Dubai MODELS BATTLE took the fashion and modeling industry by storm, redefining standards and embracing diversity, equality and inclusivity like never before. Taking model industry to another level and focousing on their charisma, personality and their uniqueness! Models from all walks of life showcased their skills and unique styles, breaking barriers and inspiring us all. Under the guidance of the founder fashion mastermind BIBO, the evening was a fusion of passion, competition, and artistry. From breathtaking designs to jaw-dropping choreography, every moment was an unforgettable experience. As the competition intensified, the talented Kinjo and Behnam claimed the second runner-up…
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Dubai World Rapid Chess champion Magnus Carlsen is looking forward to the “exciting prospect” of the upcoming Global Chess League (GCL) in the UAE. A joint venture between Tech Mahindra and world governing body FIDE, the GCL will feature Carlsen, a former five-time world chess champion, as an icon player. With six teams, the inaugural edition of the GCL will be held from June 21 – July 2 at the Dubai Chess & Culture Club in association with the Dubai Sports Council. Grandmaster Carlsen said: “It is an exciting prospect for me to be a part of. This will be…
Abu Dhabi Q Holding Group signed two important agreements with Trojan General Contracting, one of the leading local contracting and development companies, to design and build 1742 villas for Emiratis in Al Samha and West Baniyas region of Abu Dhabi for Q Holding. The two agreements follow the partnership between Q Holding and Abu Dhabi Housing Authority to develop the two regions in line with Abu Dhabi’s Vision 2030 to build sustainable cities and provide an advanced housing environment for citizens of the country. Mr. Majed Odeh, Group CEO at Q Holding; said: “Our agreement with Trojan to develop…
The Southeast Asian gaming market is expected to grow at an 8.5% CAGR during the forecast period Dubai The Southeast Asian gaming market is expected to grow at an 8.5% CAGR during the forecast period. The rising popularity of various sports and investments in internet infrastructure are the primary factors driving the market’s enormous growth potential. Buying E-sports stocks online and their subsequent performance are “all the rage” in America and South Asian investors be a part of this incredibly lucrative industry as E-Sport IPO’s enter the market with an incredible surge in both demand and price. To name one…
Rie Kaneto has won 36 medals in all swimming championships including 22 gold medals Dubai The Japanese swimming legend & Olympic champion Rie Kaneto has launched her training Program to scout & develop talented swimmers of various ages & multi-nationalities. The Program comprises training camp taking place at Hamdan Sports Complex, in collaboration with Dubai Sports Council. The three-day training camp has been launched with participation of more than 150 Japanese junior swimmers in addition to 300 swimmers from sports clubs & swimming academies in Dubai. The training camp aims to create world & Olympic future champions, and includes…
Dubai Sheikh Saeed Bin Hamdan Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, the President of Hatta Sports Club, extended thanks & gratitude to H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, the Vice President & Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and to H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai & Chairman of the Executive Council, toward their generous care & unlimited support. He also thanked H.H. Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, the Chairman of Dubai Sports Council (DSC) for providing all factors of success and full support to Hatta Club, according to which the football…
Dubai The first edition of Global Chess League is on the horizon with the first-ever league-styled chess tournament set to take place between June 21st, 2023 to July 2nd, 2023. Among the chess stars who will be competing in the tournament is Grandmaster Koneru Humpy, who is the youngest female chess player to become a Grandmaster. A 2003 Arjuna Awardee, winner of the Padma Shri, and the 2021 BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year, Humpy is best known for her win at the 2019 FIDE Rapid Chess Championship and will be looking to make a mark once again by playing…
Sharjah Sharjah’s Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has announced the completion of a traffic improvement project on Al -Ittihad Road. This will boost capacity for Dubai to Sharjah commuters and ease traffic on the arterial road. The authority has added an additional 600-metre lane, seamlessly connected to the Khulafa Al Rashideen Bridge. According to a video posted by the authority, an extra lane has been added to take the exit towards Al Khan. Commuters have welcomed the completion of the project. They said the road extension near Safeer Mall has eased some pressure on traffic heading towards Al Majaz, Corniche…
Dubai The countdown is on for local basketball stars as they prepare to face off for a chance to represent the UAE on the global stage. Following weeks of qualifiers across the Emirates, the Red Bull Half Court UAE final will bring together the best streetballers to compete at Satwa Park, Dubai on Saturday, 3 June with a place in the global finals at stake. Red Bull Half Court is a 3v3 streetball tournament which has gathered electrifying talents from over 30 countries, all vying for the grand prize at the finals in Serbia this September. In the UAE the…
Dubai Global Chess League (GCL), a joint venture between Tech Mahindra and FIDE, today announced the complete list of players for the upcoming inaugural edition. The first season of the Global Chess League will be held at the Dubai Chess & Culture Club from June 21st – July 2nd, 2023, in association with the Dubai Sports Council. It will feature reigning World Chess Champion Ding Liren, the world’s top-ranked chess player and five-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen, five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand, and four-time Women’s World champion Hou Yifan, among others. Grandmaster Liren, said, “Global Chess League appeared to be…