Sport Desk DUBAI: South Asia and the Gulf have seen a growing interest in aspiring female cricketers joining the world of sports. However, this is more in the form of informal play rather than in a professional set up due to limited access to the cricket kits: bat, ball, and stumps/bails, plus crucial protective gears like helmets, pads, and gloves. In …

Sport Desk SUKKUR: Lok Sahita has achieved a notable milestone within a short span of one year by successfully organizing the 2nd Marathon in Sukkur under the leadership of its Chairman, Syed Pir Muhammad Shah. The marathon, “A Run for Hope,” witnessed participation from all provinces of Pakistan as well as athletes from approximately 14 countries, with a total of …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Big Ticket, the largest and longest-running guaranteed raffle draw in the Middle East (known for cash prizes, dream luxury cars, gold bars and coins) has joined the DP World International League T20 Season 4 as an Official Partner. In recent years, Big Ticket has become more than just a raffle, it has gained the reputation of …

Sport Desk ABU DHABI: Ethara, the organisers of the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, announced that the 2025 race week broke attendance records with a combined total of 339,000 fans across events. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 featured the three-way title battle between the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai International (DXB) welcomed more than 1,500 young athletes and participants from 35 countries arriving for the Asian Youth Para Games 2025, demonstrating the airport’s operational excellence in delivering its continuous commitment to world-class accessibility and inclusive services. DXB has confirmed full operational readiness across its three terminals, deploying specialised People of Determination (PoD) teams and aligning …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Bisleri International, India’s leading packaged drinking water brand, has entered a landmark three-year partnership with the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) as its Official Hydration Partner. The agreement was formalised today at the Dubai International Stadium. This strategic alliance marks a significant step in Bisleri’s expansion in the UAE and reinforces its commitment to championing hydration, wellness, …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Consul General of Malaysia in Karachi, His Excellency, Herman Hardynata Ahmad was invited to Pencak Silat Event that was held at the Junejo Community Hall, New Karachi. The event was organized by Sindh Pencak Silat Association to mark the recognition of Pencak Silat as an Exhibition Game in the 35th National Games 2025. [email protected]

Sport Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national airline, thrilled thousands of racegoers and spectators worldwide as the A380 Superjumbo took to the skies to mark the start of the Formula 1 racing season finale. With the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix attracting millions of viewers worldwide, all eyes were on the sky with the A380 …

News Desk DOHA: Premier Padel, the world’s leading official professional padel tour, welcomed an exceptional line-up of Formula 1 stars and global athlete padel enthusiasts for a full week of open-door padel matches at the Waldorf Astoria Lusail, ahead of the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix. With padel rapidly becoming the favourite off-track sport of the Formula 1 paddock, this year’s …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Spectators at the Emirates Dubai 7s were treated to a spectacular Emirates A380 low-level flypast over The Sevens Stadium to mark the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad. Taking off from Dubai International Airport, the aircraft made its approach over the stadium at 4:30pm, gliding past at an altitude of just 500 feet and delighting thousands of fans gathered …