Author: Gulf Times

Abu Dhabi, UAE – The 6th edition of MENA Investment Congress (MENA ICON), hosted by the CFA Society Emirates, will return to the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) on September 30 and October 1, 2024. Recognized as one of the most exclusive financial events in the region, MENA ICON is set to gather the leading minds in finance, investments, and policy-making for two days filled with insightful and thought-provoking discussions on the most pressing issues that are shaping the global and regional financial landscape. MENA ICON 2024 will provide a unique platform for finance professionals to engage in enriching dialogues…

Harare: After the commanding double victory triumph at Zim Afro T10 debut campaign, the NYS Lagos Strikers fell short of performing well against Cape Town Samp Army in their third match of the tournament. The Strikers squad however saw this match as a great insight as to what lays ahead in their upcoming lineups. To add to the decisive strategy that will shape the formation in the upcoming matches, Coach Chaminda Vaas reflected on the team’s performance from the last game. “We made few mistakes on the field. But other than that, the boys really did well on the…

Harare, It was a night of plenty of entertainment as the Cape Town Samp Army side created history by posting the highest total ever in the Zim Afro T10 when they crossed the 150-run mark against the NYS Lagos, and eventually registered a comfortable win. Meanwhile, in the other two games, the Harare Bolts and the Bulawayo Brave Jaguars also put in fine all-round performances to pick up important wins. In the first match of the day, the Jo’burg Bangla Tigers batted first and struggled to build any momentum against the Harare Bolts’ bowling. Jimmy Neesham picked three wickets,…

Ajman : His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Ajman Executive Council, warmly welcomed Zhang Xiaolun, Chairman of Sinomach, a Chinese state-owned enterprise (SOE) in heavy equipment manufacturing as well as overseas general contracting, , at the Emiri Diwan alongside Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Tourism Development Department. The meeting saw engaging discussions on Sinomach’s strategic initiatives and ongoing projects in the region, underscoring Ajman’s commitment to strengthening ties between governmental bodies and the private sector. His Highness emphasized that these partnerships are vital…

Dubai : The International Cricket Council (ICC) is pleased to announce the official event song for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, titled ‘Whatever It Takes.’ The soundtrack is a collaboration between the vibrant all-girl pop group W.i.S.H., acclaimed music director Mikey McCleary, composer Parth Parekh, and produced by Bay Music House. The single is now available for download and streaming on major platforms worldwide. The official music video was also launched alongside the soundtrack, offering a cinematic preview of the tournament. It features highlight reels of iconic moments in women’s cricket and the choreography portrays the ICC Women’s…

Harare, It was an action-packed Sunday at the Harare Sports Club as Colin Munro and Rassie van der Dussen both scored delightful half-centuries to help the Durban Wolves and the NYS Lagos register comprehensive wins. And after that, the day was rounded up by a well-contested thriller involving the Cape Town Samp Army, who saw off the Bulawayo Brave Jaguars by 3 wickets. The NYS Lagos finished the day at the top of the table with 2 wins out of 2. In the opening game of the day, the Harare Bolts batted first, and they had some solid contributions…

Harare, NY Lagos Strikers has created waves with two consecutive wins to kick start their Zim Afro T10 tournament campaign. With their able display against Bulawayo Brave Jaguars and Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers, the NYS Lagos showed great character and enthusiasm. Rassie van der Dussen delivered an outstanding performance, scoring a solid half-century against the Bulawayo Brave Jaguars following up with a crucial unbeaten 81 against the Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers. Rassie Van Der Dussen’s contributions were pivotal in securing victories for the NY Lagos Strikers, further establishing him as a key player in the tournament. Most importantly Season 2’s first…

*Georgia, September : In a stunning display of skill and determination, international wrestler Sangram Singh made his mark in the MMA world by winning his debut fight at the Gama International Fighting Championship at Tbilisi, Georgia. Singh won in a mere minute and thirty seconds against Pakistani fighter Ali Raza Nasir who is seventeen years younger than, Fit India icon & Commonwealth Heavyweight wrestling champion. Among the eleven competing nations this incredible accomplishment represents the fastest win ever registered by an Indian fighter in the 93 kg division. Anticipating a smooth transition from wrestling to mixed martial arts,…

South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt wants to take South Africa one step forward by winning the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title. South Africa created history in the previous edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup by making their first-ever final in the event. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt looked at the run as a watershed moment for women’s cricket in the country. “Reaching our first-ever World Cup final in 2023 was a big landmark moment for us. It was a big ‘breaking the barriers and pushing the boundaries’ moment for the team*.*” But Wolvaardt was eager to improve on the previous…

Harare, Season 2 of the Zim Afro T10 saw an opening day full of high-quality cricketing action across three games as the likes of Hazratullah Zazai, Sikandar Raza, James Neesham, and Rassie van der Dussen lit up the Saturday evening at the Harare Sports Club, where the Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers, Harare Bolts and the NYS Lagos, all registered wins in their opening games. Among the bowlers, Richard Gleeson (3/8) and Adam Milne (1/9) were the pick on the day. In the opening fixture, the Durban Wolves started off brightly under the afternoon sunshine with Sharjeel Khan (29) and Mark…