By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: The official draw for the 25th WTA 1000 event at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships has served up some intriguing first-round clashes, with the tie of the round pitching former US Open champion Emma Raducanu against Greek former World No3 and two-time Grand Slam semi-finalist Maria Sakkari. Tunisian ace Ons Jabeur, meanwhile, will take on …

Sport Desk KARACHI: Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister of Sindh, and Syed Mohsin Naqvi, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board and Federal Minister for Interior, visited Naya Nazimabad Cricket Stadium. During their visit, Mr. Shah and Mr. Naqvi were welcomed by Mr. Arif Habib, Chairman Arif Habib Group, alongside other distinguished hosts at the Naya Nazimabad Cricket Stadium. They …

HONG KONG: What’s the difference between a world-class football team and a Dutch dancing vet? No, it’s not the latest weird joke – the answer is nothing as they were both some of the winners at this year’s GOTF Majors – the latest qualifying stage for the Games of the Future 2025 (GOTF). The global tournament, being held in the …

DUBAI: Emirates Airlines and UAE Team Emirates XRG have announced the extension of their partnership which will see the airline retaining its rights as one of the main naming partners of the team, in addition to the Emirates logo emblazoned on the team’s jerseys and shorts until the end of the 2028 season. The relationship between Emirates and UAE Team …

News Desk DUBAI: Wellness enthusiasts in Dubai have a new destination to explore with the launch of Ekaya Wellness Studio in Arjan. Founded by sisters Chandini and Chanchal Guria, renowned yoga and Pilates instructors, Ekaya is designed as a sanctuary where individuals can prioritize their well-being while fostering genuine connections. Rooted in its Sanskrit meaning—”one and only” or “supremely powerful”—Ekaya …

Sport Desk DUBAI/MUMBAI: After four days of thrilling padel action, SG Pipers Cheetahs lifted the Meteora Developers World Padel League title with a massive 24-15 victory over Vernost Jaguars in the finals on Saturday at the Nesco Center in Mumbai. In the mixed doubles, SG Pipers Cheetahs’ Pol Hernandez and Julieta Bidahorria raced to a 3-0 lead, but Vernost Jaguars’ Alejandro Arroyo …

Australian Legend David Warner lauds Gulbadin Naib’s efforts for leading Dubai Capitals to the Finals By Raheel Rao DUBAI: Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of the ILT20 final, Dubai Capitals’ star opener David Warner shared his team’s determination to clinch the trophy after their impressive run in the tournament, including three victories against their finals opponents, the Desert …

Sport Desk DUBAI: The inaugural BNW Legends Cup wrapped up on a high note, with cricket icons Shikhar Dhawan and S. Sreesanth gracing the grand finale at Dubai Sevens Stadium on February 1. In a thrilling showdown, Banke Properties secured the championship with a commanding 62-run victory over Rayna Properties. Hailed as the best corporate tournament in the region by the competing teams, the …

Sport Desk ABU DHABI: Special Olympics UAE, in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), launched an innovative training program to enhance the skills of athletes in table tennis. Kicking off at Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, the program brings together 120 athletes with intellectual and developmental challenges and 30 coaches from clubs across the UAE from February 2 to 6. The …

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is celebrating the success of its partnership with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by upgrading its logo to the coveted ‘front-of-shirt’ position. Following their successful partnership as Associate Sponsor during the 2024 season, where Etihad Airways had its logo on the back of the team jersey, Etihad has taken its sponsorship to the …