Sport Desk DUBAI: Former World No1 Naomi Osaka will return to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, five years since her last appearance in the competition. After a 15-month break from competitive action for personal reasons, the four-time major champion made a comeback at the Brisbane International and Australian Open last month before appearing at both the Mubadala Abu Dhabi …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Visa (NYSE:V), the Worldwide Payment Technology Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Emirates NBD Group, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, proudly announce the launch of a series of events and promotions leading up to the Olympic Games Paris 2024. One of the initiative’s main highlights …

DUBAI: Ons Jabeur was left heartbroken after being forced to withdraw from last year’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships owing to injury, with the Arab superstar more determined than ever to taste success at the annual WTA Tour event – which recently acquired permanent WTA 1000 status. Jabeur had to undergo knee surgery following the 2023 Australian Open, which prevented …

News Desk DUBAI: McLaren Racing today announced Optimum Nutrition, the world’s number one sports nutrition brand, as Official Sports Nutrition Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team for the 2024 season and beyond. With a key focus on the McLaren F1 Team drivers and pit crew, the partnership unites two brands with high human performance at their core, constantly striving …

NEW YORK/DUBAI: Emirates and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a multiyear global marketing partnership naming Emirates the Official Global Airline Partner of the NBA.  The collaboration also makes Emirates the inaugural title partner of the NBA Cup, previously named the NBA In-Season Tournament, as well as the first-ever referee jersey patch partner of the NBA. As the first title …

News Desk DUBAI: In an exhilarating display of skill, strategy, and teamwork, Dubai Police SWAT teams clinched the top two spots in the highly competitive UAE SWAT Challenge 2024. This prestigious event, held annually in Dubai, attracts elite SWAT teams worldwide, all vying for the coveted title in gruelling tests designed to push their limits. The Dubai Police’s unparalleled performance …

MILAN, Italy: Qatar Airways, the Official Global Airline Partner of FC Internazionale Milano, took centre stage with Qatar Creates at the San Siro stadium to commemorate the Inter versus Juventus match. The excitement kicked off with a pre-game reception, which highlighted the synergy between design and football. The fusion of creativity and football spirit amplified the sense of community and …

FUJAIRAH: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Sharqi, the Crown Prince of Fujairah, received the “Humanitarian Personality of the Year 2023” award. This award was presented by the World Taekwondo Federation for the first time, in recognition of His Highness’s remarkable contributions in the field of humanitarian work and support for refugees worldwide, among practitioners of this sport, and providing …

DUBAI/MUMBAI: ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), India’s largest content and entertainment powerhouse, today announced the viewership numbers for the opening week of DP World ILT20’s second season. The tournament garnered an impressive reach of 113 million in its opening week, as per data released by BARC TV+OOH. The company has reported an uptick of 12% as compared to last year …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) is set to make history by hosting its opening matches in the UAE for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the renowned sportainment spectacle. The 10th season of CCL, known for its unique blend of sports and entertainment, will kick off the opening weekend in the United Arab Emirates on …