Belal Muhammad has made history by becoming the first mixed martial arts fighter of Palestinian background to win a UFC title. On Saturday, he defeated the English champion Leon Edwards to claim the welterweight belt. At 36, Muhammad, who was born in Chicago to Palestinian immigrant parents, won the fight with a five-round unanimous decision […]
RIYADH: The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) recently captured an amazing sky event: the waning crescent moon lined up with Mars, Jupiter, Aldebaran, and the Pleiades star cluster. This celestial alignment was visible to the naked eye and could be seen from 2:30 am in the Northern Border region until dawn. The alignment of the waning […]
DUBAi: In the first half of 2024, Dubai Municipality carried out 52,233 inspection visits across environment, health, and food sectors. These inspections aimed to ensure that various activities and organisations in the city meet the required standards for consumer products, food safety, health, and environmental protection. Dr. Naseem Mohammad Rafee, Acting CEO of the Environment, […]
TAHITI: Surfer Gabriel Medina gave Olympic viewers an unforgettable moment on a distant reef, 16,000km from Paris. On Monday, Medina rode a huge wave at Teahupo’o in Tahiti, finishing with an airborne celebration that looked almost too perfect to be real. The Brazilian surfer caught a powerful wave, emerged from a barreling section, and then […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started testing a new smart inspection vehicle. This vehicle uses advanced technology and cameras to monitor rail areas, looking out for violations, restricted activities, and any damage. The goal of this new vehicle is to make the daily inspection of Dubai Metro and Tram networks easier and […]
ABU DHABI: UAE sisters Zamzam Al Hammadi, 17, and Ghala Al Hammadi, 15, are gearing up to defend their titles at the World Junior MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Championship. The event takes place from August 6-10 at the Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi. Over 800 athletes from more than 45 countries will […]
Dubai: Step into a world where laughter meets fear in Kakuda, a film that redefines the horror-comedy genre. Starring Riteish Deshmukh, Sonakshi Sinha, and Saqib Saleem, this cinematic rollercoaster takes you through a cursed village with unexpected twists and heart-pounding moments. From stellar performances to breathtaking VFX, Kakuda is not just a movie; it’s an […]
The Multifaceted South Indian Cinematic Extravaganza Takes Center Stage In The Captivating Setting Of Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, This September 2024 Abu Dhabi: As IIFA Utsavam kicks off its global tour on the vibrant Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, this September 2024, Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island has been chosen as the Celebrity Host Hotel and […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE conveyed its sincere condolences and expressed its solidarity with India over the victims of landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of India, and to the […]
RIYADH: Saudi swimmer Mashael Al Ayed set a new personal record and secured the sixth position in the 200-meter freestyle event at the Paris la Defense Arena during the 33rd Olympics Games. The competition was attended by President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal. Al Ayed, 17, delivered […]
Trees do more for the environment than just absorb carbon dioxide. A new study has found that tree bark can also help remove methane from the air. The research showed that certain types of tree bark have microbes that can absorb methane at a rate similar to how soil captures carbon. This finding was published […]
