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Zawya
4 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Burjeel Holdings signs sponsorship agreement with Al Dhafra sports club following promotion to ADNOC Pro League
Al Dhafra: Burjeel Holdings has signed a major sponsorship agreement with Al Dhafra Sports Club, marking the first such partnership following the club's promotion to the ADNOC Pro League. The agreement spans three consecutive seasons, starting from the 2025–2026 season, making Burjeel Holdings one of the club's principal sponsors. Under this partnership, Burjeel Holdings will provide comprehensive healthcare expertise and specialized services to the sports teams, professional athletes across all categories, and club members, enhancing both performance and well-being. The signing ceremony took place at Al Dhafra Club headquarters in Madinat Zayed and was attended by dignitaries and senior officials. Among those present were Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Founder and Chairman of Burjeel Holdings; Mr. Saif Alfalahi, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors; Mr. Omran Al Khoori, Board Member; Mr. John Sunil, CEO of Burjeel Holdings; Mr. Safeer Ahamed, Co-CEO of Burjeel Holdings; and Dr. Naser Alriyami, CEO – Al Dhafra Region, Burjeel Holdings. Representing Al Dhafra Sports Club were Mr. Hamdan Saif Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Board of Directors; Mr. Hamad Khamis Al Mansoori, Vice Chairman; and Mr. Khamis Issa Al Mazrouei, Executive Director. Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil said, 'This sponsorship reflects Burjeel Holdings' enduring commitment to promoting sports and enhancing community well-being. Al Dhafra is a region of strategic significance to us, and we are proud to partner with a respected institution like Al Dhafra Sports Club. Through this collaboration, we aim to bring meaningful value to the club and look forward to a long-lasting and fruitful relationship.' Hamdan Saif Al Mansouri welcomed the partnership, highlighting its significance as the first major sponsorship since the team's return to the top-tier league. 'This agreement underscores the strong and productive relationship between Al Dhafra Sports Club and Burjeel Holdings. We are honored to have Burjeel join our family of partners, particularly given its distinguished role in society and its commitment to providing world-class medical and wellness services.' He also acknowledged the invaluable support of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler's Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, emphasizing that his encouragement played a key role in the team's promotion and a renewed ability to represent the region with pride. The partnership between Burjeel Holdings and Al Dhafra Sports Club is set to foster mutual growth, with shared goals centered around excellence in sports, community engagement, and holistic health.
UAE Moments
4 days ago
- Climate
- UAE Moments
UAE Weather to Cool Down This Week After Hitting Near 50°C
After back-to-back days of intense heat, the UAE is finally expecting some relief. Weather officials say temperatures will start to go down from Monday, especially in coastal areas. Cooler air and light winds bring relief The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said the weather on Monday will be generally fair, with some patches of clouds. Temperatures are expected to drop gradually over the coming days, thanks to light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds moving across the country. However, these winds might stir up some dust during the day. From almost 50°C to cooler mountain temps On Sunday, the hottest recorded temperature was 49.8°C in Mezaira, Al Dhafra, while the lowest was 22.5°C in Barakah 2, also in the Al Dhafra region. Meanwhile, temperatures in Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah could go as low as 25°C, offering a much cooler option for those looking to escape the heat. However, Abu Dhabi will remain hot, with highs still expected to hit 48°C in some areas. The drop may not be drastic for everyone, but for residents who've endured days near the 50°C mark, it's a step in the right direction.
Al Etihad
22-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Sami Khoreibi: UAE's net zero vision is an economic opportunity, not a burden
23 May 2025 00:18 SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)Sami Khoreibi, former CEO of Enviromena Power Systems, is now a visionary investor in sustainability and a strategic adviser to to Aletihad, he reflected on the UAE's remarkable clean energy journey from his time spent at clean energy company, Masdar.'The reason I moved to the UAE from Canada in 2007 was because of the potential of renewable energy and sustainability,' he said.'What we have seen in the past 18 years is nothing short of incredible. Even the most optimistic predictions have been surpassed.'Khoreibi attributes this success to two main factors - 'very strong leadership and amazing advancements in technology and cost', adding that the UAE has become not only a domestic champion of clean energy but also a global investor in the first company, Enviromena, played a key role in this transition before being acquired in then, he has witnessed even greater momentum, citing major solar projects like the Al Dhafra Solar PV project and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park as proof of the country's scale and growth is enabled by regulations and programmes that promote utility-scale and commercial solar, he also sees room for more inclusive energy solutions.'Most roofs cannot generate enough to cover household energy needs, especially with air conditioning loads. That is why I believe offsite net metering would be a game-changer,' he believes the UAE offers an ideal environment for launching green startups.'Now, whether you are in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, or Sharjah, there are fantastic public-private initiatives that support entrepreneurs.'Since leaving Enviromena, he has invested in nearly 20 early-stage sustainability startups, among them The Waste Lab (food waste management), Amp (energy optimisation), and Planno (AI-driven platform that maps solar potential on rooftops globally).'We are in a region full of talent, innovation and large markets,' he said, stressing the value of regional latest venture, Wisewell, focuses on high-tech, data-driven drinking water purification, reducing plastic waste and rethinking how water is delivered across the sees youth as essential to the sustainability movement.'There is nothing more valuable than youth engagement. They have grown up with sustainability embedded in their thinking; it is natural for them to expect industries and governments to protect the environment.'He pointed out that many green technologies, like electric vehicles and renewable energy, are not just environmentally beneficial but 'cheaper and better.'Reflecting on his journey, he recalled: 'In 2009, we built the first solar power plant in the Middle East for Masdar. That plant had 88,000 panels. Fast forward to today, and the Al Dhafra plant has nearly 70 million. That is just one project. We need to install 100,000 panels a day to meet regional targets, about one per second.'And he believes the opportunities for local entrepreneurs are a judge for the business reality TV show "The Final Pitch", he said the platform is more than a competition; it is a chance to mentor the next generation in many sectors like sustainability and renewable Final Pitch is a programme where entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to top investors and experts, in the hope of gaining support, funding and building partnerships.'It is not just about pitching. We get to mentor, guide and truly connect with the entrepreneurs. And I learn a lot from them too.'Meanwhile, Khoreibi expressed optimism about the UAE's 2050 net zero target. 'Net zero will not be a burden. It will be one of our biggest economic drivers. We have reached the point where green solutions are better and cheaper. The UAE is wise to treat sustainability not as a cost, but as an investment. And that is exactly what will make it a global leader,' he concluded.
Khaleej Times
21-05-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi: Bengali restaurant closed for repeated violations of health standards
Food safety authorities in Abu Dhabi have shut down a Bengali restaurant in the Capital after it committed repeated violations. Chittagong Restaurant, located in Madinat Zayed Sanaiya, Al Dhafra region, has been administratively shut by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority due to violations of Law No. (2) of 2008 on food safety in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its associated regulations. The establishment's practices posed a serious risk to public health, the authority added in its statement. Crackdown on businesses for violating food safety rules continues in Abu Dhabi as the food safety authority continues to shut down and give warnings to such eateries, while also informing the public about these strict measures. On May 12, another restaurant serving Bengali food was shut down by the Abu Dhabi authority for repeated high-risk food safety violations. The restaurant reportedly failed to address these issues despite previous warnings, endangering consumer health and breaching established food safety standards. Just four days prior to Chittagong's closure, Zaiqa Grill N Restaurant located in Al Dana was shut down for violations of food safety and its associated regulations. In other recent closures, five restaurants and a supermarket were closed on May 13 for breaching food safety laws. The eateries included Pak Ravi Restaurant, Lahore Garden Grill Restaurant and Cafeteria, Karak Future Cafeteria, Rich and Fresh Supermarket, Salty Desi Darbar Restaurant and Al Maqam Corner Restaurant.
Gulf Business
15-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
UAE's Etihad Rail eyes passenger service launch for 2026
Image credit: Etihad Rail/X account Etihad Rail has announced that its high-speed passenger train service is scheduled to launch in 2026. The announcement was made via the company's official X (formerly Twitter) account. We're honoured to have been hosted by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, where H.H. Sheikh Hamdan received a delegation from Etihad Rail at Al Dhanna Palace, led by H.E. Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail. During the meeting, we… — Etihad Rail (@Etihad_Rail) First Operating at speeds of up to 350km/h, the train will stop at six key stations: Reem Island, Saadiyat, Yas Island, and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, as well as Al Maktoum International Airport and Al Jaddaf in Dubai. Once completed, the Etihad Rail network will As part of a joint venture formed after a 2022 agreement between the governments of the UAE and Oman, The expansion of the network has enabled the launch of Etihad Rail's freight operations, with the carrier expected to transport up to 60 million tonnes annually by 2030. In 2022, Etihad Rail also announced that the first passenger station would be located in Fujairah and will eventually connect 11 regions across the UAE.
