Dubai

A South Korean government team continued its on-site investigation on Saturday into the cause of the fire that struck the HMM Namu while the vessel was in the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the week.

20. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

InvestHK director general Lau Hai-suen says Hong Kong should leverage its “safe haven for investment” status to attract foreign capital amid Middle East conflict, with firms using Dubai as a hub shifting to the city to diversify risk. The call comes as finance chief Paul Chan Mo-po continues a visit to Beijing.

Alex Eala reached the round of 32 at the Dubai Tennis Championships after American Hailey Baptiste retired due to an abdomen injury. Eala expressed sympathy, stating no one likes advancing this way, and hopes Baptiste recovers soon. This win comes after an early exit from the Qatar Open.

7. Februar 2026 Von KI berichtet

MERED, an award-winning real estate developer, organized its inaugural padel tournament in Dubai on February 6, 2026. The event targets senior brokers handling multi-billion AED deals. It serves as a platform for industry engagement.

Fifa-Präsident Gianni Infantino, Tennis-Stars Novak Djokovic und Ons Jabeur sowie die brasilianische Fußball-Legende Ronaldo Nazario werden am Eröffnungstag des World Sports Summit in Dubai sprechen. Das zweitägige Event, das am 29.-30. Dezember im Madinat Jumeirah stattfindet, soll Sportführer unter dem Motto 'Die Welt durch Sport vereinen' zusammenbringen. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed lobte es als Plattform für globalen Dialog zur Sportentwicklung.

28. Dezember 2025 Von KI berichtet

Nick Kyrgios comfortably beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 in a friendly exhibition in Dubai, reviving the Battle of the Sexes format. The nearly retired Australian outplayed the world No. 1 in an entertainment-focused match that has sparked debate on women's tennis. Both players downplayed the match's seriousness, but Kyrgios's win reopens discussions on equality in the sport.