US census to include Middle Eastern or North African category
The next US census and federal government forms will include new options for race and ethnicity including a category for people of Middle Eastern or North African origin, officials said. The changes, the first in nearly three decades, were announced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and published...
Extreme E races for electric SUVs 2024 kick off in Jeddah
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Organized by the Saudi Arabian Cycling Federation under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport, the fourth annual "Extreme E" all-electric sport-utility vehicle (SUV) off-road racing series will kick off Saturday in Jeddah with the participation of eight two-racer teams.The first edition of this global competition...Turkey FM warns of escalation in nuclear arms race
Tehran, Iran-- Expressing deep concern over Israel's possession of nuclear weapons, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has warned of a spurt in the nuclear arms race, leading to an unfavorable situation."The ongoing possession of nuclear weapons by Israel, coupled with the failure to denuclearize the region, will escalate the nuclear...The ‘tyranny of thinness’ still dominates fashion
A handful of plus-size models such as Paloma Elsesser have grabbed media attention in recent years, but the figures show they remain a vanishingly small minority.
Ex- Indian Navy officer, sailing on UAE-registered boat, is second at Golden Globe Race 2022
LES SABLES-D'OLONNE PORT, FRANCE - UAE-registered boat Bayanat has taken second place at the Golden Globe Race 2022 (GGR) after 236 days of sailing.Former Indian Navy officer Commander (Retd.) Abhilash Tomy sailed non-stop around the world on the boat sponsored by Abu Dhabi-based geospatial AI solutions provider Bayanat. Â The boat,...ADMSC, Abu Dhabi Marine ink deal to organize Dalma Race
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club (ADMSC) signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi Marine for the sponsorship of the 6th Dalma Historical Race Festival (60FT dhow sailing).It is set to be organized from 28th April to 7th May, 2023, on Delma Island.Salem Al-Rumaithi, Director-General of the ADMSC,...GCC countries take steps to close gender pay gap
TRENDS Twitter poll suggests 48% candidates face discrimination during job recruitment process in the Gulf region, while 30% do not, and 22% remain unsure.
Saudi sole bidder to host 2027 Asian Cup after India exit
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Saudi Arabia on Monday became the sole bidder to host the 2027 Asian Cup after India withdrew its bid. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said in a statement that the All India Football Federation had pulled out from the selection. The statement did not provide any...
World powers pledge to halt spread of nuclear arms
The statement was issued after the latest review of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) — which first came into force in 1970 — was postponed from its scheduled date of January 4 to later in the year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Verstappen ecstatic at ‘unbelievable’ last-lap Formula One win
An emotional Max Verstappen described his journey to 2021 Formula One world champion as "insane" after he beat rival Lewis Hamilton in a last lap sprint for victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. Max Verstappen became the first Dutchman ever to win the Formula One world championship...
Blink Experience backs Saudi GP
Saudi GP said the UAE company is now an official supporter.
Morikawa first American winner of Race to Dubai
World number two Morikawa made five birdies in his last seven holes at Jumeirah Golf Estates' Earth course to close with a six-under-par fourth round and a winning total of 17-under-par 271.
Hamilton cruises in Qatar to maintain title momentum
Lewis Hamilton won Sunday's inaugural Qatar Grand Prix with a commanding performance from pole to cut Max Verstappen's world championship lead to eight points. The Mercedes seven-time champion held off his arch Dutch rival's Red Bull by a country mile under the Losail circuit's lights to leave the battle for...
Meta to tweak ad policy
Meta ads will not consider race, religion, sexuality, or political party.Saudi Arabia ‘racing against time’ to finish F1 track
The floodlit circuit is expected to run over 6.175 km (3.8 miles), the second-longest on the calendar, and will feature 27 corners.
Pageants, races drive camel cloning demand
Cloning is in demand not only for beauty pageants and races but also for reproducing camels that produce large amounts of milk.
Saudi Arabia may host two F1 races in 2021
Saudi Arabia might host an extra Formula One race this year in order to help the organizers of the race to fill a gap on the calendar due to the Covid pandemic.
