SHARJAH: Further adding to the excitement quotient of Sharjah World Championship Week 2019, more than 27international teams have launched a series of events and races, including F1 and F4 powerboat championships, alongside many related water sport activities. Outdoor sports enthusiasts thronged Khalid Lagoon, where the first round of free practices of the F1 boats have begun ahead of the qualifying …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Emirates, the Official Sponsor of the Los Angeles Dodgers, welcomed Los Angeles Dodgers baseball players, Max Muncy and Austin Barnes to Dubai last week. The players scored a home run as they engaged with young baseball fans across the city including a surprise visit to the American School of Dubai and the Dubai Little League Park. Emirates’ …

Sport Desk LONDON: Emirates is pleased to announce its appointment as official ‘Presenting Partner’ of the Emirates America’s Cup World Series (ACWS) event in Portsmouth, taking place in June 2020. As Official Presenting Partner of the ACWS Portsmouth, Emirates has helped secure the event during which world-class America’s Cup sailors will return to the Solent for a thrilling preliminary regatta from …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has wrapped up the milestone 50th edition of the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens which came to a climactic close after three action-packed days of rugby, entertainment and music. With over 100,000 fans in attendance, the highlight of the weekend was the two Emirates A380 flypasts over the Sevens Stadium, helping to seal the 50th anniversary celebrations and …

DUBAI: Emirates celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens in style, treating thousands of spectators and rugby-loving fans with not one, but two spectacular low-level flypasts above The Sevens Stadium with the Emirates A380 dressed in bespoke Dubai Rugby Sevens livery. Taking off from Dubai International Airport at 1425hrs, the Emirates A380 made its approach above the stadium …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Celebrating the great strides forward that rugby has taken in the UAE and the milestone 50th anniversary of the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens, Emirates is ramping up activities during the tournament, with exciting initiatives to engage with tournament visitors and fans of all ages over the three-day event. The 2019 Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens kicks off tomorrow …

DUBAI: Al Bustan Centre & Residence is the official strategic partner of the Dubai Club for People of Determination, hosted a majority of the World Para-Athletic Championship 2019 participants and delegates at the property. Al Bustan Centre & Residence is conveniently located in the heart of Dubai, and within the proximity of stadium, made it a perfect choice for hosting …

DUBAI: Jon Rahm was crowned as the DP World Tour 2019 Champion, also scooping the “Race to Dubai” title, at the 10th edition of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. Over 60,000 fans attended the final round of Dubai’s biggest golf event, which has been supported by Emirates for 10 years. As the Official Airline, Emirates engaged with fans across all …

ABU DHABI: Etisalat today announced its partnership with Yas Marina Circuit to enable 5G connectivity at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2019, making it the first 5G powered international racing track in the MENA region. The 11th edition of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will run for five full days, from 28th November until 2nd December 2019. This incredible racing …

DUBAI: As the DP World Championship reaches its climax today, Mike Lorenzo Vera leads the final round at 15 under, sharing the top ranking with John Rahm, who is provisionally at the top of the Race to Dubai Rankings. Emirates is the official airline of the DP world Championship and is in its 10th year supporting the tournament, helping to bring international …