Egypt’s Al Ahly Win Record-Extending 10th CAF Champions League Title : July 2021

Egyptian club Al Ahly seals a record-extending 10th African Champions League title by beating Kaiser Chiefs of South Africa in the final.

Al Ahly extended their record as the club with most CAF Champions League titles to a total of 10 and they are five titles ahead of Zamalek and TP Mazembe.  

Al Ahly, who entered the game as the reigning champions, achieved back-to-back titles for the third time in the club’s history after 2005/2006 and 2012/2013.  

Al Ahly’s captain Mohamed El Shenawy had a special night as he became the first captain in the club’s history to lift the trophy for two straight seasons. 

source/content: egypttoday.com

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Mohamed Sherif celebrates his goal, courtesy of Al Ahly website / pix: egypttoday.com

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EGYPT

Team Abu Dhabi Crowned World Endurance Champions again – 2nd Time : Augustow, Poland: July 2021

All-Emirati crews secure another double triumph as Cappellini’s two-boat strategy works to perfection.

Team Abu Dhabi secured their first major powerboat racing crown of the season on Sunday as Rashed Al Qemzi, Thani Al Qemzi and Mansoor Al Mansoori combined to win the UIM World Endurance Championships in Augustów, Poland.

This triumph means that Cappellini has now delivered 12 world championship titles to Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club since taking charge in February 2015.

This was also the first time in the championships that Team Abu Dhabi had been represented by a full Emirati driver line-up.

source/content: khaleejtimes.com

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Team Abu Dhabi had entered the championship with an all-Emirati two-boat line-up for the first time. — Supplied photo / khaleejtimes.com

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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (U.A.E)

Almoez Ali Makes History- First to Score at 3 Football Tournaments – Asian Cup, Gold Cup, Copa America

Almoez Ali creates footballing history as the first ever player to score in three of the biggest football tournaments. 

Qatar’s number one striker scored nine goals at the Asian Cup 2019 and a goal each at Copa America in 2019 against Paraguay as well as this year’s 2021 Gold Cup against Panama

source/content: dohanews.co

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pix; QFA / dohanews.co

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QATAR / SUDAN

World’s Largest Hampton by Hilton, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE : July 2021

Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Ali Construction & Development (AACD)has marked the handing over of the $81.6m (AED300m), 39,625m2 Hampton by Hilton Hotel at the Al Marjan Island.

With the handover milestone, the project has become the largest Hampton by Hilton in the world to date.

The 515-keys beach hotel has been engineered by JT+Partners, with International Engineering Center as the supervision consultant, and developed by Mohamed Ruqait Properties (MR Properties). 

The tower level comprises 515 rooms and suites, while the wide rooftop consists three chiller zones and two fire exits. The hotel will also feature 450m of a private white sand beach, a 1,000m2 pool, other recreational facilities and an observation deck. 

source/content : constructionweekonline.com

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AACD marks handover of world’s largest Hampton by Hilton / pix: constructionweekonline.com

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RAS AL KHAIMAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (U.A.E)

Transport & Logistics Middle East Awards : TLME Heroes of the Pandemic Awards : July 12th, 2021

With celebrity host Katie Jenson opening the evening and international boxer Amir Khan as celebrity guest, the awards ceremony on was attended by the who’s who of the industry and proved a great success in showcasing the best talents of the Middle East region’s supply chains.

The event was held at the Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre (The Great Ballroom) on July 12th.

Winners were recognised for their performance in 5 key sections – Special Recognition, Technology, Air Freight, Sea Freight and Logistics.

And the winners of the TLME Heroes of the Pandemic Awards 2021 are:

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

The Hope Consortium – Global Vaccine Distribution Initiative

Department of Health Abu Dhabi – Hero of the Pandemic – Best Performer

Capt. Abdulkareem Al Masabi – ADNOC Logistics & Services – CEO of the Year

Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) – Hero of the Pandemic – Government Agency

Cyber Security Council – Hero Of The Pandemic (Security & Defence)

Dubai Police – Hero of the Pandemic (Transport & Logistics Authority)

TECHNOLOGY AWARDS

Abu Dhabi Ports mUnity – Hero of the Pandemic in Technology

Cyber Security Council – Hero of the Pandemic (Digitalisation)

DHL & DP World – Joint winners of Most Innovative Company in Technology

Navis – Most Dynamic Solution in Technology

Brands for Less – Hero of the Pandemic (E-Commerce)

Cyber Security Council – Hero of the Pandemic (Cyber Security)

Unitechnik – Logistics Automation Solution of the Year

Fleetboard (By Mercedes-Benz Trucks) – Most Innovative Telematics Solution of the Year

Cyber Security Council – Best All-Round Security Solution Provider

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

The Hope Consortium – Global Vaccine Distribution Initiative

Department of Health Abu Dhabi – Hero of the Pandemic – Best Performer

Capt. Abdulkareem Al Masabi – ADNOC Logistics & Services – CEO of the Year

Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) – Hero of the Pandemic – Government Agency

Cyber Security Council – Hero Of The Pandemic (Security & Defence)

Dubai Police – Hero of the Pandemic (Transport & Logistics Authority)

TECHNOLOGY AWARDS

Abu Dhabi Ports mUnity – Hero of the Pandemic in Technology

Cyber Security Council – Hero of the Pandemic (Digitalisation)

DHL & DP World – Joint winners of Most Innovative Company in Technology

Navis – Most Dynamic Solution in Technology

Brands for Less – Hero of the Pandemic (E-Commerce)

Cyber Security Council – Hero of the Pandemic (Cyber Security)

Unitechnik – Logistics Automation Solution of the Year

Fleetboard (By Mercedes-Benz Trucks) – Most Innovative Telematics Solution of the Year

Cyber Security Council – Best All-Round Security Solution Provider

AIR FREIGHT

Emirates SkyCargo – Hero of the Pandemic (Air Cargo)

DHL Global Forwarding – Most Resilient Performer in Air Cargo

Etihad Cargo – Most Creative Performer (Air Cargo)

Saudia Cargo – On-Time Hero

National Air Cargo – Hero of the Pandemic (Humanitarian Relief)

SEA FREIGHT

DP World – UAE Region – Port that has been a true Hero of the Pandemic.

Abu Dhabi Ports – Ports Cluster – Most Ingenious Performer in Maritime

CS Maritime DMCC – Hero of the Pandemic (Maritime Services)

ADNOC Logistics and Services – Best Integrated Shipping & Logistics Performer

LOGISTICS

SAL Saudi Logistics Services – HERO OF THE PANDEMIC IN LOGISTICS

Danzas – Hero of the Pandemic (Healthcare Logistics)

Allied Transport Company – Hero of the Pandemic – Supply Chain Transport Solution

Emirates Post – Hero of the Pandemic (Speed & Efficiency)

Danzas – Hero of the Pandemic, Supply Chain Solution

KNAUF – Manufacturer of the Year

Hellman Worldwide Logistics – Hero of the Pandemic (Freight Forwarding)

Serco – Hero of the Pandemic (Support Services)

Al-Futtaim Logistics – Hero of the Pandemic (Fulfilment)

Mercedes-Benz Trucks – Truck OEM of the Year

LogiPoint – Logistics Hub of the Year

Razr Lab & Haifa Logistics – Best Logistics Start-Up Award

Aramex – Last-Mile Hero

source: transportandlogisticsme.com

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MIDDLE EAST

Al Hamra Business Tower wins ‘Audience Award’ for 10 year Category : Kuwait : June 2021

The most influential tower built in Kuwait in the last decade, Al Hamra Business Tower was the proud winner of the ‘Audience Award’ for the 10 year category of 2011 projects completion by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH).

Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), Al Hamra Business Tower stands at 413 meters high across 80 levels, integrated with intelligent design, functionality a striking mix of iconic sculptural form and breathtaking office views overlooking the Gulf.

 Mr. Ali Khajah, Chief Operating Officer of Al Hamra Real Estate Development said: “This is truly an honor and an enriching experience as Al Hamra Business Tower receives a new category award resulting from the global respect and appreciation for our brand and its progress from a vast and diverse list of industry peers.

 Previously, Al Hamra Business Tower was recognized by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) as the tallest building in Kuwait, 2nd tallest building, and tallest office building and tallest concrete structure in the Middle East. Internationally, the Tower was acclaimed for being 2nd tallest concrete structure in the world, 5th tallest office building in the world and 12th tallest building in the world in the year 2012.

source/content : arabtimesonline.com

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The Al Hamra Business Tower stands at 413 meters high across 80 levels, integrated with intelligent design / pix: arabtimesonline.com

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KUWAIT

Saudi Arabia Wins Presidency of Arab League’s – ALECSO’s Executive Council & Hani Al-Muqbel Elected as its President : July 2021

Saudi Arabia has won the presidency of the executive council of the Arab League Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization (ALECSO).

Saudi representative and member of ALECSO’s executive council Hani Al-Muqbel on Thursday was elected president of the council from 2021 through 2023, winning a majority of the vote and the participation of 21 Arab countries.

Al-Muqbel has over 18 years of work experience. He graduated from Harvard Business School after completing several executive training programs, including the executive program in developing leaderships, and other programs specialized in the strategic leadership, negotiation, board of directors’ governance, building strategic partnerships, design thinking and business growth from Harvard Business School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and business schools in Stanford, Columbia, INSEAD, and the International Institute for Management Development (IMD)

source/content: www.arabnews.com

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Saudi representative and member of ALECSO’s executive council Hani Al-Muqbel. (Supplied) / pix: arabnews.com

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SAUDI ARABIA

Mohamed Benchaaboun Named Africa’s ‘Finance Minister of the Year’ : June 23rd, 2021

The African Banker, a quarterly magazine that covers Africa-related financial news, has named Moroccan Minister of Economy and Finance Mohamed Benchaaboun as Africa’s “Finance Minister of the Year.

The winners of the 2021 edition of the African Banker Trophies were celebrated on June 23, 2021, during the prestigious awards ceremony, organized on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank.

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pix: moroccolatestnews.com

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MOROCCO

Artworks at Noor Riyadh Festival set Two Guinness World Records : March 2021

“Beacon,” by Polish artist Carolina Halatek, broke the record for the largest LED (light-emitting diode) structure. The sculpture, which was on show at the King Abdul Aziz Historical Center between March 18 and April 3, consisted of 272,160 LEDs.

“Star in Motion,” by Belgian artist Koert Vermeulen, was suspended at a height of 256 meters on the Kingdom Center tower and radiated 1.2 million lumens of light. It set the world record for the brightest suspended ornament.

Noor Riyadh is an initiative of the Riyadh Art Project, which hopes to establish more than 1,000 public artworks throughout the city.

source/content : arabnews.com

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pix: www.guinnessworldrecords.com

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SAUDI ARABIA

Nadia Power – Irish Athlete Sets Her Sights on Summer Olympics 2021

Nadia Power . Athlete. Middle Distance Runner. Track Athlete.

Official Brand Ambassador for Toyota Ireland

Represented Ireland in the Youth and Under-20 levels and now higher on for track events.

Record/s :

  • Won 1st major medal , Bronze, U23 European Athletics Championships in 800m, Sweden (2019)
  • 2021 : Set a new Irish Record – Won 2nd position, Vienna Indoor Meet, 800m , 2:02:44 (February 2021)
  • Won 3rd position, World Indoor Tour, Torun, Poland, 2:00:98 setting the 8th fastest time in the world (2021)
  • Won 3rd position, Final World Indoor Tour, Madrid, Spain, 2:01:55

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IRISH / SUDAN