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Arab Times
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwaiti shooters Al-Rashidi and Al-Faihan claim gold and silver in the trap event
KUWAIT CITY, April 17, (KUNA): Kuwaiti marksmen Yousef Al-Rashidi and Abdulrahman Al-Faihan captured the gold and silver medals, respectively, in the men's trap shooting competition on Thursday at the His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah International Grand Shooting Championship. The prestigious tournament, currently taking place in Kuwait, features around 220 elite male and female shooters representing 18 Arab and international nations. With this win, Kuwait's total medal tally at the championship now stands at three. In a thrilling final, Al-Rashidi secured the gold medal, while his compatriot Al-Faihan earned silver. Italy's Fabio Solami completed the podium with bronze. In the women's trap event, Italy's Fiammetta Rossi took gold, followed by Poland's Sandra Bernal with silver and Italy's Gia Ragazzini with bronze. The medalists were honored in an official ceremony attended by Sheikh Sabah Bader Al-Sabah, Governor of Mubarak Al-Kabeer, and Championship Chairman Duaij Al-Otaibi, alongside several officials and delegation leaders. Chairman Al-Otaibi praised the outstanding performances of Al-Rashidi and Al-Faihan, noting that their success is a testament to the high caliber of Kuwaiti shooters. He also commended the strong level of competition and the exceptional participation of international athletes. He expressed his gratitude for the generous patronage of His Highness the Amir, highlighting that the championship has become a major global event, attracting world-class talent. Al-Otaibi also thanked Sheikh Sabah Bader Al-Sabah for his continued support and for personally honoring the champions. Al-Rashidi celebrated what he called the greatest achievement of his career, thanking the Kuwait Shooting Club for its support and expressing his determination to continue excelling in future events. Italian shooter Fiammetta Rossi also praised the event's high standards, citing strong competition and top-tier organization as key factors behind her victory.
Yemen Online
20-03-2025
- Yemen Online
Abu Dhabi Police warns public against fraudulent Ramadan competitions
Abu Dhabi Police issued a warning on Thursday about fraudulent Ramadan competitions on social media that aim to deceive users into sharing personal and banking information. Maj. Gen. Mohammed Suhail Al-Rashidi, the director of the Criminal Security Sector of Abu Dhabi Police, said scammers tricked victims into believing they had won cash prizes, only to ask for payments or personal information in order to claim the reward. He urged the public to verify the authenticity of these online competitions, avoid sharing confidential information, and report any suspicious activities. Abu Dhabi Police warned against fake charity links on social media posing as legitimate organizations during the month of Ramadan, which concludes in late March, the Emirates News Agency reported. Al-Rashidi urges those who wish to donate to do so only through authorized organizations and legitimate channels. He also stressed the importance of remaining vigilant against online fraud, while following cybersecurity guidelines.
