Local Plus News

Emirati long-distance runner completes Abbott World Marathon Majors

It was the completion of an eight-year odyssey that has seen him push his way through every imaginable barrier to earn the coveted 'Six Star Finisher Medal'

Dubai: Even a bypass surgery failed to stop this hockey player

The 51-year-old recently competed in the Masters Indoor World Cup — his 10th international tournament since undergoing surgery

Dubai: After last-minute dash through floods, UAE teens catch flight, win int'l tournament

With their luggage missing, the youngsters entered the competition without their UAE jerseys - but what they didn't lack was the motivation to perform for the country

Why Tanisha Crasto returned to Dubai after qualifying for Olympics

'City Times' speaks to Dubai-born shuttler Tanisha Crasto who is all set to make her Olympic debut in Paris this year

This Emirati couple is on a mission to make their daughter a champion in rhythmic gymnastics

Tariq Malallah and Malak AlFarsi want to see their daughter and other girls from the UAE take the podium in international rhythmic gymanstics championhips

UAE: Organic vegetable consumption increases by 200% post Covid-19

Farmers at agriculture exhibition in Al Dhaid say awareness and health consciousness among residents contribute to the growth

Winter in the UAE: Top spots to go cycling with your friends and family

As temperatures dip, head to these spots across the UAE for a cycling session

Life on the inside: What living in the Burj Khalifa looks like

Inaugurated on January 4, 2010, to become the tallest tower in the world, Burj Khalifa celebrates its 14th anniversary this year

UAE residents bid farewell to Bur Dubai temple with heavy hearts

Worshippers paid their last visit to the iconic Shiv Mandir and Gurudwara before they redirect their spiritual journey to the newly opened premises in Jebel Ali

Dubai: This expat's collection of 12,000 vinyl records, CDs is worth Dh1 million

His extensive collection spans every genre, from 80s pop to smooth jazz, with rock and heavy metal dominating the shelves