Tag: Dubai
Oman blocks Clubhouse, app used for free debates in Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Oman has cut off access to the buzzy new audio chat app Clubhouse, the country’s telecommunications regulator confirmed Monday,...
Gasquet beats Cecchinato in Dubai for 550th win
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Richard Gasquet defeated Marco Cecchinato 6-4, 6-2 in the first round of the Dubai Championships for his 550th career...
Baby bottle craze sweeps Gulf Arab states, sparks backlash
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Cafes across several Gulf Arab states started selling coffee and other cold drinks in baby bottles this month, kicking...
2 UAE cricket players handed 8-year bans for corruption
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Two United Arab Emirates cricket players were banned for eight years on Tuesday for attempting to corrupt qualifying matches...
Harris upsets top-seeded Thiem at Dubai Championships
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — South African qualifier Lloyd Harris stunned U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem 6-3, 6-4 in the Austrian's opening match at...
British-Iranian woman back in court after 5 years in prison
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A trial to present fresh charges against a British-Iranian woman detained for five years in Iran convened Sunday, her...
Nishikori rallies to beat Opelka in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Kei Nishikori came back from a set down to beat Reilly Opelka in the first round of the Dubai...
Kuwait’s #MeToo moment: Women denounce harassment, violence
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Abrar Zenkawi was cruising toward the beach in Kuwait City when she saw a man waving and smiling in...
Muguruza ends long wait, beats Krejcikova in Dubai final
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Garbiñe Muguruza ended her almost two-year wait for a title with a 7-6 (6), 6-3 win against Barbora Krejcikova...
Muguruza beats Mertens in Dubai to reach 3rd final of 2021
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Garbiñe Muguruza reached her third final of the season after needing seven match points to beat Elise Mertens 6-4,...