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UAE-based endurance icon Ghani Souleymane embarks on Guinness World Record attempt

UAE-based endurance icon Ghani Souleymane embarks on Guinness World Record attempt: to complete 100 x T100 triathlons while raising funds for children through sports

August 7, 2025, Dubai, UAE – One of the UAE’s most inspiring endurance athletes, Ghani Souleymane, is taking on his most formidable challenge to date: 100 x T100 triathlons in 100 consecutive days, in a Guinness World Record attempt. Beginning on August 8, 2025, at Kite Beach, Dubai, and concluding on November 16 at the T100 Race Village in Dubai, the attempt will see the Dubai resident and Togolese national redefine the limits of human endurance while raising funds and awareness for children through Al Jalila Foundation.

GHANI SOULEYMANE by Tabrez Ahmad

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Al Fardan Exchange and Dubai Sports Council Launch Inaugural Al Fardan Exchange Kabayan Basketball League at Dubai Sports World 2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – August 6, 2025 – Al Fardan Exchange, one of the UAE’s most trusted and long-standing financial services providers, in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council, officially launched the Al Fardan Exchange Kabayan Basketball League 2025, the first tournament of its kind hosted at Dubai Sports World (DSW).

The launch took place during the 15th edition of Dubai Sports World and was attended by HE Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, Mahir Julfar, Executive Vice President at Dubai World Trade Centre, Florent Malouda, former French International Footballer, and Nasser Mohammed Nasser, Chief Marketing Officer at Al Fardan Exchange.

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Kuwait Gears Up for DP World ILT20 Development Tournament: A gateway to global cricket

Dubai, August 6, 2025 – In a major boost for cricket in the region, the Kuwait Cricket Board has announced it will host the first-ever DP World ILT20 Development Tournament – Kuwait, scheduled to begin in September 2025 at the scenic Sulaibiya Cricket Ground.

This milestone tournament aims to create a clear pathway for Kuwait’s top cricketing talent to potentially earn a spot in the high-profile DP World ILT20, set to take place in Dubai this December. With the ILT20 already established as a premier franchise league attracting global stars, the Kuwait edition is expected to be a game-changer for aspiring cricketers in the country.

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Dubai Sports World’s August Edition Officially Opens

  • Florent Malouda, former Chelsea and France national team footballer attends the opening
  • DSW August edition kicked off with Run IN, Dubai’s first indoor half marathon
  • The month-long event features nine core sports, elite academy programmes, enhanced sporting and fitness facilities, and innovative experiences for Dubai’s community

Dubai, UAE – 5August2025: Dubai Sports World (DSW), the region’s largest indoor sports and fitness destination, has officially launched its August edition, marking the beginning of a month-long celebration of sports, fitness, and community engagement. DSW wasinauguratedby HE Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council; Mahir Julfar, EVP of Dubai World Trade Centre; Florent Malouda, former Chelsea and France national team footballer; Eisa Sharif,Director of the Sports Events Department,Dubai Sports Council;Nasser Nasser, Chief Marketing Officer, Al Fardan Exchange.

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Silicon Central Launches ‘Mall Walk Club’ to Promote Active Lifestyles This Summer

Daily morning Mall walks encourage community wellbeing through movement and rewards

Dubai, August 4th, 2025 – Silicon Central Mall, part of Line Investments & Property’s portfolio, is launching a month-long indoor walking experience, the Mall Walk Club to promote healthy living and active lifestyles during the summer season. The campaign kicks off on Saturday, August 2ndand runs daily through August 30th, welcoming residents to walk indoors from 7:00am to 9:00am every morning.

Held in partnership with the FITZE app, a fitness engagement platform that rewards users for walking and staying active, the initiative transforms Silicon Central into a climate-controlled fitness arena, where participants can walk for wellness, without breaking a sweat. The Mall Walk Club is part of Silicon Central’s broader commitment to community health, which encourages daily walking across the city’s public and commercial spaces.

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