Dubai will host the FIVB Beach World Series for the next five years after an agreement was signed between Volleyball World, FIVB, and the Dubai Sports Council. The city will begin hosting the tournament from November 2026 and will be one of ten global destinations each year. Volleyball World Chairman Michael Payne said Dubai perfectly […]
Dubai Municipality has announced the return of the Ramadan Souq in Deira, with its fourth season running from January 17 to February 15 at Old Municipality Street Square in the Grand Souq area. The 25-day event aims to preserve Emirati heritage, celebrate traditional markets and support local traders. Visitors can enjoy a mix of cultural, […]
Daryl Mitchell produced a brilliant unbeaten 131 to guide New Zealand to a seven-wicket victory over India in the second ODI at Rajkot, levelling the series. Chasing 285, New Zealand were 46-2 early, but Mitchell steadied the innings with a crucial 162-run partnership with Will Young, who scored 87. Mitchell brought up his eighth ODI […]
Actor Akshay Kumar cast his vote early during the BMC elections in Mumbai on Thursday, urging citizens to exercise their democratic right. As he exited the polling booth, a female fan approached him, emotionally sharing that her father was burdened with heavy debt and seeking financial help. Akshay did not ignore her plea and instead […]
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will trial a school bus pooling initiative in the first quarter of 2026 to reduce traffic congestion around school zones. Launched in partnership with Yango Group and Urban Express Transport, the pilot will use shared buses to transport students from multiple schools within defined areas. The initiative will rely […]
The much-anticipated sequel Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 has officially started filming, bringing back fan favorite Boman Irani as Kishan Khurana alongside original cast members Anupam Kher and Ranvir Shorey. The film, a follow-up to the 2006 cult classic, aims to continue the comedic tale of Kishan’s misadventures in Delhi, this time with a fresh storyline […]
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo says he remains determined to continue playing and is confident he can reach 1,000 career goals, a historic milestone. The 40-year-old, currently with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, has scored around 956 goals for club and country and says if he stays injury-free he plans to play on for another one or […]
Dubai Airports has signed an agreement with Salik to introduce e-wallet parking payments at Dubai’s airport parking facilities. The new system will let motorists use digital wallets linked to Salik accounts to pay for parking without cash or physical cards, making entry and exit faster and more convenient. The move is part of a wider […]
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli just hit a huge career milestone by becoming the second‑highest run‑scorer in international cricket history, passing Sri Lanka’s great Kumar Sangakkara on the all‑time list. He achieved this during the first ODI against New Zealand by scoring enough runs to go past Sangakkara’s career total. Kohli now trails only Sachin […]
The UAE is set to experience its coldest stretch of winter from January 10 to 22, a period locally known as “Der Al Sittin,” which folklore associates with the lowest temperatures of the season. Early mornings, particularly in desert and inland areas, may see temperatures dropping below 5 °C, while coastal regions will also feel unusually chilly. Meteorologists note […]