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 ......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 ......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 ......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 ......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 ......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 ......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 ......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 ......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 ......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 ......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, ......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 ......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 ......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 ......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: ......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 ......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 ......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 ......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, ......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 ......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 ......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 ......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. ......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 ......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 ......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 ......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! ......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 ......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) ......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 ......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 ......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 ......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 ......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 ......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 ......read more

As we reach the second rest day of the 2024 Vuelta a España, the race has once again exceeded expectations, delivering some of the most exciting racing we have seen this season. Week two saw the peloton tackle more mountainous terrain, setting the stage for high drama and intense battles. UAE Team Emirates entered the second week in high spirits. They began the week on the back of a ......read more

1,742 exhibiting companies and brands present 65 participating countries from around the world will include 14 new countries This year's edition introduces 13 new features 11 sectors that will offer visitors an enhanced experience Abu Dhabi, 31 August 2024: The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2024 starts today at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi with ......read more

Dubai, UAE - August 31, 2024: This September, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library continues its leading role in enriching the cultural scene by organising a wide range of events. These activities reflect the Library's vision to spark a passion for reading and learning within the community, aligning with national strategies and the wise leadership's vision of building a knowledge-based ......read more

3rd spot for Catalan rider as McNulty & Vine survive tough day out UAE Team Emirates were once again on the offensive on stage 13 of the Vuelta España, with Marc Soler taking 3rd place on the uphill finale on the stage from Lugo to Puerto de Ancares (176km). The original break saw 3 UAE riders up the road with Jay Vine and Brandon McNulty alongside Soler in the hunt for a third ......read more

Visitors can explore Emirati traditions alongside cutting-edge innovations, showcasing the UAE's evolving culture in the guns and shooting sports sector. Interactive exhibitions bring the UAE's environmental heritage to life through hands-on activities and workshops. Participants can discover the thrill of competitive shooting, testing their skills in unique competitions hosted by ......read more

Wellens declares GC ambitions with 5th in Renewi TT​ Marc Soler edged closer to an elusive stage win for the Catalan at the Vuelta España, taking 3rd place from the day-long escape behind stage winner Pablo Castrillo (Kern Pharma). Soler jumped from kilometre zero and formed a strong group of 9 riders which would build a lead of almost 10 minutes to the peloton on the ......read more

Inaugural event to be held for the first time in the Middle East in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council on February 2, 2025 Thousands confirmed to participate in the race that includes four different race components DUBAI: In yet another first, Dubai will play host to the "L'Etape Dubai" cycling race, presented by the Tour de France, on February 2, 2025. Organised ......read more

Abu Dhabi, UAE — The Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club (ADEC) is thrilled to announce its participation in the upcoming International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2024. From August 31st to September 8th, ADEC invites visitors to explore the multifaceted world of equestrian sports and lifestyle at the Equestrian Pavilion, Stand 12-100. The exhibition will be open daily from 11 AM to 10 ......read more

Team Abu Dhabi star targets another win in Italy to move back on track for fifth F2 crown San Nazzaro, Italy: 28th August, 2024:  Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Qemzi is in a hurry to regain the lead in the 2024 UIM F2 World Championship and says he will settle for nothing less than victory in the Grand Prix of Italy at the weekend. The four-time F2 world champion is ......read more

3rd spot for Catalan in Galicia​ Marc Soler was one of the main animators of the day at the Vuelta España, with the Catalan rider taking third place from a breakaway on stage 10 from Ponteareas to Baiona (160km). The fight to get in the break of the day took almost 50kms and didn’t form until over the top of the day’s first climb, the second-category Alto de ......read more

FESPA launches 2025 event campaign for regional printers and sign-makers showcasing latest technologies and providing free educational programme The three-day expo aims to attract over 150 exhibiting brands and more than 4,000 visits Dubai, UAE | 27 August 2024: FESPA Middle East, which connects senior decision-makers and trade professionals with leading OEM suppliers and distributors ......read more

Fans can watch DP World Tour and future Ryder Cup stars for free at Abu Dhabi Golf Resort from January 10-12, 2025 Team Cup confirmed as a three day match play event The DP World Tour today confirmed that Major Champions Francesco Molinari and Justin Rose have been named as the Playing Captains for the second edition of the Team Cup, which will take place on the National Course at Abu ......read more

• A thrilling, family-friendly extravaganza that welcomed everyone – from industry professionals to their families and kids! • Over 2,000 real estate experts from more than 150 companies came together for an unforgettable experience. • The epic ‘Battle of the Brokers’ shattered records as the largest and most exciting broker sporting event ever seen in the ......read more

12th edition of annual competition exclusively for women to be held from October 16-30 Registration opens from September 3 as women from a cross-section of society to compete in eight different sports disciplines 3x3 basketball will be latest addition to sports festival this time DUBAI: The Organizing Committee of the 'Sheikha Hind Women's Sports Tournament' has approved ......read more

Dubai, UAE, 22 August 2024: The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced today that the inaugural HKMA–DFSA Joint Climate Finance Conference will take place on 16 September 2024 in Hong Kong. The conference will be held in hybrid format. As the flagship initiative of the HKMA–DFSA partnership announced in December 2023, the ......read more