News Desk DUBAI: dnata has signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with Dubai Basketball, becoming a Founding Partner of the city’s first professional basketball franchise. The deal represents dnata’s first major sports sponsorship and places the company’s brand at the centre of one of the most ambitious sporting projects in the region. With Dubai Basketball preparing for both the prestigious EuroLeague, …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Emirates and Real Madrid have announced a multi-year partnership that makes Emirates the Official Main Sponsor of the Spanish professional basketball club. The partnership will commence immediately. As part of the agreement, Emirates’ ‘Fly Better’ branding will prominently feature on the jerseys consistent with its presence on both the men’s and women’s football teams. The latest partnership …

Sport Desk DUBAI: The biggest stage of European basketball is coming to the city to hold the 2025/26 EuroLeague season opener, Dubai Basketball vs Partizan, at Coca-Cola Arena on Tuesday, 30 September, at 8 PM (7:45 PM for the opening ceremony). Complete with non-stop entertainment, world-class lineups and unmissable basketball action – the EuroLeague season opener is preparing to light …

Sport Desk DUBAI: This year’s OMEGA Masters has reached its conclusion in Switzerland, with Thriston Lawrence claiming the winner’s trophy. The player from South Africa finished at the top of the leaderboard on Sunday, ahead of some very impressive competition, which included OMEGA’s own golfing ambassadors Miguel Angel Jiménez, Matt Wallace, Rasmus Hojgaard, Nicolai Hojgaard, and Danny Willett. Raynald Aeschlimann, …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Denver, one of the prestigious and most admired men’s fragrance and grooming brands, today announced a bold step into international cricket sponsorship as it joins the UAE Men’s Cricket Team as the Official Team Partner for the Asia Cup 2025. The association marks Denver’s expanding global footprint and its commitment to celebrating success, resilience and gentlemanly values …

Sport Desk DUBAI: The Gulf’s premier cricket spectacle makes its return on Tuesday, December 2, as defending champions Dubai Capitals face the Desert Vipers in the opening clash of the DP World International League T20 Season 4. The fixture is a highly anticipated rematch of last season’s thrilling final. The first ball will be bowled at 6:30pm local time, with …

KARACHI: Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi hosted the first official press conference for the upcoming World Culture Festival 2025 at the Haseena Moin Hall, Ahmed Shah Building. The briefing was led by President Arts Council, Muhammad Ahmed Shah, and internationally acclaimed singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Secretary Arts Council Ejaz Farooqi and artist promoter, Sajjad Khan, were also present. During …

KARACHI: The Consulate General of Malaysia in Karachi successfully hosted the ASEAN Friendship Bowling Tournament 2025 on Saturday, 23 August 2025. It was the third instalment of this annual tradition since 2023, in commemoration of ASEAN Day on 8 August. The tournament took place at Royal Rodale, DHA,  showcasing camaraderie, cultural diplomacy and people-to-people engagement. This year’s tournament included, for …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/NEW YORK: Emirates returns as the Official Airline of the US Open Grand Slam® tournament for the 14th consecutive year, reinforcing its commitment to world-class tennis and exceptional fan experiences. This year, the airline will be enhancing fan experiences on and off the court with its premium hospitality experiences, interactive activations, curated onboard menus and entertainment, and community outreach …

DUBAI: The six franchises have finalised their squads for the third edition of the DP World International League T20 Development Tournament via the Player Selection Draft, conducted on 18 August at the Dubai International Stadium. Each team comprises 15 players from the UAE, with the squads featuring some of the country’s most exciting talent, including several who have already appeared …