Chris Hemsworth criticised over tourism ad promoting Abu Dhabi despite ‘notorious’ human rights violations | Chris Hemsworth
Australian film star Chris Hemsworth has been criticized for appearing in a slick ad promoting Abu Dhabi as a tourist destination in partnership with the United Arab Emirates government, using his influence to promote the Gulf nation. He became the latest celebrity. Hemsworth appears in a one-minute ad with his wife Elsa Pataky, an actor […]
DP World Tour star shares hilarious story about Abu Dhabi practice round
I often hear stories about PGA Tour pros playing huge money games in their pre-tournament practice rounds. Thousands of dollars are at stake, but so are bragging rights between friendly rivals. But pros don't bet on courses because they have a gambling problem. They do so to try to simulate the pressure of a tournament […]
Rory McIlroy a near lock for 6th Race to Dubai title as chase begins in Abu Dhabi
After a tough 2024 season that included a heartbreak at the U.S. Open, a near miss at the Irish Open at Royal County Down, and a playoff loss to Billy Horschel at the BMW PGA Championship, Rory McIlroy I am almost certain that I will finish this year with a big result. win. He enters […]
Knicks swap Sphere patch for Abu Dhabi jersey sponsorship
The Knicks uniforms have a Middle Eastern feel to them. “Experience Abu Dhabi” was unveiled Thursday as a new sponsorship patch for the “multi-year deal,” with its logo emblazoned on the left shoulder of Knicks jerseys, warm-up jackets and jersey shirts. “Experience Abu Dhabi'' is about promoting tourism in the United Arab Emirates and is […]
Abu Dhabi Imposes Mandatory ‘Gene Testing’ Before Marriage
Abu Dhabi's Ministry of Health said on Wednesday that couples will be required to undergo genetic testing before getting married. The testing requirement, which comes into effect on October 1, is aimed at enabling couples to make “informed decisions” about their partners. “Premarital screening programs play an important role in protecting the health of couples […]
UFC Abu Dhabi paths to victory: How can Cory Sandhagen or Umar Nurmagomedov leave as the No. 1 contender?
Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov are finally going to face off. This Saturday, Sandhagen and Nurmagomedov will meet in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi, likely for a shot at the bantamweight title. This fight was supposed to happen a year ago, but it’s finally happening and the stakes are huge. So how will […]
Iraq Issues Death Sentence for Wife of Slain Islamic State Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council on Wednesday sentenced the unnamed wife of former Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi to death, nearly five years after her husband was killed in a U.S. special forces operation ordered by President Donald Trump. An Iraqi court found Baghdadi’s wife guilty of collaborating with ISIS operations and holding Yazidi women […]
Joe Biden Gets Widespread Boos, Trump Cheered During Dave Chappelle Abu Dhabi Comedy Show
American comedian Dave Chappelle touched on the upcoming 2024 presidential election during a show in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital on Thursday. AP Reports Chappelle’s reference to President Joe Biden pledging “ironclad” support for Israel prompted boos throughout the packed Abu Dhabi Arena. Meanwhile, Republican front-runner Donald Trump received sporadic cheers, according to the […]