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Martin - who hails from Ardglass - was on the bag when Lowry won the Open Championship at Royal Portrush back in 2019

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) launched the DIFC Metaverse Platform in line with the Dubai Higher Committee for Future Technology and Digital Economy's aim to attract technology innovators worldwide. The DIFC Metaverse Platform is aligned with the Dubai Metaverse Strategy, which aims to add $4 billion to Dubai's gross…

“I'm going to enjoy this. This is probably sweeter than it should be or needs to be," said McIlroy.

The Northern Irishman birdied the final two holes at Emirates Golf Club to card a closing 68 and finish a shot ahead of Reed on 19 under par.

Nero Drinks Company has been named by Spanish police as a suspected front to launder money for infamous Dubai-based crime gang the Kinahans, whose bosses currently have a $5m bounty on their heads

Patrick Reed thrived as the villain to push the world No 1 to the limit at the Dubai Desert Classic

World no.1 Rory McIlroy beat Patrick Reed in a thrilling battle down the stretch in Dubai to win in on his first start of the calendar year for the first time in his career

A final round of 68 and a birdie on the last just saw McIlroy edge out his LIV golf rival in the Middle East

The world number one described it as “one of the toughest rounds” of his career