Sports

Saudis to allow women into sports stadiums from 2018

Riyadh - Muslimchronicle

Saudi Arabia will allow women into three sports stadiums for the first time from next year, authorities said Sunday, in a landmark move that would open up the previously male-only venues to families. "Starting the preparation of three stadiums in Riyadh, Jeddah and Damman to be ready to accommodate families from early 2018," the General Sports Authority said on Twitter.Read more

2018 World Cup venues on track despite delays, says Putin

Moscow - Muslimchronicle

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that some construction work on the 2018 World Cup stadiums remained behind schedule, but he was satisfied with the overall condition of the venues. "These delays are not critical, there is nothing terrible there, but as I have always said ... it is the most difficult thing to resolve tasks at a finalRead more

BMMAF President receives IMMAF President

Manama - Muslimchronicle

Khalid Al-Khayat, Head of the Executive Committee, President of Bahrain Mixed Martial Arts Federation (BMMAF), Member of the Supreme Organising Committee and Head of the Executive Committee of the World Amateur MMA Championship that will be organised in the Kingdom of Bahrain next month, held a meeting with Kerrith Brown, President of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF). TheRead more

City Football Schools boost training opportunities with extended

Abu Dhabi - Musimchronicle

City Football Schools is to expand the number of coaching sessions it provides in the upcoming 2017/18 season as the Abu Dhabi-based coaching academy, which is run by City Football Group, is set to extend the season starting on September 10th from four terms to five, giving an extra 200 hours of coaching. The longer season provides even more opportunitiesRead more

Fneish receives Chehayeb accompanied by delegation of Ekhae Ahli Sports Club

Beirut - Arab Today

Minister of Sports and Youth Mohammad Fneich met with Deputy Akram Chehayeb on Monday accompanied by a delegation of Aley's sports club Ekhae Ahli. Conferees discussed the sports situation and the activities of the club. Source: NNARead more

Fneish discusses sports with Ambassador of Poland

Beirut - Arab Today

Ambassador of Youth and Sports, Mohammad Fneish, met at his office on Monday with Ambassador of Poland, Wojciech Bozek, and discussed cooperation in the sports field between both countries, especially that Poland has long-standing expertise in organizing sporting championships. Ambassador Bozek told the press following the meeting that Lebanon and Poland have historic ties that should be developed further. TheRead more

Fneish receives Hbeish

Beirut - Arab Today

Sports and Youth Minister, Mohammad Fneish, on Monday received at his office MP Hadi Hbeish and discussed with him sports issues relevant to Akkar region. Source: NNARead more

Award for 108 UAE nationals in Emirates Skills National Competition

Abu Dhabi - Arab Today

H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, has stated that the awarding of 108 UAE nationals with gold, silver and bronze medals at the close of the 9th Emirates Skills National Competition 2017 is the completion of a seriesRead more

World Cup Projects to Conclude in 2020, Says Al Thawadi

Doha - Arab Today

Sports infrastructure projects of the 2022 World Cup are progressing according to the schedule and will be complete in 2020, Hassan Al Thawadi, secretary general of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC), said Monday. Speaking on the sidelines of the ceremony to honor winning schools in Tarsheed 22 competition for energy efficiency, Al Thawadi said Khalifa International StadiumRead more

Support for equine industry in UAE is strong

Dubai - Arab Today

Support for the equine industry in the UAE is strong and it will endure, said HRH Haya bint Al Hussein, wife of Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. ''We have an advantage, in my view. The important part that horses have played in our Bedouin roots has been ingrained inRead more