Author: Gulf Times

Dubai, Making an impactful international debut is not a privilege too many cricketers can boast of but Aryan Lakra made his presence felt when he scored 84 on his ODI debut against USA in August, 2022. The Desert Vipers have acquired the services of all-rounder Aryan Lakra for season 2 of the DP World International League T20 after finishing as runners-up in the inaugural edition of the tournament. The left-arm-spinner-cum-left-hand-batsman who made a humble beginning playing school cricket went on to captain the UAE U16 and U19 squads including the one that participated in the 2020 ICC U19 World Cup,…

On the special invitation of Khawaja Junaid Hockey Academy, the well-known Dutch club Bully Ozendaal will visit for seven days in February. It is the first time a European club has visited Pakistan in 21 years, with Orange and Black visiting Pakistan in 2001. This visit has been organized in celebration of 75 years of diplomatic relations between Holland and Pakistan. Pakistan and Holland are old rivals in hockey. Holland defeated Pakistan in the final of the 1990 Hockey World Cup and Pakistan defeated the Dutch hockey team in 1994. On the occasion of this tour, along with hockey…

NEW DELHI, India: More than half of all opposition lawmakers have been barred from the ongoing session of India’s parliament for demanding a debate into a protest last week in which a smoke canister was released in the legislature. The suspended 141 lawmakers belong to an opposition grouping of 26 parties dubbed INDIA — the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance — formed to fight general elections slated for early next year. On December 13, a man stunned lawmakers when he jumped from an overhead visitor’s gallery onto the floor of the lower house of parliament and released yellow smoke from…

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan: On December 19 at the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani is visiting Uzbekistan. The Emir of Qatar will participate in the ceremony of awarding the Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani International Award for outstanding achievements in the fight against corruption. It should be noted that this event is being held for the first time in the post-soviet space. This visit will be the second visit of the Qatari leader to Uzbekistan this year and the third Uzbek-Qatari summit in the last six months. This fact, above all,…

DOHA, Qatar: On Tuesday morning, the Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, departed Doha and traveled to the neighbouring country of Uzbekistan. The Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award winners will be honoured in a ceremony in Tashkent in collaboration with the UN, which the Emir will attend alongside President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The Amir and the President of Uzbekistan are scheduled to engage in discussions to enhance and foster bilateral relations. During the talks, they will also address various regional and international issues of mutual interest. A formal delegation accompanies the Emir.…

Dubai: The action-packed sport of MuayThai is set for a major revamp as the promoters announced on Monday the Launch of World League of Fighters (WLF), a unique sportainment league that aims to position MuayThai on the global stage. The WLF partners with the prestigious World Boxing Council MuayThai to bring together an unpredictable and never-seen-before league-styled competition, with the potential to branch out to other forms of combat sports. For the first time in the Combat Sport World, a franchise-based league-style tournament will take place featuring 20 of the world’s best male and female Muay Thai fighters. The…

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…