The Dubai Women’s Triathlon 2023, organized by Dubai Ladies Club in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council, witnessed an impressive turnout of over 300 women and girls from diverse backgrounds.
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Participants competed in swimming, cycling, and running across three categories: Super Sprint, Sprint, and Olympic distance. The event’s success was attributed to the support of strategic partners including Dubai Police, RTA, Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services, Al Jalila Foundation, Honor, and Aquafina.
The race courses were carefully planned, and medical teams ensured participants’ safety. The event concluded with a grand ceremony, honoring winners and partners.
This annual event reflects Dubai’s commitment to empowering women through sports and promoting gender equality.
The Dubai Police, in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), have conducted a course to educate the ministry’s inspectors about human trafficking and its transnational aspects.
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The course aims to raise awareness and equip inspectors with essential knowledge. Brigadier Hasan Nasser Al Razooqi emphasized the importance of this training in combating human trafficking and praised the cooperation between Dubai Police and MoHRE.
Colonel Saeed Rashid Al Heli highlighted the significance of understanding the signs and impacts of human trafficking and how to respond to it. The course includes 16 workshops and will be conducted nationwide.
Mohsin Al Nassi emphasized that this course complements the ministry’s efforts in equipping inspectors with the necessary skills and knowledge to confront illegal practices in the labor market and uphold national legislation.
He also commended Dubai Police for their role in combating human trafficking and supporting victims, contributing to the country’s standing in human rights on a regional and international scale.
In the third quarter of this year, Dubai Police achieved an impressive average emergency response time of 2 minutes and 24 seconds.
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Major General Pilot Ahmad Muhammad bin Thani, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Ports Affairs at Dubai Police, praised the dedication of personnel in the Command and Control Centre and Patrols Division for their role in maintaining security.
The performance evaluation meeting, attended by high-ranking officials, also discussed various topics including the implementation of recommendations from the previous quarter and a comparison of performance indicators with the same period last year.
This evaluation process is part of Dubai Police’s comprehensive approach to assess the results of general departments on a quarterly basis.
The UAE humanitarian team in the Chadian city of Amdjarass is actively assessing the needs of Sudanese refugees and the local community by conducting field visits to surrounding villages and towns.
They have distributed 200 food baskets to various villages associated with Amdjarass city, providing essential food items. Mabkhout Ali Al Mansouri, an official from the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) in Amdjarass, affirmed the team’s dedication to implementing humanitarian programs as directed by the leadership.
The beneficiaries expressed their gratitude for the assistance, acknowledging its importance in helping them navigate their current challenging circumstances.
Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), has instructed TBHF to allocate AED 30 million in relief aid for Palestinians affected by the recent conflict in Gaza.
The situation in Gaza has rapidly escalated, leaving residents facing a severe humanitarian crisis, lacking basic necessities like food, shelter, and medical supplies.
Sheikha Jawaher emphasized the UAE and Sharjah’s longstanding commitment to supporting the Palestinian people, with TBHF at the forefront of these efforts through initiatives like the Palestine Fund, which originated from the 2009 ‘Salam Ya Seghar’ campaign.
She urged individuals and institutions in the country to contribute to these essential relief efforts.
Du, a telecommunications company in Dubai, has launched a pop-up workspace called “Work Getaway” at Sunrise Beach.
This remote working space offers amenities like unlimited 5G internet and an advanced router. It aligns with the UAE government’s efforts to support SMEs and entrepreneurs.
To use the facility, customers can download the LetsWork app to reserve a spot. The workspace will also host speaking sessions with successful entrepreneurs, artists, bloggers, and more to inspire and exchange knowledge.
This initiative reflects du’s commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Armenia has eased visa rules for tourists from the UAE, allowing UAE passport holders and residents to enjoy visa-free travel for up to 180 days within a year.
A winter view of Yerevan, Armenia, with the backdrop of Masis (Mount Ararat).
Additionally, citizens from over 50 countries, including Egypt, India, Iraq, Morocco, the Philippines, and Saudi Arabia, can obtain a visa at the Armenian border if they hold a valid resident card from GCC member states.
This move aims to promote cultural exchange, tourism, and stronger connections between the two nations. Armenia, located between Europe and Asia, has become a popular destination for UAE travelers due to its short direct flight, affordability, and diverse activities like ziplining, water rafting, paragliding, and winter sports.
The country’s rich culture, cuisine, picturesque landscapes, and historical sites further enhance its appeal.
Cyclone Tej is having an indirect influence on the UAE, resulting in severe rain and hail at the moment. We anticipate a gradual weakening of the cyclone.
In addition to cautioning locals to avoid flooded areas, the National Centre of Meteorology warns of sustained rains until Friday, October 27. Fair to partly overcast conditions are expected on Tuesday, with the possibility of afternoon showers in certain places.
In some Western regions, there will likely be humidity on Wednesday morning and at night. Dust may blow in the face of light to moderate breezes. In the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea, the sea will be a little bit choppy.
The highest temperature recorded recently was 39.3°C in Al Dhaid (Sharjah
In a monumental development, 28 airlines are set to begin a new era of operations at Abu Dhabi’s state-of-the-art Terminal A. The terminal, also known as the Midfield Terminal during its construction phase, spans an impressive 742,000 square meters, ranking among the largest airport terminals globally.
From November 1st to the 14th, a total of 28 airlines will transition their operations to Terminal A. This marks a significant milestone for Abu Dhabi’s aviation landscape.
The ceremonial flight from Terminal A will be performed by Etihad on October 31st. Subsequently, on November 1st, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, along with 15 other esteemed international airlines, will commence operations at this cutting-edge facility. Etihad Airways is poised to operate 16 daily flights starting November 9th, solidifying its presence at Terminal A. The full transition of Etihad Airways, along with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and 10 additional airlines, will be completed by November 14th. From this date forward, all 28 airlines will be fully operational from Terminal A.
Here is the comprehensive list of the 28 airlines and their respective transition dates:
Phase 1 – November 1:
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Pegasus Airlines
Wizz Air
Pobeda
Smartwings
Badr Airlines
Biman Bangladesh Airlines
PIA
Air India
Cham Wings Airlines
Air India Express
Vistara
Aeroflot Russian Airlines
IndiGo
Syrianair
Airblue
Phase 2 – November 9:
Etihad Airways will operate 16 flights daily before achieving full operational status on November 14.
Phase 3 – November 14:
Turkish Airlines
Air Arabia
Kam Air
Saudia
SriLandan
MEA
Qatar Airways
Royal Jordanian
Air France
Gulf Air
Egypt Air
This momentous transition underscores Abu Dhabi’s commitment to advancing its aviation infrastructure, providing enhanced services, and solidifying its position as a global aviation hub. The opening of Terminal A represents a significant stride towards redefining the future of air travel in the region.
On the first trading day of the week, gold prices in the UAE saw a decline of AED1 per gram.
According to data from the Dubai Jewellery Group, 24K gold was trading at AED239.0 per gram, compared to last week’s close at AED240.0 per gram.
Similarly, 22K, 21K, and 18K also opened lower. Spot gold dropped by 0.8 percent to $1,965.89 per ounce, influenced by robust US Treasury yields.
Experts suggest that gold is nearing overbought territory, which may make it susceptible to a reversal, influenced by factors like high bond yields and a strengthening dollar.
