Overview
- The Egyptian Football Federation announced on Saturday, November 7 that it had dismissed Hossam Hassan and appointed Ali Maher as interim coach to protect the national team’s stability after a series of disciplinary and public disputes.
- Ryan Malhan returned to the UAE after winning the country’s first Youth Olympic Games gold in men’s singles badminton and received an official reception that ministers and federation officials said reflects a wider talent pipeline under the National Sports Strategy 2031.
- Para-cyclist Abdullah Salem Albloushi has risen to world number one in his classification with 386 ranking points earned through the Asian Para Games and a Netherlands circuit, a milestone UAE officials link to targeted athlete development.
- Dubai expanded its international calendar when the Professional Triathlon Organisation added a men’s pro race to the Dubai T100 for November 14 after Saudi Arabia’s T100 was rescheduled to April 2027, and the city’s 3x3 basketball team advanced to the tournament quarterfinals.
- Domestic competitions continued to feed the system with league results and community festivals, examples being Sharjah’s 2-0 win over Shabab Al Ahli and ongoing youth and club events that officials say broaden the base for elite success.