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Special Olympics UAE Announces Delegation to World Winter Games Turin 2025

Special Olympics UAE Announces Delegation to World Winter Games Turin 2025

  • 11 athletes from various people of determination clubs across the UAE to compete in six different winter sports
  • Majid Al Futtaim is the official partner of the UAE delegation, while the UAE Winter Sports Federation is supporting partner
  • Intensive training in the UAE to ensure full preparedness
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India’s Tribute to UAE’s Year of Community: UAE Economy Minister H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri Runs at Community Run in Kerala

The Minister participated in the event at the special invitation of Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, a renowned global healthcare entrepreneur and mentor of the Kannur Beach Run.

Kannur, Kerala, 23 February 2025: In a remarkable tribute to the UAE’s Year of Community, the South Indian state of Kerala hosted the ‘Year of Community Run’, a one-of-a-kind event that further strengthened the deep-rooted ties between India and the UAE. H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Cabinet Member and UAE Minister of Economy, participated in the run alongside top-tier athletes and fitness enthusiasts, making his presence a defining moment of the event. The special segment, hosted as part of the 8th Edition of the Kannur Beach Run, celebrated inclusivity, well-being, and global togetherness.

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ES Sport Unveils New Identity and Leadership to Fuel UAE’s Sports Tourism Growth

ES Sport Unveils New Identity and Leadership to Fuel UAE’s Sports Tourism Growth

  • ES Sport, formerly Expat Sport, unveils new identity with inbound tourism focus aimed to support the UAE agenda
  • Welcomes H.E. Sheikh Mohamed bin Saif Al Nahyan as Chairman
  • Drives inbound tourism as an official reseller for Abu Dhabi’s sporting events

ES Sport Executive team (left to right): Alan Holt, Group Managing; H.E. Sheikh Mohamed bin Saif Al Nahyan, Chairman; and Paul McSorley, Group Financial Director

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DP World ILT20 Season 3: UAE’s top five performers

  • Muhammad Waseem, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Aayan Afzal Khan, Alishan Sharafu, and Khuzaima Tanveer impressed with standout performances in DP World ILT20 Season 3.

Dubai, February 17 2025: The DP World ILT20 Season 3 concluded in spectacular fashion, with the Dubai Capitals lifting the trophy after an exhilarating final against the Desert Vipers. While international stars took the spotlight, UAE’s homegrown cricketers also made a significant impact with standout performances for their respective teams.

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Blue-Collar Workers to Witness ICC Champions Trophy, Thanks to Anis Sajan

Dubai: As cricket fever sweeps across the UAE ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Anis Sajan, Vice Chairman of Danube Group and fondly known as ‘Mr. Cricket UAE,’ has taken a heartwarming initiative to ensure that his blue-collar workforce can experience the thrill of live cricket. As part of Danube Group’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts, Sajan has generously distributed 400 match tickets to these hardworking individuals, making their cricketing dreams a reality.

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