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UAE Moments
25-05-2025
- Sport
- UAE Moments
Guide to Dubai's Bikeera Saturday Al Qudra Community Ride
Gear up and join the Bikeera community for a thrilling summer adventure with the Bikeera Saturday Al Qudra Community Ride. From 5 July to 30 August, every Saturday morning becomes a celebration of fitness, nature, and camaraderie. Hosted along the renowned Al Qudra Cycling Track, this event offers a unique mix of structured training and scenic exploration through Dubai's tranquil desert landscape. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just getting started, BOTS (Bikeera On The Saddle) is your opportunity to ride, connect, and grow with fellow enthusiasts. Location: Al Qudra Cycling Track – Dubai's Desert Gem Located near the Al Qudra Cycle Roundabout, the track is a favorite among Dubai's cycling community. Spanning 86 kilometers of smooth, well-maintained paths, the track winds through open desert terrain offering awe-inspiring sunrise views and wildlife sightings — including the iconic Arabian oryx. Event Dates: Mark Your Calendar This popular cycling event takes place every Saturday from July 5 to August 30, 2025. Riders meet early in the morning (at 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM) to catch the sunrise and make the most of the cooler hours. As for the rides dates, they are as follows: July 5 July 12 July 19 July 26 August 2 August 9 August 16 August 23 August 30 Who Can Participate? Everyone! From experienced road warriors to casual riders, this event is inclusive and open to all cyclists above 16 years of age. Participants are grouped based on speed and endurance levels to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Group 1: 37 km/h – for experienced cyclists who enjoy a challenging pace. Group 2: 34 km/h – for intermediate riders looking to build endurance and ride consistently. Registration and Entry Entry to the Bikeera Saturday rides is free, but online registration is required. This helps organizers maintain group sizes and manage logistics for a smooth experience. Visit the Bikeera official website to secure your spot for each weekend ride. Early registration is recommended due to high demand and limited slots. What to Bring Cyclists are expected to arrive well-prepared to enjoy the ride and ensure safety for themselves and others. Essential gear includes a properly serviced road or hybrid bicycle and a certified helmet. Other recommended items include sunglasses, gloves, ample water, and energy snacks. A positive attitude and a readiness to connect with the community are just as important. Support Services Available Onsite Riders can count on support throughout the journey. Onsite mechanical assistance is available for any bike-related issues that may arise during the event. Hydration points are positioned strategically to help cyclists stay refreshed. Ride marshals and volunteers are also present to ensure safety and provide guidance. The Bikeera Saturday Al Qudra Community Ride is more than just a cycling event. It's a celebration of fitness, friendship, and the great outdoors. Whether you're chasing goals, finding community, or simply enjoying a morning in the desert, this ride offers something for everyone. Sign up, show up, and enjoy the ride.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Regional Chamber asks for business participation in online survey
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber is asking for-profit businesses to participate in a short survey to determine their needs in the area. The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland's 2025 Business Outlook and Trends Survey (BOTS) is open through May 12, 2025. The survey gives business owners the opportunity to share data about regional goods and services, labor markets, prices and costs that directly inform the Fed, service providers, policymakers and community stakeholders on economic changes, according to the Regional Chamber. 'The survey is an important tool that ensures the voices of businesses in the Mahoning Valley are heard,' said Guy Coviello, president and CEO of the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber. 'By participating, business leaders contribute real-time, anecdotal data that can influence decisions at the highest levels—data that will also be shared locally to help inform economic development efforts.' Survey responses are confidential, and no personal information is required. Businesses can take the survey here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Bloomberg
01-04-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Stock Movers: Shake Shack, Johnson & Johnson, Newsmax
On this episode of Stock Movers: - Newsmax (NMAX) shares jump, putting the conservative media outlet's stock on track to extend gains after it jumped 735% in its debut on Monday. Newsmax Inc.'s debut as a public company has given founder and Chief Executive Officer Christopher Ruddy a fortune of about $3.3 conservative cable news network sold $75 million of shares at $10 each in Monday's initial public offering. - Live Nation (LYV) shares took a hit after President Donald Trump signed an executive order cracking down on ticket scalping and fees that drive up the costs of attending live events for consumers. The order directs the Federal Trade Commission to work with the Department of Justice to ensure that competition laws are enforced in the concert and entertainment industry — including the Better Online Ticket Sales, or BOTS, Act. - PVH Corp., the owner of the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands, is expecting sales growth to be flat or slightly positive this year, outpacing analysts' outlook, which excludes currency fluctuations, surpasses the average analyst estimate of a 0.5% revenue decline for the period from the previous year.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trump, Joined By Kid Rock, Signs Executive Order Targeting Ticket Scalpers
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday targeting ticket scalpers and price-gouging tactics on the secondary ticketing marketplace. The order calls for the Federal Trade Commission to increase enforcement of the BOTS Act, a 2016 legislation that made it illegal to use bots to cut lines and buy mass amounts of tickets for concerts or sporting events so they can sell them at major markups. While that bill was celebrated when it was passed into law, the BOTS act has only been enforced a single time since then. More from The Hollywood Reporter Miley Cyrus Sets the Stage for "Something Beautiful" With Release of First Two Songs From Upcoming Album The White House PR Battle With White House Correspondents Nears a Boiling Point BMG Reports Record Profit for 2024 as Digital Revenue Jumps 16 Percent Beyond that, the order's declarations are a bit vaguer. The order calls on the FTC to 'ensure price transparency at all stages of the ticket-purchase process, including the secondary ticketing market.' Trump's order also calls on the FTC to 'evaluate and, if appropriate, take enforcement action to prevent unfair, deceptive, and anti-competitive conduct in the secondary ticketing market.' The order also calls on the FTC, DOJ and Treasury to present a report in the next six months to summarize 'actions taken to address the issue of unfair practices in the live concert and entertainment industry' while also calling for the agencies to suggest new legislation that could remedy the problems in the business. This particular order is one of many Trump has signed in his first 100 days in office, though his others have proven to be much more controversial as they've targeted groups including immigrants and the LGBT community. In a video posted on a White House affiliate account on X on Monday, Trump is seen in the Oval Office with country rock artist Kid Rock, who thanks the president for the order. Kid Rock, a longtime Trump supporter, shared an Instagram post late last year saying he'd met with now Attorney General Pam Bondi to talk about fixing the ticket business. Rock called the order a first step in what he hopes will be more changes to the industry, and he notably called for a cap on what scalpers can resell tickets for. Capping prices is an unpopular strategy among scalpers and resale sites as it limits their potential revenue, but it's proven effective in keeping prices down for in-demand shows. 'Anyone who's bought a concert ticket in the past decade, maybe 20 years, no matter what your politics, knows it's a conundrum,' Rock said. 'You buy a ticket for $100, by the time you check out it's $170. But more importantly, these bots, they come in and get all the good tickets to your favorite shows you want to go to. Then they're re-listed immediately for sometimes a 500 percent markup. I'd love down the road if there'd be legislation to put a cap on the resale tickets.' The ticket and live events businesses have become a frequent target of politicians as live music fans in particular have grown increasingly vocal in their frustration with the current system over high base prices and fees, long lines and scalpers, as evidenced by infamous on-sales for concerts like Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. The Biden Administration had also targeted the ticket business, focusing on junk fees. Both Live Nation and SeatGeek met with Biden in 2023, committing to embrace all-in ticketing policies so that fees would no longer be hidden until the end of a purchase. The Biden-era DOJ had also sued Live Nation last year over monopoly allegations, calling to separate the concert promoter from ticketing giant Ticketmaster. Live Nation has consistently denied the monopoly allegations, and the case is ongoing. Live Nation voiced its approval of the executive order on Monday; both the company and other live music advocates such as the National Independent Venue Association have called to increase enforcement of the BOTS Act in recent years. 'Scalpers and bots prevent fans from getting tickets at the prices artists set, and we thank President Trump for taking them head-on,' Live Nation said in a statement. 'We support any meaningful resale reforms — including more enforcement of the BOTS act, caps on resale prices, and more.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2024: Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Olivia Rodrigo and More
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump to Target Ticket Scalping, Fees With New Executive Order
(Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Monday aimed at cracking down on ticket scalping and fees that drive up the costs of attending live events for consumers. What Frank Lloyd Wright Learned From the Desert Gold-Rush Fever Returns to Historic New Zealand Mining Town Bank Regulators Fight for Desks as OCC Returns to New York Tower The order directs the Federal Trade Commission to work with the Department of Justice to ensure that competition laws are enforced in the concert and entertainment industry — including the Better Online Ticket Sales, or BOTS, Act — and pushes state consumer protection authorities on enforcement, according to a fact sheet seen by Bloomberg News. It also seeks to 'ensure price transparency at all stages of the ticket-purchase process, including the secondary ticketing market.' Attorney General Pam Bondi and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will be asked to ensure that ticket resellers are complying with the tax code and other laws. The Treasury Department, DOJ and the FTC will also be directed to deliver a report within 180 days on the actions they've taken and to recommend additional regulations or legislation to protect consumers in the live concert and entertainment industry. The order was first reported by TMZ. Trump's actions are similar to moves taken by his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, to target what he labeled 'junk fees' — hidden charges that raised the prices of items like concert tickets, hotel rooms, the internet and other services and goods — that was part of a broader effort to address worries about rampant inflation during the Democrat's tenure. Biden's actions to bring more transparency to ticket pricing gained particular salience as the cost to attend major tours by pop icons such as Beyoncé and Taylor Swift skyrocketed and many fans were unable to secure tickets. In 2023, Ticketmaster, which is owned by Live Nation Entertainment Inc., agreed to display all-in pricing on its website for mandatory fees that previously didn't appear until checkout. Another ticketing website, SeatGeek, said it would allow customers to compare tickets with included fees. Under Biden, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau had a prominent role in cracking down on hidden or surprise charges for consumers. But the agency, long a target of conservatives, has since been gutted by Trump. Trump's IRS Cuts Are Tempting Taxpayers to Cheat Google Is Searching for an Answer to ChatGPT LA Fire Victims Are Betting on a Radical Idea to Help Them Rebuild Israel Aims to Be the World's Arms Dealer How a US Maker of Rat-Proof Trash Bins Got Boxed in by Trump's Tariffs ©2025 Bloomberg L.P.
