Record 16th SPL Title – Al Hilal Crowned Again : Saudi Arabia : August 2020

Al-Hilal Saudi Football Club (Al-Hilal SFC) won the ‘Saudi Professional League’ for a record 16th time.

The 16th time was by crushing Al -Hazem 4-1 at the King Saud University Stadium. This latest title win clocks up to the 60th trophy win in Al-Hilal’s history.

Al-Hilal secured a 16th SPL title on Saturday after a 4-1 win over Al-Hazem. (Twitter: @AlHilal_EN) / arabnews.com

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Saudi Arabia

Dubai Police Women Officers pull a Boeing Plane. Set a new World Record : UAE, November 2018

Heaviest aircraft pulled over 100 m by a team (female).

A team of 77 female officers of Dubai police established a world record by pulling a Boeing 777-300ER weighing 168.801 tonnes (168,801 kg/372,142 lb) over 100 meters distance.

Dubai Police entered the Guinness Book of World Records thanks to the feat of 77 of its officers, exclusively females, who dragged an Emirates plane .

A feat for a great cause

The aircraft, a Boeing 777 of 74 meter-long and 240 tons, was pulled with one rope attached to its undercarriage. The exploit was part of Dubai Fitness Challenge, a wonder event that aims to encourage residents to exercise more.

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pix : www.guinnessworldrecords.com

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

First Saudi Woman to Head a Bank. Chairman, Saudi British Bank – Lubna Olayan : June 2019

Lubna Suliman Olayan (aka) Lubna Olayan . Business Woman. Business Executive. Philanthropist.

Breaking the Glass ceiling :

Firsts:

  1. The Saudi British Bank (SABB ) and Alawwal (First) Bank have appointed Lubna Olyan as the Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the merged banks, to become the first Saudi woman to hold this position.
  2. First woman in Saudi history to deliver an opening keynote at a major conference in Saudi Arabia – Jeddah Economic Forum (Jan 2004)

-Chairman – Saudi British Bank and Alawwal Bank – merger / Former CEO – Olayan Financing Company

-On the Board of several Saudi Arabian and International Companies etc…

Awards/Honours :

-One of the Top 100 most influential people of 2005 – Time magazine / Forbes list of Most Powerful Women

-Awarded Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year (2010) etc…

Education :

-MBA : Business Management, Kelly’s School of Business, University of Indiana, USA / Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture : Cornell University, USA

pix: weforum.org

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Saudi Arabia

Khalid Al Falih : Minister of Investment. Chairman – Aramco : Saudi Arabia : Feb 2020

Khalid A. Al-Falih is the Minister of Investment, Saudi Arabia. Concurrently Chairman of Aramco.

Achievements / Honour:

-Listed in Forbes Most Powerful People for 2016

-Distinguished Alumnus Award ,Texas A & M University (2013)

-Petroleum Executive of the Year Award 2016 from Energy Intelligence

-Top 100 most powerful Arabs 2019 – Gulf Business

-The Order of the Rising Sun , Japan

Education:

-Harvard Business Program in Global Leadership (1998)

-MBA : Financial Business Adminstration, King Fahd Petroleum & Mineral Resources

-B.E. : Mechanical Engineering , Texas A&M University, USA

pix: arabnews.com

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Saudi Arabia

World’s Tallest Indoor Artificial Climbing Wall – Abu Dhabi, UAE : August 2020

The World’s tallest indoor artificial climbing wall is at a staggering 42.16 m (138 ft).

It is one of 2 world records of CLYMB Abu Dhabi, a sports and leisure attraction on Yas Island.

The other record is of the ‘World’s Biggest Indoor Skydiving Flight Chamber/ Wind Tunnel).

CLYMB Abu Dhabi is awarded for both by Guinness World Records.

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Climber Sasha DiGiulian scales the world’s tallest indoor climbing wall at Clymb Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National / pix: thenational.ae

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (U.A.E)

World’s Biggest Indoor Skydiving Flight Chamber : Abu Dhabi, UAE : August 2020

World record breaking 32 ft (10 m) in diameter and height of 104 ft making it the world’s largest indoor skydiving wind tunnel.

It is one of 2 world records of CLYMB Abu Dhabi, a sports and leisure attraction on Yas Island.

The other record is of the ‘World’s Tallest Artificial Climbing Wall’

CLYMB Abu Dhabi is awarded for both by Guinness World Records.

CLYMB Abu Dhabi is awarded for both by Guinness World Records. / pix: drifttravel.com

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (U.A.E)

Egypt – World’s Largest Exporter of Frozen Strawberries : 2019

Egypt was the world’s number one exporter of frozen strawberries in 2019, according to a report by the United Nations’ (UN) World Trade Center. 

The Egyptian Food Export Council revealed that Egyptian exports of frozen strawberries made up 20% of all global exports last year, amounting to about 140,000 tons valued at $165 million

In second place behind Egypt is Poland, who exported 94,000 tons of frozen strawberries in 2019. Mexico came in third with 84,000 tons, with Morocco coming in fourth place with 73,000 tons, and in fifth place was China with 48,000 tons.

pix: nilefm.com

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Egypt

First Saudi Woman To Race Cars in the Kingdom – Reema Juffali : November 2019

Reema Juffali (aka) Reema Al Juffali (or) Reema Al-Juffali.

Saudi Arabia’s first female professional to race cars in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Juffali made her official debut in October 2018. Competed in the F4 championship (UK), MRF Championship (India) and Yas Marina Circuit.

She is one of 3 women in the GCC with professional racing licences.

source: wikipedia.com

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Saudi Arabia

World’s First Historic Birth of Arabian Bustard With IVF : Abu Dhabi, UAE : July 2020

Abu Dhabi created a world first record in species conservation , with the birth of the endangered species Arabian Bustard (Ardeotis Arabs) via IVF – artificial insemination.

It was done at the National Avian Research Centre (NARC), Abu Dhabi.

The International Fund for Houbara Conservation(IFHC) Arabian Bustard Breeding Programme, the first of its kind project globally, has successfully bred 42 chicks in captivity.

pix : wam.ae

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Arab World’s First Nuclear Power Plant Launched by UAE : August 2020

The United Arab Emirates became the first Arab country to produce nuclear energy . An important milestone in the country reaching their future development needs.

The Barakah Nuclear power plant was commissioned in August 2020. The plant lies on the Gulf coast , West of Abu Dhabi.

Nuclear fission has begun in the first of the 4 reactors at Barakah plant, which is supplied by South Korean technology.

The plants are developed by Emirates National Nuclear Energy Corporation (NNEC).

pix: wam.ae

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United Arab Emirates