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Mohammed bin Rashid receives Shabab Al Ahli Football Club following four-trophy season
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, received Shabab Al Ahli football team at Zabeel Palace in recognition of their outstanding performance during the 2024–2025 sports season, in which they secured four titles. His Highness congratulated the players, technical and administrative staff, as well as board members on a season crowned with multiple achievements. The reception was attended by H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai. His Highness said that the sports sector is essential to the UAE's development strategy, contributing to human progress and strengthening the country's position internationally. He emphasised that the leadership's continued support for the sector reflects a strong belief in sport to nurture role models, instil values, and shape a confident, ambitious generation. Sheikh Mohammed also reaffirmed the leadership's support for athletes and clubs to help them excel on the global stage. He stressed that sports clubs should serve as platforms for developing champions, both in term skill and character. Addressing the players, His Highness commended their determination and team spirit, noting that while reaching first place is a significant achievement, maintaining that position is the greater challenge. His Highness joined members of the team for a commemorative photo, encouraging them to sustain their high performance and expressing confidence in their ability to proudly represent the UAE in the upcoming competitions. The reception was also attended by Khalifa Saeed bin Sulaiman, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai Club. The Dubai-based team clinched 4 titles with a commanding performance throughout the season, including their ninth UAE Pro League championship, UAE President's Cup for the 11th time, the UAE Super Cup, and the UAE-Qatar Super Cup. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
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29-01-2025
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Throwback: This is what 6 of your favourite Dubai spots used to look like
Take a throwback trip down the Dubai memory lane… For many of us, the Dubai of now is the only Dubai we know. But once upon a time, there used to a Dubai that lived and it was wildly different from the high-flying bridges, sky-skirting towers and technology we see now. These pictures will show a glimpse of that – your favourite landmarks in a different light. Burj Khalifa Burj Khalifa circa 2006 17 years ago, where the Burj Khalifa stands was a pit of sand and so was the surrounding area of The Dubai Mall, Business Bay and beyond. It took six years to build the Burj Khalifa and was formally opened in 2010. This picture was taken in 2006, mid-way through construction – a visionary building indeed. Burj Al Arab Burj Al Arab circa 1994 – 1999 Burj Al Arab is called the first 'seven-star' hotel in the world – a seven-star rating is actually not an official thing, but the level of luxury could warrant that its launch, one journalist was famously so overwhelmed by the hotel that they felt it must be rated seven stars out of the maximum five-star rating, and that's how it came to be. It was architecturally designed to resemble a billowing Arabian dhow sail. Dubai World Trade Centre Dubai World Trade Centre circa 1978 Once upon a time the tallest building in all of Dubai, and originally known as the Sheikh Rashid Tower, the World Trade Centre was the only high-rise visible on the skyline for a long time. It was surrounded by fields of sand, the only structure when it was inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II in 1979. Deira Clock Tower Deira Clock Tower circa 1968 The alleged story of the clock on the Clock Tower goes that in 1961 His Highness Sheikh Rashid's daughter married the then Ruler of Qatar. It is conceivable Sheikh Rashid's new son-in-law, Sheikh Ahmed of Qatar, gave away the clock as a gift, straight from Doha's own Clock Tower. The origin of the clock can be traced to Manchester, UK. Zabeel Palace Zabeel Palace circa 1965 Massive Dubai throwback: In 1965, the Zabeel Palace stood alone in the desert. The first Zabeel Palace was built in the late 1950s and comprised three small buildings. Around 1963 Overseas AST was commissioned to build a new Zabeel Palace and the first one was forgotten in time. Sheikh Zayed Road Sheikh Zayed Road circa 1979 In the 1970s, this road was known in Dubai as 'The Abu Dhabi Road', and connected with the Hatta Road. It was also officially not called the Sheikh Zayed Road until after Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum became Ruler following his father's final illness in early 1980s. Images: > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
