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UAE Runner Mohammed Al Musabbi Wins Gold at Monaco Diamond League
Al Musabbi's victory marks the fastest 1000m ever run by a UAE youth athlete and signals the country's growing presence in international track and field. Jul 13, 2025 UAE middle-distance runner Mohammed Al Musabbi clinched gold in the 1000-metre race at the Monaco Diamond League youth competition, finishing with a time of 2:23.02 and setting a new national youth record. The 17-year-old's performance not only secured him the top podium spot but also marked the fastest time ever recorded by a UAE youth athlete at this distance. His participation was part of the UAE's 'Road to Olympics – Los Angeles 2028' programme, led by the UAE Athletics Federation in coordination with the National Olympic Committee. Backed by the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Racing Festival, Al Musabbi's achievement reflects broader efforts to support youth talent and strengthen the country's future in competitive athletics. Held as one of the premier stops on the international track calendar, the Monaco Diamond League offers a global platform for emerging athletes.
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Sharjah's Oldest Inhabited Site Added to UNESCO's World Heritage List
The site provides vital archaeological evidence of early human migration and settlement, dating back over 125,000 years, making it one of the oldest inhabited areas in the region. Jul 13, 2025 Faya, an ancient archaeological site in Sharjah's Mleiha region, has officially been added to UNESCO's World Heritage List. The announcement was made during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India. Faya is part of the 'Umm Al Nar Culture and Stone Age Settlements' file, jointly submitted by the UAE, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. The site provides vital archaeological evidence of early human migration and settlement, dating back over 125,000 years, making it one of the oldest inhabited areas in the region. It includes rock shelters, stone tools, and signs of early human adaptation to desert environments. Sharjah's nomination was backed by extensive research and excavation efforts by local and international teams under the guidance of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage and the Mleiha Archaeological Centre.
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Saudi Red Sea Authority Introduces New Rules for Safer Cruise Trips
The new framework outlines clear roles for cruise operators, ports, and shipping agents, streamlines licensing, and mandates international safety and environmental standards. The Saudi Red Sea Authority announced the launch of the Kingdom's first national framework for cruise ship operations, aiming to strengthen Red Sea tourism while prioritising environmental protection and marine sustainability. The new framework outlines clear roles for cruise operators, ports, and shipping agents, streamlines licensing, and mandates international safety and environmental standards. The guidelines also set service quality benchmarks for the full tourist journey, both onshore and onboard. Cruise ships will be required to implement strict waste management protocols and maintain zero sea-discharge policies, in line with agreements such as the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).
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New Anti-Drug Awareness Campaign Targets Drivers in Egypt
A nationwide campaign has launched to raise awareness among drivers about the dangers of drug use, aiming to boost road safety and reduce traffic accidents across Egypt. Jul 13, 2025 A new nationwide awareness campaign aims to tackle drug use amongst drivers across Egypt, with a focus on raising awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence. The initiative - spearheaded by the Fund for Drug Control and Treatment of Addiction (FDCTA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Solidarity - is active at taxi stands, transport hubs, and major public squares, where educational materials are being distributed to both professional and private drivers. Volunteers and officials are engaging directly with motorists, offering information and support services. This move is part of Egypt's broader strategy to combat drug-related traffic accidents and promote a culture of safety on the roads. In addition to awareness efforts, the government continues to carry out random drug testing campaigns targeting drivers of school buses, commercial vehicles, and public transport. Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine El-Qabbaj emphasised that prevention through awareness is a key part of Egypt's anti-drug policy, particularly amongst high-risk groups like transport workers.
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Egyptian Producer HatemBas Drops Multi-Genre Debut EP 'Wa2t'
Written while touring with rapper Marwan Moussa, Egyptian producer HatemBas's first EP blends indie-pop, hip-hop, and shaabi into an emotional study of time. Jul 13, 2025 With his debut EP, 'Wa2t', Cairo-based producer HatemBas rewires the clock. Known for his eclectic sound - built from hip-hop's postmodern textures, indie-pop lyricism, and the rhythmic grit of shaabi and maqsoum - HatemBas uses this project to establish his unique sonic identity. Written while touring with rapper Marwan Moussa, 'Wa2t' pushes beyond club-ready electronics. Across three immersive tracks, HatemBas fractures and reassembles time into layered soundscapes: ambient fragments, hypnotic drums, and intimate melodies unfold like emotional timestamps. The project blends afro rhythms with Arabic melodies in a way that's both grounded and otherworldly. Rather than treating time as a line, 'Wa2t' explores it as a feeling. Love, heartbreak, waiting, and repetition all collide in a surrealist sonic journey. The EP cover, a warped clock, captures this tension: time moves forward, but emotions fold in on themselves.
