Sport Desk DUBAI: Arjun Erigaisi, the 21-year-old chess prodigy from Warangal, has been creating waves this year with a career-best ranking. He ascended to World No.4 in the FIDE world ratings in June this year after beating France’s Loic Travadon in the French Team Chess Championship 2024. With the Chess Olympiad starting in Budapest this month and the much-awaited Tech …

News Desk DUBAI: Gallop Global, the organisers of this November’s first-ever Dubai Premier Padel P1 tournament, today confirmed Dubai Duty Free has joined the inaugural event as an Official Sponsor. With the first-ever Dubai Premier Padel P1 event taking place November 3 -10 at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Garhoud, the sponsorship agreement will see the emirate’s groundbreaking new …

ABU DHABI: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, ADNEC Group has announced that the launch of the Challenge Sir Bani Yas Triathlon, the first of its kind in the MENA region taking place from 3-7 April 2025. The event, set to occur annually through ADNEC Group, in collaboration …

News Desk KARACHI: In commemoration of ASEAN Day on 8th August, the Consulate General of Malaysia in Karachi successfully hosted the ASEAN Friendship Bowling Tournament bringing together participants from ASEAN consulates and Trade Office in Karachi to foster camaraderie and celebrate the spirit of regional unity. The event took place on 7 September 202 at the Royal Rodale in DHA, …

ABU DHABI/MUMBAI: Etihad Airways has signed on to be the Official Front of Shirt Sponsor of Mumbai City FC in a multi-year partnership starting from the 2024-25 season. The move demonstrates Etihad’s continued commitment to the Indian market and Mumbai City’s profile as one of the top-performing professional sports teams in India having won two Indian Super League titles and …

Sport Desk RIYADH: The New Global Sport Conference 2024 (NGSC) has heard how esports, the new global sport, will merge traditional sport and its modern counterpart in the form of entertainment, catalyzing people from all sectors of society, and sparking economic growth. The second edition of NGSC – hosted under the theme ‘The Future of Fandom’- concluded on Sunday after …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Danube Properties, a leading private developer in the UAE, recently organized another exhilarating edition of its highly anticipated annual event, ‘Battle of the Brokers,’ on Sunday, marking yet another milestone in the company’s commitment to promoting fitness, community engagement, and an active lifestyle in Dubai. Dubai, known for its iconic skyline and rapid growth, is also …

Dubai Chambers has successfully organised a workshop dedicated to the gaming sector in collaboration with the Dubai Future Foundation. The session examined emerging opportunities within the sector and the prospects for the industry’s growth in Dubai. The workshop focused on strategies to achieve the objectives of the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033, an initiative overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation …

RIYADH: The New Global Sport Conference 2024 (NGSC) outlined Saudi Arabia’s ambition to be at the forefront of conversations about global nations and gaming and esports, as it brought together over 1,200 attendees from across the industry, sports, and entertainment. Hosted under the theme ‘The Future of Fandom’, the second edition of NGSC began at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh …

Sport Desk ABU DHABI: UAE Team ADQ has unveiled its lineup for the Tour de France Femmes, scheduled to take place from August 12 to August 18. The team will compete in this prestigious race with a strong roster, including Sofia Bertizzolo, Mikayla Harvey, Lizzie Holden, Karolina Kumiega, Erica Magnaldi, Silvia Persico and Karlijn Swinkels. At Tour de France Femmes, UAE Team ADQ will …