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Landmark Group Champions Community Health and Wellness at 15th Annual Beat Diabetes Family Event

  • Close to 16,500 gathered at Za’abeel Park to boost community health and diabetes awareness in flagship campaign event as the UAE names 2025 the Year of Community
  • Senior government officials including H.E. Saeed Mohammed Hareb, Secretary-General of the Dubai Sports Council, Dr. Amer Al Zarooni, CEO, Al Jalila Foundation joined the event.
  • Winners of the Superkidz Writing Competition, held in collaboration with GEMS Education, were announced

Dubai, UAE – 16 February 2025 – As part of the UAE’s Year of Community and in alignment with the ‘Forward Society’ pillar of “We the UAE 2031 Vision”, Landmark Group successfully hosted the 15th annual Beat Diabetes family event, reinforcing its commitment to raising awareness about diabetes and promoting health awareness and proactive community engagement.

The event, a core initiative under Landmark Group’s Beat Diabetes programme, brought together around 16,500 Dubai residents with over 3,500 children at Za’abeel Park alongside key partners to champion a healthier future for the UAE.

From L to R: Renuka Jagtiani, Chairwoman, Landmark Group
Ibrahim Balooshi, Director Partnerships, Mohamed Bin Rashid Global Initiatives, Nisha Jagtiani, Group Director, Landmark Group
Dr. Amer Zarooni, CEO, Al Jalila Foundation, HE Saeed Hareb, Secy Gen, Dubai Sports Council,Kabir Lumba, CEO Landmark Retail

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Plan B Group Celebrates the Success of the Second Annual Cancer Run

Plan B Group Celebrates the Success of the Second Annual Cancer Run, Raising Funds and Awareness for Cancer Causes

• The Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Cancer Run successfully took place in two iconic UAE locations: Hudayriyat Island on February 1 and Dubai Design District on February 8.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – February 8, 2025 – Plan B Group  is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of the second annual Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Cancer Run. The two-day event, held at Hudayriyat Island in Abu Dhabi on February 1, and Dubai Design District in Dubai on February 8, drew over 5,000 participants and raised significant funds to support cancer-related causes.

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Baseball United UAE Series Broadcast Will Stretch Across Six Continents

 The historic three-game series will feature Baseball United’s two UAE-based franchises competing for the first time

DUBAI, UAE (February 12, 2025) – Baseball United, the first professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, announced today that its UAE Series event will be broadcast through 17 official broadcast partners across six continents. The worldwide footprint of coverage will reach more than 170 countries, and include more than one dozen linear and OTT platforms across the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, North and Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin and South America, Europe, Japan, Canada, and the United States.

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“More than 10,000 runs scored this season shows the step-up in quality of cricket,” says DP World ILT20 CEO David White 

  • “No doubt, this season has been a big step up in the quality of cricket, the scores have reflected that. More than 10,000 runs were scored this season and some standout individual performances,” said David White, CEO, DP World ILT20
  • Dubai Capitals were crowned the new champions after they defeated Desert Vipers by four wickets in a thrilling final on 9th February 2025
  • Dubai Capitals’ Shai Hope won the Green Belt for season’s best batter, MI Emirates Fazalhaq Farooqi claimed the White Belt for best bowler and Sam Curran took home the Red Belt for MVP of the season 
David White, CEO of the DP World International League T20 during the match 11 of the DP World International League T20 between the Gulf Giants and the Dubai Capitals held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates on the 27th January, 2024.

Photo by CREIMAS / ILT20


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Inaugural Gr.1 Abu Dhabi Gold Cup Set to Redefine Arabian Racing Excellence with AED 1.86 million Prize Purse

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Wednesday, 12 February 2025: Abu Dhabi Turf Club proudly announces the inaugural Abu Dhabi Gold Cup on 16th February 2025, transforming the traditional 11th Race Meeting into an extraordinary celebration of Purebred Arabian racing excellence. This prestigious event carries forward a rich legacy of Arabian horse racing while ushering in a new era of entertainment and excellence at one of the region’s most distinguished venues.

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