Abu Dhabi: For the second time in as many years, the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi will host the NBA UAE Games as the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves, with the sport of basketball continuing to skyrocket in the region. In light of UAE-backed football club Manchester City securing their inaugural UEFA Champions […]
This day in history we feature Michael Jordan. Mj is an American businessman and former professional basketball player, born on this day in 1963. Trivia – Michael Jordan Michael Jeffrey Jordan, also known by his initials MJ. Michael Jordan’s biography on the official National Basketball Association (NBA) website states: “By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the […]
Abu Dhabi: The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced that “NBA District,” an immersive, interactive fan event in conjunction with The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2022, will be held at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi from October 5 – October 9. The […]
Asa Griggs Candler, an American business tycoon and politician who purchased the Coca-Cola recipe, was born on this day in 1851. Did you know that: • Astronomer Edwin Hubble formally announced the existence of other galactic systems at meeting of the American Astronomical Society on this day in 1924• The first picture of a comet […]
DUBAI: For once, the UAE men’s national basketball team did not have to worry about possession as they taught young aspiring players how to improve their skills at the Sport, Fitness, and Wellbeing Hub at Expo 2020 Dubai. The fun evening was packed with basketball-themed events, such as a ‘Come and Play’ session with the UAE […]
DUBAI: Brilliant ball skills will energise the crowds when legendary American exhibition basketball team the Harlem Globetrotters’ Spread Game Tour makes a crucial stop at Expo 2020 Dubai for two games on October 29 and 30. Taking place at the multi-purpose sports court and Aussie Park at Expo’s Sports, Fitness, and Wellness Hub, the high-energy […]
