The Mubadala Arena at Zayed Sports City was filled with excitement as Emirati Jiu-Jitsu player, Mohamed Al Suwaidi, secured a historic win in the lightweight category of the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC). Facing a skilled South Korean opponent in the preliminary card, Al Suwaidi showcased exceptional skill and determination. The Emirati athlete displayed masterful […]
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre is organising Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF), on February 3-4, 2024, at the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park. Held under the theme Our Shared Canvas, the festival will feature inspiring perspectives from four pioneering families. These families have built successful businesses and fostered a legacy of entrepreneurial spirit that spans across generations. […]
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has partnered with the Emirates News Agency (WAM) for the second edition of the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award. In a recent signing ceremony at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi, the Director-General of ADAFSA, Saeed Al Bahri Salem Al Ameri, […]
The Museum of the Future, a pioneering hub for research and development as well as a global platform for studying future opportunities within key sectors, will welcome Professor Oussama Khatib, Director of Stanford Robotics Lab to the museum for an exclusive Future Talk and documentary screening. Taking place on 22 January 2024, the session presented […]
Dubai: The second edition of the DP World International League T20 (ILT20) unfolded in the UAE. ILT20 now accessible for streaming on ZEE5 Global. This highly anticipated event, the world’s second most-watched T20 league, will witness cricketing giants competing fiercely at three renowned venues in the UAE – Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah. Spanning 34 […]
Dubai: The Dubai International Sports Conference, a part of the Dubai International Sports Council, recently celebrated excellence in global football through its prestigious awards, Dubai Globe Soccer Awards. Held at Atlantis, The Palm, the event recognized outstanding achievements in playing, coaching, and management. Among the notable winners were Erling Haaland, named Best Player; Cristiano Ronaldo, […]
Dubai: Dubai Police recently praised an Emirati sailor, Issa Mohammed Al Falasi, for his quick and brave actions during a fishing trip. Al Falasi’s rapid response helped save eight fishermen when their boat flipped over, and he also recovered the bodies of two individuals. Al Falasi, the captain of a fishing boat, had set out […]
Ajman: Ajman Municipality has made a significant move toward a greener environment by announcing a ban on single-use plastic bags. This decision reflects the municipality’s dedication to reducing plastic pollution and fostering a more sustainable community. Starting in the upcoming months, the ban is a response to the environmental issues caused by single-use plastics, especially […]
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled plans to introduce a new toll gate, or Salik, at the Business Bay Crossing, in line with its strategic efforts to enhance road networks and integrate public transport services. The move underscores the RTA’s commitment to promoting public transport and decreasing reliance on private vehicles. Additionally, the […]
New Delhi: A key official in India’s Ministry of External Affairs, shared that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are primary regional trading partners of India. The trade partnership between India and GCC nations including UAE reached approximately US$184 billion from April 2022 to March 2023. During a meeting with a delegation from the UAE […]
In the UAE, businesses dominated by a particular nationality among their workforce are being encouraged to enhance demographic diversity when applying for new visas. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) conveys this message to companies where a significant number of employees of a specific nationality are seeking new work visa. An executive from […]
