Author: Gulf Times

Dubai based entrepreneur Madhurima Nigam,Founder of Andromeda Productions and the better half of legendary singer, Padmashri Sonu Nigam, speaks to us on her latest venture – The Forttuna Excellence Awards ( 9-10th December 2023) that honoured healthcare professionals the world over. The event then rounded off with a Bollywood night at the Al Sahara Desert Resort in Dubai. Photo caption : Host Vipul Roy with the Founder of Andromeda Productions, Madhurima Nigam at the Fortuuna Global Excellence Awards When did you decide to be an entrepreneur? I have been in the business of entertainment and fashion for more than…

Healthcare trends celebrated at The Forttuna Global Excellence Awards 2023. Grand finale with Bollywood Night rocks Dubai sands Not all angels have wings. Some have stethoscopes . This thought was well exemplified by the Forttuna Global Excellence Awards 2023 held at the Al Sahara Desert Resort in Dubai. The event was preceded by a CDC on Healthcare trends of 2024 at Meydan Hotel on December 9. Khaleej Times was the newspaper partner to the event while the ZEE network was the television partner. Andromeda Productions, the brainchild of Madhurima Nigam, initiated the Forttuna Global Excellence Awards in association with…

Dubai, The UAE U19 team recorded a thrilling two-wicket win over Sri Lanka U19 in the ACC Men’s Asia Cup U19 match at the ICC Academy Oval, the teenagers joy doubled when they were greeted by legendary Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar right after their incredible win over the cricketing powerhouse. Shoaib visited the ICC Academy Oval as part of his special visit to Dubai. The fastest bowler in cricket history with peak bowling speeds of more than 160kph, has been signed up by the DP World ILT20 as the League Ambassador for Season 2. Shoaib congratulated the UAE boys on…

Abu Dhabi His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister for Tolerance and Coexistence and the Chairman of the Emirates Cricket Board arrived at the Zayed Cricket Stadium to kickstart the Final of the Abu Dhabi T10 between Deccan Gladiators and New York Strikers on Saturday. H.E Sheikh Nahayan spoke before the start of the match and congratulated the tournament organisers on a successful edition in Abu Dhabi. “We have seen great talents this year in Abu Dhabi T10 who have reminded us of the joy and demands of competition and brought us all closer together in the spirit…

Sydney, The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) witnessed a dazzling showcase of multicultural cricket talent at the SCG Multicultural Cup 2023. Eight community teams, representing diverse cultures, converged at this iconic venue for a spirited tournament that transcended bordersand celebrated unity throughsports. A special acknowledgment goes to AD Group of Companies, the title sponsor of this event. Mr. Adeel Malik from AD Group of Companies is the owner of this company, and without his invaluable support, this event would not have been possible. This sponsorship significantly contributed to the success and vibrancy of the SCG Multicultural Cup 2023. The event was…

Dubai, 22 November 2023: The DP World International League T20 Season 2 tickets for all 34 matches – the biggest cricket league in the Gulf region – are now available online as well as on all 14 Virgin Megastore outlets across the UAE. The tickets start at an affordable 20 dirhams for all General spectator stands at the Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi, Dubai International Stadium and Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The month-long tournament will be an incredible opportunity for cricket fans in the UAE and those from around the world to watch some of the biggest stars of the game represent…

    Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal have been appointed as bowling coaches of the Pakistan cricket team. PCB took the decision to appoint former spinner Saeed Ajmal as the interim spin-bowling coach of the Pakistan team after matters were settled in the meeting. Saeed Ajmal will also work with the players in the Pakistan Test camp. He has represented Pakistan in 35 Tests, 113 ODIs, and 64 T20Is. The former spinner took over 400 wickets in his international career. Earlier sources claimed PCB offered coaching to Saeed Ajmal for the Australia and New Zealand tour. Saeed Ajmal replied to…

  BEIJING: In the aftermath of Argentina’s recent presidential election, the Chinese foreign ministry issued a stern warning, cautioning against a “serious mistake” in the nation’s diplomatic strategy if it were to sever ties with major countries such as China or Brazil. China, a pivotal trading partner for Argentina, holds significant importance in the eyes of the South American nation’s elected government. Spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized the strategic importance of China-Argentina relations during a routine news conference, highlighting the depth of economic and diplomatic ties between the two nations. The Chinese stance comes in response to remarks from Argentina’s newly…

Pakistani actor Hamza Ali Abbasi completed the Umrah pilgrimage with his wife Naimal Khawar Khan and their son Mustafa Abbasi. Days after celebrating her 30th birthday with intimate celebrations, Hamza Ali Abbasi performed the Umrah pilgrimage with his wife Naimal Khawar and their only son, three-year-old Mustafa, over the weekend. Taking to her Instagram handle on Sunday, the former actor and celebrity wife shared a picture of the family from Masjid-al-Haram. “Allhumdollilah (praise be to God),” she wrote in the caption. Later, she also turned to stories, sharing glimpses of their time in the holy city of Makkah. Thousands of her social…

BAKU: Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has taken a significant step to enhance the financial well-being of public sector employees by signing a decree, resulting in an average wage increase of 7%. The basic calculated value will witness a 3% rise, reflecting the government’s commitment to improving the economic conditions of its workforce. As per the decree’s provisions, the basic pension calculation is set at 372,000 soums ($30), while the minimum age pension and minimum wage will stand at 725,000 soums ($59) and 1 million 50,000 soums ($86), respectively, effective from December 1. This move aims to uplift the living standards…