Dubai Fitness Challenge aims to change people's mindset, claims Yaqoub Al Zarouni
Dubai: Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) is looking beyond participation numbers, with ambitions to change people’s attitudes towards fitness and potentially expand beyond the UAE, according to senior manager Yaqoub Al Zarouni. I met Al Zarouni ahead of the EuroLeague clash between Dubai Basketball and Paris Basketball at Coca-Cola Arena, where a press conference was held for the Dubai Fitness…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims to have won the country's recent election, although neither his bloc nor the opposition has secured a majority in parliament. Approximately 600,000 absentee ballots remain to be counted. Jordan and Syria have decided to create a joint security committee to investigate the Jordanian air strikes in southern Syria that resulted in at least seven casualties, including civilians.
The United States is reportedly warning Gulf countries to get ready for a potential renewed military campaign against Iran following the November 3 midterm elections. The Wall Street Journal suggests that President Donald Trump is contemplating a short, but intense series of strikes, though no final decision has been made. The United Arab Emirates' Lana Nusseibeh advocates for comprehensive United Nations reforms and pledges to take bold diplomatic steps for peace if elected as the organization's next secretary-general.
Additionally, Dubai has approved a development plan for 48 urban centers with a budget surpassing Dh2 billion. This ambitious initiative aims to boost property values in targeted areas by Dh20 billion by 2040, while also enhancing access to metro stations and public services.
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