FUJAIRAH: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Sharqi, the Crown Prince of Fujairah, received the “Humanitarian Personality of the Year 2023” award. This award was presented by the World Taekwondo Federation for the first time, in recognition of His Highness’s remarkable contributions in the field of humanitarian work and support for refugees worldwide, among practitioners of this sport, and providing …

DUBAI/MUMBAI: ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), India’s largest content and entertainment powerhouse, today announced the viewership numbers for the opening week of DP World ILT20’s second season. The tournament garnered an impressive reach of 113 million in its opening week, as per data released by BARC TV+OOH. The company has reported an uptick of 12% as compared to last year …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) is set to make history by hosting its opening matches in the UAE for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the renowned sportainment spectacle. The 10th season of CCL, known for its unique blend of sports and entertainment, will kick off the opening weekend in the United Arab Emirates on …

Sport Desk DUBAI/LONDON: Indian superstar Ajay Devgn is making a strategic investment in the upcoming World Championship Of Legends, a highly anticipated Global T20 Tournament set to take place at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham, England. The tournament is scheduled to run from 3rd July to 18th July, featuring legendary players. Talking about taking his love for cricket to the next …

DUBAI: Agreement has been reached between IFEMA MADRID and F1 which grants Madrid the right to host the Spanish Grand Prix from 2026. The official announcement was made on 23rd January by Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of F1, and José Vicente de los Mozos, Chairman of the Executive Committee of IFEMA MADRID, at an event led by Isabel Díez …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Perfect Premiere League (PPL) embarked on its journey to cricketing greatness with a spectacular launch ceremony and press conference held at the Movenpick Hotel in Dubai on January 26th. The event, attended by team captains, managers, sponsors, and esteemed media partners, was a resounding success, setting the stage for an exciting cricket league set to …

Under the patronage of Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD), the second edition of the Ajman Motor Festival 2023-2024 is set to captivate enthusiasts at Ajman City Centre from January 27 to 28, 2024. The festival promises a spectacular showcase of modified and classic cars, along with captivating motorcycle shows. This …

Emirates and Real Madrid are capturing the attention of football fans around the world with the launch of an ad, starring some of the stars of the club, to entice customers to travel across the airline’s network of more than 130 destinations. The commercial features Real Madrid players Nacho, Vinicius Jr., Kepa and Rodrygo, who, as if they were real …

Jubilee Life Insurance, the largest private sector insurance company in Pakistan, partnered with Pakistan Cricket Board as the Official Insurance Partner for HBL PSL Season 9. The announcement was made at the Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore, and was attended by Syed Usman Qaiser, Head of Marketing and Brand Management, Jubilee Life Insurance, Naila Bhatti League Commissioner HBL PSL, and Sohaib Sheikh, …

DUBAI: World No. 2 Rory McIlroy was on hand to conduct the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise draw for a BMW XM (Mineral White Metallic) car, following his record fourth time win at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club yesterday. The Northern Irish player drew the winning ticket number 1356 in Finest Surprise Series 1862 and …