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The Organising Committee for the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship has approved the championship’s operational framework as preparations continue for the event, which will take place at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi from August 1 to 9.Organised by the Jiu-Jitsu International Federation, the championship is expected…
New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) has held exploratory discussions in Tokyo on the future of professional wrestling in the Middle East, welcoming a delegation from Dubai-based promotion WrestleFest DXB to its headquarters to explore the region’s potential as the sport’s next major growth market.The meeting brought…
The UAE shooting community is mourning the loss of national team athlete Fatima Mohammed Ali Mubarak Al Shibli, who passed away after a battle with illness.Fatima was one of the country’s leading trap shooters and won the silver medal at the 2021 Arab Shooting Championship…
Big Ticket’s latest live draw delivered another memorable night and brought moments of celebration, with one participant walking away with the Dhs25 million grand prize, while another celebrated a luxury car win.Kanika Arora was revealed as the grand prize winner, walking away with an Dhs25…
The UAE has emphasised that the ongoing escalation in and around El Obeid is a stark reminder that there is no military solution to the conflict in Sudan and that the only viable path forward is an immediate and unconditional ceasefire and an urgent humanitarian…
The Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF) in Dubai honoured Schools of Research Science (SRS) in recognition of its contribution to supporting sustainable endowment (waqf) initiatives.Represented by Al Shamsi, Schools of Research Science received a certificate of appreciation presented on behalf of Sheikh Hamdan Bin…
The United Arab Emirates led the recovery, allowing millions of barrels of crude stranded in the Gulf to reach international markets, enabling producers to raise output and lower oil prices to pre-conflict levels
With support from the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), Ferjan Dubai, in collaboration with the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia) and the UAE Food Bank, has launched the third edition of “Al Freej Fridge” humanitarian community campaign.The initiative aims to distribute 2…
The pan-European index STOXX 600 rose 0.2%, while MSCI’s broadest gauge of global equities edged up 0.1%
Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) announced a temporary diversion of traffic between the University City area and the Institutes Land area as part of a road project to access the Etihad Rail Station with the aim of developing the infrastructure and enhancing traffic flow.The…