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 …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Across the UAE, a new generation of Emirati women are transforming what it means to be active, confident, and connected. From scaling mountains to sprinting in cycling velodromes, from mastering the emerging sport of parkour to achieving Paralympic glory, they’re proving that fitness knows no boundaries – cultural, social, or physical. These are the trailblazers of …

Sport Desk ISTANBUL/DUBAI: Organized by Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, the Grand Final of the 10th Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup was held at Antalya Gloria Golf Resort between 17-21 November. Acclaimed as world’s most extensive and largest corporate amateur golf tournament, it quickly became one of the most prestigious amateur golf events on the international stage. …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has today unveiled Emirates Signature Series, an exclusive collection of signed football jerseys from some of its most storied club partnerships including Real Madrid, AC Milan and Arsenal. Drawing from over a decade of extraordinary footballing heritage, each jersey in the collection has been authenticated by The Bootroom Collection, providing enthusiasts with the assurance of owning a truly verified piece of sporting …