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DRO Patriots emerges as champions in DPL Cricket Tournament Season 3

DRO Patriots emerges as champions in DPL Cricket Tournament Season 3

The high-octane DPL Cricket Tournament Season 3 came to an exciting finish with DRO Patriots emerging as the champions for the first time. Led by captain Sadat Nalakath and owned by Waqas Ali Dar, the Patriots put up a stellar performance throughout the season. The defending champions, DRO Tuskers, had to settle for the runners-up position this time, with captain Thahir Kassim leading the team owned by Nikhil and Shakeel. The highly action-packed tournament enthralled cricket lovers with top quality bowling, power batting, acrobatic fielding and brilliant captaincy.

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Baseball United Signs Historic Partnership to Bring Professional Baseball to Saudi Arabia

Baseball United Signs Historic Partnership to Bring Professional Baseball to Saudi Arabia

Agreement with the Saudi Baseball and Softball Federation will enable Baseball United to host its league within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and includes rights to launch Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam franchises

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA (March 6, 2024) – Baseball United, the first-ever professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, announced today a historic partnership with the Saudi Baseball and Softball Federation (SBSF). The agreement gives Baseball United an unlimited term to host its professional league and tournaments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and includes rights to new Baseball United franchises representing Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam – three of the Kingdom’s largest cities. This marks the first time in history that professional baseball will be brought to Saudi Arabia.

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RIT Dubai partners with Taqdeer to stage community Spring Fest

Event inaugurated by His Excellency Major General Obaid Muhair bin Suroor

March 06,2024 : Dubai, UAE: Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) of Dubai has partnered with Dubai Government’s labour welfare initiative, Taqdeer, to unite the local community in a day of sports and entertainment at the first-of-its-kind campus Spring Fest. The event was inaugurated by His Excellency Major General Obaid Muhair bin Suroor, Deputy Director General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, Chairman of Dubai’s Permanent Committee of Labour Affairs and Chairman of the Taqdeer Award.

Featuring corporate games, family fun zones, and an exhibition of rare and luxury cars, the Spring Fest took place across the University’s 129,000 square meters state-of-the-art campus in Dubai Silicon Oasis. The event brought together over 500 participants, including representatives of corporate partners, the labourer community, university staff and students, as well as members of the general public.

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Road to Liwa: beyond the drive with the 911 Dakar and Amna Al Qubaisi

Road to Liwa: beyond the drive with the 911 Dakar and Amna Al Qubaisi

An all-terrain Porsche sports car and a local motorsport star cross the desert in search of the famous Liwa Tal Moreeb Festival.

Dubai. Behind the wheel of the 911 Dakar is a face familiar to the UAE’s diverse and fast-growing community of motorsports fans. Amna Al Qubaisi has emerged as a talent to watch in the world of single-seater racing after the young Emirati won two races in the F1 Academy championship last year. As a woman in a male-dominated sport, her rise to sporting prominence could hardly be more impressive or more timely.

Today, however, Al Qubaisi will be far from her natural habitat of the racing circuit. And until recently, the dunes were an unfamiliar place to find a Porsche sports car. But the specially developed lift system of the 911 Dakar offers a remarkable 191 millimetres of ground clearance at speeds of up to 150 km/h. Together with stiffer engine mounts from the GT3, rear-axle steering and PDCC active roll stabilisation, the Dakar promises Al Qubaisi unprecedented athleticism in an environment that was once the preserve of traditional, heavy SUVs.

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Ian Bell To Play For Meteora England Champions In World Champions League

Ian Bell To Play For Meteora England Champions In World Champions League

Dubai, 02/03/2024: Meteora Developers, a trailblazing force in the business sector, has officially announced its acquisition of the esteemed England Champions cricket team, in partnership with Bollywood icon Jacqueline Fernandez. This strategic move positions the England Champions to enter the prestigious World Championships of Legends (WCL), signaling a historic convergence of cricketing legends and global fan engagement.

The announcement unfolded amidst a glitzy ceremony at Taj Downtown, Dubai, attended by former England captain, Ian Bell and other names from the sporting world

Meteora Developers’ visionary founder and CEO, Mr. Praveen Sharma, expressed enthusiasm about the association with WCL and the ambitious goals for the England Champions. “Our entry into the World Championships of Legends is a pivotal moment for us. With cricketing greats like Ian Bell on our team, we’re poised to build a legacy that will captivate and inspire English fans globally. This is just the start of a thrilling journey,” Sharma asserted, hinting at a promising future for the franchise.

Cricket star Ian Bell, an integral part of the England Champions, underlined the significance of this venture for players and the sport. “Being part of the England Champions under the WCL is an extraordinary opportunity. The league’s innovative approach and the chance to play in England make this a truly exciting prospect. I’m eager to contribute to our team’s success and make our fans proud,” Bell commented, emphasising the players’ enthusiasm and commitment.

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