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The Abu Dhabi World Grappling Championship 2025 are coming to Al Ain
The Abu Dhabi World Grappling Championship 2025 are coming to Al Ain

Time Out Abu Dhabi

time4 hours ago

  • Sport
  • Time Out Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi World Grappling Championship 2025 are coming to Al Ain

Combat sports fans, get ready – Al Ain is about to become the global centre of grappling. From August 1 to 3, the Abu Dhabi World Grappling Championship 2025 will make its debut at the ADNEC Centre Al Ain, bringing together hundreds of elite athletes from more than 20 countries. The high-energy, three-day tournament marks a major milestone for the UAE's rapidly growing combat sports scene – and it's the first event of its kind on the global calendar. Organised by International Vision Sports Management (IVSM) and backed by Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT), the championship is held under the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP) banner – the same team behind the world's biggest jiu-jitsu tournaments. But this time, it's grappling that takes centre stage. What to expect Whether you're a diehard martial arts fan or just curious about the sport, this event is set to be a hit (pun intended). The championship is open to all skill levels – from up-and-coming youth fighters and weekend warriors to seasoned pros and world-class grapplers. Divisions range from U14 to 35+, with both amateur and professional brackets. The stakes? 2,000 global ranking points, international recognition and cash prizes – not to mention the bragging rights of winning at one of the most anticipated combat sports events of the year. Day one will see the professional bouts kick off, followed by youth and amateur divisions on day two. It all builds up to finals and third-place playoffs on the closing day, with intense matchups expected throughout. Why Al Ain? While Abu Dhabi has become a heavyweight in the global fight game – think UFC Fight Nights, Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, Power Slap competitions and the Jiu-Jitsu World Championships – this event puts the spotlight on Al Ain Region as a rising destination for world-class sports events. Set against the backdrop of mountains, heritage sites and palm-filled oases, Al Ain offers a striking stage for combat sports and adds another dimension to the emirate's growing sport tourism appeal. Aug 1-3. ADNEC Centre Al Ain. Summer in Abu Dhabi The 27 best things to do indoors this summer in Abu Dhabi It's time for some air-conditioned bliss Psst: This is when summer officially ends in Abu Dhabi No complaints here 25 brilliant beach and pool day passes in Abu Dhabi Grab your SPF – a lush day by the water awaits

Liwa Date Festival bridges generations in a celebration of tradition and innovation
Liwa Date Festival bridges generations in a celebration of tradition and innovation

Al Etihad

time16-07-2025

  • General
  • Al Etihad

Liwa Date Festival bridges generations in a celebration of tradition and innovation

16 July 2025 22:45 AMEINAH ALZEYOUDI (LIWA CITY)Amid rapid innovation and technological progress, the UAE has remained true to its roots: The Liwa Date Festival stands as a shining example, celebrating how the country honours its agricultural heritage and cultivates it for the modern ancestral knowledge passed down through generations, a new crop of experts and farmers are growing traditions into the future - and the festival has become the annual platform where insights are exchanged and new ideas are age-old agricultural practice still recognised by Emirati farmers today is a system called "the equation of equations", said Ahmed Al Mansouri, a visitor experience specialist for the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, who spoke at the ancient system is a "natural calendar" that divides the farming year into four 100-day periods."The first 100, known as the yellow period, begins on August 15 and ends on November 22. The second 100, referred to as winter, runs from November 23 to March 2. During this time, the weather cools, preparing the soil and trees for growth," Al Mansouri said."From March 3 to June 10, we enter the third 100, aligned with spring and early summer, when trees begin to flourish after winter rains. The final 100, also called the yellow period, lasts from June 11 to August 14, marking the culmination of the growth cycle."These are not random dates, Al Mansouri stressed, as these periods were ultimately tied to the life cycle of a date palm, from seedling to germination and growth."We monitor when seedlings are planted, typically from February 1 to March 2. Germination follows, and eventually, the tree is thinned and shaped to ensure even growth. Full maturity usually begins around April 22," he deep-rooted agricultural knowledge, new innovations continue to Alketbi, a horticulture student from the United Arab Emirates University's College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, studied tissue culture technology and presented his research that highlighted the benefits of cultivating palm trees in laboratory the complex process, Alketbi told Aletihad: "Using a small piece of plant tissue, known as a lip, we place it in a nutrient-rich medium. This controlled environment allows for rapid and healthy growth."From a single tissue, it's possible to produce as many as 2,000 to 3,000 palm seedlings in a process that takes five years, three in a lab and two in a greenhouse. "This method not only preserves valuable genetic traits but also ensures disease-free, high-quality plants for the market," Alketbi said.

Travis Scott to Bring ‘Circus Maximus' Tour to Abu Dhabi This November
Travis Scott to Bring ‘Circus Maximus' Tour to Abu Dhabi This November

CairoScene

time15-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • CairoScene

Travis Scott to Bring ‘Circus Maximus' Tour to Abu Dhabi This November

Travis Scott will take the stage in Abu Dhabi for the first time this November, bringing his 'Circus Maximus' tour to Etihad Park as part of a six-country international run. Jul 15, 2025 American rapper Travis Scott is set to perform in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, November 15th, as part of his 'Circus Maximus' world tour. The event will take place at Etihad Park on Yas Island and marks the UAE stop in a tour that includes Johannesburg, Delhi, Sanya, Tokyo, and Seoul. Presented by Live Nation Middle East in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism, the concert is expected to draw a major crowd. The original 'Circus Maximus' tour broke records as the highest-grossing rap tour in history, earning over USD 209 million across 76 sold-out shows and drawing 1.7 million fans worldwide. Presale tickets go live on July 17th at 12 PM GST, with general sales opening on July 18th at the same time. Tickets will be available via Travis Scott's and Live Nation's official websites.

Travis Scott is coming to Abu Dhabi - What's On
Travis Scott is coming to Abu Dhabi - What's On

What's On

time15-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • What's On

Travis Scott is coming to Abu Dhabi - What's On

This is big and it's going to be lit. International hip hop superstar Travis Scott is coming to Abu Dhabi. The star is set to perform at Etihad Park, Yas Island on Saturday, November 15. The rapper has added the United Arab Emirates to his CIRCUS MAXIMUS WORLD TOUR and tickets go on sale this weekend. Presented by Live Nation Middle East in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral, this is set to be an incredible show with an incredible performer. Scott's CIRCUS MAXIMUS WORLD TOUR originally kicked off October 2023 and included 76 sold-out stops across North America, Europe, UK, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand throughout 2023 and 2024. The tour finished as the highest grossing rap tour in history with $209.3 million and 1.7 million tickets sold. The next leg of his tour will span six countries, kicking off on Saturday, October 11 in Johannesburg, South Africa at FNB Stadium, before continuing with additional stops in Delhi, India, Seoul, Korea, Sanya, Hainan, China, and Tokyo, Japan. Travis Scott in Abu Dhabi is going to be another record breaking performance. Date: Saturday, 15 November 2025 Venue: Etihad Park, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi Live Nation Presale tickets: 17 July (Thursday) 12 PM – 18 July (Friday) 11:59 AM GST General Tickets On Sale: 18th July (Friday) 12 PM GST · Tickets: and Another big announcement for Abu Dhabi is Karan Aujla is also coming to Etihad Park. Image: Supplied > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in

Karan Aujla is coming to perform in Abu Dhabi for one night only
Karan Aujla is coming to perform in Abu Dhabi for one night only

Time Out Abu Dhabi

time11-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Time Out Abu Dhabi

Karan Aujla is coming to perform in Abu Dhabi for one night only

Punjabi music fans, this one's massive. South Asian superstar Karan Aujla is bringing his It Was All A Dream World Tour to Etihad Arena this November 29 – and it's shaping up to be one of Abu Dhabi's biggest live music events of the year. The show marks Aujla's first standalone stadium performance in the Middle East and he's expected to pack out the arena with over 30,000 fans. Known for genre-blending bangers and soulful ballads, Aujla has become a global sensation – and now he's ready to take the capital by storm. So far, the It Was All A Dream tour has already lit up stages in Canada, India, New Zealand and the UK, including a staggering 200,000 fans across just ten shows in India. This leg of the tour follows the release of Aujla's third solo album, and his summer calendar is stacked with stops across Europe and North America. Now, it's Abu Dhabi's turn – and this isn't just any show. The event is presented by Live Nation Middle East and Team Innovation, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral, as the city continues to build its rep as a global live entertainment hub. Tickets go on presale for Live Nation members and Yas Annual Pass Holders on Saturday 12 July at 12pm GST, with general sale opening on Sunday 13 July at 12pm GST. From Dhs195. November 29. Etihad Arena, Yas Island. More things to do in Abu Dhabi Everything happening in Abu Dhabi in 2025 From new openings to big events, this is shaping up to be quite a year It's official: Abu Dhabi Comedy Season is returning for a second edition with some huge names Wow, look at this line-up Abu Dhabi's best restaurants: Everywhere you should eat at least once Your dinner inspo is sorted

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