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Global cycling stars will participate in the first Giro d’Italia Criterium on 6 November, with a 30-lap short-format race on a 2.1-kilometre circuit at the Expo 2020 Dubai site. The criterium is the celebratory event of the Giro d’Italia, aimed at showcasing the excellence of the 104-year-old Grand Tour race, …

The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) announced today the launch of its plan for expanding the facilities and infrastructure of the group’s centres in Abu Dhabi and London, in a step that will significantly contribute to reaffirming its leading global position in the business tourism sector. The expansion plans …

Disney and Pixar released the brand new teaser trailer for “Lightyear” on Wednesday. With Chris Evans voicing Buzz Lightyear, the film will tell the story of the “real” person behind the iconic toy and character featured in the classic “Toy Story” movies.The trailer, featuring the ultimate nostalgic throwback song “Starman” …

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today received His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, at Qasr Al Bahr. The King of Bahrain was accompanied by Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al …

The Federal Public Prosecution orders the arrest of a man and a woman for violating public morals on the internet The “Snapchat” account owner was identified, and the Attorney General has immediately directed to take legal measures against them, explaining that the UAE laws guarantee the protection of public morals …

The UAE has summoned the Lebanese ambassador to protest the statements of the Minister of Information against the coalition to support legitimacy in Yemen. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has expressed its objection and denunciation of these statements, which are polemics that contradict diplomatic norms and the …

Al Jalila Foundation, a member of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, dedicated to transforming lives through medical innovation, today announced the launch of Majlis Al Amal (Hope Lounge), a unique ‘cancer drop-in centre’ and the first of its kind community centre dedicated to female cancer patients and …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met today with H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, and H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, at Expo 2020 …

Mohamed bin Thaaloob Al Derai, President of UAE Wrestling, Judo and Kickboxing Federation, highlighted the readiness of the UAE to host and organise the 50th Abu Dhabi Grand Slam from 26th to 28th November, 2021, especially with the confirmation of 17 countries as participants in the event. During a phone …

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) today announced that it has selected SpaceX as launch provider to deliver MBZ-SAT, the most advanced commercial satellite in the region in the field of high-resolution satellite imagery, into space. The second Emirati satellite to be fully developed and built by a team …