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Arab News
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Organizers of Expo 2020 Dubai open World Fair US
CHICAGO: The organizers of Expo 2020 Dubai launched a three-week World Fair US in Chicago this week, saying it offers the same high-level experience of culture, food, entertainment and traditions from around the world. Omar Al-Taha, CEO of ElectroMed Group — which supervised the construction of Expo 2020 Dubai — told Arab News that the fair in Chicago will be the first in a series of events planned for cities across the US. He said the opening on Monday, at the SeatGeek Stadium and Fairgrounds in the Chicago suburb of Bridgeview, Illinois, was 'well attended,' and the fair will continue until July 28. 'We're featuring six pavilions representing the cultures, food and entertainment from countries in … Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, North America and South America,' he added. 'The vendors have been selected for their authenticity, quality, and their passion for sharing their culture through cuisine.' Al-Taha said he used the same criteria in Bridgeview as for Expo 2020 Dubai, adding: 'World Fair US is about more than just a celebration — it's about connections and experience. We wanted to create a space where people of every background can come together, learn from each other, and just enjoy the beauty of being human. 'In the Middle East pavilion, for example, participants will be able to not only enjoy Arab food and entertainment, but also products and crafts presented by dozens of vendors.' SeatGeek Stadium, which can accommodate 28,000 visitors, hosts professional sports competitions, concert performances and fairs. 'We believe we can use this event to create an even larger ongoing event. We want to do this in different states around the country,' Al-Taha said. 'Chicago was our first choice … because it's the land of many cultures. We didn't need to bring vendors from outside ... Chicago has so many cultures and great diversity. This is the right place to start this.' The World Fair US food court features local chefs and small businesses offering traditional dishes from across the globe, Al-Taha said. 'Every pavilion tells a story, and every guest becomes part of it. Whether you're eating something new for the first time, dancing to a rhythm you've never heard, or just watching your kids' eyes light up — we built this for you,' he added. There is a fireworks display every Friday and Saturday night.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
How to watch Chicago Hounds vs Old Glory: TV channel, live stream info, start time
CHICAGO - The Chicago Hounds take on Old Glory on Saturday night at SeatGeek Stadium. Fans can catch all the action live and free, with every match available to stream whether you're at home or on the go! Chicago Hounds How can I watch the Chicago Hounds vs. Old Glory? TV: FOX Chicago+ Advertisement Stream: or FOX Local When: Saturday, June 14 at 6 p.m. CT Fox Chicago Plus (Channel 50) will live broadcast 14 regular-season Chicago Hounds games, providing fans with the opportunity to experience live Major League Rugby (MLR) action from the comfort of their homes. Fox Chicago Plus is a local broadcast network serving the greater Chicagoland area. In addition to airing live sports broadcasts, Fox Chicago Plus also provides local coverage of breaking news, weather updates, and in-depth stories about the city's most important happenings. You can also stream all Chicago Hounds matches via FOX Local on your connected TV, through the FOX Local Mobile app, or on the Fox 32 Chicago website. Rugby 101 Before you dive into Major League Rugby action, Chicago Hounds General Manager and CEO James English breaks down some of the key rules of the game. Advertisement Scrum: The scrum is a competitive way of resetting the game. It's usually eight per side - eight forwards from each side - that push together to see who wins the ball. Lineout: A means of restarting play after the ball falls out of the field of play (touchline). Forwards assemble in a line on each side where one team's hooker throws the ball straight in the middle. Each team uses various formations to lift players up, retrieve the ball and put it back in play. Which team's hooker throws the ball into the lineout is circumstantial. Scoring: There are three ways to score in rugby. A "try", which is the rugby version of an American football touchdown is worth five points, but the ball must be placed on the ground for points to be awarded. Afterwards, there is a conversion worth two points, similar to the extra point kick in American football. Finally, there is a phase play drop goal, or penalty worth three points. Penalties: A penalty is when any team creates an offense. Within that, a team gets to either kick for touch or go for three points. Penalties are conceded normally around the breakdown, or when offside, and also when committing foul play. Contact: Rugby is a contact sport. Players tackle safely with their shoulders, wrapping their opponent's legs to take the ball carrier to the ground. It forms a ruck, which is how the game goes through phases of possession and play.
