A win for UFC bantamweight Deiveson Figueiredo over former title challenger and #4 ranked Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera will get the former flyweight champion into the top 5 at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. “You know as a former champion when I moved up in weight I figured I was going to be
UAE: Expats to bring families to country amid natural calamities back home
In the wake of the recent calamities that have caused widespread destruction in India and Pakistan, UAE residents are making arrangements to bring their families to the country. The worried expats …
Loopy Godinez: ‘I’m not afraid to go to the ground’ with Mackenzie Dern at UFC Abu Dhabi
Mackenzie Dern arguably has the best jiu-jitsu in women’s MMA, yet, her opponent, Loopy Godinez, is not fazed by it.
Crypto Biz: Stablecoins wave, crypto trading via UAE banks, and more
Stablecoins continue to meet the significant global demand, specially in emerging economies. According to a new analysis from BVNK and the Centre for Economics and Business Research, businesses and …
Marcos Rogerio says he’s booked Kennedy Nzechukwu for UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi
Marcos Rogerio says he has his next fight booked, and that it’s between “two titans.” Rogerio (22-9-1 MMA, 11-7 UFC) on Friday posted on Instagram that he’s signed on to fight Kennedy Nzechukwu (12-5 MMA,
UAE central bank fines local bank Dhs5.8m for AML lapses
The UAE central bank said on Friday it fined a local bank $1.6m (Dhs5.8m) for failing to sufficiently address money laundering and financing of terrorism and other related deficiencies. The regulator …
UAE distributes tents, aid to displaced families in Gaza
Gulf country provides 70 tons of aid and tents to Palestinian families in Gaza, assisting those displaced by ongoing Israeli hostilities – Anadolu Ajansı …
Video: Watch Friday’s UFC on ABC 7 ceremonial weigh-ins live on MMA Junkie at 10 a.m. ET
UFC on ABC 7 ceremonial fighter weigh-ins take place Friday, and you can catch a live video stream of the proceedings here on MMA Junkie at 10 a.m. ET (7 a.m. PT). The weigh-ins take place at Etihad Arena in Yas Island,
UAE wants to block Visma | Lease a Bike in the spring as well: Vermeersch the next addition
Florian Vermeersch is officially joining UAE-Team Emirates as of January 1, 2025. The 25-year-old Belgian from Lotto-Dstny had agreed to the move months ago, and his new team has announced in a press …
Turnwell drills into Abu Dhabi’s untapped resources
Turnwell begins operations in Abu Dhabi, unlocking significant unconventional oil and gas resources, marking a milestone. Turnwell drills into Abu Dhabi’s untapped resources. . News.
UAE stocks fall as regional tensions, US economic worries weigh
Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates ended lower on Friday, tracking their global peers, as tensions in the Middle East and worries over a U.S. economic slowdown weighed on investor sentiment.
Dubai’s Booming Hospitality Scene Caters To All Types Of Travelers
Incredibly diverse, Dubai’s booming hospitality scene offers over 820 establishments and 150,000 rooms, catering to every type of traveler.
SpiceJet passengers stranded at Dubai airport after flight cancellations
Hundreds of SpiceJet passengers were stranded at the Dubai airport on Wednesday after some flights were cancelled due to to non-payment of dues by the airline to the Dubai airport authorities, accordi …
10 wonderful things to do in Abu Dhabi this weekend: August 2 to 4
First weekend of August… Roll out the red carpet for the first weekend of August – as always, it’s a big, fun one with something to do for everyone. Food, art, culture and wellness, find it all in Abu Dhabi.
Blinken, UAE discuss ceasefire efforts in Gaza, statement
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed with the United Arab Emirates Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, release …
UAE bank fined Dh5.8 million over anti-money laundering violations
The regulator said that sanctions were imposed after an examination found that the bank had deficiencies in its AML/CFT policies and procedures …
IAS Officer Puja Khedkar Flees To Dubai To Avoid Arrest After UPSC, Police File Complaint: Report
New Delhi: Most controversial IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who is accused of forging disability claim in Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam selection, has reportedly fled to Dubai to avoid her …