The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, the world’s premier international jockeys’ competition, has again attracted top talent from around the globe. Multiple Classic winner Seamie Heffernan, teenage sensation Billy Loughnane, and French Group 1 winner Marie Vélon are among the 12 jockeys confirmed to ride in the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot Racecourse, UK on Saturday, 10th August. …

LONDON, UK: The new four-year partnership extension between Emirates and the FA Cup will begin at the start of the 2024/25 season, and further increases Emirates’ commitment to The FA’s flagship competition which first began in 2015 and has resulted in many years of successful collaboration. Each season, over 700 clubs and 10,000 players across ten levels of the English …

LONDON: The Global Chess League, a joint venture between FIDE and Tech Mahindra, today announced its star-studded list of men players for the second season, scheduled to be held from 3rd to 12th October at Friends House in London. Joining the ranks of Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Viswanathan Anand in the second season are returning Superstars, including World No. …

DUBAI: UAE will host Afghanistan and Pakistan in an U19 tri-series in November this year. The venue will be confirmed later, the tri-series will begin from Wednesday, 13 November with the final set to take on Tuesday, 26 November. The series will help the teams prepare for the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup which will be played immediately after (venue …

DUBAI: Exscape, a leading-edge interactive media platform that merges play-to-win gaming, social interaction, and the metaverse into a unified experience, proudly announces the appointment of Faisal Zaidi as its new President, effective July 15, 2024. Exscape, a pioneering UAE-based interactive media platform, was founded when a team of veteran digital industry entrepreneurs and professionals realised the increasingly fragmented nature of …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai International (DXB) is bringing the thrill of the global games to travellers this summer. As Paris welcomes athletes and fans for one of the world’s largest sporting events– and many of them expected to travel through DXB– the airport has launched its first-ever DXB Games. Turning the world’s busiest international hub into a celebration of …

The excitement for the 2024 Olympics is truly taking over Dubai, with fantastic spots all around the city to catch every thrilling moment. People are coming together to celebrate and watch the games, making it a great chance to soak up the local enthusiasm and spirit. Whether you’re a die-hard sports fan or just in the mood for a lively …

River Oaks Academy is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated Futsal Tournament Season 2, inviting all parents and students from Grades VI to XI to join us for an exhilarating event. The tournament will take place over two days, promising a series of exciting matches and family-friendly fun. This event, scheduled for July 27th 2024, at River Oaks Academy, Razi Road, …

DOHA: Qatar Airways is proud to announce its latest partnership as the Official Title Partner and Official Airline Partner of The Qatar Airways British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2025. The British & Irish Lions Tour is a historic and highly anticipated event which takes place every four years. The Tour will see the Lions, a combined team of …

DUBAI: The Global Chess League, a joint venture between Tech Mahindra and FIDE, announced the list of Icon players for the second season to be held in London from 3rd to 12th October at Friends House. Sameer Pathak, CEO, Global Chess League, said, “We would like to extend a warm welcome to all the Icon players. With such renowned names at the helm of …