World Champion hunting down a historic 4 Lombardia wins in a row •   All-star lineup for the final monument of the 2024 season •   UAE Team Emirates looking to secure back-to-back UCI #1 Ranking News | Team – 10th October 2024 UAE Team Emirates head into the final monument of the season – Il Lombardia – once again sitting atop of the UCI World Rankings. World Champion Tadej Pogačar will be spearheading a strong UAE Team Emirates team on the back of his first win in the rainbow stripes at the Giro dell’Emilia, setting himself up perfectly to end the season on a high in Lombardy. The fifth and final monument of the 2024 season, ‘The Race of the Falling Leaves’ has produced a handful of Pogačar’s stand out performances, with the Slovenian ......read more

102 karters from 32 countries including 22 UAE-based drivers were part of the competitive grid and spoke glowingly of their learning experience at “Dubai Kartdrome”. “Dubai Kartdrome” hosted the first round of the Champions of the Future Academy Program outside of Europe. Dubai, 9th October 2024: “Dubai Kartdrome”, a subsidiary of Union Properties, welcomed more than 100 promising motorsport drivers in the latest round of the Champions of the Future Academy (COTFA) – a new global series that aims to provide opportunities, increase female participation and inclusion in karting competitions. This season’s series, in collaboration with F1 Academy, saw “Dubai Kartdrome”, host the fourth round and the first outside Europe, attracting a total of 102 karters from 32 ......read more

The Emeril Men's Team & Dutco Women's Team have won the titles of the badminton competition of the 6th "Labor Sports Tournament", the biggest of its kind which is organized by Dubai Sports Council (DSC) in collaboration with the Permanent Committee of Labor Affairs in Dubai, Dubai Police and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, under title "Their Happiness is Our Goal". The 6th edition of the "Labor Sports Tournament" continues up to 23rd Feb. 2025 with participation of 46 thousand male & female laborers, representing 270 companies competing in 12 sports competitions at 10 different locations of Dubai. The Emeril Team surpassed Emdad counterpart 2 – 0 in the men's final of the badminton competition, & secured 1st place, followed by ......read more

Team Abu Dhabi duo set sights on Zhengzhou after tough race weekend Shanghai, China, 6th October, 2024:  Sharjah’s Team’s Rusty Wyatt extended his lead in the 2024 UIM F1H2O World Championship with victory in the Grand Prix of Shanghai, China as hazardous conditions brought the race to an early finish. Just 11 of the scheduled 32 laps had been completed when the Grand Prix was halted for safety reasons, with Team Abu Dhabi’s Thani Al Qemzi and defending world champion Jonas Andersson among those to suffer as the weather took its toll. After climbing two places to sixth as he looked to fight his way through the storm, Al Qemzi slipped to a tenth-place finish, while Andersson narrowly avoided a spectacular crash and conceded second place in the title race as conditions deteriorated. Under pressure from ......read more

Arrieta second as UAE make it 1-2 Brandon McNulty took his 8th victory of the year on a rain-soaked finish to stage 3 at the CRO Race in Croatia today. The American showed his quality and determination to attack 41km from the line, initially being joined by Kim Heiduk (Ineos) before going solo to build over a minute lead on the main peloton. Due to strong winds and a road closures, the start was moved from Otocac to Novi Vinodolski, making the stage 64.5 km shorter than initially planned. The time for the GC was taken at the entrance of the finish circuit, at 11.5 km from the finish. Igor Arrieta was second to cross the line at 34” to take home an impressive 1-2 for the Emirati outfit which now sees McNulty put on the red leaders jersey heading into stage 4. McNulty: “Today was a really good day , I felt ......read more

A Stunning Court Makeover by Katrien Vanderlinden Inspires the Local Community to Connect and Play Basketball Abu Dhabi, UAE – Thursday, 3 October 2024: In celebration of community, art, and basketball, Experience Abu Dhabi––the destination brand of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) ––alongside 18-time NBA Champions, the Boston Celtics, unveiled the newly transformed basketball court at Reem Central Park. The court was inaugurated during an event attended by H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of DCT Abu Dhabi; H.E. Saood Abdulaziz Al Hosani, Undersecretary of DCT Abu Dhabi; H.E. Nouf Mohamed Al-Bushlaibi, Executive Director of the Strategic Marketing & Communications Sector at DCT Abu Dhabi; Rich Gotham, President of the Boston Celtics; Ted Dalton, Chief ......read more

Colombian becomes 20th rider of squad to win this year Sebastian Molano timed both his sprint and maiden victory of 2024 late as he triumphed on stage 2 of the CRO Race in Croatia today. The short but sharp transition from Biograd na Moru to Novalja (114.5km) was favourable for the sprinters with a large peloton coming to the line. Igor Arrieta was tasked with dropping Molano into place as the 29-year-old fastman weaved and dived his way through the chaos in the closing kilometre. Molano won out over Italian Giovanni Lonardi (Polti Kometa) and Australian Sam Welsford (Red Bull-BORA-Hansgrohe) in third. In winning the stage Molano becomes the 20th different rider on the roster to win a professional race this year, surpassing the previously held record of 19 which had been held by Mapei-Quickstep since the year 2000. The ......read more

Formula E announces a world-first for an FIA Championship in holding a dedicated test session for women racing drivers in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Up to 22 elite women drivers will use the latest GEN3 Evo race car, ensuring they’re given equal opportunities as the current Formula E drivers The pioneering step supports Formula E’s long-term commitment to accelerate diversity and equality across motorsport and within Formula E, from the grassroots to the highest levels LONDON, UK. Wednesday, 2nd October 2024 – Formula E has today announced that the first-ever all-women test session of an FIA Championship will take place on Thursday 7th November at Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia, as part of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s pre-season testing schedule. The first-of-its-kind ......read more

Dubai, UAE; October 1st , 2024: Italy returns to WETEX 2024 with a powerful presence through its Italian Pavilion, organized by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in the UAE. This year, 44 leading Italian companies will showcase cutting-edge renewable energy technologies and environmental solutions, highlighting the country's growing contribution to global sustainability. The Italian Pavilion, located in Halls 6-7 of the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), will run from October 1 to 3 and promises an impressive display of innovation, sustainability, and advanced eco-friendly systems. Italy’s participation in the UAE’s premier sustainability event underscores its strong commitment to supporting the UAE’s ambitious goals towards a greener future. Italian companies play a pivotal ......read more

Hundreds of job offers made over the three-day event Design Lab and Next Founder competitions pick winning students Ru‎’ya Careers UAE 2025 date announced with bigger footprint 30 September 2024 – Dubai, UAE: The 23rd edition of Ru'ya Careers UAE has successfully wrapped up at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Over the past three days, thousands of job seekers engaged with leading local and international organisations, resulting in hundreds of job offers being extended and interviews taking place on-site, from a confirmed 3,000 vacancies. The event's final day saw a busy atmosphere as thousands of young Emiratis networked with potential employers, and leading employers including ABB, BCG, Deloitte, DP World, Emirates NBD, and Galadari Brothers conducted 15-minute interviews through the Get Hired! ......read more

 Dubai Basketball maintains winning streak in Europe’s ABA League following a 92-84 triumph on Sunday night. The team will be searching for their third straight win when they take on Serbia’s Mega MIS on Saturday 5th October with tickets still available for the Round 3 game at Coca-Cola Arena. Dubai, 30 September 2024: Dubai Basketball secured their first away victory and second consecutive win in Europe’s ABA League after beating Slovenia’s Cedevita Olimpija 92-84 on Sunday night. Dubai Basketball tipped off at the Arena Stožice, looking to build on their thrilling debut win against defending champions Crvena Zvezda last weekend and they put on a solid team performance. Playing in his native homeland in Slovenia, captain Klemen Prepelic led from the front with 23 points including 5 ......read more

SOBHA Realty IIFA WEEKEND Co-Presented by NEXA Co-Powered By Maisour & Siggnature Finest Cardamom Seeds Presents SOBHA Realty IIFA ROCKS Co-Presented By NEXA Co-Powered By Maisour& Siggnature Finest Cardamom Seeds A Spectacular Night of Unmatched Music with Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, Shilpa Rao, Honey Singh, and More, Celebrating Indian Cinema’s Trailblazers – Hosted by the Dynamic Duo Siddhant Chaturvedi and Abhishek Banerjee Celebrating The Mastery behind the Magic of Indian Cinema at Sobha IIFA Rocks co-presented by NEXA This 28th September At Yas Island Abu Dhabi Ponniyin Selvan Part – 2 Triumphs with Three Wins at IIFA Utsavam Technical Awards 2024 for Best Cinematography, Production Design, and Background Score! Music Maestro A.R. Rahman Wins IIFA Utsavam Technical Award for Best ......read more

Slovenian completes triple: Giro, Tour, and Worlds Tadej Pogačar put in a monumental ride at the World Championships road race in Zurich, Switzerland with the 26-year-old staying away solo after more than 100km on the attack. Second was the Australian Ben O’Connor (Australia) +34” and third was Mathieu Van Der Poel (Netherlands) +58”. The action began at -100km when Pogačar surprised his rivals by attacking with still four laps remaining. He would build a slender lead of no more than a minute with assistance from his teammate Jan Tratnik (Slovenia) who helped to pull Pogačar across to the original breakaway groups which had merged ahead. With little cooperation happening out in front, Pogačar struck out with only Pavel Sivakov (France) for company though the lead over the chasers would never ......read more

SOBHA Realty IIFA WEEKEND Co-Presented by NEXA Co-Powered By Maisour & Siggnature Finest Cardamom Seeds Presents NEXA IIFA AWARDS Co-Presented By SOBHA Realty Co-Powered by Maisour & Siggnature Finest Cardamom Seeds September 2024, Mumbai: Celebrating the grandeur of Indian cinema, IIFA Festival is being held under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral announced the full list of IIFA 2024 Popular Category Winners. Renowned for its unparalleled international reach and immense global appeal, the highly anticipated 24th edition of IIFA is poised to bring together the most brilliant stars, visionary filmmakers, and industry leaders from India and across ......read more

Jr. NBA Week Will Engage More Than 7,000 Youth and 450 Coaches from Abu Dhabi and Across the Region  - The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024 Presented by ADQ Will Feature the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets Playing Two Preseason Games on Oct. 4 and 6 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island - LONDON AND ABU DHABI, Sept. 27, 2024 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that the league will host its largest Jr. NBA Week ever in the Middle East from Tuesday, Oct. 1 - Sunday, Oct. 6 in conjunction with The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024 presented by ADQ, which will feature the two most recent NBA champions in the Boston Celtics and the Denver Nuggets playing preseason games on Friday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 6 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.  Tickets for The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024 presented by ADQ are available at ......read more

More than 1,200 male and female players expected for Dubai Open Basketball Academies Championships Sixth edition of annual competition to roll off from September 29 DUBAI: More than 1,200 male and female players in varying age groups will be in action when the ‘Sixth Dubai Open Basketball Academies Championships’ roll off in Dubai, from September 29. Organised by the Dubai Sports Council with an aim of enhancing efforts by attracting and developing sports talents, the annual competition will witness at least 80 teams in action in various age categories who will be involved in 300 matches during the first phase that is scheduled to conclude on December 8. The second phase of the championship will be held from January until the end of the 2025 sports season. Details of the sixth edition of this annual ......read more

Abu Dhabi, UAE – September 16, 2024 Abu Dhabi, September 23rd, 2024 - Since its inception in 2019, the E-FUSION cooperation program cultivates new partnerships and enhances collaboration between the French and Emirati nuclear sectors. This 8th E-FUSION Event is co-organized by CSFN, which represents the whole French nuclear sector, including GIFEN and Nuclear Valley, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), and Business France. Exclusive Agenda for France’s Nuclear Experts to Explore Future-Ready Solutions On September 16th, 2024, 24 prominent French industrialists participated in the event, specializing in various critical aspects of the nuclear energy industry, including mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering. Their expertise covers the full spectrum of the value chain, from reactor design, ......read more

Red Bull athlete Sebastian Álvarez performed the record-breaking stunt at Abu Dhabi's newest surfing venue, Surf Abu Dhabi    Abu Dhabi, UAE – 24 September 2024: Experience Abu Dhabi and Red Bull athlete Sebastian Álvarez have made surfing history with a world-first skydive-to-surf jump onto the highest man-made wave at Surf Abu Dhabi, breaking a global record and showcasing a unique new venue in the region.   Captured on film, the stunt features the Chilean extreme sports athlete Álvarez skydiving from a Bell 212 helicopter at 3,657 metres, strapped to a modified surfboard. The world-renowned BASE jumper sky surfed and swooped his board over Hudayriyat Island before pulling his chute to land on the 2.3m (7.5ft) wave at Surf Abu Dhabi, the world's newest and largest wave ......read more

Dubai – September 24, 2024: Under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence, the IIFA Awards return for an iconic third edition on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, from September 27th to 29th, 2024, at the renowned Etihad Arena. In partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral, the 24th Edition of the IIFA Festival is set to be a historic celebration of cinematic excellence, promising to be the grandest yet, bringing together superstars across five legendary industries. As the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards celebrates 24 years of cinematic excellence, the festivities will commence with the IIFA Utsavam Awards on Friday, September 27th, shining a spotlight on the brilliance of South Indian cinema. Following ......read more

Team Abu Dhabi star in control of title race as Sacchi claims pole position in Portugal Vila Velha de Rodao, Portugal: 21st September, 2024: Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Qemzi moved within reach of a record fifth UIM F2 World Championship title today as Monaco’s Giacomo Sacchi secured pole position for the Grand Prix of Portugal. Defending champion Al Qemzi qualified in second placed on the Tagus River circuit at Vila Velha de Rodao to reinforce his bid for a place in the record books at the climax of a dramatic F2 title race. With 20 points at stake for a victory in the sixth and final round of the 2024 championship, Al Qemzi holds a six-point lead over Lithuania’s Edgaras Riabko, with his Abu Dhabi team-mate, Mansoor Al Mansoori, another four points away in third place. Significantly, Riabko failed to gain a ......read more

The Ice Warrior Challenge to kick off on Sunday 22nd Sept. 2024 at Ski Dubai The Ice Warrior Challenge, organized by Dubai Sports Council & Majid Al-Futtaim, will kick off on Sunday 22nd Sept. 2024 (06:00 am) at the Ski Dubai Hall in the Mall of the Emirates; one of Dubai’s distinctive destination which is named as the best indoor ski resort in the globe. This version of the Ice Obstacle Challenge witnesses remarkable increase in the numbers of participants including male & female individuals and teams of various ages & multi-nationalities; among them are Emirati contestants of different physical & skill levels. Huge numbers of Emirati athletes have rushed during the last period to exercise various kinds of snowy sports, which are organized in snowy atmosphere and allow participants to experience their ......read more

Swiss puncheur 3rd on stage 3 Marc Hirschi continued his run of good form in Luxembourg this week, placing third on stage 3 of the Tour de Luxembourg and now sitting 3rd on GC heading into the 15km ITT stage tomorrow. The Emirati squad were very active throughout the day with Felix Grossschartner attacking from afar, but it was Marc Hirschi’s move at 8km to go which was tracked by Van Der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) which caused the biggest stir, although the winning move had ultimately been made by Mauri Vansevenant (Soudal Quickstep) and Davide Formolo (Movistar). The race was won solo by Mauri Vansevenant who now takes over the race lead with Hirschi now in 3rd overall. Stage 3 results 1 Mauri Vansevenant (Soudal Quickstep) 4.54.34 2.Mathieu Van Der Poel (Alpecin Deceuninck) +41” 3.Marc Hirschi (UAE Team ......read more

As She Returns For A Show-Stopping Performance At NEXA IIFA Awards 2024 At Yas Island, Abu Dhabi this 28th September 2024 Global sensation Nora Fatehi conveyed her enthusiasm for the IIFA Weekend, saying, "I'm absolutely exhilarated to be performing at the grand IIFA Weekend! The sheer energy of the crowd, the mesmerizing performances, and the celebration of Indian cinema create an atmosphere that's truly unforgettable. I can't wait to bring my A-game to the IIFA stage at the stunning Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, and share this extraordinary moment with fans and fellow artists. It's an absolute honour to be part of the spectacular showcase of creativity and stardom at IIFA Weekend. Get ready, because this experience is going to be nothing short of spectacular – fans are in for an unforgettable ......read more

IIFA’S VISIONARY FOUNDER/DIRECTOR, ANDRE TIMMINS, ALONGSIDE MEGASTAR CHIRANJEEVI, WHO IS SET TO RECEIVE THE PRESTIGIOUS IIFA UTSAVAM SPECIAL HONOUR FOR ‘OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN INDIAN CINEMA’ AT IIFA UTSAVAM 2024. The Superhero Megastar of Indian Cinema, Chiranjeevi to Be Honoured with IIFA Utsavam Special Honor for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema ‘at the Multifaceted South Indian Cinematic Extravaganza At Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi This September 2024. Commenting on the occasion, Andre Timmins, Founder/Director, IIFA said, “We are incredibly proud to honour and pay tribute to Megastar Chiranjeevi at IIFA Utsavam with ‘Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema’ award for receiving the Padma Vibhushan for his immense contribution to Indian cinema. As one of the ......read more

The Superhero Megastar of Indian Cinema, Chiranjeevi to Be Honoured with IIFA Utsavam Special Honor for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema‘ at the Multifaceted South Indian Cinematic Extravaganza At Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi this September 2024. Commenting on the occasion, Andre Timmins, Founder/Director, IIFA said, “We are incredibly proud to honour and pay tribute to Megastar Chiranjeevi at IIFA Utsavam with ‘Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema’ award for receiving the Padma Vibhushan for his immense contribution to Indian cinema. As one of the highest civilian awards in India, the Padma Vibhushan recognizes his exceptional and distinguished service in the field of cinema, reflecting his decades-long influence and impact. Renowned for showcasing the finest in South Indian cinema, ......read more

Game tickets for the opening match on 22nd September and season passes are now on sale to watch the newly-established professional franchise in action in the ABA League at Coca-Cola Arena. Purchase here.   Dubai Basketball's players were presented ahead of their historic season later this week with its strong roster featuring players from Philippines, USA, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Jordan/Turkey, and Latvia.   Dubai Basketball aims to unite the UAE under the banner of basketball, fostering inclusivity and driving the advancement of sport both locally and internationally. Dubai, 17 September 2024: Ahead of their historic participation in Europe this weekend, Dubai Basketball, the newly-established professional franchise, was unveiled in Dubai today with the team setting their eyes on producing ......read more

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 16 September, 2024: EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, will be participating for the first time at the 5th Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition, one of the region’s largest exhibitions for navy, aviation, army, and homeland security products. The event will take place from 24 to 26 September 2024 at the Baku Expo Center. Over the course of three days, EDGE will showcase various smart technology products, modified according to customers’ specific operational requirements. These include advanced guided-glide weapons, precision-guided munitions, cyberwarfare technologies, and advanced air missiles systems. From its range of smart weapons, EDGE will feature the RASH line of precision guided munitions, the SHADOW family of rapid-strike loitering ......read more

The Slovenian rider claims a solo victory in Canada Tadej Pogačar marked his 22nd personal win and the 73rd for UAE Team Emirates this season with a dominant performance at the GP Montreal. The race, covering 209.1 km over 17 laps, initially saw a small breakaway group held in check for the first circuits. UAE Team Emirates placed Igor Arrieta on the front of the bunch for the early stages to better manage the day. As the gap gradually closed, the favourites of the day began launching attacks with 50 km to go. It was a team effort for the Emirati squad, with Fisher-Black, Ayuso, and finally Majka setting the pace, leading to Pogačar’s decisive attack with 23 km remaining. The Slovenian rider finished solo, repeating his success on Canadian soil after his 2022 victory, enjoying applause and greetings in the ......read more

Winning streak continues for UAE and Swiss star​ Marc Hirschi continued his run of excellent form in the build up to the World Championships in Zurich with yet another victory at the Memorial Pantani in Cesenatico, Italy today. The 26-year-old puncheur timed his sprint well to power his way to the front of the reduced peloton. The 195km course beginning in Cesena was controlled from the beginning by the Emirati squad until Filippo Baroncini hit out with a strong attack which was only swept up inside the final kilometre as the riders faced a headwind sprint. The victory marks the Swiss riders fifth consecutive win in as many races as he now faces the Trofeo Matteotti and the Tour of Luxembourg.  Meanwhile the total win tally for UAE climbs to 72. Hirschi: “It was a tough race which we controlled from ......read more

 In Indian Cinema At NEXA IIFA Utsavam Awards, Co-Presented by Meteora Developers At Yas Island, Abu Dhabi This September! Date: Friday 27th September | NEXA IIFA Utsavam Awards, Co-Presented by Meteora Developers, Celebrating the four vibrant South Indian film industries- Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada film industries Hosts and Performance Line-up: https://www.iifa.com/iifa-utsavam-2024 IIFA Festival 2024 tickets: UTSAVAM LIVE: https://www.etihadarena.ae/en/event-booking/iifa-utsavam | https://abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/91813/iifa-utsavam-2024-at-etihad-arena-abu-dhabi Under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence, the world’s biggest celebration of Indian cinema—the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) ......read more

Renowned for her captivating performances and timeless elegance, Janhvi Kapoor is set to light up the grand IIFA Festival 2024 stage this September 28th at NEXA IIFA Awards co-presented by Sobha, in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Her journey with IIFA has been nothing short of extraordinary, from her debut appearance, she has enchanted global audiences with her grace and talent, becoming a beloved star on IIFA’s prestigious platform. Her deep connection with IIFA reflects her unwavering passion for cinema, solidifying her as an integral part of the IIFA family. As she takes the stage once again, prepare to witness her talent shine at the world’s biggest celebration of Indian cinema. Janhvi Kapoor expressed her excitement, saying, "I am absolutely thrilled to perform at the world’s biggest celebration of Indian cinema ......read more

Fourth success in a row for the UAE Team Emirates rider An in-form Marc Hirschi took yet another victory at the GP Peccioli-Coppa Sabatini (197.6 km) adding to the success in the 2023 edition, the Swiss rider took the victory in 2024 too, preceding Gregor Muhlberger (Movistar) and Anders Foldager (Jayco-Alula). Hirschi sealed the 71st seasonal success for UAE Team Emirates on the steep hill of Peccioli, at 37 km to go, when he attacked from the main group, overtaking the former members of the breakaway that had led the race until then. The Swiss cyclist’s advantage was immediately solid, 40”, that he managed to maintain on four chasing riders until the arrival with a perfect solo ride in the last lap of the final circuit. Hirschi has now won his four latest races in which he participated (Donostia San Sebastian ......read more

12th September 2024: Triumphing high, Kriti Sanon has emerged as a force to be reckoned with, known for her exceptional talent and versatility. Over the years, she has captivated audiences with powerful performances, earning her the prestigious IIFA Award for Best Female Debut in 2015 for Heropanti and Best Actress in 2022 for her role in Mimi. These accolades mark her growing success and prominence in the Indian film industry. Celebrating her contribution to Indian cinema, her wins at IIFA not only underscore her acting prowess but also highlight her evolution as one of the industry’s most versatile talents. She has left a lasting impression at the IIFA Awards with two remarkable performances—first in 2017 in New York, where she captivated the audience with a high-energy act, and again in 2022 in Abu Dhabi, where she ......read more

Experience A Cinematic Extravaganza Like No Other At NEXA IIFA Utsavam Awards With An All-Star Line-Up In Attendance: ‘Megastar’ Chiranjeevi, ‘Mega Power Star’ Ram Charan, Global superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, The Sensational Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Veteran Actor And Telugu Cinema Icon Nandamuri Balakrishna, Mani Ratnam, Kamal Haasan, Resul Pookutty, Chiyaan Vikram, Rishab Shetty, Nivin Pauly Siva Karthikeyan, Simbu (STR), Ravi Varman, Thota Tharani, Suhasini Maniratnam, And Madras Talkies' Shiva, S. J. Suryah, Nitya! Date: Friday 27th September | NEXA IIFA Utsavam Awards- Celebrating the four vibrant South Indian film industries- Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada film industries Hosts and Performance Line-up: https://www.iifa.com/iifa-utsavam-2024 IIFA Festival 2024 tickets: UTSAVAM LIVE: ......read more

United Arab Emirates, 11 September 2024: The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and World Triathlon have today announced that the T100 Triathlon World Championship Final will take place in Dubai on 16-17 November and complete the 2024 T100 Triathlon World Tour calendar for its inaugural season. "Given the huge interest we've seen in Dubai and its iconic setting, we have decided to announce that this will be the series finale, and we'll crown our first World Champions in Dubai," explained PTO CEO Sam Renouf. "Dubai will be our largest event of the year, with over 10,000 participants set to compete across a range of distances and individual disciplines. Combining that scale with the stunning backdrop of Meydan racecourse and the Dubai skyline, means we'll be finishing our inaugural year with a ......read more

The Latvian player completes the team roster ahead of historic European ABA League debut Tickets can now be purchased for Dubai Basketball’s first ever match against Red Star on 22nd September at Coca-Cola Arena. Prices start from AED 75 while season passes are also available on Coca-Cola Arena website. Dubai, 11th September 2024: Dubai Basketball has announced the signing of former NBA star, Davis Bertans, ahead of their historic season in Europe’s ABA League with match tickets for their opening game on September 22nd now on sale. The Latvian forward, who last played for Charlotte Hornets in the 2023-24 season, joins Dubai Basketball, the newly-established professional sports franchise, which will become the first UAE team to compete in a major European league. The team opens their competitive campaign at ......read more

Yas Island is set to witness a spectacular event as the star-studded cast and crew of Ponniyin Selvan descend for IIFA Utsavam 2024 on Friday, September 27th. Produced by the visionary Mani Ratnam and Subaskaran Allirajah under Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions, this epic historical action drama has created a sensation as the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2022 and the third-highest-grossing Indian film of the year, with an impressive international debut. Ponniyin Selvan’s powerhouse ensemble, including Vikram, Karthi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayaram, R. Sarathkumar will all be in attendance to celebrate the rich legacy of South Indian cinema honouring the finest talents from the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada film industries at IIFA Utsavam 2024 on 27th September, Friday. Joining the glittering IIFA Utsavam ......read more

UAE Team Emirates dominate the Team Classification Australian Jay Vine wins King of the Mountains jersey News | Team – 10th September 2024 UAE Team Emirates wrapped up the final Grand Tour of 2024 with a strong team performance at La Vuelta. Over the course of the three weeks, the team showed relentless determination and togetherness, securing the overall Team Classification. Jay Vine, who returned to racing following a long injury lay off, battled fiercely throughout to claim the King of the Mountains jersey. The Vuelta kicked off with mixed fortunes for UAE Team Emirates. USA National Time Trial champion Brandon McNulty set the tone early with a sensational ride in the Stage 1 Individual Time Trial, edging out Lidl-Trek’s Mathias Vacek by a narrow 2-second margin to claim his first Grand Tour stage win. ......read more

Ponniyin Selvan’s powerhouse ensemble of cast and crew featuring Mani Ratnam, Vikram, Karthi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, A.R. Rahman, Jayaram, R. Sarathkumar, Thota Tharani, Ravi Varman to Attend IIFA Utsavam Yas Island is set to witness a spectacular event as the star-studded cast and crew of Ponniyin Selvan descend for IIFA Utsavam 2024 on Friday, September 27th. Produced by the visionary Mani Ratnam and Subaskaran Allirajah under Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions, this epic historical action drama has created a sensation as the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2022 and the third-highest-grossing Indian film of the year, with an impressive international debut. Ponniyin Selvan’s powerhouse ensemble, including Vikram, Karthi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayaram, R. Sarathkumar will all be in attendance to celebrate the rich ......read more

Sivakov top-10 as Emirati men take teams classification in Madrid UAE Team Emirates end another year of Grand Tour racing with a colourful three-week journey at the Vuelta España which saw a fair share of glory for the Emirati squad. Brandon McNulty opened the race in the best way possible by storming to victory in the TT and pulling on the red leader’s jersey in Lisbon. Though the red jersey would be relinquished, and GC hopes would be dashed through the DNF of Joao Almeida through illness, the team would reinvent itself to take three stage wins through McNulty, Adam Yates, and Marc Soler. Soler would be the chief animator of the race and went home with the Grand-Combative prize which was awarded to the most aggressive rider over the three weeks. Jay Vine confirmed his successful comeback to racing after injury ......read more

Swiss star takes GP Industria & Artigianato, Ulissi 3rd Marc Hirschi continued his glittering season with victory in a wet edition of the GP Industria & Artigianato in Italy today. The Swiss puncheur got away solo under rainy conditions which called for the race to be shortened from the usual 168km circuit around Larciano. His teammate Diego Ulissi hit out from the heavily reduced pack to take third place with Guillermo Silva (Caja Rural) occupying the middle step of the podium. The win marks the 70th triumph of the year for UAE Team Emirates while for Hirschi it’s victory number 6. Hirschi: “In the end it was a really hard race because of the rain. It was not easy to know what was going on in the race and it was all a bit messy, so we stuck to our tactic to go full gas on the climb, and I felt really good ......read more

Your Once-In-A-Lifetime Chance To Shine At The Iconic IIFA Stage With An Acclaimed Dance Troupe And A Leading Bollywood Superstar At Yas Island, Abu Dhabi This September! Mark Your Calendar: The Contest Runs from September 6th to 18th, 2024! 6th September 2024:  Get ready for the world’s largest celebration of Indian cinema—the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards! The highly anticipated spectacular event, is set to showcase the finest in Indian cinema, spanning across five iconic industries, marking a historic celebration of cinematic excellence at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, from September 27th to 29th. IIFA proudly announces ‘TIIFA DANCE MANIA’ - a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience the grandeur of the IIFA Festival 2024 and share the prestigious stage with Bollywood’s elite. Feel the ......read more

UAE side ends supreme against teams from Belgium, Palestine, Iran, Armenia and Argentina DUBAI: Kalba Tigers shone bright with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Zhalkeh of Iran to clinch the MFIF Mini-football 5x5 International Club Championships. The team from Iran found it tough to contend against a Kalba Tigers side that was well served by top goalscorer Karim Hamed and best goalkeeper Abdul Aziz Alblooshi. Organized by Minifootball Five International Federation (MFIF) in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council at the Dubai Sports World pitches of Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC), this unique competition was part of the ‘Our Summer is Sports’ initiative launched by the Council. The winners of the nine-team competition were crowned by His Excellency Maher Julfar, Deputy CEO of the Dubai World Trade Centre in the ......read more

Your Once-In-A-Lifetime Chance To Shine At The Iconic IIFA Stage With An Acclaimed Dance Troupe And A Leading Bollywood Superstar At Yas Island, Abu Dhabi This September! Mark Your Calendar: The Contest Runs from September 6th to 18th, 2024! 6th September 2024:  Get ready for the world’s largest celebration of Indian cinema—the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards! The highly anticipated spectacular event, is set to showcase the finest in Indian cinema, spanning across five iconic industries, marking a historic celebration of cinematic excellence at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, from September 27th to 29th. IIFA proudly announces ‘TIIFA DANCE MANIA’ - a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience the grandeur of the IIFA Festival 2024 and share the prestigious stage with Bollywood’s elite. Feel ......read more

DUBAI: Former Premier League footballers Marco Asencio and Bakary Sagna and England’s retired tennis player Ross Hutchins were among the stars landing at the headquarters of the Dubai Sports Council. The three stars were received by His Excellency Khalfan Belhoul, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, in the presence of His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of the Council and Nasser Aman Al Rahma, Assistant Secretary General. The 28-year-old Asensio, who joined up with Ligue 1 Club Paris Saint-Germain last year from Spanish giants Real Madrid, expressed his happiness to be in Dubai. Asencio related that he visits Dubai frequently along with his family and friends. He further expressed his great admiration for the great architectural, tourism and sports development witnessed by the city over such a short period of ......read more

Dubai – September 5, 2024: Bringing together the best of Indian cinema, The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards announces its 2024 IIFA Rocks Hosts- the dynamic and charismatic duo Siddhant Chaturvedi and Abhishek Banerjee.   The highly anticipated IIFA Festival is set to take place from September 27th to 29th, 2024, at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence and is being held in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, and Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi. Join us for a historic celebration of cinematic excellence! The festivities begin on Friday, September 27th, with IIFA Utsavam, celebrating the vibrant South Indian film ......read more

More than 46,000 participants to be involved in 12 sporting disciplines across the emirate Permanent Committee of Labour Affairs in Dubai, Dubai Police and Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship, customs & Port Security once again join hands with DSC DUBAI: The 6th Dubai Labour Sports Tournament is all set for a mega launch across the emirate from September 15. Organised and staged by the Dubai Sports Council in cooperation with the Permanent Committee of Labour Affairs in Dubai, Dubai Police, and Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship, customs & Port Security, the event will go on from September 15 to February 23, 2025. Held under the slogan “Making them happy is our goal”, organisers are expecting the participation of more than 46,000 male and female workers representing 270 ......read more

Third win of La Vuelta and 69th of season for UAE​ Marc Soler showed grit and determination to take home the victory on a memorable stage 16 of the Vuelta España from Luanco to Lagos de Covadonga (181.5km). With three third places to his name already in this Vuelta the Catalan rider was finally rewarded for his combativity, attacking his remaining breakaway rivals Max Poole (DSM Firmenich) and Filippo Zana (Jayco AlUla) inside the last -5km to take a solo victory, the third Vuelta win of his career. Jay Vine and Isaac Del Toro also animated the break and worked hard to maintain a sizeable gap of over 6 minutes heading into the base of the final climb.  Vine also now moves into the lead of the mountains classification after the unfortunate withdrawal of Wout Van Aert (Visma LAB). UAE Team Emirates continue to ......read more

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 3rd September 2024 – While the world is still absorbing Cristiano Ronaldo’s newly launched YouTube channel reaching 50 million subscribers in less than a week, another remarkable YouTube milestone has been thriving in the background of this. A podcast episode by Thmanyah, meaning ‘eight’ in Arabic, saw remarkably more views, 110 million so far, than any other podcast episode ever posted on YouTube, breaking the Guinness World Records title for Most viewed podcase episode on the platform.    This milestone beats out the Joe Rogan's famous interview with Elon Musk, which garnered 68 million views over five years. But a Saudi Arabian podcast episode called "Secrets to Thriving Relationships" has now claimed the top spot.   Let’s walk you through all ......read more

Philippines’ Thirdy Ravena, ex-Bayern Munich’s Leon Radosevic and former Real Madrid’s Klemen Prepelic among the top players to be part of the newly-established club that will play in the ABA League in Europe this season. Dubai, 2nd September 2024: Professional players of newly-established Dubai Basketball franchise which will play in Europe this season, have spoken of their joy of being part of history and have vowed to do the city and country proud when their first-ever campaign begins next month. The club, founded by UAE’s Abdulla Saeed Al Naboodah, are set to play in Europe’s Adriatic Basketball Association (ABA) League for the 2024/25 season with their first competitive match kicking off against Serbian Red Star on the weekend of 22nd September at 14,000 basketball capacity Coca-Cola ......read more