The big guns of the tennis world roll into Abu Dhabi for the Mubadala World Tennis Championship, while the English Premier League carries on with its hectic schedule. Here are five sports events not to be missed this week.
Mubadala World Tennis Championship
The event in Abu Dhabi, which starts on Thursday, has attracted six of the top 12 players in the world, led by world No 1 Andy Murray and defending champion Rafael Nadal. Check out our info guide to learn more about the tournament and to get your tickets.
English Premiership rugby
The winter programme in England continues in the union code, with three matches on Saturday as leaders Saracens go up against Newcastle, while second-placed Wasps entertain Bath, who are just one place behind them in the table. The other game is fourth-placed Leicester travelling to Exeter.
Premier League
It is a full programme in England's top flight, with leaders Chelsea looking to make it 12 wins in a row against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Monday, while Pep Guardiola's Manchester City visit struggling Hull City. Second-placed Liverpool are in action on Tuesday evening against Stoke City. Get all the latest Premier League news by visiting our Premier League section.
International cricket
Steve Smith's Australia will look to build on victory over Pakistan in the first Test when the sides meet in the second Test, which begins on Monday in Melbourne. Meanwhile, the first Test in the three-match series between South Africa and Sri Lanka in Port Elizabeth begins on the same day. Visit our rugby section to get all the latest from the international and regional rugby scenes.
Dubai International Sports Conference
Fifa president Gianni Infantino and Paris Saint-Germain manager Unai Emery will be among the main speakers at the 11th edition of the Dubai International Sports Conference, which takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Madinat Conference Centre in Dubai. For the full line-up of speakers and attendees.
* The National staff