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
Cityland Mall to Open its Doors to Public in Dubai
A Central Park-style botanical garden will be built in Dubai, covering 200,000 sq m of a massive 1.1m sq ft development called Cityland Mall. Isn’t that exciting news? The very fact that it is part of …
Cityland Mall Named as the Best Commercial Project of 2019 at the Arabian Business Real Estate Awards
Cityland Mall, the world’s first ‘nature-inspired … gala event held at the Le Royal Meridien Beach and Resort & Spa, Dubai. Speaking on the occasion, Fahimuddin Sharfuddin, commented …
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 …
Abu Dhabi Customs records growth in digital transactions
The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs has reported a 27 per cent increase in digital customs transactions across Abu Dhabi’s border points …
UFC Abu Dhabi Preview and Prediction: Alonzo Menifield – Azamat Murzakanov
On the prelims of UFC Abu Dhabi, we are going to see a banger of a matchup in the light heavyweight division. 15th ranked Alonzo Menifield (15-4-1) will look
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 …
UFC on ABC 7 video: Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov final faceoff in Abu Dhabi
Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov had their final pre-fight meeting at Friday’s ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of their UFC on ABC 7 main event. Sandhagen (17-4 MMA, 10-3 UFC) goes after what arguably
Euro Auctions opens new ‘Gulf HQ’ sale site in Abu Dhabi
With nearly five hundred lots for sale, the average lot price was double that of the same sale in June 2023, indicating that through the Abu Dhabi auction, Euro Auctions is selling more big-ticket ite
Abu Dhabi Customs records growth in digital and proactive transactions in first half of 2024
Proactive and automated transactions saw a notable 28 percent growth, comprising a significant portion of total customs transactions in the first half of 2024 versus the same period in 2023 …
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 …
65 great indoor activities in Dubai to try this summer
Great spots to avoid the sun… The summer season in Dubai is well on its way which means it’s time to start making a list of indoor activities in Dubai to enjoy. Here’s a handy list of things to do …