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 …

DUBAI: The DP World ILT20 which began on 19 January 2024 has witnessed some exhilarating contests with Gulf Giants, Mumbai Indians Emirates, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Dubai Capitals registering a win each in their respective matches.Amidst the excitement and fanfare, Shoaib Akhtar, former Pakistani bowler and league ambassador, shared insights on the league’s impact on homegrown cricket. Commenting on …

DUBAI: Dubai Capitals, riding on belligerent half centuries from Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Jake Fraser-McGurk, recorded an emphatic seven-wicket win over MI Emirates in the second match of the DP World ILT20 season 2 at the Dubai International Stadium. This contest, played in the presence of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan and a large Saturday crowd, saw Afghanistan’s Gurbraz crack an …

SHARJAH: Defending champions Gulf Giants got off to winning start through their spectacular batting display and tight bowling to record an impressive 31-runs win over Sharjah Warriors in the opening match of the DP World ILT20 season 2 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Gulf Giants posted 198 for 7 in 20 overs building on the strength of a fine opening …

By Muhammad Rafiq ABU DHABI: Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy (FBMA) has announced the annual FBMA International Show Jumping Cup will see more than 230 of the planet’s best riders compete in the 11th edition of one of the sport’s showpiece occasions. One of the key dates on the international equestrian circuit, this year’s event will take place from …

The DP World ILT20 season 2, with a galaxy of star-studded teams, takes off from tomorrow January 19 (Friday). This one-month long contest consisting of six teams, is an Emirates Cricket Board’s event, and has a List A status granted by the International Cricket Council (ICC).  On Thursday, team captains and vice captains who assembled at the Dubai International Stadium …