Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid was laid to rest at Umm Hurair cemetery in Dubai on Tuesday afternoon, September 22, following funeral prayers at Zabeel Grand Mosque. The funeral procession was led by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, were also at the front of the procession. The burial followed the death of Sheikh Ahmed on Monday. His passing has led to an official period of…
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The DP World ILT20 Season 5 will be played from Saturday, 21 November 2026, to Sunday, 20 December. The DP World ILT20 Season 5 Player Auction will be held in Dubai on Thursday, 1 October 2026, at the ICC Academy indoor facility. The auction will bring together all six franchises as they look to complete their squads for the upcoming season, following their pre-auction signings that were announced in August. Each franchise will have a purse of USD 1,300,000 to spend at the auction, plus whatever spend remains unutilized from the USD 700,000 that was available for direct signings and…
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez expanded their international property portfolio in 2024 with a reported €25 million land purchase on Jumeirah Bay Island in Dubai. This luxury development is often nicknamed “Billionaire Island” because of its high-value waterfront properties and exclusive setting. The couple reportedly planned to build a private mansion on the waterfront plot for themselves and their five children. The purchase also gave the family a base in the UAE while Ronaldo continued his professional career with Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr. The Dubai property became another major addition to Ronaldo’s global real estate portfolio, and it also…
Etihad Rail has opened passenger ticket bookings for its new service connecting Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The Dubai station, officially called Al Yalayis Station, is gearing up to welcome passengers travelling between the two emirates. The first Dubai-to-Abu Dhabi service is scheduled to depart at 6:15 am on launch day. The journey should take around one hour and four minutes, giving passengers a genuinely new rail option for getting between the UAE’s two largest cities. Four passenger services are planned each day on the Dubai-Abu Dhabi route, and tickets can be bought through the official Etihad Rail website and mobile…
Following the success of his inaugural retreat at Amanyara last year, the 24-time Grand Slam champion and Aman Global Ambassador and Wellness Advisor, Novak Djokovic, will welcome guests to Amanjena, Marrakech, this December. An intimate three-day gathering focused on stillness and strength, the forthcoming retreat will take place from 18 to 20 December 2026. The interactive programme will offer rare insight into the practices that have shaped his approach to performance, exploring how stillness, discipline and ritual can bring greater clarity in moments of pressure. Djokovic will guide guests to meet pressure with presence and respond to challenges with greater…