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Poetry Encyclopedia Marks the Death Anniversary of Legendary Arab Poet Abu Al-Tayyib Al-Mutanabbi

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi’s online poetry database to highlight major milestones of Al-Mutanabbi’s life, adding several of his best works to its audio archive Abu Dhabi, 24 September 2020: Poetry Encyclopedia, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi’s publicly-accessible online poetry database, is marking the 1055 anniversary of the death of celebrated Abbasid-era wordsmith Abu Al-Tayyib Al-Mutanabbi with the release of the audio version of his book Worried as if the Wind is Below Me. Al-Mutanabbi is one of the most well-known and revered poets of the Arab world, a rare talent whose colourful and nomadic life saw him ......Read More

Thursday, September 24, 2020

‘Return to UFC Fight Island Will Go Down in History'

American Ace Dominick Reyes Hails Abu Dhabi’s ‘special’ Environment as He Prepares for Ufc® 253 Showdown Reyes faces Poland’s Jan Blachowicz for light heavyweight title on opening night of five-event Return to Fight Island series Abu Dhabi, UAE - September 23, 2020: “Super cool” Abu ......Read More

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Dubai Sports Council Continues Plans to Develop Emirati Coaches and Nurture Young Talents

54 per cent of all coaches in Dubai sports clubs are Emiratis United Arab Emirates, September 23, 2020: The Dubai Sports Council has reaffirmed its commitment to development plans and programs dedicated to supporting Emirati coaches, young sporting talents and academies, as well as sports at schools, despite the challenges ......Read More

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

"Dubai Culture" and "Dubai Statistics Center" ... Cooperate to Monitor and Devel ...

• Merging energies and integrating efforts to establish Dubai as a Global Centre for Culture an Incubator for Creativity a Thriving Hub for Talent • Implementing questionnaires to measure the partners’ satisfaction • Achieving excellence in the levels of institutional culture, providing services, and improving ......Read More

Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Aspiring Novelists Take Note: The Emirates Litfest Writing Prize is Now Open for 2021

• Competition has already opened path to publishing deals for nine debut novelists Dubai, 23 September 2020: The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature’s writing competition for unpublished authors has now opened for 2021. Formerly known as the Montegrappa, The Emirates LitFest Writing prize has produced nine ......Read More

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Sony World Photography Awards 2021 Judges and New Competition Categories Announced

United Arab Emirates, September 23, 2020: The World Photography Organisation is pleased to announce the judging panel for the Sony World Photography Awards 2021. Also revealed today are new categories in the Awards’ four competitions, entry deadlines and exhibition dates. Now in its 14th year, the Sony World ......Read More

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Marhaba! Abu Dhabi Offers a Welcome Return to UFC Fight Island for Global Stars

Elaborate health and safety protocols in place as fighters begin quarantine ahead of highly anticipated UFC 253 on Yas Island Abu Dhabi, UAE - September 23, 2020: Abu Dhabi has demonstrated its commitment to safely organising large, high-profile events through successful management of health and safety protocols, as some of the ......Read More

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Dubai Culture Reveals Children's Wishes in ‘My Library & Expo' Time Capsule

• As official culture supporter of Expo 2020 Dubai, Dubai Culture reinforces the societal role in supporting the success of the exhibition. • The time capsule documented children’s wishes regarding the hosting Expo 2020 Dubai. • The Dubai Public Library enhances community members’ engagement with important national ......Read More

Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Emirates Airline Festival of Literature Competitions for Schools Opened

• Readers’ Cup, Oxford University Press Story Writing Competition, Emirates NBD Poetry For All and the new Montegrappa Letter Writing Competition announced open at annual event Dubai, September 22, 2020: The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature has announced that the popular competitions for schools are now open for ......Read More

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Dubai Sports Council Obtains ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Certificates

United Arab Emirates, September 21, 2020: Keen to adopt global best practices and develop an integrated management system, Dubai Sports Council have obtained three International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certificates: ISO 9001 for Quality Management System, ISO 45001 for Occupational Safety and Health Management System, and ISO 14001 for Environmental Management System. His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, received the certificates from visiting ISO officials in the presence of Nasser Aman Al Rahma, Assistant Secretary General of DSC, and Dr Mohammad Al Ansari, Director of DSC’s Strategic and Corporate Excellence ......Read More

Monday, September 21, 2020

UAE Team Emirates' Tadej Pogacar Wins the Tour De France

• Four stage wins for the Emirati squad • Tadej Pogacar, the youngest Tour de France champion of the 21st century United Arab Emirates, September 21, 2020: In just four years UAE Team Emirates has moved from being a start-up cycling team to a world class organisation that has now won the biggest bike ......Read More

Monday, September 21, 2020

Top Spots for Bouazzaoui and Gogitidze in 10k at City Centre Mirdif Running Race

United Arab Emirates, September 20, 2020: Abdelali Bouazzaoui of Morocco and Georgia’s Diana Gogitidze have bagged the top honours in the 10km category of the City Centre Mirdif Running Race at the weekend. Organised under the auspices of Dubai Sports Council, Friday’s Run was part of the Indoor Run Series, which ......Read More

Sunday, September 20, 2020
New Montegrappa Letter Writing Competition From the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature Celebrat ...

Competition for children and adults to reward style, substance and creativity Dubai, September 20 2020: The fine art of letter writing is to be celebrated by the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature and Montegrappa, Italy’s oldest manufacturer of hand-crafted writing instruments, in a brand new ......Read More

Sunday, September 20, 2020

Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Economy Take Action Against Nine Sports Facilities for Non-Compliance ...

Three facilities closed down, while six are issued monetary fines; 35 others escape with a warning United Arab Emirates, September 20, 2020: Teams from Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Economy have intensified their inspection of sports clubs, academies, and sports and fitness centres in Dubai, and have taken action against ......Read More

Sunday, September 20, 2020

Tadej Pogacar Poised to Win Tour De France After Historic Time-trial Ride

UAE Team Emirates starlet set to become youngest Tour de France winner of the 21st century United Arab Emirates, September 20, 2020: Tadej Pogacar pulled off one of the most astonishing rides of Tour de France history in the penultimate time trial stage, virtually clinching this year’s Tour in a shock defeat of ......Read More

Sunday, September 20, 2020

Global Village announces Season 25 VIP Packs to be Sold Exclusively Online through Virgin Megastore ...

Each guest can purchase up to eight packs, which will be on sale starting October 3rd at 10am Dubai, UAE, 19 September 2020: Global Village, the UAE and wider region's leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has announced the launch date for sales of the highly anticipated Season 25 VIP ......Read More

Saturday, September 19, 2020
Doctors Urge Residents to Visit Emergency Department at First Sign of Chest Discomfort

Experts say first 90 minutes are crucial to prevent permanent damage in heart attack victims Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, September 19, 2020: Ahead of World Heart Day on 29 September, doctors at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of Mubadala’s healthcare network, have warned people not to delay going to the Emergency Department if they feel chest discomfort or other symptoms of a potential heart attack. Dr. Faisal Hasan, a Staff Physician in the Heart and Vascular Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, says that residents shouldn’t wait to get medical help if they feel unsteady or uncomfortable, and should pay close attention to changes to their ......Read More

Saturday, September 19, 2020

UFC Returns to Fight Island for Five Action-packed Events

Abu Dhabi to Host UFC 253: ADESANYA vs. COSTA on Sept. 26 UFC 254: KHABIB vs. GAETHJE on Oct. 24 Additional Must-See Events UFC FIGHT NIGHT: HOLM vs. ALDANA on Oct. 3 UFC FIGHT NIGHT: MORAES vs. SANDHAGEN on Oct. 10 UFC FIGHT NIGHT: ORTEGA vs. THE KOREAN ZOMBIE on Oct. 17 United Arab Emirates, September 19, 2020: UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, and the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) today announced details for Return to UFC FIGHT ISLAND, the follow up to the massively successful series of UFC events which became a cultural phenomenon that ......Read More

Saturday, September 19, 2020

Gaviria Wins Giro Della Toscana / Philipsen 2nd in Luxembourg

Colombian kicks out early for comfortable victory United Arab Emirates, September 17, 2020: Fernando Gaviria took his 6th win of the season, coming home first to win the bunch sprint at the Giro della Toscana in Italy. Gaviria opened up his sprint with more than 400m to go after the 182.9km day ......Read More

Thursday, September 17, 2020

Xposure 2021 Awards on the Hunt for Sharjah Government's Top Photography Talents

Xposure International Photography Festival’s free-to-enter annual competition is accepting entries in the Sharjah Government Open category until September 23 Sharjah, 16 September 2020 Do you have what it takes to be Sharjah’s most promising photographer? If you are a budding photography enthusiast and are ......Read More

Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Registrations Open for Al Marmoom Dune Run

Organised by Dubai Sports Council, the 5km Run will take place on November 13 Participants can take part in four build-up runs in Al Marmoom, starting Sept 26 United Arab Emirates, September 16, 2020: Dubai Sports Council has announced the opening of registration for the 5km Al Marmoom Dune Run, which ......Read More

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Ulissi to Lead UAE Team Emirates at the Tour of Luxembourg

United Arab Emirates, September 16, 2020: UAE Team Emirates has confirmed a strong and versatile squad for the Tour of Luxembourg (September 15-19), which will be headed up by the experienced puncheur Diego Ulissi. The riders will tackle 835km of tarmac, packed full of steep climbs and sprint finishes during the five-day tour. ......Read More

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

The Italian Job: Three Back to Back Races for UAE Team Emirates in Italy

United Arab Emirates, September 16, 2020: UAE Team Emirates has confirmed its line-up for the three back to back Italian one-day classics with the Giro Della Toscana on September 16, Coppa Sabatini on September 17 and Giro dell’Appennino on September 19. The 7-man teams will be guided by two Italian sport ......Read More

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

CulturAll Conversations: Picturing the Future to Tackle the Ins and Outs of the Film Industry

One-to-one discussion between Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi Chairman HE Mohamed Al Mubarak and Hollywood producer Jason Blum will stream on 16 September at 9pm (UAE) Abu Dhabi, 14 September 2020: The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) continues its series of virtual panel discussions, CulturAll Conversations, with a one-to one session focused on the film industry. Featuring a discussion between HE Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, DCT Abu Dhabi Chairman, and the Emmy Award-winning Hollywood producer Jason Blum, CulturAll Conversations: Picturing the Future will be livestreamed via the Abu Dhabi Culture YouTube Channel at 9pm (UAE) on ......Read More

Monday, September 14, 2020
Fans Join Scooby-Doo to Celebrate His Anniversary at Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 14 September 2020: Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi celebrated the anniversary of fans’ favorite mystery-solving pooch – none other than Scooby-Doo! Visiting families and friends joined Scooby-Doo at Cartoon Junction to commemorate his 51st anniversary before joining him in tackling ghosts and ghouls ......Read More

Monday, September 14, 2020

UAE Team Emirates' Boy Wonder Pogacar Takes 2nd Tour De France Stage Victory

United Arab Emirates, September 14, 2020: UAE Team Emirates’ Tadej Pogacar claimed his second stage victory of the Tour de France and the third for the Emirati squad, beating GC leader, Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) atop Grand Colombier. Pogacar took the victory and valuable bonus seconds on the line just ahead ......Read More

Monday, September 14, 2020

Indian shuttlers make a clean sweep at Dubai Sports Council's Community Club's Tournament

# Rising star Tanisha Crasto plays eight matches on the day and wins three titles # Philippines beat USA for men’s basketball title, while Syria clinch women’s crown Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 12, 2020: India have made a clean sweep of all the titles on offer in the badminton competition of DSC Dubai ......Read More

Saturday, September 12, 2020

Pogacar Reclaims White Jersey and Climbs to 2nd in General Classification

David De La Cruz and Tadej Pogačar were the two protagonists of the day for UAE Team Emirates, on the 13th stage of the Tour de France United Arab Emirates, September 12, 2020: De La Cruz entered a breakaway of 17 riders who led the race after forming 30 km from the start, fighting on the decisive final ......Read More

Saturday, September 12, 2020
Top Esports Racing Teams Battle It Out in Round One of New Competition

TOP ESPORTS RACING TEAMS BATTLE IT OUT IN ROUND ONE OF NEW COMPETITION Newly formed Abu Dhabi based YAS HEAT challenging world class teams in the opening round of the inaugural competition Fans wishing to see how the action unfolded can register for a free Starz Play Arabia trial now United Arab Emirates, September 12, ......Read More

Saturday, September 12, 2020

Gaurang Doshi Productions ‘7th Sense' Starts Filming in Dubai

Action-laden web series features superstars R Madhavan, Vijay Raaz, Rohit Roy, Tanuj Virwani, Aashim Gulati, Sana Saeed, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, and other Bollywood stars • Shooting for 2 exciting seasons expected to take 60 days • Covid swab test conducted weekly for 100-plus cast and crew Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 10, 2020: he record 100-plus strong cast and crew of ‘7th Sense’ – the highly anticipated debut web-series production of Mumbai-based Gaurang Doshi Productions – has successfully started shooting the larger-than-life Hindi crime thriller in Dubai, UAE, after arriving in the emirate from Mumbai, ......Read More

Thursday, September 10, 2020

Matteo Trentin Signs for UAE Team Emirates

World Championship runner-up joins Emirati team with sights set on the rainbow bands United Arab Emirates, September 08, 2020: Matteo Trentin has put pen to paper on a deal which will see him in the colours of UAE Team Emirates for the next two years. “I am very happy to join UAE, ......Read More

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Briton David and Hungary's Krisztina Top the Charts in Ironstar Indoor Triathlon

United Arab Emirates, September 07, 2020: Great Britain’s David Hynes and Krisztina Vaczi of Hungary won the men’s and women’s title respectively, while Dare2Tri took the team crown at the Ironstar Indoor Triathlon, which was held last weekend at Max & Aegle Fitness Centre in Meydan. Supported by Dubai Sports ......Read More

Monday, September 7, 2020
Momentous Win for UAE Team Emirates' Tour Debutant Tadej Pogacar

Second stage win for UAE Team Emirates at the Tour taken in breathtaking style by Tadej Pogacar United Arab Emirates, September 07, 2020: An incredible performance on the last Pyrenees stage of the Tour saw 21-year-old and Tour de France debutant Tadej Pogacar win the first Tour Stage of his career by the barest ......Read More

Monday, September 7, 2020

Four Different Nations in Badminton Semis of Dubai Sports Community Club's Tournament

India’s rising badminton star Tanisha Crasto to have a busy day this coming Friday as she competes in three different categories United Arab Emirates, September 06, 2020: The badminton men’s single semi-final of Dubai Sports Community Club’s Tournament will be a celebration of Dubai’s rich cultural and ......Read More

Sunday, September 6, 2020

UFC Fight Night: Overeem Vs. Sakai Quotes & Scorecards

• UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: OVEREEM vs. SAKAI took place Saturday, September 6 at UFC APEX • Heavyweight contenders met when former title challenger and No. 6 ranked Alistair Overeem faces No. 9 Augusto Sakai • Former interim light heavyweight title challenger Ovince Saint Preux took on KO artist Alonzo Menifield in the co-main ......Read More

Sunday, September 6, 2020

WWE Update

United Arab Emirates, September 03, 2020: This week’s WWE media update includes a round-up of results from Payback, as well as all the latest news from both RAW and SmackDown and details about how to access content in the MENA region. ROMAN’S NIGHT AT PAYBACK On a night packed full of drama, Roman Reigns became the new Universal Champion after defeating “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman at Payback. Elsewhere, the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship changed hands after Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax secured a shock victory over Bayley and Sasha Banks. There were also memorable victories for the likes of Big E, Keith Lee and Mat ......Read More

Thursday, September 3, 2020
Dubai Sports Council to Organize “Dubai Sports Community Club's Tournament”

United Arab Emirates, September 03, 2020: Dubai Sports Council (DSC) has announced the launch of “Dubai Sports Community Club’s Tournament”, to take place at the pitches of Dubai Sports World (Zabeel Halls No. 4, 5, 6) in Dubai World Trade Center from 4th to 11th Sept. 2020. The Tournament will be held ......Read More

Thursday, September 3, 2020

Tadej Pogacar Takes White Jersey in Tour De France Stage 4 Summit Finish

United Arab Emirates, September 02, 2020: Slovenian starlet, Tadej Pogacar showed his strength as a clear podium favourite by matching the pace of the world’s strongest riders in today’s stage 4 of the Tour de France. Pogacar followed world number one and compatriot, Primoz Roglic’s (Team ......Read More

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Twitter Adds More Context to Trends In Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt

United Arab Emirates, September 02, 2020: Trends show what everyone is talking about right now. The question “why is this trending?” was Tweeted over half a million times over the last year. Twitter has been working to bring people more context on what’s happening with labels on Tweets and accounts as well as curated ......Read More

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

WWE® 2k Battlegrounds to Feature Arabic Commentary WWE 2K Battlegrounds

Official WWE Arabic Commentators Faisal Almughaisib and Jude Aldajani and Ring Announcer Saeed AlGhamdi to be Included in Game's PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Windows PC (via Steam) Versions United Arab Emirates, August 31, 2020: 2K today announced that WWE® 2K Battlegrounds, the arcade-style brawler that will ......Read More

Monday, August 31, 2020
Dubai Chamber Announces Winners of 5th Dubai Smartpreneur Competition

• ProvenMed, Callix and PlasticFri named as top 3 winners of competition, specialising in medical devices, intelligent call answering solutions and eco-friendly products • 23% increase in applications received in 5th cycle compared to previous cycles, while 82% of business ideas were submitted by UAE-based startups • ......Read More

Monday, August 31, 2020

Superb Kristoff Seals Stage 1 Win of Tour De France

• The Norwegian outsprinted everyone to give the UAE Team Emirates their first ever yellow jersey • Valerio Conti wins Trofeo Matteotti United Arab Emirates, August 30, 2020: Alexander Kristoff was the fastest in the first stage of the Tour de France, hitting a fantastic double with a stage victory ......Read More

Sunday, August 30, 2020

National Geographic Abu Dhabi Unveils New Film on the Making of One of the World's Largest Museums: ...

National Geographic Abu Dhabi Unveils New Film on the Making of One of the World’s Largest Museums: The Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre In Kuwait 20-minute documentary showcases the mega cultural project’s six museums filled with immersive experiences and installations, including The International Space Station and Solar System, the Robotics Gallery and a 1.4million litre Aquarium. New Documentary to simulcast air on 21 September at 8 PM UAE Time/ 7 PM KSA Time on National Geographic Abu Dhabi and National Geographic. Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates, 21 September 2020: National Geographic Abu Dhabi today announced a brand-new documentary showcasing ......Read More

Monday, September 21, 2020

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