DUBAI: Thursday’s ninth and penultimate meeting of the 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival is all about quality with no less than four Thoroughbred Stakes races, as well as the Group 1 Al Maktoum Challenge R3 for the Purebred Arabians. The official highlight on the dirt is the 1900m Group 3 UAE Oaks sponsored by Al Naboodah Construction, restricted to three-year-old …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, today officially opened the 26th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show at its stunning temporary home at the mouth of the Dubai Canal in Jumeirah. Held from February 27th to March 3rd at the Dubai Canal, next to the Dubai Ladies Club, the Middle East’s number one …

AGE: 5 COLOR: Bay SIRE: Nicconi (Bianconi) DAM: Alqwah (Danehill) COUNTRIES TRAINED: Australia, UAE TRAINER: David Hayes & Ben Hayes OWNER: Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum BREEDER: Shadwell Stud Australasia Ltd (AUS) MEYDAN RECORD: 2-1-1-0 CAREER RECORD: 23-5-6-2 EARNINGS: US$506,960 NEXT RACE: Al Quoz Sprint (G1) (31st March) HIGHLIGHTS: One of the top sprinters in Australia. Hails from one of the country’s premier yards. A valiant sixth, beaten only two lengths, in …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI:  The Dubai International Boat Show will return tomorrow February 27th with thrilling water sports, internationally renowned celebrity athletes, incredible superyachts, fun-filled entertainment venues and much more. Located at a stunning new temporary location at the mouth of the Dubai Canal near Dubai Ladies Club,the 26th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show, taking place from February 27th to …

DUBAI: Emirates today announced its sponsorship of the newly developed UAE U17 and Open National Netball Teams. The sponsorship will see the ‘Emirates’ logo appear on the front of the UAE U17 and Open National Netball teams’ playing and training kits, and the airline will also provide travel support for the teams. Watch the U17 UAE National Netball team train for the …

KARACHI: Pakistan’s premiere amateur golfing events – the Jazz Golf Tournament teed off at the DHA Golf Club in Karachi. Jazz’s customers, amateur golfers and the company top management participated in the event. There were prizes for various categories of winners, and outstanding performers. This tournament is held in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad with over 400 participants from a diverse …

DUBAI: Thursday’s eighth meeting of the 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival at Meydan Racecourse was a cracker, with no less than three turf features. The evening was topped by the Group 2 US$250,000 Zabeel Mile sponsored by District One Legacy and won, for a fourth time, by South African trainer Mike de Kock, who saddled winner Janoobi, as well as the …

DUBAI: Thursday’s eighth meeting of the 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival at Meydan Racecourse is a high-quality one including three turf feature races, highlighted by the Group 2 Zabeel Mile Sponsored by District One Legacy. The race was won last year by Championship (post 10, Silvestre De Sousa) who is back to attempt to defend his crown. Trained by Ahmad bin Harmash …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: With just two days to go to the Abu Dhabi Tour, UAE Team Emirates paid a visit to Emirates Group Headquarters, where employees were given a chance to meet and mingle with team members, take photos and wish them luck. Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President Commercial Operations for Gulf, Middle East and Iran said: “We believe …

LONDON/DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and Arsenal Football Club, have today announced a new sponsorship deal. The sponsorship, the largest ever signed by the club and one of the biggest ever agreed in football, grants the airline a 5-year extension to their shirt partnership with the Club until the end of the 2023-2024 season. The new sponsorship agreement, strengthens …