DUBAI: The second annual edition of Gov Games, the Government of Dubai’s high-energy team-building challenge for domestic, regional and international government departments, roared into life today as thousands of spectators joined His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, to cheer on the all-female teams competing …

DUBAI: More than 60,000 race horse owners, trainers and racing fans embraced Expo 2020’s exciting national engagement programme with a series of colourful and entertaining activities at this weekend’s Dubai World Cup. Drawing on the Emirati word for ‘welcome’, the #Hayyakum2020 initiative seeks to galvanize the entire nation and accelerate excitement and national pride as the UAE prepares to host …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, congratulates the Bahraini leadership and public on yet another successful hosting of the prestigious Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2019. Gulf Air’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Krešimir Kučko said: “The success of this year’s race is a testament to the commitment and efforts of our leadership and …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Thunder Snow overcame a huge amount of difficulty to become the first horse in history to land consecutive wins in the US$12 million Dubai World Cup sponsored by Emirates Airline (G1). Christophe Soumillon was in the saddle as 12 months ago and the victory capped a superb evening for His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Pakistan’s internationally acclaimed pop rock band and the king of the music industry, is ready to once again overwhelm its audience with their latest musical contribution for the cause of the Special Olympics Pakistan. Bilal Maqsood and Faisal Kapadia have come together with SOP to support their cause and are releasing their new music video …

DUBAI: The Arsenal squad will journey back to London today on a high note, concluding a successful week busy with warm-weather training which culminated in a friendly match with Al Nasr Sports Club last night. The match officially inaugurated the newly renovated Al Maktoum Stadium. A few Gunners also got the chance to tour Dubai and visit some of its newest landmarks. Watch Arsenal’s action-packed …

DUBAI: Arsenal first team players Mesut Ozil, Bernd Leno, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Shkodran Mustafi were treated to a tour of Dubai, visiting the city’s latest attractions and legendary landmarks, and taking in the striking architecture and impressive skyline.  The players were picked up on a hop on hop off City Sightseeing bus, making their first stop at the Dubai Frame. …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Standard Chartered announced the launch of the Standard Chartered Belt & Road Relay, the first-ever global running event spanning the Belt and Road initiative, with the aim of highlighting the Bank’s continued commitment to Belt and Road, and the positive impact of the initiative to communities and businesses globally. The Relay will be led by eight …

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Hisense have joined hands as associate sponsors for the upcoming Pakistan and Australia series which is scheduled to be played in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Dubai from March 22-31, 2019. Hisense already has a prominent global presence on the field of football; with the latest being the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia, where …

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Please find below the fiends for the nine races of Dubai World Cup Day 2019. RACE 9 : US$12,000,000 DUBAI WORLD CUP (GROUP 1) RACE 6 : US$2,500,000 DUBAI GOLDEN SHAHEEN (GROUP 1) Post Time :  8:40pm 2,000m (a10 furlongs) Dirt Post Time :  6:40pm   1,200m (a6 furlongs) Dirt     Sponsored by Emirates Airline   …