Author: Gulf Times

Dubai, UAE The highly anticipated launch ceremony of the Global Celebrity League (GCL), a groundbreaking cricket league merging legendary cricketers and renowned celebrities, concluded with grandeur at an exclusive event in Dubai. Hosted by the vibrant and dynamic Shifali Bagga, the event was attended by distinguished dignitaries, celebrated cricketers, and prominent film and television stars from India and Pakistan. The evening commenced on a solemn note with attendees observing a moment of silence in tribute to the late founding chairman of GCL, His Excellency Sheikh Saud Abdullah Al Thani, who passed away last week, honoring his vision and contribution. Highlighting…

London, United Kingdom, The World Championship of Legends Season 2 is on the marquee journey of featuring former prominent international players in the era of Legends Cricket. Adding to the lineup including cricketing greats to take the field again, Dwayne Bravo and Kieron pollard now will rejoin professional T20 Cricket through West Indies Champions. However, coming back to represent his core national team which is West Indies Champions Dwayne Bravo expresses, “Last time I left cricket, my body wasn’t prepared for what it could handle. Now it’s imperative that with my full attention on returning to T20 cricket, I stay…

Tribeca, USA The Citizens Foundation (TCF) USA, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education to underprivileged children in Pakistan hosted the Iftar Gala in Tribeca which is sponsor by Laxmi. As the spirit of Ramadan fills hearts with generosity and compassion, Laxmi, as part of its CSR initiative continues its commitment to support communities through its annual Rice Donation drive in partnership with ICNA Relief at 3 major locations – Chicago, New York and Dallas. In addition to this, Laxmi also sponsored the Student ICNA Party- an annual Iftar gathering brimming with South Asian food and yummy delicacies at The…

*’We’re Taking This Sport to A Global Level Like Never Before Shares ‘BKFC Founder David Feldman* *BKFC, Powered by World League of Fighters & Dubai Sports Council, Hits UAE Next Week for a Thrilling Two-Night Showdown* *Dubai, Arriving next week, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), powered by World League of Fighters in association with Dubai Sports Council, makes its historic Middle East debut on April 4th and 5th at the iconic Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Stadium. The arena will transform into a battleground for the most intense and unfiltered form of combat though promoted in all safe interests and environment…

Dubai, History is in the making as Dubai welcomes the greatest two-day pure brutal combat event BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) powered by World League of Fighters in association with Dubai Sports council scheduled for April 4th and April 5th at the prestigious Dubai Duty Free Stadium. The event promises to be a spectacular showcase of combat action entertainment as 44 top world fighters would participate in an intense battle while vying for the title contender. Professional Mixed Martial legend Conor McGregor is also scheduled to make a surprise appearance adding star power to an already spectacular lineup, although…

Edgbaston In a historic moment for cricket lovers, England’s legendary batsman Sir Alastair Cook has announced his return to competitive cricket, joining the England Champions squad for the upcoming EaseMyTrip World Championship of Legends to be held at Edgbaston in July 2025. Cook, who bid farewell to international cricket in 2018 as England’s highest Test run-scorer, will reunite with his longtime comrade and white-ball icon, Eoin Morgan, who is set to lead the England Champions in this prestigious global tournament. Sharing his excitement, Sir Alastair Cook said, “It is great to be back playing for my country. I am…

Dubai, The Real Kabaddi League (RKL) today announced its Season 4 Selection Trials, set to commence in April 2025 across more than ten states in India. The league continues its mission of identifying and nurturing grassroots talent, offering aspiring kabaddi players a platform to showcase their skills and potentially secure professional contracts for the Dubai International edition. The comprehensive selection process will span major kabaddi talent pools and hold trials in Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi NCR, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh, ensuring nationwide representation in India’s rapidly growing professional kabaddi ecosystem. With the…

Dubai, : Distinguished Indian cricket legend and renowned “Sixer King” Yuvraj Singh has confirmed his participation in the second season of the EaseMyTrip World Championship of Legends, scheduled to take place in July in the United Kingdom. The esteemed all-rounder previously demonstrated exceptional leadership by guiding the Indian squad to championship victory in the tournament’s inaugural edition. Yuvraj will be accompanied by accomplished opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan, who will be making his tournament debut following his retirement from international cricket last year. Talking about leading India again in the second edition of the EaseMyTrip WCL T20 tournament, which is…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (March 18, 2025) – The private entertainment group, Royal Rapchee Entertainment, has officially launched its advanced OTT (Over-The-Top) streaming platform “Royal Rapchee.” The company is registered in Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) Mainland as “Royal Rapchee Visual Recorded Media Distribution LLC.” The platform is initially launching in the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, and India. In the next phase, it intends to introduce franchises in other Asian countries including Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Subsequently, the platform will further expand into key Middle Eastern markets such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Royal Rapchee…

Dubai, The Customs Challengers emerged victorious in the 9th edition of the TBCPL 10 Aviation Premier League (APL) cricket tournament, defeating DFS Daredevils in a thrilling final match on the 9th of March at the Mumbai Cricket Association BKC grounds in Mumbai. The Challengers successfully chased down the target of 74 runs, finishing at 74/3 in just 8.3 overs after limiting the Daredevils to 73/8 in their allotted 10 overs. The championship was marked by outstanding performances from Customs Challengers’ stars Rahul Pahadiya and Yash Chavan, who dominated the tournament’s player rankings. Rahul Pahadiya topped the bowling charts with an…