Co-produced by Abu Dhabi Festival, the new album consists of compositions to the words of the greats of classical Arab poetry and is now available on all music platforms Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 29 March 2023:  Co-produced by Abu Dhabi Festival, New York-based American-Syrian composer, Faraj Abyad, has launched his first album, ‘Kisses of Poetry’. From Andalusian classics to contemporary, the album features music to the words of poetry legends such as Ahmad Shouqi, Mahmoud Darwish and Nizar Qabbani. It pays tribute to the traditions of Arabic Maqam and Rhythm while at the same time challenging musical traditions and incorporating touches of western and world music techniques. The album’s release tour featured performances in New York City, Berlin and an upcoming performance on April 5th at NYU ......read more

Dubai - United Arab Emirates:  ENOC Team has won the title of the cricket competition of the 4th Labor Sports Tournament, which was held with remarkable participation of 20 thousand laborers from different companies working in the Emirate of Dubai. The Labor Sports Tournament, the biggest of its kind, was organized by Dubai Sports Council (DSC) in collaboration with the Permanent Committee of Labor Affairs in Dubai, Dubai Police & the Positive Soul Initiative, under title “Their Happiness is Our Goal”.  Participants in the Labor Sports Tournament competed in 11 sports competitions; as follows: kabaddi, football, basketball, volleyball, badminton, arm wrestling, yoga, tug of war, cricket, road race & swimming.    The cricket competition took place at the laborers accommodation’s ......read more

Dubai - United Arab Emirates:   Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Padel Association, and Arsham Moradi reached the quarter-finals of the padel competition at the 10 NAS Sports Tournament on Sunday. Held under the theme ‘Limitless Abilities’ and organized by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), the NAS Sports Tournament is the biggest event of its kind in terms of participation and prize money, and has been held every year in the Holy Month of Ramadan since 2013 at the iconic Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex. Competing in the UAEPA 10 category, Sheikh Saeed and Moradi defeated Rashid Al Rais and Omar Issa 7-5, 6-1. Jonathan Green and Colin Marshall moved ahead with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Nasr Al Ketbi and Mubarak Al Ketbi. Nicola Sciascia and Biel Ballester reached the quarters ......read more

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 27 March 2023:   Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation celebrated World Poetry Day 2023 with a captivating event entitled "Poems with Zayed's Ambition" under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan. The event took place on Wednesday, March 22 2023, at the Manarat Al Saadiyat Theatre. The celebration was a tribute to World Poetry Day, approved by the General Conference of UNESCO during its 30th session held in Paris in 1999. Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation organized an event that featured three Emirati poets who paid tribute to the astronaut who embarked on the longest Arab journey in history into space. Through their poetry, they enhanced the status of Arabic poetry and its role in expressing the issues of the homeland and peoples, particularly ......read more

• Mitch Evans and Sam Bird secured victory and a sensational double podium result in inaugural São Paulo E-Prix • A prowl of Jaguar-powered cars dominated the podium with Envision’s Nick Cassidy completing the Top 3 • Sam Bird secured the TAG Heuer Fastest Lap to showcase the pace of the Jaguar I-TYPE 6 • Victory in front of 23,000 Brazilian fans filled the Sambadrome with electrifying atmosphere • Jaguar leap to third in the teams’ standings with a 41-point haul   27 March 2023, Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Mitch Evans powered to his first victory of the season at the inaugural São Paulo E-Prix.  The Kiwi was joined on the podium in third by teammate Sam Bird after dominating on the fast Sambadrome track. The double podium has catapulted Jaguar TCS Racing ......read more

• Mitch Evans claims first win of the season for Jaguar TCS Racing in first-ever ABB FIA Formula E World Championship race in Brazil • Sam Bird joins teammate Evans on the podium with third place in 2023 Julius Baer São Paulo E-Prix • Envision Racing’s Nick Cassidy claims second place putting a prowl of Jaguar powertrains on the podium    Riyadh, Dubai, and São Paulo. Sun. 26 Mar. 2023 – Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing) led home a one-two-three for the Jaguar powertrain, with Nick Cassidy (Envision Racing) and Sam Bird (Jaguar TCS Racing) crossing the line together. The trio finished just half a second apart to close out an enthralling inaugural Julius Baer São Paulo E-Prix in front of more than 23,000 passionate motorsport fans.   It was a flat out push to the ......read more

Roberto Rodriguez and Martin Nochese defeated Jonathan Green and Colin Marshall, while Javier Garcia Lopez and Sergio Icardo Alcorisa got the walkover to reach quarter-finals of the 100-point classification category of the Padel Championship at the 10th edition of the NAS Sports Tournament on Saturday. Held under the theme ‘Limitless Abilities’ and organized by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), the NAS Sports Tournament is the biggest event of its kind in terms of participation and prize money, and has been held every year in the Holy Month of Ramadan since 2013 at the iconic Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex. Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Padel Association, graced the tournament and watched the matches. Lopez and Alcorisa advanced following the withdrawal of duo Hamad Al Janahi and Mhar ......read more

• Adel Omar: ‘The camp embodies Dubai Culture's commitment to create a sustainable and supportive ecosystem for children’   Dubai, UAE, 24 March 2023: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is presenting a full programme of recreational activities and workshops, at the Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children (AJCCC) Spring Camp that is taking placing under the theme ‘Spring into a World of Creativity’ over 2 weeks, the first from 27 to 31 March, while the second from 3 to 7 April. During the camp, the children will have an unforgettable spring experience that enables them to enhance their skills and expand their imagination.   Adel Omar, Senior Special Project and Media Director at AJCCC, said: “Children have broad horizons that enable them to transcend the boundaries ......read more

The Jiu-Jitsu Championship, one of the highlights of the 10th NAS Sports Tournament, will take place on Friday at the Nas Al Sheba Sports Complex. Organized by the Dubai Sports Council under the theme ‘Limitless Abilities’, the NAS Sports Tournament has been one of the top sporting attractions during the Holy Month of Ramadan since 2013. The 10th edition will feature competitions in eight sports disciplines, including volleyball, padel tennis, Jiu-Jitsu, archery, fencing, wheelchair basketball, running, and cycling. The championship, organized by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council, is part of the NAS Sports Tournament, a multi-sports festival that takes place every year during Ramadan. The one-day jiu-jitsu event will feature athletes from various clubs and academies ......read more

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:  To celebrate the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan, W7Worldwide Marketing Communications Consultancy Agency recently launched a short but imaginative video, which is themed on Islamic unity. (Check the video here: https://bit.ly/3Zmhdpf )   The 75-second video, titled “Ramadan unites us” shows a boy merrily watching the dawning of the holy month, which is gradually taking in its fold all the Islamic countries — symbolically depicted here by their flags — in the spirit of Arab and Islamic unity.   The visual depiction gives a feel of the spiritual month as the video moves along various country flags by asserting Ramadan unites us: “in decorations, in joyful spirit and in our wishes.”   While the innovative video gives a message of Islamic solidarity, ......read more

March 23, 2023:  The Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department in Dubai & Dubai Sports Council (DSC) have announced the launch of a new sports initiative in partnership with Plan B Group, under title “A Step for Life”, aiming to encourage members in society to contribute to charitable work and to link between sport & charitable activities through participating in walking and equivaling their steps versus amount of money for the sake of Al-Jalila Foundation.     The initiative’s details were declared in a press conference, convened at DSC’s premises, and addressed by H.E. Saeed Hareb, the Secretary General of DSC / H.E. Ahmed Darweesh Al-Muhairi, the CEO of the Charity Sector in the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Dept., in the presence of H.E. Naser Aman ......read more

DUBAI: The much-awaited 10th edition of the NAS Sports Tournament, the biggest of its kind that takes place during the Holy Month of Ramadan at Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex, will get underway on Thursday. Organised by the Dubai Sports Council under the theme ‘unlimited capabilities’, the NAS Sports Tournament has been one of the top sporting attractions during the Holy Month of Ramadan since 2013. The 10th edition will feature competitions in eight sports disciplines, including volleyball, padel tennis, Jiu-Jitsu, archery, fencing, wheelchair basketball, running, and cycling. In another first, the organizing committee has announced the launch of the inaugural edition of the Nad Al Sheba International Padel Competition with the participation of eight teams alongside other padel competitions, which are organized every ......read more

A week-long series of specially curated public events exploring the different facets of art collecting across various locations in the city   Dubai, UAE; March 20, 2023: The Dubai Collection, the first institutional collection of modern and contemporary art for the city of Dubai, announces the launch of a new initiative - Dubai Collection Nights, a week-long series of events set to take place annually with its first edition held on March 25-31.   The Dubai Collection is an initiative by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and runs in partnership with Art Dubai Group. It aims to provide the public with an opportunity to explore and appreciate important artworks and to encourage a ......read more

The “Hatta Ramadan Championship”, the biggest sports event of its kind in Hatta, will take place from 24th March to 14th April 2023 in Hatta with participation of huge numbers of athletes & remarkable presence of fans. The Championship is held annually during the Holy Month of Ramadan, and it is organized by the Team Games Co. in Hatta Sports Club with the support of Dubai Sports Council. The event is held at Al Dhahra School for Basic and Secondary Education in Hatta and it comprises three sports competitions; these are: futsal, volleyball & running.   The volleyball & futsal competitions will kick off on the 2nd day of Ramadan.  The futsal competition will be held with participation of 16 teams; to be classified into four groups & it will be arranged in collaboration with Hatta ......read more

Partnership is inaugurated with open call for a site-specific, participatory ‘Lamma | Coming Together’ public art commission on the Dubai Creek in Al Shindagha Historic District    Dubai, UAE, 20 March 2023:  A collaboration is announced between Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Alserkal Arts Foundation to deliver a series of three Dubai Public Art projects to bring inspiring and thoughtful art to the city’s public realm, including the Al Quoz Creative Zone, Shindagha Historic District, and Hatta.  Following through on a joint commitment to support the development of artistic and curatorial excellence amongst UAE-based practitioners, each of the three public commissions will be led by an appointed curator. The first of these commissions will launch with an open call for ......read more

More than 120,000 visitors in its eleventh edition   • There were 14 ‘Sikka Talks’ sessions and 35 ‘Bait Al Khazaf’ artist sculptures • The festival's workshops attracted 600 visitors and ‘Little Sikka’ brought in 1,500 children • Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children hosted 28 workshops • 127 musicians dazzled the audiences, and 59 films were shown • Fatima Al Helou: ‘Volunteers are the pulse of Sikka and Dubai Culture supports their participation and efforts’   Dubai, UAE, 18 March 2023:  The Sikka Art and Design Festival, which is held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Culture and Arts Authority in Dubai, and member of the Dubai Council, in its ......read more

• Colombian takes UAE Team Emirates' 16th win of season •   News | Team – 17th March 2022   Sebastian Molano took his second victory of the season with an impressive sprint win from a five man breakaway at the GP de Denain in France.   The Colombian makes history by becoming the first ever Colombian winner in the 64 editions of the race.   Molano slipped away in a group with -20km to go alongside his teammate Mikkel Bjerg who put in a demonstration of teammwork to push the group forward until the line.   Molano was the fastest man of the group and was able to power past his rivals despite second place Van Dijk (Jumbo-Visma)not having taken a turn on the front.   Molano: “I’m very happy, I had great legs today. The team worked perfectly to ......read more

Abu Dhabi, UAE - UFC® has announced today its return to Abu Dhabi for UFC® 294 on Saturday, October 21, as the world’s best mixed martial artists face off once again at the Etihad Arena. Fans are encouraged to register their interest in this event to hear all the latest news and gain early access to tickets via visitabudhabi.ae  UFC ® 294 will be the latest event to be held in the UAE capital as part of a landmark partnership, launched in 2019, between the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation and the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi). The UFC ® 294 fight card is yet to be announced, but the event will be headlined by a highly anticipated championship title bout. Last year, a sold-out Etihad Arena witnessed Islam Makhachev become the lightweight champion, when ......read more

The Japanese swimming legend & Olympic champion Rie Kaneto has announced that she will organize a training camp for Japanese swimmers with participation of swimmers from UAE at Hamdan Sports Complex in Dubai during the upcoming period. Rie Kaneto’s announcement was stated during her visit to Dubai Sports Council’s premises where she met with H.E. Naser Aman Al-Rahma, the Assistant Secretary General of DSC, in the presence of Mr. Ali Omar Al-Baloushi, Director of Sports Events Dept. in DSC / Mr. Abdulla Shahdad, Manager of Hamdan Sports Complex.   She was acquainted with DSC’s eminent role to develop the sports sector in Dubai besides the remarkable increase in the annual sports events, taking place in the Emirate.   H.E. Naser Aman Al-Rahma briefed Rie Kaneto on DSC’s role to develop the ......read more

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 16 March 2023:  Under the honorary patronage of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the next consecutive series of artistic and cultural performances are set to take place before the close of the March events taking place during the special 20th edition of Abu Dhabi Festival. Presented by Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation and held under the theme “The Will for Evolution”, the headline programme of events features the world’s most renowned performers and musicians. A captivating piano recital by Acclaimed Shanghainese pianist, Haochen Zhang will take place on Thursday, 16 March, at NYUAD Arts Center, followed by two epic back-to-back orchestral concert performances by Academy Award-winning ......read more

• Bin Kharbash: ‘The Biennale represents a milestone in the history of Dubai's interest in calligraphy’   Dubai, UAE, 16 March 2023: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has revealed the start of preparations for organising the first edition of the Dubai Calligraphy Biennale that will be held from 1 to 31 October 2023 with the participation of a group of calligraphers and artists from around the world. The Biennale celebrates the remarkable successes achieved by the Dubai International Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition over the course of 10 editions, and aims to highlight the importance of calligraphy as an expressive and aesthetic tool that embodies creativity.   The Biennale represents a new creative platform through which the Authority offers calligraphy enthusiasts a one-of-a-kind ......read more

ALULA, 14 March 2023:  A cherished homegrown sport, desert-inspired fashion, traditional music and arts, dining outlets brimming with local produce, and ancient culture and heritage fused with modernity all contributed to kicking off the AlUla Camel Cup, the pinnacle of camel racing.  Held under the patronage of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Chairman of the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), the inaugural event runs until this Friday, March 17. The AlUla Camel Cup is organised by the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) as part of the AlUla Moments calendar in collaboration with the Saudi Camel Racing Federation (SCRF). 

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Graduates of Golf Saudi’s Ladies First Club returned to Royal Greens two years on from taking their first steps in the game 20 March, (Jeddah): Six Saudi women made history last month when they took part in the 2023 Aramco Saudi Ladies International Presented by Public Investment Fund Pro-Am. For the last two years, each has been part of Golf Saudi’s Ladies First Club coaching programme before they had the chance to show their skills alongside some of the best players in the world.   Ladies First Club was announced in November 2020 during the inaugural Aramco Saudi Ladies International, the first major professional sporting event for women-only to take place in Saudi Arabia.  More than 1,000 women registered their intent to learn golf within the first few days of the initial announcement, and the ......read more

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 15, 2023 – TikTok has launched a Ramadan-inspired video series to present data and insights related to the Holy Month on the platform in a fun and interesting way. TikTok took a creative approach to deliver this narrative, integrating the numbers into “mousalsalat” style episodes, akin to the TV shows that are so popular during Ramadan.   Connected through one storyline, the mini-series called “ĆŃŽĒć ČķäĶßģ ŻķåĒ” which translates in English to “Numbers Worth Remembering” sheds light on how brands of all categories can drive results on TikTok. The series follows the story of the main hero, who knows key insights by heart as they help him navigate tricky situations over the course of the six episodes.    Each episode was developed to ......read more

The final day saw WAD celebrate artists, galleries and students with the Art Award Winners Ceremony   Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14 March 2023: Thousands of art lovers and creatives descended on World Art Dubai (WAD) throughout the four days of the exhibition as it returned to Dubai World Trade Centre for its ninth edition.  Show highlights included the fair’s first-ever Hanbok Fashion Show presented by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Culture Association. The 40-minute fashion show, featured traditional hanboks that have been created for popular K-dramas such as Reborn Rich, Under The Queen's Umbrella, 100 Days My Prince, Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency and Crash Landing on You, by famous Korean designers that include Ms Ham Eujeong, Ms Shin Aesoo, Ms Choi Sukheon and Ms ......read more

• Final stage win in Nice for Slovenian, Almeida podiums as UAE shine in Italy •   13th March 2023:  Tadej Pogacar claimed the final stage of Paris-Nice in splendid fashion taking an emphatic solo stage win and finishing in first place in the overall General Classification.   Today’s stage saw the riders cover 118.4km, starting and finishing in Nice, with five classified climbs on the menu.   It was on the slopes of the Col d’Eze, 19km from the finish, where the Slovenian rider broke away from an elite group of rivals, crossing the finish line alone to celebrate his third stage victory in this his first participation of the ‘race to the sun’.    Pogacar: “It was always my dream to win Paris-Nice. The fact I did it is incredible. They say ......read more

March 13, 2023:  The Organizing Committee of NAS Sports Tournament has ratified the final list of teams participating in the volleyball competition of the 10th edition of the Tournament, taking place during the Holy Month of Ramadan at Nad Al-Sheba Sports Complex.  The volleyball competition is scheduled from 1st to 10th April 2023. Registration of players and technical & medical staff continue up to Monday 20th March midnight as per the approved conditions. Each team is allowed to register a maximum of 14 players and 10 players minimum. Players’ age should be 18 years old or above, on the date of the launch of the competition. Participating teams are also allowed to replace four players in the period from 25th to 27th March, so that they can select the best players to participate in the competition. Registration ......read more

Jeddah, March 13, 2023: Rally Jameel, the first world-class navigational rally in the region exclusively for women, has successfully concluded with all 82 participants safely making it to Al- Qassim, the final stage of the roughly 1,600 kilometres five-day long rally. Ewelina Chlebowska of Poland and her co-driver Hanna Riehle of Germany from the team Sandstorm Express won first place in the second edition of the rally in their Toyota FJ Cruiser.    Coming in the second and third place are Camilia Liparoti of Italy and her co-driver Rosa Romero of Spain from CAT Racing in their Toyota Fortuner and Annie Seel and her co-driver Catalina Floberg of Sweden from Seel Motorsport, in their Toyota Fortuner.   Munir Khoja, ‏Managing Director of Branding, Marketing Communications and Sponsorship, Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, ......read more

Abu Dhabi, UAE 11 March, 2023: Get ready to celebrate culture and arts at the upcoming Festival in the Park! On 12-13 March, 2023, Umm Al Emarat Park will come alive with a vibrant two-day outdoor cultural experience in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF), bringing a dose of culture and joy to the community with a variety of family-friendly activities and performances in addition to inclusive activities for People of Determination.  With an impressive line-up of activities, Festival in the Park has something for everyone, from the young to the young at heart. Visitors can join in on the fun with the Drumming Circle, where they can learn to play the drums through imitation with Dubai Drums, or get creative with the Graffiti Art Workshop where they will be introduced to different styles of graffiti ......read more

1. Yates 3rd, Trentin 4th after busy days racing 2.   News | Team – 10th March 2022   In the longest stage of Paris-Nice at 212km UAE Team Emirates policed the peloton to defend the lead of Tadej Pogačar. The Slovenian, who was victorious yesterday on the stage to La Loge des Gardes kept calm to hold his lead while Matteo Trentin took 4th in the bunch sprint which was won by Olav Kooij (Jumbo Visma).   Pogačar holds a lead of 6’’ over David Gaudu (Groupama-FDJ) heading into stage 6 tomorrow from Tourves to La Colle-sur-Loup (197.4km).   Pogačar: “ I enjoyed the first day in yellow, and it was a nice day, finally some sun and no stress, so it was a nice day. I know the last stage well, it’s my home training roads and it’s a nice stage. Even ......read more

The finale of the 2023 season will see the region’s home of motorsport play host to the last rounds of the Gulf Radical Cup, the Gulf ProCar series, and UAE Time Attack Championship Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 10, 2023: Motorsport fans are in for an action-packed weekend of racing as Yas Racing Series returns for the final round of the 2023 season to the iconic Yas Marina Circuit, with the March edition set to feature the latest rounds of Gulf ProCar, Gulf Radical Cup, and UAE Time Attack. With a grid of 30 cars taking to the track for round 6 this weekend, the Gulf ProCar Class Championship fights are expected to go down the wire with the top two championship spots still tightly contested between Ahmad Al Majid and James Geddie.  Round 6 of the Gulf Radical Cup will see the action ramping up in this penultimate race of ......read more

• The first edition of the new WTA 500 event in Abu Dhabi produced an incredible spectacle on and off court, inspiring thousands of young players to pick up their rackets     Abu Dhabi, 8 March 2023:  Following Belinda Bencic’s singles triumph in the inaugural Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, organisers are determined to build a long-lasting legacy that will help inspire females to play the sport and enhance Abu Dhabi’s position as a global sporting destination.  Throughout eight days, the International Tennis Centre in Zayed Sports City welcomed many of the world’s top 20 players for the landmark WTA 500 event as Abu Dhabi became the newest permanent destination for the world’s professional women’s tennis tour.    Produced ......read more

Riyadh, Dubai and London, 09 March 2023: Formula E’s FIA Girls on Track programme is a proven route of entry into Formula E, with several women in the championship having participated in the immersive one-day experience and developed a career in the electric series. The initiative has hosted nearly 2,000 girls at track so far, with further Season 9 activations at Formula E races in São Paulo and Jakarta.    Aligned to the FIA Girls on Track initiative that Formula E has been delivering alongside the FIA, Formula E is dedicated to raising not only the profile of female roles within motorsport, but their diversity and routes of entry.   Formula E highlights the diverse number of female roles from across the all-electric championship, from General Counsel and Engineers to Tyre and Logistics ......read more

Saudi Arabia:  Saudi football club AlHilal achieved a historic victory Sunday 26th Feb over Qatari host AlDuhail, after a clean 7-0 in the semi-finals of the 2022 AFC Champions League, held at AlThumama Stadium in Qatar. The victory qualified the Saudi team for the ninth final in its history, and the second in a row. AlHilal will meet Japanese club Urawa Red Diamonds in a familiar final that both teams shared in 2017 and 2019. Record shattering match At the kickoff, AlHilal took advantage of AlDuhail's confusion with star midfielder, Mohamed Knno, passing Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo a quick one scoring the first goal in the 2nd  minute, and AlHilal continued to extend his control when Brazilian wing, Michael Delgado, set off and prepared a perfect pass for Ighalo, who scored a second goal in the 10th  ......read more

Bestowed by His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance   Abu Dhabi, UAE – March 8, 2022:  The Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF) commemorated the winners of its 2022 awards in the fields of arts, design and sustainability during an awards ceremony that took place on Wednesday, March 1 at Emirates Palace.  The list of Emirati winners included artist and Zayed University graduate Ameena Aljarman, winner of the Gulf Capital – ADMAF Visual Arts Award for her digital video entry, “My Grandmother Ameena’s Wishes”; playwright Hamdan bin Shfayan Alameri, winner of Gulf Capital – ADMAF Creativity Award for his play, “Room 2071”; American University of Sharjah architecture graduate Maitha Al Hammadi, winner of TotalEnergies ......read more

March 08, 2023:  International Women's Day is an annual celebration of women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements, as well as a reminder of the continued struggle for gender equality. While advancements have been made over the years towards closing the gender gap, there is still a long way to go in terms of empowering women to pursue their dreams and attain financial independence.  It is crucial to recognize and promote the importance of women's career development and financial autonomy, not only for the benefit of individual women but for the advancement of society as a whole. Empowering women in the workplace are essential and how we can work towards creating more opportunities for women to achieve their career aspirations. Commenting on embracing diversity, Ms. Shubhadha Sujith, Head of ......read more

HH Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed: International Women's Day celebrates the crucial role of women in society and their extraordinary contributions Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority Dubai Culture and a member of the Dubai Council, confirmed that International Women's Day celebrates the crucial role of women in society and their extraordinary contributions, making significant strides in advancing comprehensive development across all fields and leaving an indelible mark on their communities and countries. From groundbreaking achievements to inspiring leadership, women around the world have accomplished remarkable success, serving as role models and sources of motivation for all. Her Highness commended the innovative approach taken by the UAE in ......read more

Dubai and Riyadh, 7th March 2023: Formula E driver Antonio Felix Da Costa has described his recent Cape Town E-Prix victory among the greatest wins of his career and is determined to bring more success to his new team TAG Heuer Porsche.   The 31-year-old Season Six champion went into the race on the back of a third-place finish in Hyderabad but having started in 11th, he worked his way through the top 10 and top three by Lap 20.   On Lap 21, Da Costa then performed a stunning overtaking manoeuvre on Jean-Éric Vergne to seal a memorable race win.   It was his first win for Porsche since moving to the team last year and when reflecting back, the Portuguese said the manner of the victory is among his best.   He said: “The last couple of months have been slightly tricky and took a small toll on me so ......read more

PROFESSIONAL COMPETITION 2023  FINALISTS & SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED EXHIBITION: 14 APRIL - 1 MAY 2023 | SOMERSET HOUSE, LONDON The World Photography Organisation is delighted to reveal the finalists and shortlisted photographers in the Professional competition for the Sony World Photography Awards 2023. Now in its 16th year, the Awards’ Professional competition rewards exceptional series of work both for technical skill and an original approach to storytelling.  The winner of Photographer of the Year 2023 is chosen from the Professional finalists and announced on 13 April. A selection of images by finalists and shortlisted photographers will be exhibited as part of the Sony World Photography Awards at Somerset House from 14 April-1 May 2023. Over 415,000 images from over 200 countries and territories were ......read more

A high-profile and popular Dubai athlete is attempting the fastest crossing on foot of the United Arab Emirates on March 9th.  Dubai, UAE; March 6, 2023: Dubai-based athlete Ghani Souleymane is well-known in the local sports community. He rose to prominence for the incredible achievement of completing 30 ultramarathons in 30 days in 2020, and completing 30 Ironman 70.3 distances in 30 days in 2021 as part of Dubai 30x30, for which he was honoured in the Dubai Fitness Challenge Hall of Fame for the second time by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. Now the Togo native is attempting his biggest challenge to date – to run across all seven Emirates of the UAE in the fastest known time, beating a previous record set in 2021 of 6 days and 21hours 48 minutes   The exceptional ......read more