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Sports & Recreations

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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From Gooey Fun to Mesmerising Wonder: Eid Holiday Experiences for Families

Dubai, UAE – 27 May 2025

This Eid Al Adha, OliOli® is bringing double the excitement to families in Dubai with the launch of two sensational exhibitions: SlimeMania, a brand-new immersive experience designed for gooey, hands-on fun, and the highly anticipated return of Museum of the Moon, a spectacular lunar installation that has captured the hearts of thousands in previous years.

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World Champion Gukesh arrives in Stavanger; pegs the face-off against Magnus Carlsenas a ‘fun challenge’

Stavanger (Norway), 25th May 2025: The youngest world chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju arrived in Stavanger on Saturday for the most-awaited contest of the year at the Norway Chess 2025 scheduled to begin from 26 May here at the Sparebank 1 Sør-Norge headquarters.

For the first time since he was crowned the world chess champion, after beating Ding Liren in a best-of-14-game match in Singapore last year, the 18-year-old will face-off against World No.1 Magnus Carlsen in the classical format.

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Abu Dhabi opens 2025 EuroLeague Final Four at Louvre Abu Dhabi


Abu Dhabi, UAE – 23 May 2025: Marking a major milestone in EuroLeague history, the 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four has officially tipped off for the first time in Abu Dhabi.

during the 2024/2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four on May 22, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arb Emirats. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Starsport.rs ©)

Ahead of today’s high-stakes semifinals, the tournament opened with a press conference at the iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi, featuring a red carpet arrival with Shani Blatt and Deniz Aksoy, and two engaging panel discussions exploring the league’s rich legacy and bright future.

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AKCEL GP partners with Formula 3 racer James Hedley as part of a strategy to support emerging racing talents

With Hedley on board, AKCEL GP makes its debut in the Formula 3 circuit—accelerating into higher leagues with a renewed ambition to carve its space on the global motorsport map

Dubai, UAE; May 19, 2025: AKCEL GP, a UAE-based motorsport team, today announced its entry into the Formula 3 circuit and its decision to partner with and support Formula 3 racing talent James Hedley. This move is part of the team’s broader strategy to support emerging drivers and promote motorsport culture in the UAE and across the GCC. It marks a major step forward following the team’s previous participation in the Formula 4 racing circuit.

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