Sport / leisure

V-Marine Set to Make a Splash in UAE with Grand Opening of New Location

  V-Marine, a leading provider of houseboats and floating resorts, is proud to announce the opening of its commercial office in Dubai, UAE. The new office will be led by Giovanni Sorrentino, a well-known figure in the yacht industry for his collaborations with European and GCC yards such as Silent Yacht, an award-winning company for sustainable yacht industry, and Tecnomar for Lamborghini....

Crank signs franchise agreement with Francorp Middle East to expand its fitness concept across the region and beyond.

Heightened awareness and interest in health and fitness, combined with a desire to be more socially engaging, particularly post-pandemic, has strengthened the founders’ belief in linking fitness and community. "CRANK is not only about promoting the physical aspect of health and wellbeing", say the founders of CRANK, Ken, Kourosh, Nuno and Sami. "We are also continuously looking for ways to...

Gatorade® 5v5 Tournament to be Hosted for the First Time in the UAE

United Arab Emirates, 1st of March 2023 – For the first time, Gatorade® is set to host its 5v5 football tournament, uniting men’s, and women’s youth football players from across the United Arab Emirates in an epic national and global competition. The Gatorade® 5v5 Football Tournament is an annual five-a-side competition for 14 to 16-year-olds that aims to fuel the next generation of athletes by...

Capture Wonderful Memories with La Perle

It’s time to capture wonderful memories with La Perle this festive season! With Show & Dinner packages starting at 404 AED, witness enchanting performances and a delicious dinner at one of Al Habtoor City’s world-class restaurants.  Let La Perle take you on an aquatic dreamscape with waterfalls cascading mere inches from the audience, fire lighting up the stage, and aerialists defying gravity as...

CINEBLITZ IMHD WINS rights to broadcast India - Sri Lanka Cricket Series

In a remarkable turn of events, CINEBLITZ IMHD TV acquired free-to-air rights to broadcast the India – Sri Lanka White Ball Series worldwide. Viewers can enjoy the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd T20I live from the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Jun 23, 25, and 27, respectively. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ODI will be broadcast live from the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Jul 01, Jul 04, and...

Expo 2020: big deficit in sustainability demands industry and academics to foster partnerships

He described the main challenges faced by the world, and stated, “There’s now a peace deficit in Europe and the numbers of refugees is rising. There’s also a big deficit in sustainability and I think that’s where academics can really play a part by working with industry. The third main deficit is a deficit of equality. The number of people living in poverty has increased for first time since...

The MENA Regional Chapter of UN PRME has collaborated with De Montfort University Dubai to establish the 9th MENA PRME Forum and Conference.

All are welcome to these free events at the DMU Dubai Campus and online. Register now for the Conference and Gala. See the event programmes here.The Conference, Forum and Gala are a collaboration between the UN PRME MENA Chapter member academics, their institutions and De Montfort University Dubai. The event will investigate the possibilities for leveraging change through responsible management...

DMU Dubai to host Open Day on March 27 for ambitious students in the UAE

Strategically located in Dubai International Academic City with a purpose-built, independent campus building, DMU Dubai welcomes students from all backgrounds and offers a perfect combination of high-quality teaching, excellent facilities and a fantastic student experience.  The sessions during the Open Day will encourage prospective students to participate in subject-specific talks, speak to...

DMU Dubai to host Open Day on March 5 for ambitious students in the UAE

The sessions during the Open Day will encourage prospective students to participate in subject-specific talks, speak to academics, industry professionals, and current students, understand application procedures and admission pathways. Future students can explore the state of art facilities firsthand, including interactive learning spaces, design studios, mechanical and electrical labs, moot...

DMU Dubai to host Open Day on March 5 for ambitious students in the UAE

Strategically located in Dubai International Academic City with a purpose-built, independent campus building, DMU Dubai welcomes students from all backgrounds and offers a perfect combination of high-quality teaching, excellent facilities and a fantastic student experience.  The sessions during the Open Day will encourage prospective students to participate in subject-specific talks, speak to...

UK Cabinet Office Minister opens new De Montfort University Dubai's engineering lab

Minister of State Nigel Adams said:  "De Montfort University's global expansion from the heart of Leicestershire in the UK to Dubai and Kazakhstan is an amazing investment that will help build global alumni. It's another fantastic UK export that is nurturing talent.  ​"It's been great to open the state-of-the-art engineering lab and congratulate the university's cricket team. I hope to see a few...

Homegrown fitness brand GymNation, joins forces with The Amir Khan Academy to develop grassroots boxing within the UAE

GymNation, the UAE’s leading gym chain, and former two-time world boxing champion and Olympic Silver Medalist Amir Khan, today announced a partnership that will see the Amir Khan Academy launch within GymNation locations across the UAE.   With successful Amir Khan Academies already operating and coaching thousands of young people across the UK and Pakistan, the partnership will see the launch...

Amir Khan, two-time boxing world champion & Super Boxing League (SBL) are set to make history in the Middle East with the first-ever World Boxing Council (WBC) Heavyweight title in the Middle East

DUBAI, UAE: Super Boxing League (SBL) is presenting Amir Khan Crypto Fight Night on October 16, 2021 at La Perle in Dubai. The first of its kind event, supported by the World Boxing Council (WBC) and Savy Capital, will showcase Dubai as the future hub of blockchain while bringing the city’s growing crypto and boxing communities together for epic showdowns. Some of the world’s most notable crypto...

The Ultimate Treat for Kids with La Perle's Back To School Offers

  It’s time to bring the fun beyond the classroom! Keep your kids entertained with the last chance to get our Back to School Offer: KIDS VISIT FOR FREE for every paying adult on tickets starting at 209 AED and embark on a magical journey through a world of whimsical wonders.  After-school activities no longer have to be just for the kids with our family-friendly offers. If you’re a bigger group...

The UAE’s largest indoor padel complex opens in Dubai

The growing tribe of padel enthusiasts in Dubai have something to cheer about. A new indoor air-conditioned complex dedicated to the racquet sport, the largest in the UAE, is now open in the city’s Al Quoz Industrial Area 2. The eight-court facility, named Padelae, is developed and operated by Padel Planet Sports & Amusement Tracks. The state-of-the-art indoor complex offers world-class padel...

Huge European Championship competition: Who can make better predictions than GEZE?

It's finally time: The 2021 European soccer championship will be held from 11 June to 11 July. 24 countries will be competing for the European Championship title in a total of 51 games. It’s the question on everyone’s mind: who will be the next European champion? We also want to know and invite all football fans to a sporting challenge: Predict the outcome of the European Championship matches and...