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 …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The countdown is on for the 2025 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby which will take place at the Curragh Racecourse in Co. Kildare (Ireland) from Friday 27th to Sunday 29th June. This year’s event marks a major milestone—the 160th running of the Irish Derby—and promises a weekend of world-class racing, style, and entertainment. The highlight of …

Sport Desk DUBAI/LONDON: Courts are buzzing with the start of The Championships, Wimbledon, taking place from 30th June – 13th July at The All England Lawn Tennis Club. Emirates is returning as Official Airline Partner of the event, once again serving ‘fly better’ experiences both in the air and on the ground. Kickstarting a bumper summer of sport, Emirates will be celebrating …

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 …