Sport Desk ABU DHABI: Deerfields Mall is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Champs Platinum Fitness Club, a premier 30,000-square-foot sports and wellness destination set to redefine fitness experiences in the region. Located on Level 1, the state-of-the-art club will officially open its doors to the public on June 20, 2025. Founded by the revered basketball icon Fadi El …

Sport Desk ABU DHABI: Phygital International, the global governing body for the Games of the Future (GOTF), has officially announced Abu Dhabi as the Host City for the Games of the Future 2025, taking place from 18-23 December. Bringing together cutting-edge innovation and elite competition, the Games of the Future will transform Abu Dhabi into the epicenter of phygital sport and feature a dynamic …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Team captains from the six competing nations gathered at one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, Dubai Frame, to mark the official start of the inaugural UAE Netball Cup 2025, which kicks off today at Al Nasr Sports Hall. The captains of the UAE, USA, Republic of Ireland, Singapore, Kenya, and Namibia posed for a united moment overlooking …

Solution to Pakistan’s economic challenges lies in educating every child in country: Zahid Saeed, TI. KARACHI: Renowned sports celebrity and global charity leader of Pakistan, Shahid Afridi has said that empowering daughters of deprived families with quality education is a prerequisite for Pakistan’s development and progress. Shahid Afridi, who is Chairman of the Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF), stated this while …

DUBAI: Al Ain FC’s journey to the United States to compete in the world’s most prestigious club football tournament was made extra special by Emirates last evening. The Club is marking a historic milestone with its participation in the global club tournament kicking off on 14 June. The airline flew over 50 Al Ain FC players and members of the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: As Dubai Basketball continues to redefine the live sports experience in the city, fans can now look forward to an exciting experience while witnessing the city’s first-ever sports team compete at Coca-Cola Arena. Dubai Basketball proudly announces its newest partnership with Subway®, one of the world’s largest quick-service restaurant brands, as a founding partner of the …

DUBAI: Emirates and Al Ain Football Club have today announced a partnership which will see the airline as an Official Partner of the Club. The partnership comes as Al Ain FC marks a historic milestone, earning a spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup™. The Club will compete at the prestigious FIFA tournament kicking off on 14 June in the …

Sport Desk ABU DHABI: Phygital International, the global governing body for the Games of the Future (GOTF), has officially announced Abu Dhabi as the Host City for the Games of the Future 2025, taking place from 18-23 December. Bringing together cutting-edge innovation and elite competition, the Games of the Future will transform Abu Dhabi into the epicenter of phygital sport …

DUBAI: Kenya Airways (KQ) has entered into a new partnership with the Kenya Rugby Union—Simbas Men’s 15 Team, making it the official airline partner of the national team during the Rugby World Cup. This partnership aims to support the ongoing growth of Kenyan rugby by uplifting local talent and empowering African sports champions through a KES 15 million in-kind sponsorship …

By Rafiq Vayani LONDON /DUBAI: Chelsea Football Club has today announced a new, long-term global partnership with Dubai-headquartered DAMAC Properties, which has been at the forefront of the Middle East’s luxury real estate market. In addition, an ultra-modern development, Chelsea Residences by DAMAC, is being designed and launched in partnership with Chelsea FC in Dubai, slated to be the first …