The 2023 Spartan World Championship, hosted by Abu Dhabi Sports Council in Al Wathba, near Al Wathba Resort and Spa, continued its thrilling narrative on the second and final days of the event with captivating performances in the Elite 21k and Open 10k races, along with the 3k Team Relay.
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Swede Jonas Andersson rounded off a triumphant season in the UIM F1H2O World Championship today with victory in the Grand Prix of Sharjah, as Team Abu Dhabi’s Thani Al Qemzi grabbed a podium place in a dramatic finish. Andersson, who clinched the individual driver’s crown in Sardinia two months ago, recorded his fourth victory in […]
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) will collaborate with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to develop a joint roadmap to deliver on its net zero pledges. This aligns with ENEC’s commitment to the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategic Initiative and the recently launched Net Zero Nuclear (NZN) initiative. The collaboration was […]
Heralding a new era in the UAE’s industrial landscape through bringing the world’s only nanofiber mass production technology to the region and in a groundbreaking move towards sustainable innovation, Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba (MHAO) Group, an Emirati leading entity in the UAE’s industrial landscape, established a joint venture with Japan’s M-TEchX, to
Team Abu Dhabi’s Shaun Torrente and Sweden’s Jonas Andersson have set the stage for another classic battle to round of the UIM F1H2O World Championship in tomorrow’s Grand Prix of Sharjah. The two drivers who have dominated the championship for the last five seasons produced a spectacular qualifying tussle on Khalid Lagoon this morning, which […]
Line Investments & Property LLC has announced launch of ‘Mall Millionaire’, the most exciting shopping event of the year with AED One Million grand prize and T5 EVO cars with many other exciting prizes. ‘Mall Millionaire’ is from December 8th, 2023, to January 6th, 2024, across thirteen participating malls in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and […]
Dubai Municipality will kick start the third season of the Farmers’ Souq tomorrow December 9, 2023, in Safa Park with the active participation of over 30 local farmers. The event, which will run until February 24, 2024, is one of the key annual events hosted by the Municipality and serves as a dynamic agricultural, social, […]
Arif Al Zaffain and Nadir Bin Hendi in Fazza secured victory in the opening round of the new UAE Class-3 Offshore Powerboat Championship in Khor Fakkan today. Starting from pole position, Al Zaffain and Bin Hendi slipped down the field with some early problems, but fought back to win by 17.41 secs from Team Abu […]
Hyatt today underscores its commitment to sustainability across its portfolio of 10 properties in Dubai, showcasing a range of impactful initiatives aimed at promoting environmental responsibility and conservation. Hyatt has advanced its global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy through World of Care, which was compiled by engaging key
iCubesWire, a leading global Ad Tech platform, has announced the elevation of Erick Maalouli to lead its business development and strategic planning operations in the Dubai and Saudi Arabia markets. This move is aligned with iCubesWire’s strategic expansion plans and its commitment to asserting its dominance in the region. Erick Maalouli takes the lead in […]
Ambassador Lars Steen Nielsen, Consul General and Head of Mission of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark sheds light regarding the country’s commitment to sustainability, collaborative efforts, plans and its active participation in the COP28. Denmark, known for its advancements in renewable energy and sustainable technologies, and as one of the highest ranked
Dubai Municipality has concluded its participation in Dubai at the 44th edition of the ‘Big 5 Global’ exhibition which was held at Dubai World Trade Centre from December 4 to 7, 2023. The Municipality showcased its range of innovative construction projects and services, as well as cutting-edge technologies, including 3D printing for buildings, modern building […]
Reiterating its commitment towards making financial literacy an essential life skill at the grassroots level; Century Financial, the region’s leading investment services provider collaborated with the University of Dubai and Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) to release ‘Financial Freedom for All’. Launched at PRME Middle East’s 10th Regional Forum, held
Hilton, in collaboration with Winnow and ne’ma, the United Arab Emirates National Food Loss and Waste initiative, announced the results of the ‘Green Breakfast’ pilot program which saw a 62% reduction in pre- and post-consumer food waste across breakfast operations in 13 UAE-based hotels across a four-month period. As a company founded on the belief […]
Dubai Health, the first integrated academic health system in Dubai has announced that 100% of its Emirati scholars from the Graduate Medical Education at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) have successfully secured training opportunities for medical residency programs in Canada and the US. This notable achievement was facilitated by the
Under the patronage of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood (SCMC), Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF) and ‘Mother of the Nation’, the fourth edition of Abu Dhabi Family Forum 2023 which is organized by the Family Development […]
The Ajman Department of Tourism Development, under the leadership of His Excellency Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General, has embarked on a strategic roadshow across key destinations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The purpose of this roadshow, scheduled from December 4 to December 7, was to promote and market tourism in the Emirate of Ajman, introducing
Qatar Airways, the multiple award-winning airline, has landed today its first resumption flight at Yanbu, the airlines’ eighth connection in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The non-stop service will operate two weekly flights on Wednesday and Sunday. To mark the resumed operations, passengers onboard the aircraft received special menu cards with exclusive design that reflects
AED2.5 billion projects aim to boost Dubai’s economic growth Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has approved 10 projects in Dubai emirate with an estimated value of AED2.5 billion placed under the emirate’s 2024-2026 Dubai Portfolio for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) programme. The programme conforms to the Dubai government’s strategy to boost



















