Shamal Steel Arch Bridge , Ras Al Khaimah, UAE is now the World’s longest steel bridge , certified by Guinness World Records.
It is planned to handle 2,000 vehicles per hour and includes a life expectancy of 104 years without any maintenance.
The bridge is a part of the second phase of Emirates Road as envisaged by the Ministry of Infrastructure, UAE
The former record was held by Poland’s 26m long bridge
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Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran – received 225 patents in 2019.
Achieving the 4th position on the Global list 100 Universities for the number of patents granted in the U.S. last year.
This announcement was presented in the annual classification report released by US National Academy of Inventors and the Intellectual Property Owners Association.
The Fourth ranking was preceded by the University of California (631), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (355) and the University of Texas (236).
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Saudi Arabia
Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber – Businessman – Founder, Chairman and CEO – MBI Group
Companies include:
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Book:
Sheikh Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber. Yes, Arabs can too
Honours & Awards :
2002. Awarded Honorary Fellowship at the School of Oriental and African Studies
2004. Awarded Doctorate of Letters from University of Westminster
2004. Awarded Honorary Degree, Doctor of Science, from City University, London
2005. Appointed UNESCO Special Envoy for Education, Tolerance and Cultures
2005. Awarded UNESCO Medal on the occasion of the organisation’s 60th anniversary
2005. Awarded a Gold Medal by the French Government for services to Tourism and Culture.
2007. Awarded Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation Gold Medal
2007. Appointed UN Spokesperson for Global Forums on Reinventing Government
2008. Nominated as Trialog Institut “Person of the Year”
2008. Appointed Chairman of Mediterranean Peace Forum
2010. Awarded Honorary Fellowship at University College London
2012. Awarded ISESCO (Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Gold Medal
2013. Awarded a Senatorship by MODUL University
2017. Received Dialogue of Cultures Award
Others:
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Saudi Arabia
IM’ Hungry, Jeddah , Saudi Arabia is the world’s largest burger restaurant.
It has an area of 2,860 sq.m (30,784 feet) almost the size of 11 tennis courts.
Burgers are served with only fresh, non-frozen meat daily. The menu ranges a variety of dishes.
The record attempt took place in Jeddah on December 12th, 2019 and was certified by Guinness World Records.
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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
The Quartet of Tunisian General Labour Union (UGGT), The Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA), the Tunisian Human Rights League (LTDH) and the Tunisian Order of Lawyers were awarded the Nobel.
Winner of Nobel Peace Prize for helping building pluralistic democracy in Tunisia.
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Tunisia
Zeinab Badawi , Journalist , Presenter, News Reader – TV and Radio
Currently with : BBC
Programs
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British / Sudanese-British
Ali Al Habsi . Professional Footballer. Omani International Goal Keeper. Captain of Oman International Football Team.
First and only Player from Oman to Win a FA Cup Medal. Only player from the Gulf to have a successful career in Europe.
Played for Oman. Clubs overseas in Norway, United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia.
Awards/ Recognitions: A few
-Norway’s Best Goal Keeper (2003-2004) / – Best Goal Keeper Award at Gulf Cup, 5 consecutive years – 2003, 2004, 2007, 2009 and 2011 / -Oman won their 1st ever Gulf Cup (2009) with his leadership as Captain / Winners – Saudi Professional League (2017) / Winners – Saudi Super Cup (2018)
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OMAN
Nassef Onsi Sawiris – Businessman in Construction and Chemicals. Youngest of the 3 brothers Naguib Onsi Sawiris and Samih Onsi Sawiris. Children of businessman baron Onsi Sawiris
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B.A. – Economics , University of Chicago
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Egypt
Tawakkol Abdel-Salam Khalid Karman, Yemeni Journalist, Politician and Human Rights Activist.
Earned nicknames in Yemen ‘Iron Woman’ (aka) ‘Mother of the Revolution’
Nobel Peace Prize :
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Co-Founder :
www.tawakkolkarman.net/en
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Taz Governorate, Yemen / Turkey
The second largest shopping centre in the world by total land area and is situated in Downtown Dubai, UAE
Dubai Mall has 4 levels, an internal floor area 548,127 square metres. 1,200 retail outlets and over 160 food and beverage outlets.
The Mall includes an acquariam, Olympic size ice rink, 22 screen cineplex.
Developed by Emaar Properties
Additional World Records:
Within the Mall there are several world records to be listed individually
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)