Author: Gulf Times

Dubai : Danube Properties has announced the launch of Serenz by Danube, a premium residential development designed to elevate contemporary urban living in Dubai. It was officially unveiled by Damabe Group’s Founder and Chairman Rizwan Saian, Group Managing Director – Adel Sajan, Director of Agency Relationships-Sana Sajan, along with cricket legend and Danube’s Global Ambassador – Brett Lee. Located in the heart of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), the project is envisioned as “A World of Amenities,” combining luxury, wellness, and community-focused living. Rising as an iconic 50+25-storey development, Serenz by Danube commands a prime location in JVC between Sheikh Mohammed…

Dubai : The celebrated Sajid–Wajid khandan steps into a transformative new era with the launch of WASAKA, an ambitious creative and live-entertainment venture founded by acclaimed composer Sajid Khan. Conceived as a global artistic movement, WASAKA is poised to preserve the duo’s timeless essence while reimagining it for the future. Marking its dynamic debut, WASAKA presents a power-packed musical release featuring the Original Sabri Brothers, Shabab Sabri & Danish Sabri, along with the soulful Indian Idol star Salman Ali. The track merges Sufi–Qawwali intensity with contemporary emotion, embodying the spiritual power and modern edge that continue to define the musical…

Dubai: The Desert Vipers etched their name into DP World ILT20 history, securing their maiden championship with a comprehensive 46-run victory over MI Emirates in the final at a packed Dubai International Stadium. Led by an inspirational performance from captain Sam Curran, the Vipers posted a formidable total of 182 for 4 before bundling out MI Emirates for 136 in 18.3 overs. The triumph earned the Desert Vipers a prize purse of USD 700,000 along with the prestigious Black Belt, while runners-up MI Emirates received USD 300,000. Curran starred with an unbeaten 74 off 51 deliveries, striking eight fours…

Sharjah, MI Emirates booked their spot in the DP World ILT20 Season 4 final with a convincing seven-wicket win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Qualifier 2 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. After restricting the Knight Riders to 120/8, Shakib Al Hasan and Tom Banton sealed the chase to set up a final clash against the Desert Vipers on 4 January at the Dubai International Stadium. Allah Ghazanfar claimed three wickets for 24 runs while Alishan Sharafu’s unbeaten half-century guided the Knight Riders to a modest score. In response, Banton (62 off 53) and Shakib (38 off 24)…

Dubai: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders stayed in the hunt for the DP World ILT20 Season 4 title after sealing a 50-run win over the Dubai Capitals in the Eliminator at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. After an impressive opening partnership between Michael Pepper and Phil Salt, the spin department of the Knight Riders ensured that the Capitals were unable to recover from their early blows. The Knight Riders will now face MI Emirates in the Qualifier 2 on Friday for a place in the final against Desert Vipers, which will be held on Sunday, January 4. Pepper hit…

Dubai: The DP World ILT20 continues to strengthen its standing as a competitive global T20 league while playing a key role in the development of UAE and regional cricketers, according to former New Zealand international and DP World ILT20 commentator Simon Doull. “The standard in general has been great, and it’s getting better year-on-year. That’s one of the things that’s impressed me most,” he observed. Doull, who has been associated with the DP World ILT20 since the inaugural season, also credited the tournament for accelerating the growth of local talent. “The standard of the local players is lifting, courtesy…

Abu Dhabi: The Desert Vipers stormed into the final of DP World ILT20 Season 4 with a commanding 45-run victory over MI Emirates in Qualifier 1 at Zayed Cricket Stadium. Anchored by Andries Gous’ unbeaten century and debutant Usman Tariq’s three-wicket haul, the Vipers booked their third final appearance in four seasons of the tournament. Chasing a target of 234, MI Emirates’ hopes were dashed despite a fighting 63 off 27 balls by Tom Banton and 41 from Muhammad Waseem. Tariq’s incisive bowling in the middle overs turned the match decisively in the Vipers’ favor. The Vipers’ innings was…

Abu Dhabi: MI Emirates secured their playoff spot with a commanding eight-wicket victory over the Gulf Giants at the Zayed Cricket Stadium . A brilliant all-round performance, highlighted by Nicholas Pooran and Muhammad Waseem’s unbeaten 140-run partnership off just 89 balls, powered the team to their fourth consecutive win with 21 balls to spare. Chasing 142, MI Emirates were 58/2 after 10 overs, before Pooran and Waseem unleashed an explosive 84-run stand in the next 6.3 overs. Waseem remained unbeaten on 59 off 42 balls, striking three fours and three sixes, while Pooran smashed an unbeaten 69 off 49…

Quick Intervention by Manager Prevents Escalation as Goyat’s Team Raises Security Concerns Following Victory at Misfits Boxing 23 DUBAI, Manager Vipin Gulia physically intervened to protect Indian boxer Neeraj Goyat during a heated backstage confrontation with opponent Anthony Taylor following Goyat’s unanimous decision victory at Misfits Boxing 23 on December 20. The incident occurred in the medical room minutes after Goyat’s dominant win over Taylor. What began as an apparent handshake attempt quickly escalated, with Taylor throwing a water bottle at Goyat before Gulia and security personnel separated the fighters. “When Taylor entered that medical room with clear aggression,…

Dubai, MI Emirates registered a composed four-wicket victory over the table toppers Desert Vipers to seal their third straight win in the DP World ILT20 Season 4 at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. After a disciplined bowling performance in the first innings, MI Emirates overcame early pressure, before Kieron Pollard and Shakib Al Hasan guided the team to victory. The Desert Vipers managed to score 124 courtesy Dan Lawrence’s gritty 35 off 34 balls, but MI Emirates navigated a tricky chase with relative ease. With the ball, spinner Shakib Al Hasan’s two wickets for 14 runs led the…