Dubai: Sahara Centre Mall in Sharjah has lent its support to the Dubai Basketball International Championship as a bronze sponsor for the 29th edition of the tournament.

The championship runs from January 18-26 and will some of the world’s top basketball players compete in the UAE.

Akram Ammar, managing director of Sahara Centre, said: “We are proud to be one of the key sponsors of the Dubai Basketball International Championship and to celebrate this important event with our customers and sports fans across the UAE.”

During the tournament, national teams from the UAE and the Philippines will take to the court against several regional teams from Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia in one of the most highly anticipated basketball events of the year.

The sponsorship reflects Sahara Centre’s commitment to promote active lifestyle and good health across all segments of society by providing its visitors with an exciting calendar of events to look forward to throughout the year. As one of the key sponsors for the event, Sahara Centre will be encouraging its visitors and all basketball fans to come together to follow the tournament and immerse themselves in the joy of this fast-paced, dynamic sport.