Olivia Yacé of Côte d’Ivoire shocked the pageant world by resigning as Miss Universe Africa and Oceania just days after her crowning at Miss Universe 2025. She said she stepped down to stay true to her values of respect, dignity, excellence and equal opportunity and to advocate for fairness and representation for underrepresented communities. Her […]
The 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is on track to welcome a record crowd as the Formula One season finale returns to Yas Marina Circuit from December 5 to 7. Organisers say ticket demand is higher than last year and expect attendance to rise above 192,000. The championship battle is extremely close with only a […]
Dubai has extended its Three Day Super Sale to continue until December 2, aligning with the long weekend for Eid Al Etihad. The citywide event features discounts of up to 90 percent across more than 500 brands and around 2,000 stores. Dubai Festival City Mall will also host a full day of non stop offers […]
Indian cinema was showcased on the global stage at the 53rd International Emmy Awards with Amar Singh Chamkila, directed by Imtiaz Ali, representing the country. Actor Diljit Dosanjh and director Imtiaz Ali attended the ceremony in New York as the main representatives, highlighting India’s presence at the prestigious event. The film earned nominations in two […]
The ICC has announced that the 2026 T20 World Cup will take place from 7 February to 8 March in India and Sri Lanka. Twenty teams will compete across eight venues. India begins its campaign against the United States on 7 February in Mumbai. The highly anticipated India versus Pakistan match is set for 15 […]
The Ministry of Interior has released an official list of banned activities to maintain public safety and smooth traffic flow during Eid Al Etihad celebrations across the UAE. Residents are urged to follow these rules to avoid fines and ensure safe festivities. Banned activities: Holding unlicensed gatherings or crowding in public areas Blocking or slowing […]
Dubai will celebrate New Year’s Eve 2026 with an eight-day festival running from December 31 to January 7, anchored at Burj Park near the Burj Khalifa lakefront. The event is organised by Shah Rukh Khan in collaboration with the city’s event team and includes daily live shows, parades, laser and drone displays plus family-friendly activities. […]
India’s blind women’s cricket team captured the first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind by defeating Nepal by seven wickets in the final held in Colombo. They restricted Nepal to 114/5 before chasing the target in just 12.1 overs, thanks to a stellar 44-run innings from Phula Saren. The team remained unbeaten throughout the […]
Dubai visitors attending the Big 5 Global at Dubai World Trade Centre from November 24–27 should expect heavy traffic and higher parking costs. The Major Events Parking zone (Code X) has activated a variable tariff of Dh25 per hour to manage demand. For full-day attendees, fees can accumulate quickly, making public transport a faster and […]
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved Dubai’s largest three-year budget worth Dh302.7 billion for 2026 to 2028. The plan expects total revenues of Dh329.2 billion and an operating surplus of 5 percent. For 2026 alone, spending will reach Dh99.5 […]