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UAE Golf, RAF Abu Dhabi, India vs New Zealand: The big Gulf News weekend sports preview

UAE Golf, RAF Abu Dhabi, India vs New Zealand: The big Gulf News weekend sports preview

Dubai: From a season-defining golf tournament in Dubai to a heavyweight championship fight at Coca-Cola Arena and major international football clashes, sports fans have plenty to look forward to this weekend.

There is also a busy schedule of international cricket, with India, Australia and England in action, while the ATP Finals get underway in Turin. Here is a look at the biggest sporting events and storylines to follow over the weekend.

Golf: DP World Tour World Championship

Dubai takes centre stage in world golf as the DP World Tour Championship reaches its conclusion at Jumeirah Golf Estates.

The season-ending tournament, which began on Thursday, enters its third round on Saturday before Sunday's final round determines the champion of the $10 million event.

Rory McIlroy is among the headline names, chasing another Race to Dubai title, while Jon Rahm, Tommy Fleetwood and Tyrrell Hatton are also among the leading players competing for the trophy.

With the Race to Dubai standings also at stake, the final two rounds promise plenty of drama as the European Tour season draws to a close.

PFL Dubai and RAF

Mixed martial arts fans in the UAE have a major event to look forward to on Saturday as the Professional Fighters League returns to Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena.

In brief

Dubai: From a season-defining golf tournament in Dubai to a heavyweight championship fight at Coca-Cola Arena and major international football clashes, sports fans have plenty to look forward to this weekend. Golf: DP World Tour World Championship Dubai takes centre stage in world golf as the DP World Tour Championship reaches its conclusion at Jumeirah Golf Estates.

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