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  • Successful Participation for the Emirates International Endurance Village In UAE Sports Arbitration

    Successful Participation for the Emirates International Endurance Village In UAE Sports Arbitration

    Successful Participation for the Emirates International Endurance Village In UAE Sports Arbitration

     UAE Sports Arbitration Center Raises Awareness on Regulations and Laws at the International and National Law Conference for Equestrian Sport.

    Al Ameri: The support provided by the prudent leadership has resulted in many successes for the UAE equestrian.

     AbuDhabi(News Desk)::Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, the events of Sports Arbitration Between International and National Laws for “Equestrian” Sport Conference were concluded, a conference organized by UAE Sports Arbitration Center in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Judicial Department and Emirates International Endurance Village, and hosted by Abu Dhabi Judicial Department on the 16th and 17th of this month, in presence of all those affiliated with the equestrian sport including equestrians, trainers, administrators, referees, and various stakeholders and workers in the sector of this sport.

    Emirates International Endurance Village represented in the event by HE Musallam Al Ameri Director General of the Emirates International Endurance Village, and Mr. Mohamed Ali Al Hadhrami the events manager in the EIEV.Al Ameri hailed the support provided by the prudent leadership and the patronage provided by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court for the Sports Arbitration between International and National Equestrian Law Conference, stressing that His Highness’s support for UAE equestrian has realized many successes represented  in its lead and excellence in several fields.

    “The conference has achieved an outstanding success through the research presented by experts, specialists and legal experts that enhance awareness and define the applicable laws, regulations and systems in equestrian sport at the local and international levels. The conference has helped removed all ambiguity in this aspect, making it easier for everyone to understand and deal with any situation, according to the law.” He said.

    He added: The conference sessions have been integrated, defining the mechanism and procedures for resolving disputes, the applicable legal steps, the goals and standards of governance, the raise of awareness on culture of sports law, and other relevant issues, which have reached important outputs and recommendations.Al Ameri thanked the UAE Sports Arbitration Center for organizing the conference, in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Center for Sports Arbitration (CAS), Emirates International Endurance Village in Al Wathba, and the International Equestrian Federation, also thanking the lecturers, participants, attendees, as well as all individuals and entities that have contributed to the success of the conference.An elite of high-profile legal specialists participated in the first day of the conference. 9 lecturers discussed the best ways to raise awareness and to introduce the applicable laws, regulations, and systems in equestrian sport at both local and international levels.The conference aims to raise awareness and to introduce the applicable laws, regulations and systems in equestrian sport at the local and international levels, identify the mechanism for resolving disputes in equestrian sport and the applicable legal procedures, review the goals and standards of sports governance, review the role and tasks of the UAE Sports Arbitration Center and its exclusive competence on settling all sports disputes, review the course of international sports disputes and all their legal stages, in addition to furthering the culture of sports law internationally and locally

    The agenda of the first day of the conference included 4 various lectures given by top jurists. Counselor and lawyer Mona Khalifa Al Shamsi a specialist in sports disputes and legislation gave a lecture entitled “Dispute Settlement Mechanism in Equestrian Sport“. Various topics were examined discussing the elements of the global sports system, including Olympic Committees, national and international sports federations, and the equestrian sport system. Also, the international and national legal systems for equestrian sport, the deadlines for producing the objections, the status of the verdicts and awards as well as the sports arbitration in the United Arab Emirates were discussed.

    Consultant Jimmy Camberling a lawyer specialized in international sports law and sports affairs gave a lecture under the title “Disciplinary Matters in International Sports Disputes“. Salvatore an international sports arbitrator and head of the Italian Sports Lawyers Association lectured on “Compensation for Breaching Contract“. Muhammad Ali Al-Hadrami an international referee and director of events at the Emirates International Endurance Village, concluded the activities of the first day with a lecture titled “Equestrian In Reality. It included the topics of introducing the Emirates International Endurance Village, in addition to introducing the endurance and durability races, their most important terms and conditions, and the most prominent events related to this sport, not forgetting the types of horse races in the United Arab Emirates.On the second day, EFRAIM BARAK Professor of Sports Arbitration and arbitrator approved by CAS delivered a lecture under the title: “Sports Governance”. His Excellency Ahmed Abdullah Al Dhaheri Member of the Board of Directors of the UAE Sports Arbitration Center and Chairman of Advisory Committee at the Center delivered a lecture dubbed “UAE Sports Arbitration Center and Mechanism of Sports Arbitration and Dispute Resolution.” The lecture defined the Center’s objectives, its competence, systems and regulations such as the articles of association, financial regulations, disciplinary regulations, procedural rules, introduction to Center’s first instance and appeal chambers, the advisory committee, and how representation is made before the Center, in addition to explaining the arbitration procedures.

    The agenda of the first day of the conference included 4 various lectures given by top jurists. Counselor and lawyer Mona Khalifa Al Shamsi a specialist in sports disputes and legislation gave a lecture entitled “Dispute Settlement Mechanism in Equestrian Sport“. Various topics were examined discussing the elements of the global sports system, including Olympic Committees, national and international sports federations, and the equestrian sport system. Also, the international and national legal systems for equestrian sport, the deadlines for producing the objections, the status of the verdicts and awards as well as the sports arbitration in the United Arab Emirates were discussed.

    • 9 various topics discussing laws and regulations.
    • Introducing the mechanism for dispute resolution in equestrian sport and the applicable legal procedures
    • Reviewing the process of international sports disputes and all the legal stages thereof
    • Al-Falasi: The conference furthers and strengthens the capabilities that help in making the right decisions when disposing of sports disputes.
    • Al-Marzouqi: We welcome the participants in Abu Dhabi, the highly-renowned home for justice and law.
  • SWISS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL DUBAI INCREASES SPORTING EXCELLENCE WITH NEW ATHLETICS ACADEMY

    SWISS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL DUBAI INCREASES SPORTING EXCELLENCE WITH NEW ATHLETICS ACADEMY

    SWISS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL DUBAI INCREASES SPORTING EXCELLENCE WITH NEW ATHLETICS ACADEMY
    • Award-winning IB school adds an Athletics Academy to its world-class sports facilities
    • Run in partnership with AIS Athletics
    • AIS coaches will provide dedicated training sessions before and after school for all Academy members

    Dubai(Press Release) Swiss International School Dubai, one of Dubai’s youngest schools, recently ranked as one of the world’s top 100 private schools, is now adding a state-of-the-art track and field athletics academy to its Al Jadaf-based site.

    The 1800-pupil school, one of the region’s only IB boarding schools, already offers students world-class athletics facilities – including a 400m running track, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a full-sized Techno Gym and a cardio suite. The new track and field athletics academy is a logical extension of this. To ensure its success we have partnered with AIS Athletics; the UAE’s leading provider of track and field athletics for young athletes of all ages and abilities. The partnership allows SISD to utilise to world class coaching team at AIS Athletics, which includes current and former Olympians / international athletes, World Championship and European Championship medallists, and qualified / accredited coaches in a range of different events; all based in the UAE.Set to open for the new academic year in September 2023, the SISD Athletics Academy represents a great training pathway for talented athletics students to work up towards future university scholarships and even international honours in athletics representing their home countries.

    Students can train before and after school with dedicated AIS coaches and reduce the need to travel to alternative training locations. Students will receive five dedicated and event specific training sessions weekly with the AIS coaches.Students taking part in the SISD Athletics Academy will attend day or boarding school at SISD and undertake the IB curriculum. They will then train outside of school hours and compete in school; national and international athletics meets. With the opportunity to obtain qualifying times from World Athletics ratified events. 

    Last year, SISD launched the Speedo Swim Academy which has been a huge success, and now the school is planning to build on that swimming success by adding the dedicated Athletics Academy, and working towards becoming a hub for key sports, by providing both expert coaching and first-class facilities.

    Rob Duncan, Head of Sport, says: “Our Swim Academy, which started last year, has been a tremendous success. We recently ranked second across all Dubai schools at the recent DASSA Swim competition. We now want to build on that sporting success, and to expand our Academies to include track and field athletics as well.“The students who train in the morning before school will have the opportunity to join our boarders and our swim team for breakfast, and then head straight into school. No other school can offer this!”

    Umar Hameed, founder of AIS Athletics said “SISD already has an amazing track and field setup, and one of the best school gym facilities I have ever seen. With the addition to our coaching support, I believe this is a great opportunity for talented athletes not only to access an excellent school, but also to utilise the school’s fantastic facilities. For busy students and parents, this is a game changer. No more driving across Dubai for late night or early morning training sessions and spending hours in traffic!”SISD is a member of the Dubai Affiliated School Sport Association (DASSA).  DASSA oversees school sporting competitions for more than 70 Dubai schools in a plethora of sports.  The academic year includes three sport seasons, aligned with an after-school activities calendar.SISD currently has competitive teams for both boys and girls in the following sports:Basketball,Football,Golf,Tennis,Swimming,Track and field .[ends]

  • The “Challenges” session presides over the opening of the 12th forum

    The “Challenges” session presides over the opening of the 12th forum

    In the presence of 300 personalities

    The 12th World Arabian Racing Horses Forum Edition

    The “Challenges” session presides over the opening of the twelfth forum

    AbuDhabi(News Desk)::In implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, the headquarters of the Dusit Thani Hotel in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi witnessed, on Wednesday 11/30/2022, the launch of the activities of the twelfth edition of the World for Arabian Racing Horses Forum, as part of the activities of the fourteenth edition. From the racing festival of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in conjunction with the celebrations of the 51st anniversary of the Union Day, with the participation of (300) personalities from all over the world in all disciplines.

    First session:

    The first session of the forum, which was titled “Challenges in Arabian Horse Races”, was moderated by Abdul Razzaq Mohammadi, with the participation of elite trainers.

    Hilal Al-Alawi, Jean Dorwall, Ernst Oertel, Ibrahim Al-Hadrami, and Thomas Forsey spoke at the session, and the discussion revolved around the common challenges facing coaches, owners, horses, and the work team in the stable.

    A horse is a sea that has no shore::The speakers unanimously agreed that the relationship between the trainer and the owner, the movement of horses, the short period of the season, the horse training program in this hot climate in the Gulf region, which lasts for 3 months, and the lack of a staff that leaves after training in the stable are the biggest challenges, and the horse was described as a “sea”. It has no beach.

    The speakers recommended the need to regulate the relationship between the owner, the trainer and the work team by making contracts to guarantee the rights of the parties, so that there is trust and preservation of the rights of all, and to advance the date of major races such as the Crown Jewel to be in the month of January, so that the Gulf horses are ready to face the horses coming from abroad, which will be Her cold weather helps her to be ready as her racing season ends.

    Second session:

    The second session of the global forum, entitled “The Future of Arabian Horse Racing,” moderated by Masoud Saleh, witnessed an extensive discussion of the challenges facing the renaissance of this important segment.Participating in the discussion were Faisal Al-Rahmani, Muhammad Saeed Al-Shehhi, Muhammad Essa Al-Azab, Salem bin Mahfouz, Mutaib Al-Shammari, Saleh Al-Mahrzi, and Kim Elliot.

    Tangible development

    Faisal Al-Rahmani, President of the International Federation “Afhar”, said that the Arab races witnessed a significant increase and tangible development at a rate of 3 times over the past four years, and they are living their golden age with the unlimited support of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

    Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, Director General of the Emirates Equine Authority, confirmed that the purebred Arabian horse races witnessed a great development through the full program of participation in the UAE, as the number of Arabian horses that participated exceeded the purebred horses, which reached 2712 horses and 217 races.The speakers concluded that the renaissance of Arabian horse racing requires a significant increase in races and an increase in owners and producers, despite the development witnessed by many countries, in addition to increasing prizes and sponsors, cooperation between the Gulf states and other countries for import and export systems, and discussing new ideas to complement the system.

    Third session

    The focus of the third session was “Horse Breeding” and the topic of improving the reproduction of horses and how to achieve success in this field. The session was moderated by Philip Brennan, with the participation of a group of owners, breeders and those interested in the Arabian horse industry.

    During the session, Sheikh Hamed Al Hamed, Khaled Al Naboodah, and Dr. Haitham Babiker, Emmanuel Cisse, Paul Buscan, Hassan Mosly, and Patrick Lombrell.

    The speakers agreed on the need to start with what the others concluded, follow up on nutrition and pay attention to the veterinary process, and clarify regulatory regulations, including artificial insemination to not exhaust the obstetric mare, educate the owners and enhance knowledge, learning and research in line with genetics, learning from mistakes and preserving the characteristics of the Arabian horse.

    Regarding the challenges facing breeders in the Arabian Gulf region, Khaled Al Naboodah said that the challenges are strong because of the hot weather, so the distinctive breed of stallion and mare must be chosen, the water analyzed to find out the percentage of salinity, increasing the deficiencies in fodder (nutrition), preparing the horse before sending it to the trainer, and sharing horses at the age of Four years instead of three.

    Conclusion of the work of the forum

    The sessions will continue on the second day of the forum, on Thursday 12/01/2022, starting at ten in the morning, with media and public relations leading the fourth session.

    The fifth session of the forum begins at 1:30 pm, entitled “The Role of Women in the Sport of Arabian Horse Racing”, and then the forum concludes its work at 3:30 pm, with the sixth session entitled “Social Media in Spreading the Sport of Arabian Horse Racing”.

    The works of the World Arabian Horse Forum are transmitted live on the Yas Sports Channel, and it has a global following by publishing news of the races and conferences on the festival’s social networking site.

    The festival is supported and sponsored by the Department of Culture and Tourism, the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the Archive and the National Library, the main partner, Mubadala, the official partner, National Feed Strategic Partner, Emirates Airlines, the official carrier, and Etisalat, the official partner. Yas, the General Women’s Union, the Viola Company, the Emirates Association for Purebred Arabian Horses, the Emirates International Village for Ability, and the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club.

           

     

  • Laila Al-Marzouqi successfully defends the title of H.H Fatima Bint Mubarak Women’s Endurance Race

    Laila Al-Marzouqi successfully defends the title of H.H Fatima Bint Mubarak Women’s Endurance Race

    Laila Al-Marouqi successfully defends the title of

    Fatima Bint Mubarak Women’s Endurance Race For the 2nd time in a row

     AbuDhabi(News Desk)::Rider Laila Al Marzouqi, won the title of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, “Mother of the Emirates”, for the private stables for the ability for women for a distance of 100 km, which was held “Saturday” in the Emirates International Endurance Village – Al Wathba, with the participation of 104 female riders representing various stables in the country.

    The race was held with the support and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, and was organized by the Emirates Global Capacity Village, in cooperation and coordination with the Emirates Equestrian and Racing Federation, and was held with a pricing system, where the organizing committee has the right to buy any of the participating horses after passing the vet. Tests.

    The race was attended by guests of the 12th  World Arabian Horse Racing Forum, which is held at the end of the 12th  edition of the His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Racing Festival for Purebred Arabian Horses.The rider Laila Al-Marzouqi performed exceptionally well, leading the race from start to finish on horseback “Catch Me Bullet” for Al-Kamda Stables, covering the total distance of the race with a time of 3:31:02 hours, and an average speed of 28.43 km/h.

    Shamma Daoud Ahli came in second place riding “Tonki de Bo Mia” for “AS” stables, with a time of 3:37:48 hours, while Katina Lawrence came in third place, riding “Kalmina” for “TNT” stables, with a time of 3 hours. :39:20 An hour.The race was strong and secret, and the race champion was able to isolate herself completely by widening the difference from the start, leaving the rest of the jockeys to compete for the title of second place, especially in the last stage, in which she was confined to 5 jockeys.

    Laila Al-Marzouqi expressed her great happiness at achieving the precious title for the second time in a row, and said that despite her uniqueness in the lead, the race witnessed strong competition, with all the jockeys keen to achieve good positions.She said she was proud of this title, which bears the name of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, “Mother of the Emirates,” the first supporter of women’s empowerment through sports, noting that Her Highness’s initiatives contributed to the great development in women’s races in the field of ability.

    The race champion thanked and appreciated Al Kamda Stables and all work teams, especially Coach Mansour Ibrahim, for the great support that contributed to achieving this title with all merit.

    The winners were awarded by Musallam Al-Amiri, Director General of the Emirates International Village for Ability in Al Wathba, Dr. Ghanem Al-Hajri, Secretary-General of the Equestrian Federation, Abdul Rahman Al-Rumaithi, General Supervisor of the Village, Muhammad Al-Hadrami, Director of Events in the Village, Lara Sawaya, Executive Director of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan International Festival for Purebred Arabian Horses and Kholoud Al-Nuaimi, Director of Business Development at the National Feed Company.

     

     

  • Lamborghini Abu Dhabi to open the first Luxury Service Centre in Yas Marina Circuit

    Lamborghini Abu Dhabi to open the first Luxury Service Centre in Yas Marina Circuit

    Lamborghini Abu Dhabi to open the first Luxury Service Centre in Yas Marina Circuit

    Lamborghini Abu Dhabi’s state-of-the-art facility to be the support hub for its clients’ After-sales, Service & motorsport activities.

    Abu Dhabi(News Desk):: Lamborghini Dubai & Abu Dhabi has opened a state-of-the-art service centre at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.The new Lamborghini Service Centre will offer customers in the capital and beyond, an opportunity to bring their cars in for first-class after-sales services while also enhancing Lamborghini Abu Dhabi’s commitment to providing unrivalled luxury and high-end experiences in the market.

    Paolo Sartori, Head of Middle East & Africa at Automobili Lamborghini, said: “I’d like to extend my gratitude to Lamborghini Dubai & Abu Dhabi and ADMM for making this partnership possible and for bringing our brand to Yas Marina Circuit. As one of the most luxurious and distinguished automotive names in the world, we are delighted to serve our customers at this prestigious venue for the first time and provide them with the quality and luxury they have grown to expect from Lamborghini.”

    Martino Picotti, General Manager at Lamborghini Dubai & Abu Dhabi said: “As the new dealer for Automobili Lamborghini in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, we are excited to enter this strategic partnership with Yas Marina Circuit, one of the world’s most iconic motorsport venues. With the opening of this new service centre, we are delighted to offer our customers a full range of services, including repair and maintenance, and spare parts, while also establishing a platform to develop further activities to support our client’s motorsport endeavours.”Through this new facility, Lamborghini customers will have access to a unique service experience at the home of Formula 1 in the UAE, Yas Marina Circuit, while also being a doorstep away from all the various entertainment options that Yas Island has to offer.

    To discover more about Lamborghini Dubai & Abu Dhabi and to keep up-to-date with the latest Automobili Lamborghini news in the UAE, customers can visit theultimatemotors.com.

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  • Abu Dhabi To-World’S Only ICC Sanctioned10-Over Tournament To Run Over 50thUAE National Day Celebratory Weekend

    Abu Dhabi To-World’S Only ICC Sanctioned10-Over Tournament To Run Over 50thUAE National Day Celebratory Weekend

    Abu Dhabi T0 – World’s Only ICC Sanctioned 10-over Tournament To Run Over 50th UAE
    National  Day Celebratory Weekend
    15 Days of Dazzling Cricket Promised On The Back Of 79.6% Increase In Year-On-Year Global Television Viewership
    Ten Sports Management (TSM) and Abu Dhabi Cricket (ADC) have announced the much anticipated dates for the fifth edition of the highly popular Abu Dhabi T10 cricket spectacular. The tournament, which this year will be held over 15 days, will run from November 19 – December 4 taking in the extended public holiday weekend scheduled to celebrate the UAE’s 50th National Day which falls on December 2nd.
    The 2021 Abu Dhabi T10, the fifth season following cricket’s fastest (ten-overs-a-side) format,will feature an increased number of 90-minute matches played over the planned 15 days, as opposed to 10 days in previous seasons.

    “It is indeed a matter of pride that a journey that started in 2017 with just four teams has now reached a stage whereby the tournament has become an important part of the world’s cricketing calendar,” commented Shaji Ul Mulk, Chairman, TSM, which owns the T10 League. “It is most heartening to see the world’s top cricketers in this hugely popular format and upcoming cricketers seize the advantage of the platform to rub shoulders with the best in the business. In conjunction with ADC, we promise to conduct the tournament in this the UAE’s 50th anniversary year on an even larger scale and give our fans a truly befitting and exhilarating experience”.
    With the support of the Government of Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Sports Council, ADC has consistently grown the Abu Dhabi T10 and has won worldwide acclaim for mounting a successful season in Jan/Feb 2021 despite challenging conditions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
    The tournament was safely delivered against a background of strict COVID prevention protocols and gained a global Television audience of 63.9 Million, a 79.67% year on year increase – and praise as a world class event. Launched in 2017 the Abu Dhabi T10, which is sanctioned by both the International Cricket Council and the Emirates Cricket Board, has built on the surging popularity of the global game with its exciting round-robin format followed by eliminators and a final.
    “By bringing T10 to the UAE capital we have made Abu Dhabi the home of this truly exciting cricketing format, the potential of which is now reaching ever-growing audiences of 144.2 Million worldwide with 800 million video views on social media during season 4 of the Abu Dhabi T10,to introducing more players, young and old, to cricket and the wider forms of the sport,” said His Excellency Aref Al Awani, General Secretary, Abu Dhabi Sports Council.
    The Emirates Cricket Board has been quick to welcome the longer duration for the Abu Dhabi T10 5th season. The Board’s General Secretary, Mubashshir Usmani, said: “It has been with great pleasure that the ECB has followed the growth of the Abu Dhabi T10 over the past four seasons.The tournament is a huge opportunity for our players to play with top international cricketers which enables them to consistently hone their skill sets. We are very confident of the success for the next edition, in this important year for the UAE, and believe cricket fans in this country will be thrilled at a series of longer duration with more matches.” Past Abu Dhabi T10 champions include the Kerala Kings, Maratha Arabians and Northern
    Warriors who have twice taken the title.

    Northern Warriors Winners of Abu Dhabi T10 Season 4. Prize Giving. Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. 6th February. #NW #AbuDhabiT10 #TheFinal #PrizeGiving #inabudhabi
    Northern Warriors Winners of Abu Dhabi T10 Season 4. Prize Giving. Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. 6th February. #NW #AbuDhabiT10 #TheFinal #PrizeGiving #inabudhabi
  • We welcome back our guests for a safe and enjoyable experience at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.(Binaca Sammut)

    We welcome back our guests for a safe and enjoyable experience at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.(Binaca Sammut)

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates:  Following the much-anticipated re-opening of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the World’s Leading Theme Park has launched an all-new Hypercars exhibition. The year-long exhibition promises an incredible experience to fans, mirroring the limited-series cars currently on display at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello. The Hypercars exhibition is part of the exciting lineup of new experiences in the lead up to the park’s 10-year anniversary this November.

    The exhibition showcases a variety of limited edition hypercar models embodying the marque’s technological excellence in cars and Enzo Ferrari’s personal philosophy of making every Ferrari model the leading automobile of its time. The cars on display include La Ferrari, a hypercar representing the quintessence of Ferrari; and the Enzo, a hypercar dedicated to the inspiring founder. Ferrari fans will also have the chance to see the GTO, of which only 272 were produced and sold out before the car went into production; the F40, known as the ‘mother of all modern hypercars’ and the F50, which set a new benchmark in the automobile industry.

    General Manager of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Acting Head of Yas Theme Parks, Bianca Sammut, commented: “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome back our guests for a safe and enjoyable experience at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. For the first time ever, we are excited to host the glorious Hypercars exhibition in collaboration with the Ferrari Museum in Maranello. The exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to see rare and limited-edition Ferrari cars up close in a safe and enjoyable environment.”

    Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is open daily from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM. More information is available at www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com.

     

  • Yas Waterworld set to reopen on 4th August2020

    Yas Waterworld set to reopen on 4th August2020

    Abu Dhabi,UAE, 1st August 2020:

    “It brings me great pleasure to announce the re-opening of Yas Waterworld – we are thrilled to welcome back our guests who have waited patiently for the return of water’s greatest playground.”said by Leander De Wit, General Manager of Yas Waterworld

      World’s Leading Water Park (  Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi )is poised to reopen its doors from Tuesday August 4th 2020. As a token of appreciation, the waterpark will exclusively welcome back annual passholders with valid online bookings on Monday August 3 2020, while observing the stringent precautionary measures that have been put into place to ensure a safe and enjoyable water adventure for all. These measures include mandatory online booking for all guests with the limited capacity of 30% is adhered to, thermal screening cameras, safe distance markers at all rides and outlets, contactless payments, modified ride capacity as well as modified dining and shopping experiences. To ensure guest comfort, all retail and dining outlets will undergo extensive cleaning and sanitizing at regular intervals throughout the day. With all the necessary precautions taken, guests can once again enjoy unforgettable adventures at the world’s only Emirati-themed waterpark.

    The waterpark’s reopening marks the return of all Yas Theme Parks and attractions, including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi and CLYMB Abu Dhabi, as all three attractions reopened their doors to guests.

    Yas Waterworld will open every day from 1PM to 10PM. Every Monday and Thursday will be reserved for Ladies, with the first ladies day taking place on Thursday August 6 2020. More information is available at: yaswaterworld.com

  • Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi and CLYMB™

    Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi and CLYMB™

    Abu Dhabi, UAE, July 23, 2020: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi and CLYMB™ are gearing up to welcome back guests on Wednesday July 29, 2020. As a token of appreciation for their patience, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi will reopen their doors exclusively to Annual Passholders with valid online bookings on Tuesday July 28, 2020. The long-anticipated reopening will see the theme parks and CLYMB observe stringent precautionary measures that have been put into place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for guests.

    Safety measures in place include mandatory online booking for all guests including Annual Passholders to ensure that the limited capacity of 30% is adhered to, thermal screening cameras, safe distance markers at all rides and outlets, modified ride capacity and modified dining and shopping experiences. Upon booking their tickets online, guests will receive a confirmation e-mail that details the health and safety measures they can expect, allowing them to familiarize themselves ahead of time. Furthermore, guests are advised to download the respective smartphone apps for each park to enhance their contactless experience when they visit. With their health and safety fully catered for, guests can rest assured while they experience unrivalled thrills at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, indulge in wholesome family fun at Warner Bros. World and scale new heights at CLYMB.

    Annual Passholders will also be well catered for as they are set to receive an extension on the validity of their annual passes accounting for the duration of time that Yas Theme Parks were temporarily closed.

    Select experiences that draw large group gatherings across Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World and CLYMB, including shows and spectaculars are set to return at a later date. Upon their return, staged shows will also be altered with mandatory physical distancing to allow guests to enjoy the in-park entertainment with peace of mind. Owing to the current circumstances, character meet and greets will also be temporarily unavailable. Fans needn’t fret however, as their favorite characters will appear across the parks in new and exciting ways to delight and entertain.

    Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World and CLYMB also encourage guests to play their part in these safety measures by wearing face masks at all times, sanitizing hands regularly and choosing contactless payment at all outlets. Guest services attendants will be stationed throughout the parks to assist guests and answer any questions. 

    As part of its commitment to provide a safe and enjoyable experience, and in line with the precautions put in place to safeguard the health and wellbeing of staff and guests alike, Yas Waterworld will remain closed at the current time. The waterpark will continue to work alongside the concerned local authorities to prepare for its reopening.

     

  • World’s most popular cricket league moves to UAE

    World’s most popular cricket league moves to UAE

    24th July, 2020 (WAM) – People-to-people engagement between the UAE and India will soar to new heights when the Indian Premier League, IPL, cricket matches this year will be taken out of India and played in the UAE from September 19 to November 8.

    This was confirmed today by Brijesh Patel, the Chairman of IPL, which is governed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, BCCI.

    The IPL is a professional Indian sports league which has millions of fans in India, the sub-continent and in the Gulf. It is normally played in eight cities in India in April-May every year. The League’s brand value is informally estimated at $ 6.7 billion.

    The COVID-19 pandemic and a complete lockdown imposed by the Indian government during the traditional IPL season resulted in a suspension of the games this year.

    This will be the second time that the IPL will be played in the UAE. In 2014, fearing disruptions to the games on account of India’s parliamentary elections during the IPL season, the BCCI split the games into two phases.

    The first phase was played at three stadium in the UAE, but the second phase, including the final, was held in India after the voting was over.

    The export of IPL to the UAE is subject to clearance by the Indian government. “We have written to the Indian government. We are expecting a reply soon. Once it comes in, an IPL governing council meeting will be called next week to finalise all the other details,” Patel said today.

    Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai are the likely venues in the UAE. “We will seek the advice of the UAE government if we can have any crowds,” Patel said. He and his team will collaborate on such details with the Emirates Cricket Board, ECB, which will play a lead local role in staging this event.