secs from the Spaniard, the defending champion in the Desert Challenge and six-times winner... 

Dubai, UAE: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance, and President of Dubai Health Authority, His Excellency Engineer Essa Al Maidoor, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority conducted the 1st Arab World Conference on Public Health at Jumeirah Creekside Hotel. The 1st Arab World Conference on Public Health hosted by Dubai Health Authority under the umbrella of World Federation... 

Dubai, UAE: Bantamweight and featherweight bouts have been included to the fight card for CWFC Fight Night 8, which takes place in Al Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday, May 11. James Brum and Olivier Pastor will meet in a clash of two of Europe’s top ten fighters in the 135lbs division, while Matteus Lahdesmaki will return to Cage Warriors action against CWFC debutant Martin Buschkamp. Brum (11-2 MMA, 4-0 CWFC) had an exceptional 2012,... 

Dubai, UAE: Dubai Investment Park in association, largest integrated business and residential community in the Middle East, wholly owned by Dubai Investments PJSC, in association with Duseja Moto, local agents for Triumph, Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia and Moto Guzzi motorcycles in Dubai, will host first ever biker event of Dubai on Friday 22, March, 2013 in Community Park, Dubai Investments Park Some of highlights of the event are unique display of Desuja... 

Dubai, UAE: After a long wait, the Beach Polo has finally made its way back to its origin – Dubai. The Beach Polo Cup presented and sponsored by Julius Baer is set to return to its roots next month. The event will be held on April 19 and 20 in Mina A’Salam Hotel. Beach polo is believed to be the world’s grandest and most entertaining sport, Beach Polo adds an electrifying dimension by swapping ‘turf for surf’ as players battle it out...