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Dubai-Based Indian Karting prodigy Atiqa Mir joins AKCEL GP Academy’s professional racing programme

 At just 10 years old, Atiqa becomes the youngest Indian to enter a professional motorsport development program

Dubai, UAE; June 3, 2025: Atiqa Mir, a 10-year-old Dubai-based Indian karting prodigy has become the youngest driver from the region to secure a place in a professional motorsport development programme, following her signing as an official AKCEL GP Academy Driver. This landmark move signals a powerful shift in motorsport accessibility and diversity, reinforcing the UAE’s commitment to nurturing next-generation talent and establishing itself as a global hub for motorsport excellence.

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Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attends official signing ceremony between Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 and ADNOC

• ADNOC announced as Presenting Sponsor of Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026

Abu Dhabi, UAE (June 02, 2025) – His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Developmental and Martyrs’ Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Organising Committee for the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026, witnessed the signing of a sponsorship agreement between The Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 and ADNOC. Under the agreement, ADNOC will become the official Presenting Sponsor of the first-ever edition of the Open Masters Games to be held in the Middle East.

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Rouda Al Serkal wraps up maiden Norway Chess Open campaign with hat-trick of wins

UAE’s first Woman Grandmaster ends maiden campaign in Stavanger with 3 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses, showing resilience after early setbacks

Stavanger, Norway, June 1 – UAE’s rising chess star Rouda Al Serkal signed off her maiden appearance at the Norway Chess Open with a flourish, winning three consecutive games to close out the prestigious tournament’s General Masters (GM) category on a high.

The 15-year-old showed remarkable resilience over nine gruelling rounds, bouncing back from early struggles to finish with a total of 4 points overall – a performance that not only demonstrated her talent but also her ability to adapt and learn against more experienced opponents.

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CHESS STARS TURN COWBOYS FOR A DAY AT NORWAY CHESS GAMES 2025

Stavanger (Norway), 31st May 2025: In a dramatic twist from the chessboard to the Wild West, the world’s top chess players swapped pawns for pistols, sieves, and lassos in this year’s edition of Norway Chess Games.

Held on a tournament rest day, the tradition of light-hearted competition continued in unforgettable fashion with the “Chess Cowboy Challenge”, a high-spirited showdown in Westernbyen, a Western-themed village in Ålgård, just outside Stavanger.

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Rouda Al Serkal makes UAE history with debut at Norway Chess in open category

Tournament director Kjell Madland hails Emirati prodigy as a symbol of progress for Emirati  women in global sport and one who’s breaking barriers “we didn’t even know existed”

Stavanger, Norway, May 27 – In a landmark moment for UAE sport and the Arab world, 15-year-old Rouda Al Serkal, the country’s first Woman Grandmaster (WGM), made her debut at the prestigious Norway Chess Open tournament, competing here for the first time. Her participation marks a new era for Emirati women in international chess, putting the UAE firmly on the map in a sport long dominated by European and Asian powerhouses.

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