DUBAI: Saturday’s seven-race card is the latter half of a 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival double header this weekend at Meydan Racecourse, highlighted by the Balanchine (G2) and Firebreak Stakes (G3). Each race is worth US$200,000 and respectively could have Dubai World Cup night implications. Restricted to fillies and mares and on turf, the 1800m Balanchine Sponsored by Azizi Developments …

DUBAI: Qantas and Emirates welcome the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) draft determination that proposes to grant authorisation for their partnership for another five years. The continuation of the joint business, announced in August 2017, will see the airlines deliver expanded services to better leverage each other’s networks, offering travellers improved schedule choice, increased frequent flyer benefits and an ongoing …

DUBAI: Thursday’s sixth meeting of the 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival at Meydan Racecourse was highlighted by the Group 3 US$250,000 UAE 2000 Guineas sponsored by Al Tayer Motors. Over 1600m on dirt, the classic turned into a procession by Godolphin’s Charlie Appleby-trained Gold Town, who completed a treble on the card for the owners. Fifteen may have gone to post …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, yesterday held a walkathon in celebration of Bahrain Sports Day and in keeping with the airline’s commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle amongst its workforce. The initiative gathered H.E. Mr. Zayed R. Alzayani, Chairman of Gulf Air’s Board of Directors, alongside Gulf Air’s executive management and staff together at the airline’s …

DUBAI: Meydan Racecourse stages the sixth meeting of the 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival, featuring the US$250,000 UAE 2000 Guineas (G3) and Mazrat Al Ruwayah (G2) for Purebred Arabians. Both highlights are over 1600m on the dirt track with the UAE 2000 Guineas Sponsored by Al Tayer Motors, restricted to three-year-olds, having originally attracted the maximum field allowed of 16. …

KARACHI: A star-studded event by Furor, leading clothing brand comprising of haute and high-street fashion for men, took place in collaboration with Quetta Gladiators at Lucky One Mall on 11th February, 2018 at Karachi. This event was every cricket lover’s dream as they got an exclusive chance to meet the team of Quetta Gladiators. Some of the popular names that …

VIVLOS POINTS TO DUBAI TURF DEFENCE One of the most impressive winners on last year’s Dubai World Cup card, Vivlos is aiming toward a defence of her title in the $6 million Dubai Turf sponsored by DP World (G1). Well-bred, lightly raced and immensely talented, the Japanese-trained daughter of Deep Impact won last year’s event in stylish fashion under a heady ride by …

BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: Dubai Racing Club is pleased to announce the four finalists for the People’s Choice Award, a fan-voted accolade recognising the most compelling 2017 moment in horseracing. The award will be given at the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Horseracing Excellence Awards ceremony on the evening of March 29, 2018, two days prior to the …

PYEONGCHANG: Olympians from close to 100 nations gathered in PyeongChang, Korea this week for the start of the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018. During the Opening Ceremony, athletes enjoyed capturing and sharing the moments of the unique Olympic Games experience with the official Olympic Games phone, the Samsung PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Games Limited Edition. In collaboration with the International Olympic …

DUBAI: Thursday’s fifth meeting of the 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival was highlighted by the US$250,000 Al Maktoum Challenge R2 sponsored by Gulf News (G2) over 1900m on the dirt. Won by Godolphin’s multiple G1 winner Thunder Snow, whose appropriately named half-sister Winter Lightning had landed the UAE 1000 Guineas earlier in the evening. Victorious in both the UAE 2000 Guineas (G3) and …