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Dubai: The world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has launched the DMCC Gaming Centre in order to support the growing global and regional video games industry. The DMCC Gaming Centre, which was introduced during the Dubai Esports Festival, formalises DMCC’s efforts in the gaming and esports sector by fostering a positive environment in which all gaming and esports firms can grow. DMCC is currently home to over 50 gaming companies, from game developers and producers to esports teams and tournament organizers. The DMCC Gaming Centre will be…

Dubai: The American multinational automobile manufacturer Ford has continued to provide essential road safety education throughout the Middle East, with sessions held in Jeddah and Dubai under its global Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) program. The carmaker has been providing free training for newly licenced drivers since 2010 as part of its acclaimed road safety awareness initiative, which was created to improve driving standards worldwide and boost safety standards. DSFL training is conducted with a hands-on curriculum and the innovative programme is available as part of highlighting Ford’s commitment to promoting safety on the road. In the Middle East, Ford conducted…

Dubai: The 21st cycle of the nationwide campaign, the “Clean UAE” reached its 4th stop – the Emirate of Dubai. The campaign is being held under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and in association with the Ministry of Community Development. With the success of the previous stops in Ajman, Fujairah, and Sharjah, EEG opened 4 sites at the Saih Al Salam on December 10th in collaboration with the Dubai Municipality, Management of Saih Al Salam Protected area, and Dubai Economy & Tourism. These sites covered a stretch of 10 KM2 that was divided into 4…

Abu Dhabi: UAE’s first Lunar Mission is scheduled to lift off on December 11, at 11.38 AM UAE time, according to a statement from the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC). The UAE would become the fourth nation to set foot on the moon if the mission is a success. The Atlas Crater, located on Mare Frigoris’ southernmost edge, is the Rashid Rover’s primary landing location. A “mare” is a lunar plain that is flat and dark. The location, on the far north side of the Moon, has not yet been explored. The 10 kg Rashid Rover, which is named…

Qatar: England was defeated by France in the World Cup quarterfinals. Gareth Southgate’s team was sure they would advance to the semi-final after making it all the way to the final in 2018 and then placing second in the European Championship the previous year. Despite being behind by a goal early in the first half, England tied the game through a Kane penalty, but Olivier Giroud gave the French the lead back. Kane had another opportunity to draw the score from the penalty spot, but he blazed over the top. With only seven minutes left in normal time, he missed,…

Dubai: The third edition of the popular Dubai Equestrian Forum has started in the grandstand of Dubai’s renowned Meydan Racecourse. “The UAE boasts a resilient and competitive investment environment underpinned by a robust and developed infrastructure in a variety of economic and commercial sectors, including activities related to the horse industry. Nearly $571 million have been spent on training racehorses, and the average annual expenditure of equestrian clubs in the country has reached $99 million,” Mr. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy while addressing the forum, remarked. The Dubai Racing Club and Dubai Equestrian Club are co-hosting the…

Sharjah: Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, officially inaugurated the activities of the sixth edition of the Sharjah Desert Theatre Festival. The festival is organised by the Department of Culture and it runs from 9th to 13th December, in the Al Kihaif. Upon arrival at the venue of the event, Sheikh Al Qasimi was received by Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Statistics and Community Development, Sheikh Saud bin Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Director of the Sharjah Digital Office, Major General Saif Al Zari Al Shamsi, Commander-in-Chief…

Qatar: Argentina and Lionel Messi advanced to the World Cup semifinals by defeating the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties on a dramatic night. Argentina will now face Croatia, the runners-up from the previous tournament, in the last four stages after Brazil was knocked from the competition with a shootout win. The World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and the Netherlands ended at 2-2 after 120 minutes. Argentina’s goalkeeper Emi Martinez then saved penalties from Virgil van Dijk and Steven Berghuis before Lautaro Martinez netted the winning spot kick to clinch them a 4-3 shootout victory. Enzo Fernandez hit the post in the…

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has announced that the company is reintroducing four of its A380s in 2023, following a surge in demand for air travel. Etihad’s A380s features The Residence and three cabin classes on the double-decker aircraft, including nine First Apartments, 70 Business Studios and 405 Economy Smart Seats. The airline also includes 80 Economy Space seats with a seat pitch of up to 36 inches. It is wonderful to announce the return of this splendid aircraft. The A380’s reintroduction further boosts Etihad’s capacity into the key United Kingdom market, with a knock-on effect for the wider Gulf Cooperation…

Abu Dhabi: Seamus Power will participate in Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship along with former winner Tyrrell Hatton, three-time DP World Tour winner Ryan Fox, 2018 Open Champion Francesco Molinari and rising star Sepp Straka at Yas Links. The championship will be held from January 19 to 22, 2023. The two-time PGA TOUR winner will reach Yas Links after the game alongside Hatton for Team Great Britain and Ireland at the Hero Cup. Straka will make his tournament debut alongside 2018 Open Champion Molinari. Molinari is the Continental Europe Captain for the new match play contest and is participating in the…