Author: Gulf Times

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has taken a major step toward strengthening the future of the Abu Dhabi T10 League by assuming majority ownership and commercial rights control of the tournament, turning it into a fully Abu Dhabi-owned and managed sporting property. The move was announced by Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub (ADCSH), which will now oversee the long-term development of the world’s fastest cricket format with the support of Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB). Officials described the transition as the beginning of a new era for the Abu Dhabi T10, aimed at enhancing governance,…

LAHORE: Pakistan’s premier F-Class long-range shooter, Mohsin Nawaz, has become the first athlete from shooting sports to receive the prestigious Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, marking a historic moment for the country’s sporting landscape. The award was conferred by Asif Ali Zardari during the Presidential Awards ceremony held in Islamabad on May 13, recognising Mohsin Nawaz’s outstanding contributions to long-range shooting and his role in elevating Pakistan’s profile in the international arena. Speaking after receiving the award, Nawaz described the honor as a milestone not only for himself but for the entire shooting sports community in Pakistan. He expressed gratitude to his parents, supporters,…

Aaron Hardie ne ek yaadgaar all-round performance ke zariye Peshawar Zalmi ko Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) ke final me Hyderabad Kingsmen ke khilaf shandar jeet dilayi. Yeh match Gaddafi Stadium me khela gaya. Zalmi ke captain Babar Azam ne toss jeet kar pehle bowling ka faisla kiya, jo bilkul sahi sabit hua. Aaron Hardie ne bowling me lajawab performance dete hue 4 overs me sirf 27 runs dekar 4 wickets hasil kiye. Unki zabardast bowling ki wajah se Hyderabad Kingsmen sirf 129 runs par all out ho gayi (18 overs me). 130 runs ka target chase karte hue Zalmi…

DUBAI, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Scholarships in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. The launch establishes a new pathway to prepare specialised government leaders aligned with national priorities in the economic, technological, and policymaking domains. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed met with members of the first cohort, which brings together a select group of Emirati talent from government entities. He said,…

SHARJAH, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of the wife of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, the Cultural Office of the Sharjah Family and Community Council has announced the winners of the eighth edition of the Sharjah Award for Gulf Women’s Creativity 2026. The edition saw the crowning of seven female creatives from across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, distinguished for their contributions in literature and criticism, following strong competition across the award’s three categories: literary studies, narrative creativity (short…

VANCOUVER, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) — The FIFA Congress convened in Vancouver, Canada, on Thursday with the UAE participation and approved the FIFA Annual Report 2025, including the cycle budget for 2027-2030, which foresees record-breaking revenue of US$14 billion. This means that an unprecedented amount will be available for FIFA to reinvest in the game, with FIFA’s 211 Member Associations entitled to football development funding, representing an eightfold increase compared to the programmes that were in place prior to 2016, as FIFA Forward investments will reach a new high of $2.7 billion. “Let me just say that, obviously, (FIFA) Forward…

Australia have maintained a commanding lead in both the ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings and the ICC Women’s ODI Team Rankings following the annual updates carried out on Friday. The latest rankings, which rate all matches played since May 2025 at 100 per cent and those of the previous two years at 50 per cent, see Australia keep a 12-point lead over South Africa in the Men’s Test Rankings and are 35 points ahead of England in the Women’s ODIs table. The Men’s Test Rankings see Australia and South Africa retain their top two positions after gaining three rating points…

RABAT (WAM) — Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and Chairperson of Kalimat Foundation, and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Book Culture, oversaw a series of cultural and humanitarian initiatives organised by the Foundation in Rabat, in celebration of the city’s designation as UNESCO World Book Capital 2026. Designed to support children and expand access to learning, the initiatives reflect a shared commitment to advancing knowledge, inclusion, and human development through meaningful cultural engagement. The visit featured Kalimat Foundation’s two flagship programmes. Under the “Pledge a Library” initiative, the Foundation gifted a Portable Library containing Arabic-language children’s books…

ABU DHABI, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, organised a virtual forum under the “Nafea” community and national awareness campaign, dedicated to safeguarding children and youth. Held across public schools in the UAE, the forum coincided with the Year of the Family 2026. It forms part of a strategic partnership aimed at reinforcing authentic Emirati values and translating national directives into practical initiatives that enhance quality of life and promote a safe, supportive learning environment. The forum featured a series of educational sessions delivered by specialised departments within the Ministry…

DUBAI, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Founders HQ, an initiative by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, has successfully completed its first wave of accelerator programmes, delivering tangible execution, impactful corporate engagement, and credible venture scalability. Delivered in partnership with global innovation leader Plug and Play, the programmes have demonstrated a new model for rapidly translating innovation into commercial deployment. Delivered over 100 days, the programme brought together 23 startups, featuring Emirati and resident founders, and 5 leading corporate partners, resulting in 36 proof-of-concept (PoC) opportunities, of which 15 are currently…