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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.

March 20, 2026 Reported by AI

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.

February 07, 2026 Reported by AI

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 president Gianni Infantino, tennis stars Novak Djokovic and Ons Jabeur, and Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazario are set to speak on the opening day of the World Sports Summit in Dubai. The two-day event, running December 29-30 at Madinat Jumeirah, aims to unite sports leaders under the theme 'uniting the world through sport'. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed hailed it as a platform for global dialogue on sports development.

December 28, 2025 Reported by AI

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.