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<title>Gulf Ecomonics &#45; : SPORTS</title>
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<title>Dubai Basketball and coach Jurica Golemac part ways</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ DUBAI: Dubai Basketball and Jurica Golemac have mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect.

	In a statement released by the club, Dubai Basketball thanked the Slovenian for his professionalism, commitment, and dedication throughout his time in the city.

	Appointed in the summer of 2024, Golemac played a key role in the club’s first two seasons, including its debut campaign in the ABA League, where Dubai Basketball finished third after reaching the semifinals. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[DUBAI: Dubai Basketball and Jurica Golemac have mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect.

	In a statement released by the club, Dubai Basketball thanked the Slovenian for his professionalism, commitment, and dedication throughout his time in the city.

	Appointed in the summer of 2024, Golemac played a key role in the club’s first two seasons, including its debut campaign in the ABA League, where Dubai Basketball finished third after reaching the semifinals.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Tottenham mired in relegation zone after defeat at Sunderland</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ SUNDERLAND: Tottenham Hotspur’s relegation fears deepened as manager Roberto de Zerbi’s ​first game in charge ended in a 1-0 defeat by Sunderland that left the London club third-bottom of the Premier League on Sunday. It was a familiar tale of woe for Tottenham as Nordi Mukiele’s wickedly deflected shot just past the hour mark sealed their fate and gave Sunderland a deserved win that boosted their European ambitions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[SUNDERLAND: Tottenham Hotspur’s relegation fears deepened as manager Roberto de Zerbi’s ​first game in charge ended in a 1-0 defeat by Sunderland that left the London club third-bottom of the Premier League on Sunday. It was a familiar tale of woe for Tottenham as Nordi Mukiele’s wickedly deflected shot just past the hour mark sealed their fate and gave Sunderland a deserved win that boosted their European ambitions.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Manchester City thump Chelsea 3&#45;0 to move closer to Arsenal</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ LONDON: Manchester City reignited the Premier League title race on Sunday, scoring ​three goals in 17 second-half minutes to crush Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and move within six points of leaders Arsenal.
	Nico O’Reilly started the rout, ‌shrugging off ‌Andrey Santos ​to ‌head ⁠the ​ball home ⁠from a Rayan Cherki cross in the 51st minute. Cherki was on hand six minutes later to cross for former Chelsea ⁠defender Marc Guehi to ‌finish ‌in the bottom corner. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[LONDON: Manchester City reignited the Premier League title race on Sunday, scoring ​three goals in 17 second-half minutes to crush Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and move within six points of leaders Arsenal.
	Nico O’Reilly started the rout, ‌shrugging off ‌Andrey Santos ​to ‌head ⁠the ​ball home ⁠from a Rayan Cherki cross in the 51st minute. Cherki was on hand six minutes later to cross for former Chelsea ⁠defender Marc Guehi to ‌finish ‌in the bottom corner.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Asian Champions League Elite returns: What’s at stake after series of delays?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ RIYADH: The Asian Champions League Elite returns this week for what was originally intended to be a centralized final stage, comprising the quarterfinals, semifinals and final. But the conflict in the Middle East forced the Asian Football Confederation to reschedule matches amid widespread airspace closures. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[RIYADH: The Asian Champions League Elite returns this week for what was originally intended to be a centralized final stage, comprising the quarterfinals, semifinals and final. But the conflict in the Middle East forced the Asian Football Confederation to reschedule matches amid widespread airspace closures.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Rory McIlroy becomes fourth player to win consecutive Masters</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ AUGUSTA, Georgia: Rory McIlroy joined more elite company Sunday at the Masters when he pulled away with a pair of birdies around Amen Corner and, as usual, saved a little drama for the end before taking his place in Augusta National history as only the fourth back-to-back champion.
	In a final round where three players had a two-shot lead, McIlroy seized control for good with a bold shot over Rae’s Creek to 7 feet for birdie on the par-3 12th. Then he blistered a 350-yard drive on the par-5 13th that set up another birdie to move three shots ahead. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[AUGUSTA, Georgia: Rory McIlroy joined more elite company Sunday at the Masters when he pulled away with a pair of birdies around Amen Corner and, as usual, saved a little drama for the end before taking his place in Augusta National history as only the fourth back-to-back champion.
	In a final round where three players had a two-shot lead, McIlroy seized control for good with a bold shot over Rae’s Creek to 7 feet for birdie on the par-3 12th. Then he blistered a 350-yard drive on the par-5 13th that set up another birdie to move three shots ahead.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>FIA President Ben Sulayem: ‘Without volunteers, we simply could not go racing’</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ DUBAI: FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has paid tribute to the thousands of volunteers who make Formula 1 racing possible, after a study by the organization revealed the scale, value and dedication behind the role they play.

	Conducted by the FIA University, the federation’s academic arm, the first research of its kind reveals that a minimum of 20,112 trained volunteers are required to staff all 24 rounds of the world championship calendar each season, according to a recent press report by the organization. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[DUBAI: FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has paid tribute to the thousands of volunteers who make Formula 1 racing possible, after a study by the organization revealed the scale, value and dedication behind the role they play.

	Conducted by the FIA University, the federation’s academic arm, the first research of its kind reveals that a minimum of 20,112 trained volunteers are required to staff all 24 rounds of the world championship calendar each season, according to a recent press report by the organization.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Saudi mechanic joins Hitech F1 Academy after Aramco F4 Saudi Championship success</title>
<link>https://gulfecomonics.com/saudi-mechanic-joins-hitech-f1-academy-after-aramco-f4-saudi-championship-success</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ JEDDAH: Saudi motorsport mechanic Ahmad Shawk has joined the Hitech team in the F1 Academy, marking a significant milestone in his career.

	Shawk transitions from Altawkilat Motorsport, promoter of the Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship, where he spent two seasons building his experience trackside. During that time, he became no. 1 mechanic for driver Kit Belofsky, who won the 2025 title with Team PEAX. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[JEDDAH: Saudi motorsport mechanic Ahmad Shawk has joined the Hitech team in the F1 Academy, marking a significant milestone in his career.

	Shawk transitions from Altawkilat Motorsport, promoter of the Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship, where he spent two seasons building his experience trackside. During that time, he became no. 1 mechanic for driver Kit Belofsky, who won the 2025 title with Team PEAX.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Sharjah Self&#45;Defense victorious in round 3 of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu&#45;Jitsu Championship</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ FUJAIRAH: Round 3 of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (No-Gi) concluded on Sunday with Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club top of the medal standings.

	They were followed by Palms Sports – Team 777 in second place and M.O.D UAE in third after the second and final day of the event at Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah, which saw competitions in the U-18, Adults and Masters divisions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[FUJAIRAH: Round 3 of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (No-Gi) concluded on Sunday with Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club top of the medal standings.

	They were followed by Palms Sports – Team 777 in second place and M.O.D UAE in third after the second and final day of the event at Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah, which saw competitions in the U-18, Adults and Masters divisions.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Sinner beats Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo Masters</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ MONTE CARLO: Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time on Sunday and reclaim the world No. 1 ranking from his Spanish rival.

	Sinner downed Alcaraz 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 to capture his third ATP 1000 title of the year after completing the “Sunshine Double” last month with victories in Indian Wells and Miami.

	The 24-year-old Sinner joins Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal as only the third player to win four successive ATP 1000 titles. He also triumphed in Paris at the end of last season. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[MONTE CARLO: Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time on Sunday and reclaim the world No. 1 ranking from his Spanish rival.

	Sinner downed Alcaraz 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 to capture his third ATP 1000 title of the year after completing the “Sunshine Double” last month with victories in Indian Wells and Miami.

	The 24-year-old Sinner joins Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal as only the third player to win four successive ATP 1000 titles. He also triumphed in Paris at the end of last season.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Crystal Palace come from behind to beat Newcastle 2&#45;1</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ LONDON: Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice, including a stoppage-time penalty, as Crystal Palace came from behind to beat Newcastle 2-1 at Selhurst Park on Sunday.

	Meanwhile, Tottenham’s plight deepened with a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland in Roberto De Zerbi’s first match in charge before Manchester City tried to close the gap on leaders Arsenal.

	Spurs brought in the former Brighton and Marseille boss at the end of last month in a last-ditch bid to save themselves from a catastrophic relegation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[LONDON: Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice, including a stoppage-time penalty, as Crystal Palace came from behind to beat Newcastle 2-1 at Selhurst Park on Sunday.

	Meanwhile, Tottenham’s plight deepened with a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland in Roberto De Zerbi’s first match in charge before Manchester City tried to close the gap on leaders Arsenal.

	Spurs brought in the former Brighton and Marseille boss at the end of last month in a last-ditch bid to save themselves from a catastrophic relegation.]]> </content:encoded>
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