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Buoyed by a 135-run partnership between Shai Hope and Gulbadin Naib, the Dubai Capitals beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by eight wickets
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Shai Hope of Dubai Capitals with Green Belt for the Highest Runs Scorer during the match 20 of the DP World International League T20 between the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and the Dubai Capitals held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on the 26th January, 2025.

Photo by CREIMAS / ILT20

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Mashael Al Obaidan dedicates Aoki Racing Team’s victory at the E1 Jeddah GP to Saudi Arabia and all Saudis

January 26, 2025 uaenews247

Saudi national Al Obaidan and Spanish team-mate Dani Clos’ Aoki Racing Team claimed top spot on the E1 Jeddah GP podium on Saturday, with Team Rafa second and Team Blue Rising third
The UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF, the world’s only all-electric raceboat championship, began its second season in spectacular style at the Jeddah GP
‘This win is not for our team only but for Saudi Arabia and all Saudis as this is an international championship and the competition is real’ – Mashael Al Obaidan, Aoki Racing Team
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|Driver: Cris Lazarraga|Driver: Tom Chiappe|Number: 09|Team: Team Rafa|Car: E1 Race Bird||Driver: Mashael Alobaidan|Driver: Dani Clos|Number: 77|Team: Aoki Racing Team|Car: E1 Race Bird||Session: podium|Keyword: post-race||Photographer: Sam Morris|Event: Jeddah GP|Circuit: Corniche Obhur|Location: Jeddah|Series: E1 Series|Season: 2025|Country: Saudi Arabia|Keyword: season 2|Keyword: season two|Keyword: S2|Keyword: photography|Keyword: photos|Keyword: images|Keyword: motorsport|Keyword: powerboat racing|Keyword: boat|Keyword: 2025|Keyword: Asia|Keyword: February|Keyword: E1 Series Photography|Keyword: marine|Keyword: boat racing|

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Global Stage Set in Riyadh as Ministry of Sports Leads World Stadiums and Arenas Summit

January 26, 2025 uaenews247

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – With the support of the Ministry of Sport, the World Stadiums and Arenas Summit will be held at the Mandarin Al Faisaliah on April 29-30, 2025, the only dedicated summit hosted by the Government of KSA focusing on the development of stadiums and arenas in the Kingdom.

This landmark summit will catalyze the Kingdom’s ambitious initiative to construct eco friendly world-class sports facilities, affirming Saudi Arabia’s transformation into a global sports hub with sustainability goals taking center stage in all aspects of the country’s sports development.

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Cricket stars tee-off with DP World Global Ambassador Tommy Fleetwood at DP World ILT20 Golf Day

January 25, 2025 uaenews247

Tommy Fleetwood, DP World’s global ambassador said, ‘I’ve had a brilliant time today, thank you to DP World for inviting me. It’s been a pleasure to meet so many DP World ILT20 players, guests and exec’s – and I hope to see you all out on the course again soon.’
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Dubai, January 25, 2025: Iconic commentators and cricketing greats swapped their bats with golf clubs on a sunny Friday afternoon to tee-off alongside DP World global ambassador Tommy Fleetwood, renowned professional golfer, here at the award-winning Els Club in Dubai hosted on the sidelines of the DP World ILT20 Season 3.

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