Author: Gulf Times

Dubai, The DP World International League T20 is set to return for its third season on January 11, 2025, with West Indian all-rounder Jason Holder making his return to the tournament. After a campaign with the Dubai Capitals in the previous edition, Holder will now represent the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, bringing his experience to a new franchise. As the league continues to grow in both profile and competitiveness, Holder is particularly excited about the increasing role of UAE players, noting that the initiative is not only raising the standard of play but also providing crucial opportunities for local talent…

Abu Dhabi: Defending champions New York Strikers have announced major sponsorship partnerships ahead of their title defense in the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10. The team, led by cricket stars Kieron Pollard and Sunil Narine, welcomes NewCity.vip as Principal Title Sponsor, IceCric.News as Back Presenting Sponsor, and New York Strikers Sports Management as Platinum Sponsor. This trio of sponsorships represents a significant step forward in enhancing the Strikers’ global brand presence, combining the worlds of cricket, digital content, and gaming. The partnership with IceCric.News enhances the Strikers’ digital presence, offering cricket fans around the world unparalleled access to news, updates, and…

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi T10 is all set to return with the eighth edition, to take forward the revolution in short-form cricket, on November 21. Names of captains and head coaches of the ten teams participating in the league this year have now been revealed. Morrisville Samp Army will be led by Pakistan’s Rohan Mustafa while the former South African cricketer Lance Klusener has been given the head coach responsibility this season. Joining Deccan Gladiators once again, Nicholas Pooran will be captaining the squad for the third consecutive time. It was under his captaincy that the Gladiators won their…

Dubai, Cambridge High School Abu Dhabi emerged victorious in the DP World ILT20 Schools Cup 2024, claiming the championship with a thrilling six-run win over Gems Modern Academy, Dubai. The closely contested final, held on Saturday at the ICC Academy, marked a fitting highlight for day one of the DP World ILT20 Junior Cricket Festival. The event captivated attendees with its vibrant atmosphere, offering interactive games, food stalls, and engaging activities for families and fans, creating a memorable celebration of cricket. Put in first, Cambridge High School Abu Dhabi posted 157/2 in 20 overs. Openers Prithvi Madhu and Yayin…

Young innovators at the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) stepped into the future of technology, participating in an interactive workshop that introduced them to the groundbreaking possibilities of the Internet of Things (IoT). Hosted by UAE-based Fun Robotics, the workshop offered attendees a hands-on experience in building smart systems and connecting them to remote-control web applications. Led by IoT expert Omar AlZuabi, the session combined practical activities with creative problem-solving, fostering an understanding of how IoT technologies can revolutionise everyday life. Highlighting the impact of such workshops, AlZuabi said: “The Internet of Things is reshaping our interaction with the…

Visitors to the ongoing 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) were in for a treat Friday as they got to meet and greet two friendly, gigantic robots roaming the halls and lobbies, spreading smiles with their cheeky personalities. But if you missed the show then fret not because the colorful, interactive mascots – one in cool blues and the other in perky pink – are all set to create unforgettable experiences for fairgoers until the last day of the fair on Sunday. Performing at the SIBF for the first time under the banner of Bratislava-based company, Montiki Entertainment, Veronika Dokupilova,…

Taking inspiration from the tale of Cinderella who turned from a plain girl into a beautiful princess at the waving of a wand, a group of young girls turned a simple sketch of a girl given to them to beautiful fairies and ballerinas at the “Nature Puppets” workshop during the 43rd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) happening at Expo Centre Sharjah. Workshop facilitator Sara Mezher spread before the girls, aged 9 and above, delicate dried flowers and leaves, glitter, picture tapes, crayons, pencils, scissors and glue. She gave them a briefing first: “Create a beautiful dress for…

At the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2024), Tamer Said, Director of the Sharjah Literary Agency (SLA), introduced the agency’s extensive services aimed at enhancing the visibility and reach of Arabic literature worldwide, detailing its role in supporting and bridging Arabic authors and publishers with international markets. During a session titled ‘An Introduction to the Sharjah Literary Agency and its Range of Services,’ moderated by Rashid Al Kous, Executive Director of Emirates Publishers Association (EPA), on Tuesday, Said noted that the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) launched SLA in 2020, building its portfolio with diverse authors and publishers. He…

Dubai, The DP World ILT20 Schools Cup 2024 is set to culminate in a thrilling final that will see Cambridge High School Abu Dhabi take on Gems Modern Academy, Dubai on Saturday, November 16 at the ICC Academy. The tournament that was conceptualized in a bid to promote the DP World ILT20, strengthen community ties through cricket and provide aspiring cricketers valuable exposure, saw participation from 32 school-teams across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. Earlier in the week, Cambridge High School Abu Dhabi cemented their berth in the final following a clinical 43-run victory over The Winchester School. Put…

Dubai, Dubai Sports Council has announced the appointment of Indian cricket legend Harbhajan Singh as Sports Ambassador for Dubai, marking a significant step in the emirate’s commitment to developing its sporting infrastructure and culture. The announcement was made in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, along with other distinguished sports personalities including UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov, tennis star Sania Mirza, and football icon Patrice Evra. Harbhajan Singh, who has represented India in over 100 Test matches and claimed more than…