DUBAI: Baseball United, the first professional baseball league dedicated to the Middle East and Indian subcontinent, has announced exciting broadcast partnerships for its upcoming UAE Series. The event will be available to sports fans in over 170 countries, thanks to 17 official broadcast partners, including major players like MBC and StarzPlay’s sports channels. The coverage […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE Wrestling Federation has launched a new strategy to transform wrestling in the country, aligning with the UAE’s vision to promote sports, engage youth, and build a globally competitive generation. The announcement was made at a press conference at Rotana Yas Island Hotel, attended by key officials, including Mouza Al Ali, Sultan […]
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has expanded its UAE visa-on-arrival programme for Indian nationals, now allowing those with valid visas, residence permits, or Green Cards from six more countries to enter with ease. Starting February 13, 2025, Indian citizens holding ordinary passports and valid visas, residence permits, or Green Cards from Singapore, Japan, South Korea, […]
Dubai: Cricket fans are in for a treat as Channel 2 Group Corporation and FunAsia Network unite as the official broadcast partners for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. This collaboration promises top-tier coverage, ensuring that audiences worldwide stay connected to every moment of the highly anticipated tournament. As the UAE Audio Rights Holder for […]
DUBAI: The World Governments Summit 2025 (WGS) wraps up its three-day run in Dubai on Thursday, bringing together global leaders to shape the future of governance under the theme “Shaping Future Governments.” The final day features keynote addresses from world leaders, including Prabowo Subianto, President of Indonesia; José Ramos-Horta, President of Timor-Leste; and Pedro Alliana […]
DUBAI: The UAE has begun mapping aerial corridors and developing regulations for piloted and autonomous air taxis and cargo drones, marking a major step in urban transportation. This initiative, announced at the World Governments Summit, aims to transform mobility and ease congestion. The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), […]
DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has achieved the lowest electricity Customer Minutes Lost (CML) in the world, setting a new global benchmark with just 0.94 minutes per customer in 2024. This beats DEWA’s previous record of 1.06 minutes in 2023 and is far lower than the 15-minute average recorded by top European utility […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to embark on a four-day diplomatic visit of the Middle East starting this Saturday. His visit aims to strengthen regional cooperation and support ongoing efforts toward stability and peace. According to Tami Bruce, spokesperson for the US Department of State, Rubio’s meetings will focus on […]
FUJAIRAH: The 12th Fujairah International Open Taekwondo Championship G2 has officially entered the Guinness World Records, setting a new milestone with 2,332 participants, including 10 Olympians, some of whom will compete in the Paris 2024 Games. Held at the Zayed Sports Complex and hosted by the Fujairah Martial Arts Club, the five-day championship welcomed over […]
SHARJAH: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated Bait Elowal, a unique cultural and culinary destination in the Heart of Sharjah, on Wednesday. With a vision by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Bait Elowal is a living tribute to Sharjah’s legacy as a historic […]
DUBAI: The UAE economy is set to grow by 5%-6% in 2025, driven by strong performance across key sectors such as technology, renewable energy, trade, financial services, and infrastructure, according to Minister of Economy Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri. Speaking at the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2025, Al Marri noted that the UAE economy growth […]
