FUJAIRAH: The United Arab Emirates commemorated unity, athleticism, and camaraderie, marking the lively spirit of UAE Sports Day. The activity was a hit with everyone, demonstrating how sports can bring people together regardless of cultural, linguistic, or national differences. This yearly gathering not only encourages good health but also strengthens the bond and sense of unity among locals and inhabitants. …

News Desk DUBAI: An Indian national living in Abu Dhabi won US$1 million in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw that took place after the prize presentation ceremony of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Men’s final on Saturday evening, 2nd March. The winning ticket was drawn by French No. 5 tennis player and champion of the tournament, …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Ugo Humbert produced a ruthless masterclass to defeat Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik in straight sets and seal ATP 500 victory in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships tonight. The French No5 seed, who rises to a career-high World No14 after his heroics in Dubai, made it a clean sweep of six titles in six ATP finals with …

News Desk DUBAI: Daniil Medvedev booked his place in the semifinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Thursday night following a comfortable win over Alejando Davidovich Fokina 6-2, 6-3. The victory saw the World No4 extend his winning streak to eight at the Dubai Tennis Stadium and took him one step closer to becoming the first male since …

Government of Dubai Media Office: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today opened the fifth edition of the Gov Games in Dubai Festival City. With 194 teams participating from around the world, the four-day sporting extravaganza marks its largest edition to date. Running until 3 …

Sport Desk DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: The inaugural edition of the Lanka T10 League will be held from December 12 to December 22, 2024. The tournament, which was initially planned to be held in June 2023, was shifted to December, as SLC deemed the ‘December window’ as the most appropriate to conduct the league, as the timing will complement Sri Lanka’s Domestic and …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: The 31st edition of the annual ARAMEX Dubai to Muscat Sailing Race (Aramex D2M) featuring 20 teams kicked off at Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) on Saturday with great excitement in the presence of dignitaries, participants, and other sailing enthusiasts. This year’s race stands out for its notable level of female involvement, exemplified by the participation …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates scores its fourth “Grand Slam” as the airline announces a multi-year partnership with one of the most prestigious tennis events in the world – The Championships, Wimbledon. As the Official Airline Partner of The Championships, Wimbledon – Emirates will take the world of tennis to new heights with exciting activations on-ground. The Championships is set to …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: As attention turns to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships’ ATP 500 tournament from Sunday, the Official Draw for the emirate’s 32nd men’s event served up a host of intriguing matches as three of the world’s Top 10 players lead the chase for glory at Dubai Tennis Stadium. The 32-player field for the Dubai Duty Free …

DUBAI: Italian Jasmine Paolini battled back from a set and a break down in the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships to win 4-6, 7-5, 7-5, secure her first WTA 1000 title, and spoil qualifier Anna Kalinskaya’s fairytale week. Kalinskaya had already written her name in the history books, beating World No1 Iga Swiatek in the semifinals on …