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Arab News
03-06-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Rory McIlroy set for Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
ABU DHABI: Grand slam winner and five-time Major champion Rory McIlroy will return to Yas Links for the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship from Nov. 6 to 9 as he bids to win a seventh Race to Dubai Rankings crown. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The Masters champion leads the Race to Dubai having already secured his place in the field for the first event of the DP World Tour Play-Offs. This is thanks to that thrilling victory at Augusta National, in addition to a fourth-place finish at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, the first Rolex Series event of the season. Staged by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the DP World Tour, the championship is the first event of the tour's end of season showpiece. This leads straight into the DP World Tour Championship where the Race to Dubai champion will be crowned. The top 70 available players at the conclusion of the Back 9 events will gather in Abu Dhabi for the fourth Rolex Series event of the year as the season comes to a close. McIlroy became the first European to win the career grand slam earlier this year when he added a Green Jacket to his four previous Major victories at the 2011 US Open, the US PGA Championship in 2012 and 2014, and The Open in 2014. And he will look to clinch a fourth successive Race to Dubai title when he returns to the Middle East in November. Aref Hamad Al-Awani, general secretary of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, said the UAE capital has established itself as a world-class golfing destination, and was 'proud' to host McIlroy. 'Since its inception, the championship has played a pivotal role in supporting sports tourism and generating tangible economic benefits for the region. 'We look forward to continuing our collaboration with the DP World Tour in delivering another outstanding event befitting the prestige of the Rolex Series. McIlroy said: 'I love ending the season in the Middle East and I'm excited to return to Abu Dhabi again for the first of two big events later this year. 'I've started the year well and I've got a good record at Yas Links so hopefully I can continue doing what I'm doing and give myself a chance of finishing the season strongly, and having a shot of getting another Race to Dubai under my belt.'
Hospitality Net
14-05-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Aldar Partners with Hilton to Develop Yas Island's First Branded Residences Under the Iconic Waldorf Astoria Brand
Aldar has today announced its partnership with Hilton (NYSE: HLT), the global hospitality company, to develop Abu Dhabi's first Waldorf Astoria Residences and the first branded residences located on Yas Island. In the presence of Aldar's Group Chief Executive Officer, Talal Al Dhiyebi, the partnership was signed by Jonathan Emery, chief executive officer, Aldar Development and Daniel Wakeling, vice president, Development, Luxury & Residences, EMEA, Hiton. Situated along the pristine Yas Links Golf Course, the Middle East's first true links course and the host of the Abu Dhabi Championship - a DP World Tour Rolex Series event - Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas will bring the award-winning luxury hospitality brand's presence to the capital. The residences will offer an exclusive selection of premium furnished apartments and penthouses, with top-of-the-line amenities and services. Residents will enjoy sweeping views of the lush fairways and the iconic Yas Marina Circuit, home to the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Set to launch for sale in the coming weeks, the branded residences will bring Waldorf Astoria's storied legacy of timeless elegance to the heart of Yas Island. Residents will enjoy direct access to world-class attractions such as Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and Etihad Arena, as well as the tranquil Gardenia Bay waterfront promenade and the scenic mangroves of West Yas. Starting from its first hotel and residences at Waldorf Astoria New York, the brand features a premier global residential portfolio that includes more than 20 residential properties currently open or in development.
Al Etihad
12-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Aldar partners with Hilton to develop Yas Island's first branded residences
12 May 2025 19:48 ABU DHABI (WAM) Aldar has on Monday announced its partnership with Hilton, the global hospitality company, to develop Abu Dhabi's first Waldorf Astoria Residences and the first branded residences located on Yas the presence of Aldar's Group Chief Executive Officer, Talal Al Dhiyebi, the partnership was signed by Jonathan Emery, Chief Executive Officer at Aldar Development and Daniel Wakeling, Vice President Development Luxury & Residences, EMEA, at along the pristine Yas Links Golf Course, the Middle East's first true links course and the host of the Abu Dhabi Championship - a DP World Tour Rolex Series event - Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas will bring the award-winning luxury hospitality brand's presence to the capital. The residences will offer an exclusive selection of premium furnished apartments and penthouses, with top-of-the-line amenities and services. Residents will enjoy sweeping views of the lush fairways and the iconic Yas Marina Circuit, home to the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Dhiyebi commented, 'Our partnership with Hilton will bring the Waldorf Astoria brand to Abu Dhabi for the first time, and further bolster the emirate's position as a global destination of choice for both investment and long-term residency. The partnership aligns with our ambition to instil a hospitality mindset across our organisation and enables us to deliver signature experiences for our customers with a brand that is globally renowned for its heritage and sophistication.'Wakeling said, 'We are delighted to partner with Aldar on this stunning Yas Island development, representing the debut of Waldorf Astoria Residences in Abu Dhabi and marking a significant milestone in our luxury-branded residential growth strategy. The region is witnessing unparalleled demand for luxury-branded residences, and we are committed to delivering exceptional properties that promise discerning individuals a luxury living experience with world-class amenities, service excellence and a unique opportunity for owners to become part of the Waldorf Astoria legacy.'Set to launch for sale in the coming weeks, the branded residences will bring Waldorf Astoria's storied legacy of timeless elegance to the heart of Yas will enjoy direct access to world-class attractions such as Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and Etihad Arena, as well as the tranquil Gardenia Bay waterfront promenade and the scenic mangroves of West Yas. Starting from its first hotel and residences at Waldorf Astoria New York (re-opening Spring 2025), the brand features a premier global residential portfolio that includes more than 20 residential properties currently open or in development.
The National
19-03-2025
- Sport
- The National
Best photos of March 19: SpaceX Dragon landing to the Wednesday Feast
Joe Root (captain), Dom Sibley, Rory Burns, Dan Lawrence, Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, Ben Foakes (wicketkeeper), Moeen Ali, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad 5pm: Maiden (PA) Dh 80,000 1,400m National selection: AF Mohanak 5.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh 90,000 1,400m National selection: Jayide Al Boraq 6pm: Handicap (TB) Dh 100,000 1,400m National selection: Rocket Power 6.30pm: Abu Dhabi Championship Listed (PA) Dh 180,000 1,600m National selection: Ihtesham 7pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh 70,000 1,600m National selection: Noof KB 7.30pm: Maiden (PA) Dh 80,000 2.200m National selection: EL Faust UAE coins Dh5 note Dh10 note Dh20 note Dh50 note The UN-brokered ceasefire deal for Hodeidah will be implemented in two stages, with the first to be completed before the New Year begins, according to the Arab Coalition supporting the Yemeni government. By midnight on December 31, the Houthi rebels will have to withdraw from the ports of Hodeidah, Ras Issa and Al Saqef, coalition officials told The National. The second stage will be the complete withdrawal of all pro-government forces and rebels from Hodeidah city, to be completed by midnight on January 7. The process is to be overseen by a Redeployment Co-ordination Committee (RCC) comprising UN monitors and representatives of the government and the rebels. The agreement also calls the deployment of UN-supervised neutral forces in the city and the establishment of humanitarian corridors to ensure distribution of aid across the country. Group A: Palmeiras, Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami. Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle. Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica. Group D: Flamengo, ES Tunis, Chelsea, Leon. Group E: River Plate, Urawa, Monterrey, Inter Milan. Group F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan, Mamelodi Sundowns. Group G: Manchester City, Wydad, Al Ain, Juventus. Group H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal, Pachuca, Salzburg. Suspend strict budget rules to allow member countries to step up defence spending Create new "instrument" providing €150 billion of loans to member countries for defence investment Use the existing EU budget to direct more funds towards defence-related investment Engage the bloc's European Investment Bank to drop limits on lending to defence firms Create a savings and investments union to help companies access capital Send 'thenational' to the following numbers or call the hotline on: 0502955999 2289 – Dh10 2252 – Dh 50 6025 – Dh20 6027 – Dh 100 6026 – Dh 200 Name: Kumulus Water Started: 2021 Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid Based: Tunisia Sector: Water technology Number of staff: 22 Investment raised: $4 million Engine: Electric motor generating 54.2kWh (Cooper SE and Aceman SE), 64.6kW (Countryman All4 SE) Power: 218hp (Cooper and Aceman), 313hp (Countryman) Torque: 330Nm (Cooper and Aceman), 494Nm (Countryman) On sale: Now Price: From Dh158,000 (Cooper), Dh168,000 (Aceman), Dh132,000 (Countryman) Saturday (All UAE kick-off times) Valencia v Atletico Madrid (midnight) Mallorca v Alaves (4pm) Barcelona v Getafe (7pm) Villarreal v Levante (9.30pm) Sunday Granada v Real Volladolid (midnight) Sevilla v Espanyol (3pm) Leganes v Real Betis (5pm) Eibar v Real Sociedad (7pm) Athletic Bilbao v Osasuna (9.30pm) Monday Real Madrid v Celta Vigo (midnight) Engine: Four electric motors, one at each wheel Power: 579hp Torque: 859Nm Transmission: Single-speed automatic Price: From Dh825,900 On sale: Now Started: 2016 Founders: Hussein Nasser Eddin, Laila Akel, Tayeb Akel Based: Ramallah, Palestine Sector: Technology, Security # of staff: 13 Investment: $745,000 Investors: Palestine's Ibtikar Fund, Abu Dhabi's Gothams and angel investors Directors: Carol Mansour and Muna Khalidi Stars: Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah Rating: 4/5 England 2 Cahill (3'), Kane (39') Nigeria 1 Iwobi (47') The Library: A Catalogue of Wonders Stuart Kells, Counterpoint Press %3Cp%3EMuhammad%20Waseem%20(captain)%2C%20Aayan%20Khan%2C%20Aryan%20Lakra%2C%20Ashwanth%20Valthapa%2C%20Asif%20Khan%2C%20Aryansh%20Sharma%2C%20CP%20Rizwaan%2C%20Hazrat%20Billal%2C%20Junaid%20Siddique%2C%20Karthik%20Meiyappan%2C%20Rohan%20Mustafa%2C%20Vriitya%20Aravind%2C%20Zahoor%20Khan%20and%20Zawar%20Farid.%3C%2Fp%3E%0A Name: Started: January 2018 Founder(s): Pishu Ganglani and Ricky Husaini Based: Dubai Sector: FinTech, micro finance Initial investment: $1 million Round 1: January 17-19, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi Round 2: January 22-23, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi Round 3: February 7-9, Dubai Autodrome – Dubai Round 4: February 14-16, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi Round 5: February 25-27, Jeddah Corniche Circuit – Saudi Arabia The Lebanese state is going after social media activists The Baghdad Clock Shahad Al Rawi, Oneworld Engine: 3-litre twin-turbo V6 Power: 400hp Torque: 475Nm Transmission: 9-speed automatic Price: From Dh215,900 On sale: Now Director: Ali Abbas Zafar Starring: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Sunil Grover Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars Their favourite city: Dubai Their favourite food: Khaleeji Their favourite past-time : walking on the beach Their favorite quote: 'we rise by lifting others' by Robert Ingersoll Most wins by a trainer: Godolphin's Saeed bin Suroor(9) Most wins by a jockey: Jerry Bailey(4) Most wins by an owner: Godolphin(9) Most wins by a horse: Godolphin's Thunder Snow(2) The flights Etihad flies direct from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco from Dh5,760 return including taxes. The car Etihad Guest members get a 10 per cent worldwide discount when booking with Hertz, as well as earning miles on their rentals. A week's car hire costs from Dh1,500 including taxes. The hotels Along the route, Motel 6 ( offers good value and comfort, with rooms from $55 (Dh202) per night including taxes. In Portland, the Jupiter Hotel ( has rooms from $165 (Dh606) per night including taxes. The Society Hotel has rooms from $130 (Dh478) per night including taxes. More info To keep up with constant developments in Portland, visit Good guidebooks include the Lonely Planet guides to Northern California and Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest. Friday Real Sociedad v Villarreal (10.15pm) Real Betis v Celta Vigo (midnight) Saturday Alaves v Barcelona (8.15pm) Levante v Deportivo La Coruna (10.15pm) Girona v Malaga (10.15pm) Las Palmas v Atletico Madrid (12.15am) Sunday Espanyol v Leganes (8.15pm) Eibar v Athletic Bilbao (8.15pm) Getafe v Sevilla (10.15pm) Real Madrid v Valencia (10.15pm) Something of a fashion anomaly, normcore is essentially a celebration of the unremarkable. The term was first popularised by an article in New York magazine in 2014 and has been dubbed 'ugly', 'bland' and "anti-style" by fashion writers. It's hallmarks are comfort, a lack of pretentiousness and neutrality – it is a trend for those who would rather not stand out from the crowd. For the most part, the style is unisex, favouring loose silhouettes, thrift-shop threads, baseball caps and boyish trainers. It is important to note that normcore is not synonymous with cheapness or low quality; there are high-fashion brands, including Parisian label Vetements, that specialise in this style. Embraced by fashion-forward street-style stars around the globe, it's uptake in the UAE has been relatively slow. Globalization and its Discontents Revisited Joseph E. Stiglitz W. W. Norton & Company Updated: March 19, 2025, 5:31 PM
