By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: The 2025 edition of the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday, 9 August produced one of the most competitive renewals in recent years with the newly-created Asia Team comprising Suraj Narredu, Ryusei Sakai and Mirai Iwata edging out Europe by one point in a thrilling conclusion to the international jockeys’ competition. Asia …

VANCOUVER, BC: A new chapter for Canadian cricket is about to begin. The Canada Super 60, an exciting ten-over-a-side cricket league featuring some of the world’s top players, is set to launch at BC Place Stadium from October 8 to 13, 2025. This marks the first time international cricket of this level will be played indoors, under lights, at a …

DUBAI: In a major boost for cricket in the region, the Kuwait Cricket Board has announced it will host the first-ever DP World ILT20 Development Tournament – Kuwait, scheduled to begin in September 2025 at the scenic Sulaibiya Cricket Ground. This milestone tournament aims to create a clear pathway for Kuwait’s top cricketing talent to potentially earn a spot in the …

By Rafiq Vayani MUNICH/DUBAI: Emirates has entered a landmark seven-year partnership with FC Bayern Munchen, 34-time Bundesliga champions and six-time UEFA Champions League titleholders.  The agreement positions Emirates as Platinum Partner of FC Bayern Munich’s first team from the 2025-26 season through to the 2031-32 season. The football powerhouse is one of the most widely supported and respected clubs worldwide, with …

VANCOUVER/ DUBAI: In a significant leap for cricket in North America, the Canada Super 60 proudly announces iconic BC Place as the official venue for the first-ever edition of its men’s and women’s tournaments. This announcement marks a historic milestone for the Canada Super 60 — securing one of the most prestigious and state-of-the-art stadiums in the country as its …

Sport Desk DUBAI: The DP World International League T20 Player Auction for Season 4 will be held on Tuesday, 30 September in Dubai. The six tournament teams will each get the opportunity of adding 13 players each (a total of 78 players) to their Season 4 squads at the auction. Players interested in appearing for the Player Auction can register here.  …

Sport Desk ISLAMABAD: PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G), the country’s leading telecom and ICT services provider, has signed a partnership with Pakistan’s No. 1 squash player and U23 World Champion, Noor Zaman, as part of its continued commitment to support national sports and emerging talent. Noor Zaman, the grandson of squash legend Qamar Zaman, is at the forefront of …

Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Private credit experts Balqis Capital have joined forces with DP World ILT20 franchise team, The Desert Vipers, to launch a special high-performance programme to nurture the talent of young cricketers from across the UAE. Targeting boys in the U-14, U-16 and U-19 age groups, the groundbreaking programme – the Desert Vipers Talent Pathway powered by Balqis Capital …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) hosted the second session of its flagship community engagement platform, MAILIS, in partnership with Abu Dhabi Gaming. The session entitled ‘AI Joins the Game’ explored the growing impact of artificial intelligence across the gaming industry, from gameplay and innovation to storytelling and career pathways. As part of MBZUAI’s Year …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Emirates and World Rugby have announced a new partnership which will see the airline become an Official Partner of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, kicking off on 22 August in England. Emirates will continue its support of match officiating with the sponsorship of  World Rugby Match Officials during Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, helping foster the growth and development …