Sports from Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
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Baseball United to find players through Japan's reality series
Baseball United, the pro league focused on the Middle East and South Asia, will partner with Tokyo Broadcast System (TBS) to give young Japanese hopefuls a shot at becoming professional players.
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England beat West Indies by 37 runs to secure T20 series sweep
Ben Duckett blasted a whirlwind 84 from 46 balls as England posted their second highest T20 International score of 248 for three before restricting West Indies to 211 for eight to win by 37 runs and sweep the three-game series on Tuesday.
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Brazil, Ecuador qualify for 2026 World Cup finals
Brazil and Ecuador secured their spots at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, taking the second and third of South America's six automatic qualifying berths after champions Argentina booked their ticket in March.
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Hijri New Year holiday confirmed for UAE private sectorFriday, June 27, will be an official paid holiday for private sector establishments in the UAE on the occasion of the Islamic New Year.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed announces expansion of 'Zero Bureaucracy' programmeHis Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the second phase of UAE government's "Zero Bureaucracy" programme.
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UAE announces holiday for Hijri New YearThe UAE government has officially declared Friday, June 27, as a holiday for the public sector, marking the first day of the Islamic New Year.
