By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: World No1 Aryna Sabalenka, five-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek, and reigning Dubai champion Jasmine Paolini lead a star-studded lineup featuring the world’s top 10 WTA players ahead of the milestone 25th anniversary Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships’ women’s tournament. Paolini’s incredible year has seen her tie the record for the highest-ranked Italian woman in WTA rankings …

News Desk DUBAI: The Real Kabaddi League (RKL), known for redefining grassroots sports in India, is set to captivate the Gulf region with an exhilarating Kabaddi exhibition match at Al Ahli Sports Club, Dubai, at 6 PM onwards. This highly anticipated event will feature two specially created dummy teams—Indian Warriors and Gulf Gladiators, showcasing raw and emerging talent on an …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Tickets for all 34 matches of the DP World International League T20 Season 3 are now available on the league’s official website. The tickets will also be available at all 15 Virgin Megastores across the UAE – list of the stores is available here. Season 3 will get underway with a blockbuster clash between the defending champions MI …

Sport Desk DUBAI: The third season of the DP World International League T20 is on the horizon with the star West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran among the players preparing to dazzle as the MI Emirates get their title defence underway on Saturday, 11 January in Dubai. The tournament’s growing reputation for competitiveness and its role as a platform for UAE …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: On 6 December, Dubai Racing Club and Clarins will host a magical Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Meydan Racecourse. This festive occasion will occur during the third race meeting of the Dubai Racing Carnival, marking the beginning of the holiday season in grand style and creating a joyful atmosphere for racegoers. The event will feature awe-inspiring …

Sport Desk LONDON: Majesticks GC have announced the launch of ‘Inside The Ropes’, a six-part docuseries that showcases an in-depth look into the team’s journey, both on and off the course, throughout their 2024 LIV Golf campaign. The YouTube series features Majesticks GC Co-Captains Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Henrik Stenson, alongside Sam Horsfield, Majesticks Co-Principals James Dunkley and Oliver Banks, and other Majesticks staff as well as people of note within the …

DUBAI: The final of 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 tournament between Deccan Gladiators and Morrisville Samp Army that was played at Zayed Cricket Stadium turned out to be a complete entertainer for the spectators. Chasing 105, Gladiators unleashed some fireworks and gunned down the target by 8 wickets and with more than three overs to spare. They were off to a …

Sport Desk DUBAI: A Lebanese national became the proud owner of a new Range Rover in the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise promotion at the draw held yesterday, 1st December on the final day of the Emirates Dubai 7s at The Sevens. Mr. Fouad Abdul Salam, a 46-year-old Lebanese national born and raised in Dubai, won a Range Rover (Ostuni …

DOHA: Qatar Airways is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Novak Djokovic as the airline’s Global Brand Ambassador and Wellness Advisor. This multi-year collaboration positions Qatar Airways as the Official Airline Partner of Novak Djokovic, bringing together the World’s Best Airline, as voted by Skytrax in 2024, and a sporting icon renowned for excellence, resilience, and global appeal. …

Sport Desk ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Turf Club (ADTC) is honoured to host the 32nd edition of UAE President Cup Purebred Arabian Grand Prix on 15 December 2024. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and President of the ADTC. The event, …