Author: Gulf Times

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…

RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has announced that Saudi Aramco has discovered two natural gas fields in the Empty Quarter: Al-Hiran and Al-Mahakik natural gas fields, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Sunday. The discovery of the Al-Hiran gas field was confirmed after gas flowed at a rate of 30 million standard cubic feet (MMSCF), and 1,600 barrels of condensate daily (BCPD). Meanwhile the Al-Mahakik gas field was confirmed after gas flowed from it at a rate of 0.85 million standard cubic feet. Furthermore, Natural gas was also found in five reservoirs in…

BEIJING, China: The international community must take urgent action to stop the “humanitarian disaster” unfolding in Gaza, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday told a visiting delegation of diplomats from Arab and Muslim-majority nations. “Let us work together to quickly cool down the situation in Gaza and restore peace in the Middle East as soon as possible,” Wang told foreign ministers in opening remarks in Beijing. “A humanitarian disaster is unfolding in Gaza,” Wang told the diplomats, which include foreign ministers of the Palestinian Authority, Indonesia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. “The situation in Gaza affects all countries around…

  DOHA:  Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, also Qatar’s top diplomat, will begin the Europe visit on Tuesday, Arab media reported. Qatar’s Foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Alansari stated the diplomatic mission is part of “official visits by a number of brotherly ministers of foreign affairs to some of the permanent members of the UNSC to push for an immediate truce in the Gaza Strip”. Sheikh Mohammed’s also includes the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). “This step comes on behalf of all member nations of the Arab League and OIC to push for a…

RIYADH: Saudi ambassador to Finland Nesreen Hamad Alshebel presented her credentials as the non-resident ambassador to Latvia to President of the Republic of Latvia, Edgars Rinkevich, SPA reported. During the meeting, the ambassador conveyed greetings from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.