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Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, MI Emirates, and Sharjah Warriorz set for DP World ILT20 playoffs

  • The Desert Vipers face Dubai Capitals in Qualifier 1, while MI Emirates take on Sharjah Warriorz in the Eliminator. 
  • Match tickets for Season 3 are available here
  • DP World ILT20 Season 3 schedule available here, squads available here
Shai Hope of Dubai Capitals with Green Belt for the Highest Runs Scorer during the match 30 of the DP World International League T20 between the Desert Vipers and the Dubai Capitals held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates on the 3rd February, 2025. Photo by Deepak Malik / CREIMAS / ILT20 RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

Dubai, February 4 2025: The DP World ILT20 Season 3 enters a decisive phase with the Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, MI Emirates, and Sharjah Warriorz securing their places in the playoffs. The tournament, boasting a total prize pool of over USD 1 million, will see the Desert Vipers and Dubai Capitals face off in Qualifier 1, with the winner advancing directly to the Final. Meanwhile, MI Emirates and Sharjah Warriorz will meet in the Eliminator, following which, the winner will take on the loser of Qualifier 1 for the remaining spot in the Final. 

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Sports & Recreations

EMAAR POLO CUP 2025 TOURNAMENT FIXTURES ANNOUNCED WITH A SPECTACULAR LIVE DRAW

Dubai, UAE – Emaar is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated fixtures of the Emaar Polo Cup 2025 following a live draw event. Set to take place from 10th to 23rd February, 2025 at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, the tournament promises exhilarating competition with an impressive prize pool of AED 120,000.00. The winner will take home AED 80,000.00, with AED 40,000.00 to be awarded to the runner-up.

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Sports & Recreations

Union Coop Reveals Promotions for February 2025

Dubai-based retailer announces discounts of up to 50% on 3,000 selected products during ‘February’

Dubai, UAE:

Union Coop has launched seven promotional campaigns throughout February, offering discounts of up to 50% on 3,000 selected products across its branches and through its smart store. This initiative aims to delight shoppers and provide them with high-quality products at competitive prices in line with the cooperative’s community-oriented initiatives.

Mr. Shuaib Al Hammadi, Sr. Media Section Manager, Union Coop, highlighted that Union Coop continuously strives to enhance customer value, improve their shopping experience, and offer exceptional promotions as part of its ongoing strategies to achieve complete shopper satisfaction. The cooperative has set monthly and annual plans aligned with various seasons, ensuring that promotions cater to the community’s needs every month.

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Sports & Recreations

Qais, Naib lead Dubai Capitals to dominant nine-wicket triumph against Desert Vipers, finish second on points table

  • Dubai Capitals will face Desert Vipers in Qualifier 1 on February 5
  • Qais Ahmad, Player of the match said: “When you are playing with such legendary cricketers like Sam Billings, they always support me and give me confidence. He kept saying you are our main bowler and will take wickets. The wicket was very good for spin so I tried my best to turn the ball. I am happy for these four wickets. Of course, I enjoyed that wicket, Sam Curran is a big wicket.”
  • Match tickets for Season 3 are available here
  • DP World ILT20 Season 3 schedule available here, squads available here
Qais Ahmad of Dubai Capitals celebrates the wicket of Adam Hose of Desert Vipers during the match 30 of the DP World International League T20 between the Desert Vipers and the Dubai Capitals held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates on the 3rd February, 2025.

Photo by Pankaj Nangia / CREIMAS / ILT20

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Bollywood Stars Blazed the Track at Dubai Autodrome for ‘DSBK Middle East Championship’

New Delhi, 4th February 2025: Dubai hosted an electrifying fusion of speed and stardom as the ‘DSBK Middle East Championship’ took center stage at the iconic Dubai Autodrome Racing Circuit on February 2nd, 2025. For the first time ever, some of Bollywood’s biggest celebrities swapped the red carpet for racing helmets, delivering an adrenaline-pumping showdown like never before.

Special guests of honour from UAE included Rizwan Sajan, Yaqoob Al Ali, Dr. Bu Abdullah, Sanjay Bector, and Yousuf Mohammed.

Bollywood favorites such as Arbaaz Khan, Sohail Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Gauahar Khan and Zaid Darbar among others, participated in this high-octane motorsport extravaganza to showcase their racing skills. The event quickly gained traction in the country, igniting interest for its unique blend of Bollywood glamour and the thrill of superbike racing.

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