Saudi Arabia: Fighters Jubail lift B-Human Cup 2026 after thrilling final in Al Jubail

Vartha Bharati | 08-01-2026 | 19:28:00 IST

Al Jubail: Fighters Jubail clinched the B-Human Cup 2026 (Season 3) after defeating the Ascent in a high-voltage thrilling final at the Al Falah Floodlight Cricket Stadium on Friday, January 2. 

The two-day, six-over championship witnessed a packed venue.  

After winning the toss, Ascent elected to field first. Fighters Jubail put up a total of 85 runs in six overs. Chasing a target of 86, Ascent fought hard but eventually fell short.

Anwar from Fighters Jubail was crowned as the Man of the Match and the Man of the Series for his standout performance. 

In the semi-finals of the tournament, Ascent defeated Clusters, while Fighters Jubail outplayed Amplitude Avengers to reach the finals. 

 The two-day tournament organised by Team B-Human, Jubail Unit, with Al Muzain and Raqwani Group as the main sponsors witnessed intense competition from 10 teams.    

The post-match closing ceremony began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran by Fawaz Ullal. Basheer, President of the B-Human Jubail Unit, welcomed the gathering. The programme was compered by Salim Udupi, who invited the dignitaries to the dais.

The chief guest for the occasion was  Asif Deal, Founder of B-Human. Other dignitaries included Sharif Bolar, Chairman of B-Human; Deepak, General Manager, Al Muzain; and Arun Rai, CEO, Yenepoya School, Al Khobar. 

They were joined by Shakeel (CEO, Makhavi), Farooq Ahmed (CEO, Arab Energy), CR Aboobakker, Hitesh (E-Manager, Al Muzain), Mohammed Farooq (CEO, Portway Travels), Muqthar Noor (Managing Director, Shield Sensor), Shahul Hameed (Trustee, B-Human), Yunus (Trustee, B-Human), and  Ansaf (CEO, Unified Inspection Company).

A short documentary highlighting the activities of Team B-Human was presented by Founder Asif Deal. Appreciation mementos were also presented to sponsors in recognition of their continued support for B-Human’s free dialysis care initiative.

Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Arun Rai said the success of the day belonged as much to B-Human as to the finalist teams, noting that the organisation’s service initiatives had earned widespread goodwill.   

Deepak and Shakeel lauded the organisers for conducting the event and urged their continued support for B-Human’s charitable initiatives. 

In his address, Asif Deal reflected on the establishment of Team B-Human in 2016 and reiterated its commitment to providing free dialysis support while thanking members, donors, and volunteers for their continued dedication.

 The event also featured a felicitation ceremony honouring Mohammed Malebettu, Dilawar Hussain and Heena Firoz Khan for their exceptional service during emergency situations. Family games for women and children, along with complimentary lucky draw coupons, added to the celebratory atmosphere.

Younus, Trustee of B-Human, rendered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all participating teams, sponsors, spectators, and organisers for making the annual B-Human Cup a grand success. 

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Air India Express introduces late-night Bengaluru–Mangaluru service

International services at M’luru cancelled on March 7

07-03-2026 ¦ 07-03-2026 IST

Courtesy: PTI

Mangaluru: Air India Express will introduce a late-night daily flight service on the Bengaluru–Mangaluru–Bengaluru sector starting March 10, 2026.

According to the sources, flight IX 5971 will depart from Bengaluru at 9.25 pm and arrive in Mangaluru at 10.40 pm. The return flight, IX 5972, will depart from Mangaluru at 11.10 pm and reach Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, at 12.20 am.

The additional service will operate daily and will remain in effect until March 28, 2026.

Meanwhile, Air India Express has cancelled all its scheduled international flights from Mangaluru International Airport (IXE) on March 7 due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. 

The Bengaluru–Mangaluru sector already has multiple daily services. Apart from Air India Express, IndiGo also operates flights on this route.