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The Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity Pledges US$11M to Special Olympics International

The Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity Pledges US$11M to Special Olympics International to Expand Inclusive Education Globally

  • The $11 million grant will support the work of the Abu Dhabi-based Special Olympics Global Center for Inclusion in Education
  • The funding will scale the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools program in 10 countries and help train over 6,000 educators globally in inclusive practices
  • The Center was established in 2020 by a $25 million gift given by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE
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Canada Super 60 Names Women’s Trophy After Cricketing Legend Mel Jones

Canada Super 60 Names Women’s Trophy After Cricketing Legend Mel Jones
Vancouver, Canada – September 23 – Canada’s pioneering cricket league, Canada Super 60, has announced that its inaugural Women’s Trophy will be named in honour of Mel Jones, the former Australian cricketer, respected broadcaster, and tireless advocate for women’s cricket.
Canada Super 60 is the world’s first-ever ten-over-a-side event to launch with both men’s and women’s competitions from its inaugural season. The league will be staged under the roof of the iconic BC Place in Vancouver, showcasing international stars alongside homegrown Canadian talent.

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ETPL Strengthens Leadership With Brian MacNeice and Warren Deutrom in Key Roles, Oakvale Named Investment Banker

Dublin/London, 18 September, 2025: The European T20 Premier League (ETPL) today announced a series of leadership appointments that underline its ambition to become cricket’s next global powerhouse. 

In a significant move, Brian MacNeice, Chair of Cricket Ireland, has been appointed Chair of the ETPL Board, while Andrew May, CFO of Cricket Ireland, will continue as a Board Director and core member of the ETPL founding team. These appointments further strengthen the partnership between Cricket Ireland and the ETPL, underscoring the league’s commitment to strong governance and long-term ambitions. 

Further strengthening the leadership team, Warren Deutrom, former CEO of Cricket Ireland, joins the ETPL on a full time basis as Director, ETPL and Chair of Rules X, the parent company of the ETPL.

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All you need to know about the DP World ILT20 Season 4 Player Auction

  • The DP World ILT20 Season 4 Player Auction will be held in Dubai at 2pm GST on 1 October 2025. Franchises can spend between USD 1.5M and USD 2M to build their squads, with a minimum purse of USD 800,000 available on the day
  • Squads to feature a minimum of 19 and no more than 21 players, including at least 11 from Full Member nations, four from UAE, one from Kuwait, one from Saudi Arabia and two from other ICC Associate Nations. Two further Wildcard signings are permitted outside the auction as well
  • Franchises may use one Right-to-Match for a UAE Player that has been in their development squad or has played for them in DP World ILT20 Season 3.
  • The auction will be streamed live on ZEE 5 and DP World ILT20’s YouTube channel
  • The DP World International League T20 Season 4 will begin on Tuesday, 2 December – UAE National Day (Eid-Al-Etihad) with a blockbuster opening, the six-team, 34-match tournament will conclude with the final on Sunday, 4 January 2026
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Thrilling Adventures in Dubai’s Green Heartas Aventura Parks Welcomes a New Season of Fun!

Aventura Parks, the UAE’s largest zipline and rope adventure park, is thrilled to announce its official 2025 season opening on Friday, September 12. Get ready to experience adventure at a whole new level! Located in Mushrif Park’s Ghaf tree forest, Aventura is the perfect place for families and adventure seekers to reconnect with nature and enjoy unforgettable days of outdoor fun.

Aventura offers several adventure experiences including: the Zip Line Park, which includes 5 circuits with over 80 challenging obstacles and 24 ziplines as well as a Discovery Playground; Aventura Challenges, with the proverbial “Leap of Faith” activity; and the strategic fun of the Forest Escape games. 

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