Her Highness Sheikha Moaza Obaid Suhail Maktoum, is sponsoring 5,000 tickets for cricket lovers to watch the three-day star-studded UAE Friendship Cup 2022, that features cricket legends including former Indian Cricket Captain Mohammad Azharuddin, Bollywood star Suniel Shetty, former Pakistani cricket sensation Imran Nazir and Sri Lankan star cricketer Ajantha Mendis takes place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium from March 5-7, 2022. They will lead four star-studded teams that will fight for …

A sports carnivalfeaturing the fun, energetic games was organized by TCCF to mark the UAE National Sports Day under the theme of “The UAE Unites US”. The TCCF team blissfully celebrated the National Sports day in response to the call of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai to promote cooperation, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Tadej Pogačar, No. 1 cyclist in the world, who has stunned the world with his sporting achievements, has become the ambassador of bees, bee products and a bee-friendly world. He has joined forces with a green, creative, and smart Slovenian company Medex. A pledge of commitment has been signed by both parties to raise awareness about …

Andrey Rublev ended the inspiring run of qualifier Jiri Vesely 6-3 6-4 in the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Saturday to win his second title in two weeks. The doubles final saw Tim Puetz and Michael Venus needing almost two hours to overcome Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic 6-3 6-7 16-14. It was the second Dubai …

News Desk DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group, today received a senior delegation from World Rugby. The delegation was headed by Bill Beaumont, World Rugby Chairman, and former England and British Lion and David Carrigy , World Rugby Chief of International Relations. World Rugby’s visit to Dubai comes as the Emirates Sevens Stadium …

My name is Abdul Haseeb Riaz of class VIII in Jaffar Public school senior section my age is 14 years. As being a student I also want to start my career of being a cricketer in the future. I used to play cricket in my neighborhood with my friends where I used to practice everything by using a tape ball. …

An Indian national living in Uganda 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 Women’s final on Saturday evening, 19th February. The winning ticket was drawn by Latvian tennis player and champion of the tournament, Jelena Ostapenko, who claimed her maiden Dubai title …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: With less than 24 hours to go until the 15th edition of the world’s fastest half marathon, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) today welcomed six elite athletes set to compete in the 2022 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon on 19 February to a press conference on Marjan Island. The press conference was attended by …

Tennis star and 20-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic visited the Serbia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai on Thursday, ahead of workshops run by his charity organisation. Excited young fans gathered to watch the World no. 1’s arrival, prior to his tour of the pavilion, rushing to get a picture or two. Djokovic stopped at a number of exhibits inside, …

A day of stunning upsets at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Wednesday saw defending champion Garbine Muguruza, 2021 finalist Barbora Krejcikova, former two-time winner Elina Svitolina and sixth seed Iga Swiatek all fail to advance beyond the second round. Top seed and world number two Aryna Sabalenka also fell, but her defeat was perhaps less of a surprise …