Families joined a waiting list before the doors opened. The academy will cap the site to protect small classes, and remaining places will be released in limited intakes DUBAI: The Warrior Academy, the Middle East’s largest martial arts academy and character development centre, marked the official opening of its Jumeirah Islands dojo on 3 October 2026. The dojo opened its …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Consulate General of Malaysia (KJM), Karachi, successfully organised the National Sports Day 2026 celebration on 10 October 2026 at Legends Arena, Karachi. The event was attended by a total of 80 participants, comprising KJM staff, family members and Malaysian students in Karachi. Various sporting activities, including badminton, table tennis, futsal and cricket, were held to …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: ormula 1® announced the 2027 FIA Formula One World Championship™ calendar. The FORMULA 1 TURKISH GRAND PRIX will begin with practice and qualifying on 1-2 October, followed by the race on 3 October 2027, when five red lights will be out at TOSFED İstanbul Park following a long absence. Türkiye’s return to Formula 1® was initially …

More than 200 players compete as Sheikh Dr Rashid Al Sharqi witnesses action-packed finale FUJAIRAH: Tight rallies, hard-fought points and fiercely contested finals brought the second MADO Tennis Championship to an exciting conclusion in Fujairah, as more than 200 players battled for honours across a packed programme of junior, open and veterans’ competitions. His Highness Sheikh Dr Rashid bin Hamad …

UAE-wide participation highlights the growing appeal of the MADO Fujairah Tennis Championship Sport Desk FUJAIRAH: Fujairah has become the latest meeting point for the UAE’s tennis community, with more than 200 players taking to the courts for the second MADO Fujairah Tennis Championship. From ambitious youngsters chasing their next breakthrough to experienced Open competitors and veterans returning to competitive action, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Formula 1 event at the renowned Sepang International Circuit brought together motorsport enthusiasts, racing professionals, international visitors, and media representatives for an unforgettable celebration of speed, innovation, and world-class competition. The event reaffirmed Sepang’s reputation as one of Asia’s premier motorsport destinations while highlighting the broader appeal of the surrounding region as a vibrant travel destination. …

Sport Desk AMMAN/DUBAI: The Infinity Corporate Cricket League (ICCL) Season 2, founded by Muzammil Sheikh (Muzi) and co-founded by Shahzad Ahmad, is all set to bring together leading corporate organizations from across the UAE for an exciting weekend of competitive cricket, networking, and business engagement. Following a successful opening ceremony and live draw held at Pindi Boys Restaurant, Dubai, eight …

Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Private credit experts Balqis Capital have joined forces with DP World ILT20 franchise team, The Desert Vipers, to launch a special high-performance programme to nurture the talent of young cricketers from across the UAE. Targeting boys in the U-14, U-16 and U-19 age groups, the groundbreaking programme – the Desert Vipers Talent Pathway powered by Balqis Capital …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) hosted the second session of its flagship community engagement platform, MAILIS, in partnership with Abu Dhabi Gaming. The session entitled ‘AI Joins the Game’ explored the growing impact of artificial intelligence across the gaming industry, from gameplay and innovation to storytelling and career pathways. As part of MBZUAI’s Year …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Emirates and World Rugby have announced a new partnership which will see the airline become an Official Partner of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, kicking off on 22 August in England. Emirates will continue its support of match officiating with the sponsorship of  World Rugby Match Officials during Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, helping foster the growth and development …