Community engagement at the heart of DP World ILT2- Season 2, organisers take the excitement a notch above with Big Balloon – Meet & Greet, Global Village fan activation and Weekend Carnivals to ensure spectators and cricket enthusiasts have an immersive experience. Season 2 match tickets are available online at https://tickets.ilt20.ae as well as at all 14 Virgin Megastore outlets across UAE. The UAE’s biggest T20 tournament commences on Friday, 19 January with a clash between defending champions Gulf Giants and Sharjah Warriors at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium. With just a fortnight left for the start of Gulf region’s…
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Dubai Sports Council CEO Masters kicks off a series of 70 amateur golfing events planned in 2024 by Dubai Sports Council and Sport2Business as golf continues to fuel both sport and business in Dubai. We are delighted to report that The Dubai Sports Council CEO’s Masters 2024 will take place on the Trump International Golf Course in Damac Hills on Saturday 6th January 2024, as part of the Dubai Sports Council’s ongoing commitment to promoting golf as a business networking and key tourism tool for the UAE and region. The Dubai Sports Council CEO Masters is sponsored this year by…
Aryan Lakra debuted for UAE in 2022 against USA The Desert Vipers squad will feature the likes of T20 superstars Wanindu Hasaranga, Alex Hales, Colin Munro Shaheen Afridi, Sherfane Rutherford and Azam Khan Aryan Lakra said, “Season 1 was a great success and going forward the tournament is only going to get a lot bigger with more superstars coming in. Getting a chance to play alongside them is an opportunity everyone looks for,” he said. Making an impactful international debut is not a privilege too many cricketers can boast of but Aryan Lakra made his presence felt when he scored…
UAE’s national airline and the second-largest carrier in Abu Dhabi, launched eight exciting destinations and further expanded convenient and affordable travel for all in 2023 Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, today announced its outstanding operational results for 2023. The joint venture established between ADQ and Wizz Air Holdings PLC, enjoyed a record-breaking year, more than doubling both the number of operated flights and passengers carried, with a completion rate of 99.6%. The national airline operated more than 15,000 flights, carrying three million passengers, with more than 1.5 million point-to-point passengers to Abu Dhabi…
Andrey Rublev, international tennis champion ranked at World No.5, joins Medcare and Aster Pharmacy as Brand Ambassador. Medcare, a premium healthcare brand with a presence across Dubai and Sharjah through 4 hospitals and 20 medical centres, would uphold this collaboration to showcase its world-class facilities matched with top-notch clinical excellence, in alignment with the Happiness begins with Health campaign, launched earlier this year, encouraging individuals to prioritize their own and their family’s well-being. Andrey would also champion Aster Pharmacy’s Wellness, Nutrition and Lifestyle segment which comprises of top brands and products to support an individual’s health and wellness journey. Andrey,…
Hotpack, the UAE-based global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has unveiled its inaugural Sustainability Report, proudly certified by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). This certification serves as a powerful testament to Hotpack’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and sustainable business practices, solidifying its position as a trailblazer in responsible corporate citizenship. The Global Reporting Initiative, an international independent standards organization, plays a pivotal role in helping businesses, governments, and organizations comprehend and articulate their impacts on critical issues such as climate change, human rights, and corruption. Hotpack’s attainment of GRI certification underscores its dedication to providing stakeholders with reliable and…
Uppercase, a leading international legal advisory, today announced the official launch of ‘Uppercase Legal Advisory’ in Dubai, UAE. The firm specializes in providing expertise in key areas such as compliance in UAE Anti-money Laundering (AML), Counter-terrorism Financing (CFT) and Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Compliance, addressing CFT, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), and Trade Law. The launch was chaired by Mr Abdulla Baqer, Regional Director of Middle East and CIS at Dubai Chamber, who provided key perspectives on the latest trade boost between UAE, Middle East and CIS as well as the positive role of trade law firms who specialise in compliance. The launch event featured insights from…
~19th December 2023 to 7th January 2024, Expo Centre Sharjah~ Big Bad Wolf Sharjah, the World’s Biggest Book Sale, debuts in Sharjah from 19th December 2023 to 7th January 2024, at the Expo Centre Sharjah. The event ensures a grand celebration of literature, offering books at impressive discounts up to 85% and aligning with the cultural vision of the city, with a mission to empower people with knowledge and promote the joy of reading, making literature accessible and enjoyable for diverse audiences worldwide. With 1 million books in its arsenal, and in strategic partnership with Sharjah Book Authority, the World’s…
TCL Electronics (1070.HK), the global top 2 TV brand, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Players House, a premium sports lounge located at Andaz Hotel in the heart of Palm Jumeirah. This collaboration aims to set a new standard for sports lounges in the UAE by integrating TCL’s state-of-the-art display technology into Players House’s luxurious facilities to offer an unparalleled sports viewing experience for fans and casuals alike. To celebrate the momentous launch of the venue, TCL Electronics and Players House hosted a viewing party to watch the highly anticipated English Premier League fixture between Arsenal and Brighton, which took…
Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, the Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), officially launched this year’s ‘Big Bad Wolf – Sharjah,’ the largest book sale in the world. The event, held in collaboration with Big Bad Wolf Ventures Sdn. Bhd., takes place at the Expo Centre Sharjah from December 19 to January 7. Following the opening ceremony, attended by HE Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of SBA, Andrew Yap, the co-founder and managing director of Big Bad Wolf, Marwa Al Aqroubi, Executive Director of House of Wisdom, Mansour Al Hassani, Director of Publisher Services at the Sharjah…