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DP World ILT20 to sponsor Ramadan cricket tournament in Dubai

  • The DP World ILT20 remains committed to supporting local talent and development of cricket in UAE
  • Dubai Capitals lifted the DP World ILT20 Season 3 trophy in February

Dubai, March 13 2025: Staying true to their commitment to develop and support UAE cricket, particularly at the grassroots, DP World ILT20 will sponsor the Ramadan cricket tournament to be held at the ICC Academy Oval 1 and 2 in Dubai from 13 March to 3 April 2025. 

The 22-day tournament will feature 10 domestic teams including the Dubai Cricket Council Starlets, Karwan Cricket Club, Emirates Fly Better, Seven District, Prospero Properties, Dubai Dare Devils, Consolidate Shipping Service, Z Games, Lexington Shot Guns, and GHK Properties, with over 200 players vying for the top prize. Each team will play nine single round-robin league games followed by semi-finals and the final. The tournament will be live streamed on both YouTube and Facebook.

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UAE Athletes Secure Gold and Bronze Medals in snowboarding at Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

Abdulla Al Nuaimi earned a gold medal, while Meena Al Mazrouei secured a bronze, marking a strong beginning for the UAE delegation at the inclusive global sports event.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – March 12, 2025 – The Special Olympics UAE delegation kicked off its participation in the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 with impressive wins, as Emirati athletes showcased their exceptional snowboarding skills. Abdulla Al Nuaimi earned a gold medal, while Meena Al Mazrouei secured a bronze, marking a strong beginning for the UAE delegation at the Games.

This achievement highlights the athletes’ commitment and the intensive training they’ve undergone in preparation for the Games. With 11 players representing the UAE in the competition, the medals reflect the dedication and hard work put into their development over recent months.

His Excellency Talal Al Hashemi, National Director of the UAE Special Olympics, said: “We are incredibly proud of Abdulla Al Nuaimi and Meena Al Mazrouei’s outstanding performances at this year’s Special Olympics World Winter Games. These medals are a testament to their perseverance and the consistent support of our wise leadership for people of determination. Their success represents the spirit and values of the UAE, and we are confident they will continue to achieve great things as the Games progress.”

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Dubai to Host First-Ever International Sports & Entertainment Free Zone Cluster

Dubai to Host First-Ever International Sports & Entertainment Free Zone Cluster

  • The International Sports and Entertainment Zone (ISEZA) is set to debut within the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) Free Zone.
  • It will further enhance Dubai’s status as a premier hub for sports and entertainment.

A global business facilitator since 1979, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is home to the region’s leading purpose-built convention and exhibition centre. DWTC provides a platform for connecting people, products, innovation and ideas from around the world through a dynamic calendar of international trade exhibitions and its own roster of sector leading mega events. 

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لاعبة الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي مينة المزروعي ترفع علم الأولمبياد الخاص في افتتاح ألعاب تورين 2025

تأكيدًا لمكانة الإمارات في تمكين أصحاب الهمم رياضيًا؛

لاعبة الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي مينة المزروعي ترفع علم الأولمبياد الخاص في افتتاح ألعاب تورين 2025

أبوظبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة، 9 مارس 2025: شاركت مينه المزروعي، لاعبة الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي، في رفع علم الأولمبياد الخاص في افتتاح الألعاب العالمية الشتوية للأولمبياد الخاص – تورين 2025، التي انطلقت مساء أمس في إيطاليا. تأتي هذه المشاركة كتأكيد على التطور الكبير الذي حققه الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي في دمج أصحاب الهمم في المجتمع من خلال الرياضة، كما أن اختيار لاعبة من برنامج الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي، من بين 1500 لاعب وشريك موحد من 102 دولة يشاركون في الألعاب، هو اعتراف دولي بقوة وتأثير الدعم المستمر الذي توليه دولة الإمارات لأصحاب الهمم، وحرصها الدائم على توفير الفرص والمشاركة الفعّالة لهم في المحافل العالمية.

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Special Olympics UAE Athlete Mina Al Mazrouei Raises the Special Olympics Flag at Opening ceremony of Turin 2025 Games

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 9 March 2025: Mina Al Mazrouei, a Special Olympics UAE athlete, raised the Special Olympics flag during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Winter Games – Turin 2025, which kicked off yesterday evening in Italy.

This participation serves as a reaffirmation of the significant progress made by Special Olympics UAE in using sports to integrate people of determination into society.

Furthermore, the selection of an athlete from Special Olympics UAE, from among 1,500 athletes and unified partners from 102 countries, highlights the international recognition of the UAE’s unwavering support for people of determination and its continuous efforts to provide them with opportunities for active participation in global sports events.

His Excellency Talal Al Hashemi, National Director of Special Olympics UAE and Head of the UAE Delegation to Turin 2025, said: “Since the Abu Dhabi 2019 Games, we have witnessed a new era of empowerment and excellence for people of determination in the field of sports. We have focused on investing in the strategy of supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental challenges, as adopted by our leadership. Today, we are all proud as we see our athlete Mina Al Mazrouei representing her country in the best possible way. This achievement reflects the hard work and specialist training programs that the athletes have benefited from.”

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