Dubai News

Al Islami organises Ramadan Football Cup

Al Islami Foods recently organised a friendly Ramadan inter-retail football tournament at Al Wasl Sports Club, Dubai. The stunning performance of the Sharjah Cooperative Society secured them a stylish win and overall top performer of the one-day tournament. The inter-retail cup contestants hailed from: Eppco, Sharjah Cooperative Society, Union ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/winner_Sharjah_Coop_with_Saleh_Lootah[1].JPG

SULAYEM UNVEILS BLUEPRINT FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF MOTORSPORT IN MIDDLE EAST

FIA Vice Presidents report shows way forward for motorsport with new initiatives to be driven at Pan regional level FIA Vice President Mohammed Ben Sulayem today unveiled a blueprint for the future development of motorsport in the Middle East, with greater cooperation at Pan regional level to drive fresh initiatives under the overall guidance o... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Watani enters Maktoum Ramadan Tournament with its Turn the Dream into Reality message

Watani, the UAE's unique celebration of national identity, announced today a partnership with the Maktoum Ramadan Tournament with the aim of mobilising the collective strength of the community and motivating citizens to turn their dreams into reality. Watani will use the popular sport tournament as a platform to address community members and rem... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Watani_Press_Conference_Aug_5.jpg

Youth Olympic Flame Arrives in Seoul

The Youth Olympic Flame makes a final stop in Seoul, South Korea The Youth Olympic Flame has arrived in Seoul, South Korea, on its mission to spread the spirit of Olympism to as many youths around the world as possible. This marked the final stop on the Journey of the Youth Olympic Flame that spanned five continents, before arriving in Singapor... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Abu Dhabi's Flying Falcon Hoping to Claw Back in Germany

Championship Deciding Head-To-Head Battle To Draw Huge Lausitz Crowds Team Abu Dhabis Hannes Arch knows he has it all to play for in the final 2010 Red Bull Air Race World Championship round in Germany this weekend, as he looks to over-turn a five point deficit on series leader, Paul Bonhomme, and put his pursuit of a second title into full t... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Hannes_Arch.jpg

City of Sails Welcomes the Youth Olympic Flame

The Youth Olympic Flame makes penultimate stop in Auckland, New Zealand The Youth Olympic Flame, on a mission to spread the spirit of Olympism to youth around the world by travelling to one celebration city in each continent, has arrived in Auckland. This marked the penultimate stop on the Journey of the Youth Olympic Flame that spans five c... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Mascot_of_Singapore_2010_Youth_Olympic_Games_attends_a_local_Maori_welcoming_ceremony_held_by_Haare_Williams,_Kaumatua.JPG

ABU DHABIS AL SULTAN AND BÖCHERER SNATCH IMPRESSIVE IRONMAN ONE-TWO

Slots at Ironman World Championship guaranteed with double Regensburg finish Abu Dhabi, UAE. 3rd August 2010: Abu Dhabi Triathlon Teams Faris Al Sultan and Andi Böcherer sealed their places in Octobers Ironman World Championship in Hawaii - the sports pinnacle competition - after posting a 1-2 podium finish at Germanys inaugural Regensburg... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

du announces AD SPORTS package with full coverage of Barclays Premier League to the UAEs football fans

Watch the most exciting football league of all time in stunning HD format for just AED 31/month Confirming its position as the preferred provider of premium TV entertainment, du is bringing complete coverage of the Barclays Premier League - one of the most popular and prestigious football championships, to the homes of the UAEs sports fans. Foo... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Etihad Extends Harlequins Rugby Deal

Etihad Airways has extended its sponsorship deal with Aviva Premiership rugby union team, Harlequins, until May 2011. The Abu Dhabi-based airline began the partnership with London side Harlequins in 2007, with an initial three-year agreement. Within the details of the partnership the Etihad logo will continue to be displayed on the front of the ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Harlequins.jpg

Procter & Gamble and the IOC Announce

P&G and the IOC create the most far-reaching partnership to touch and improve more lives Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced the most far-reaching global partnership for the next five Olympic Games from London 2012 through the 2020 Olympic Games. The breadth of P&Gs portfolio, which includ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/image001(14).jpg

Four lucky participants of du World Cup Fever Challenge 2010 will meet David Beckham

- David Cook won dus World Cup Fever Challenge at Mall of the Emirates, along with three friends Dubai - Truly turning dreams into reality, du added a dash of excitement to life by giving four lucky winners of the du World Cup Fever Challenge 2010 the once-in-a-lifetime all expenses paid trip to Los Angeles to meet football legend David Beck... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Ahmad-Aburahima,-VP-Governm.jpg

WRC legends celebrate ADTA Anniversary with their personal recollections of time spent in Abu Dhabi

On the eve of Neste Oil Rally Finland Malcolm Wilson, Mikko Hirvonen, and Jari-Matti Latvala relive their favourite Abu Dhabi experiences The Neste Oil Rally Finland, 29-31 August 2010, marks Abu Dhabi Tourism Authoritys (ADTA) third anniversary as Official Destination Partner of the FIA World Rally Championships (WRC) and its alliance with the ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Mikko_Hirvonen_and_Jarmo_Le.jpg

The Etisalat Academy Invites Children to Join its 10th Annual Summer Sports and Leisure Camp

The Etisalat Academy today invited children from across the UAE to join its exciting annual Summer Sports and Leisure Camp, which will remain open until the 26th August. The Etisalat Academy is welcoming children at its state-of-the-art sports facilities from Saturday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 1:30pm. Children aged between 5 and 12 years can e... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Image-1876.jpg

Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team Bags Double Podium Finishes in Europe

Joyce and Sundberg Take 2nd in Antwerp and Zurich Abu Dhabi Triathlon Teams Swen Sundberg and Rachel Joyce notched up two impressive performances over the weekend as they each grabbed runner-up finishes in their respective events, Switzerlands Ironman Zurich and Antwerp Ironman 70.3 in Belgium. Making their double podium honours all the mor... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Rotana and Al Rais Travel Hands Awards Four Pairs of Free Flights to Fantastic Fours FIFA Promotion Lucky Winners!

Rotana, the leading hospitality management group in the Middle East, in collaboration with Al Rais Travel recently announced the four lucky winners of the exciting Fantastic Four FIFA promotion. The fortunate winners won four different trips to four destinations South Africa, Malaysia, Switzerland and Italy, after their names were drawn out of t... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Winner of Fantastic Four FIFA promotion @ Rotana Hotels 1.JPG

LG AND RED BULL RACING JOIN FORCES IN FORMULA 1

LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, has become a Team and Technology Partner to Red Bull Racing in the FIA Formula One World Championship. The new multi-season partnership extends LGs successful ongoing relationship with the series. A Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula 1, LGs bra... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/LG-and-Red-Bull-Racing---Im.jpg

Lighting Of the First-Ever Youth Olympic Flame

Greece - The Youth Olympic Flame was lit for the first time on 23rd July in Ancient Olympia, Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, signalling the start of a round-the-world journey, and a prelude to the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games. Held at the Temple of Hera, the Youth Olympic flame was lit by reflecting sunlight using a parabolic ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/SML_JYOF_Greece_High-Priest.jpg

English Premier League Football Comes Exclusively to Qtels Mozaic TV+

- Abu Dhabi Media Company and Qtel Agree Major Broadcasting Deal for 2010/11 season Doha, Qatar - Every match of the English Premier League (EPL) football will be available exclusively on Mozaic TV+ from August, thanks to a major agreement between Qtel and Abu Dhabi Media Company (ADMC). The incredible offer will make the worlds most exci... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Logos24.jpg

The UAE Sport Guide Website Phase 2 Completed

Official live introduction to the UAE Sport Guide After the success of phase 1 and soft opening in December 09, the UAE Sport Guide phase 2 has been completed and the website is being introduced to the public. The UAE Sport Guide is your one stop sporting hub for sporting news and event reports in the United Arab Emirates. With the United Ar... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

ABU DHABI TRIATHLON TRIO GUN FOR TOP EUROPEAN HONOURS

- Van Berkel, Joyce and Sundberg compete in UK, Belgium and Switzerland Abu Dhabi - Three members of Abu Dhabi Triathlon Teams crack endurance squad will separately vie for podium places at a hat-trick of European events over the weekend the ITU World Championships London, the Antwerp Ironman 70.3 and the Ironman Zurich in Switzerland. ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Swen-Sundberg14.jpg