Tag: Dubai

  • Sania Mirza becomes Dubai’s new sports ambassador

    Sania Mirza becomes Dubai’s new sports ambassador

     The Dubai Sport Council has appointed former Indian tennis star Sania Mirza  as its sports ambassador, adding another prestigious milestone to her career. 


     She proudly shared the news with her fans on her Instagram with the caption, “Honored and grateful to be a sports ambassador for Dubai!
    Thank you for this incredible opportunity Dubai Sports Council @dubaisc.”

     
    A number of prominent figures from the sports world attended the event, including UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh, among others.
     

     Fans flooded her social media with congratulatory messages, celebrating her latest achievement, since retiring from professional tennis after the 2023 Australian Open, Mirza has focused on her family, especially her son, Izhaan Mirza Malik.
     
    Here are some comments from fans:   

     


    H.H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum founded the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) on November 30, 2005. It oversees the activities of seven local sports clubs and encourages sports participation, particularly among women and children.

    Earlier, Sania Mirza shared photos from her son Izhaan’s sixth birthday celebration October 30.
     Sania posted glimpses of the intimate celebration on Instagram.  


    “My baby boy I can’t believe you are 6 you are the reason for my smile Happy birthday laddu,”
    Sania wrote, with a photo of her holding Izhaan close. Another photo showed Izhaan posing with a football-themed cake, featuring his favorite player, Cristiano Ronaldo.            
     
    The post quickly received love and birthday wishes from fans and celebrities alike.
    Izhaan’s father, cricket star Shoaib Malik also celebrated his son’s birthday, sharing pictures on Instagram with the caption, “Happy birthday champ! May you have many more years filled with laughter and love, Izzu Baba always has your back, and may you grow up to make us all proud.”
     

      
    Few months back, a video Sania Mirza was circulating on social media in the newly released teaser for the upcoming episode of ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ on Netflix, which features the tennis ace alongside fellow Indian female athletes Saina Nehwal and Mary Kom. 

    Host Kapil Sharma said, “Shahrukh Khan once said he’d love to play Sania Mirza’s love interest in a biopic about her life.”   


    Sania Mirza replied, “Abhi mujhe pehle love interest dhundna hai (I have to find a love interest first).”

  • Aishwarya Rai wins Best Actress at SIIMA 2024

    Aishwarya Rai wins Best Actress at SIIMA 2024

    Bollywood icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has won the best actress award at the South Indian International Movie Awards.

    The Jodhaa Akbar actress attended the event held in Dubai with her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan.

    Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was awarded the Best Actress (Critics) Award for the film Ponniyin Selvan 2.

    The film is directed by Mani Ratnam and Sruti Harihara Subramanian and written by Divya Prakash, Jayamohan and Kalki Krishnamoorthy.

  • Aamina Sheikh took a break from acting for these reasons

    Aamina Sheikh took a break from acting for these reasons

    Aamina Sheikh, known for her exceptional acting talent, is not only celebrated for her compelling performances but also for her unwavering commitment to promoting arts and culture.
    During an interview with MomKast, Aamina Sheikh talked about that she planned to put her career on hold and focus only on her children.

    Aamina said, “I would shoot a scene and I would nurse my daughter in between then I would go back to shooting, Nursing is such a big commitment on your body, so I wasn’t getting any break by feeding in between scenes, I was basically running a double shift.”

    “After that, obviously her schooling and her routine became a priority. I also had to face some other challenges in life due to which I had to put my work aside and figure out the way forward, for myself and for my child, hence my move to Dubai.” Sheikh added.
    Recalling the difficult decision she had to make as a working mother, Aamina Sheikh shares,
    “And for a while, I had to choose what takes priority here? My child, and her future, or my passion? And I chose her. I took that break. I had to really redesign things and reestablish my family, my ground. I put work on the back burner and Alhumdulliah I could, monetarily speaking, because many women don’t have that option or support in their marriage, or are financially challenged. Well, I had that support from my parents and having worked so much and been so financially mindful all my life.”

    After a long break, Aamina Sheikh is making a return to the spotlight with an exciting new project. She will soon be seen in Netflix’s upcoming series Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo.

    Aamina Sheikh tied the knot with actor Mohib Mirza, in 2005, and they announced their divorced in 2018. The couple has daughter, named Meissa, in their 13-year marriage.
    She re-married businessman and entrepreneur, Omer Farooqi, in August 2020, and the couple had a son, named Issa, in 2021.

  • Did Rahat Fateh Ali Khan really get arrested in Dubai?

    Did Rahat Fateh Ali Khan really get arrested in Dubai?

    Renowned singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s Dubai trip took an unexpected turn, sparking rumors of his arrest.
    The singer’s detention has been making headlines on social media. Details reveal that Khan was detained at the airport in Dubai following charges made against him by his former promoter and manager Salman Ahmed. Mainstream media also broadcast the news of his detention.

    Reports suggest that singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was detained at Burj Dubai police station during his visit to the UAE. He was in Dubai to perform at various musical events.
    After separating with his previous manager Salman Ahmed, who filed a lawsuit against Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in Dubai and other locations, the qawwal has been embroiled in an ongoing legal crisis.

    Khan posted a video message on Instagram to clear rumors that he had been arrested.

    Khan said, “I have come to Dubai to record my songs. All the work on my songs is going great. Everything is fine here.”

    “I’m just asking my followers to not believe any rumors. I am now working on several songs and will return shortly with a global smash hit tune. I’m asking everyone not to believe the rumors that have been spreading about me.”

  • UAE Princess Shaikha Mahra divorces husband in Instagram post

    UAE Princess Shaikha Mahra divorces husband in Instagram post

    Princess Shaikha Mahra of Dubai announced her divorce from Sheikh Mana on Instagram. The couple had a daughter just two months ago.
    Shaikha Mahra (Princess) posted a picture with the caption, “Dear Husband, As you are occupied with other companions, I hereby declare our divorce. I divorce you, I divorce you, and I Divorce You. Take care. Your ex-wife.”

    Social media response to her announcement was divided; some praised her choice, others believed it should remain secret. The princess is the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai.
     
    Sheikh Mana and Princess Shaikha Mahra tied the knot on May 28, 2023. The princess has unfollowed her ex-husband on Instagram and deleted some of their shared photos.

  • Saba Qamar shares photos of her beautiful home

    Saba Qamar shares photos of her beautiful home

    Actress Saba Qamar has given her fans a sneak peek into her stunning home by sharing some photos on her Instagram. The pictures show her relaxing in her beautifully decorated house, which features soft colors, comfortable furniture, and stylish fixtures.

    Saba posted the pictures of her home with the caption , “May my home be a reflection of my soul: peaceful, positive, and full of love.”

    Saba Qamar is one of the top actresses in Pakistan, known for impressive performances in films and dramas. Currently her drama ‘Mrs. & Mr. Shameem’ is on air on Zee5 while ‘Pagal Khaana’ is airing on green entertainment.

  • Mukesh Ambani’s gift to son is mind-blowingly expensive

    Mukesh Ambani’s gift to son is mind-blowingly expensive

    Mukesh Ambani, the richest man in India and the tenth richest person worldwide, has the means to spoil his kids, twins Akash and Isha, as well as their younger brother Anant, according to India Today.

    Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani’s bachelorette celebration cost the rich couple almost INR 1259 crore. Global superstar Rihanna was paid between between INR 66 to INR 74 crore. For the July wedding, the family is now planning to spend double that amount.
    Mukesh Ambani has purchased an opulent beachfront house in Dubai for Anant. The property isn’t just any old villa, but supposedly one of the priciest in all of Dubai, located on the Palm Jumeirah.

    In April 2022, Ambani bought a luxurious 3,000-square-foot home with 10 bedrooms and a private 70-meter beach. According to News18, he paid an astounding INR 640 crore for the mansion. Hindustan Times reported that this was the second-largest residential real estate deal in Dubai.

  • Sania Mirza kay ghar kay darwazay pay kya likha hai?

    Sania Mirza kay ghar kay darwazay pay kya likha hai?

    Indian tennis player Sania Mirza, who has 13.1 million followers on Instagram, has posted 10 pictures on her gallery captioned with ‘This and that ’

    The post starts with a picture of the new name plate outside her home, revealing her and her son Izhaan’s name.
    The remaining photos showcase her love for nature, moments with friends and Izhaan, solo selfies, and a thoughtful message on her coffee cup: “Choose to be happy.”

    Sania and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik ended their 10 years long marriage earlier this year.

  • Muneeb Butt meets Indian Actor Manoj Bajpayee in Dubai

    Muneeb Butt meets Indian Actor Manoj Bajpayee in Dubai

    Muneeb Butt, a beloved actor in Pakistan known for his versatile roles and self-made journey, recently had a memorable meeting with renowned Bollywood star Manoj Bajpayee in Dubai.

    The younger actor expressed his long-standing admiration for Manoj’s craft and his desire to meet him. Manoj responded warmly, and they both had a pleasant interaction.

    Here is the meetup video :

  • Dubai Loaded: names of politicians, army officials with property, money in Dubai leaked

    Dubai Loaded: names of politicians, army officials with property, money in Dubai leaked

    Thousands of Pakistani citizens including more than a dozen retired military officials and their families own properties in upscale Dubai areas, according to data revealed by the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) Dubai Unlocked project.

    The leaked data provides a detailed overview of hundreds of thousands of properties in Dubai and information about their ownership or usage, largely from 2020 and 2022.

    Pakistan, a country going through a severe economic crisis, came out prominent among the countries with massive properties in Dubai.

    Among the thousands of Pakistanis who own these properties are around a dozen retired military generals, two retired air vice-marshals of the Pakistan Air Force, a serving inspector general of police (IGP), a retired president of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), a former chairman of the Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDCL), and a serving chairman of the Pakistan Council for Science and Technology.

    Politicians

    President Asif Ali Zardari’s three children, Hussain Nawaz Sharif, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s wife, Sharjeel Memon and his family members, Senator Faisal Vawda, four MNAs and half a dozen MPAs from the Sindh and Balochistan assemblies. Former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz also appears on the list.

    The Property Leaks have also revealed that Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s wife owns a property in Dubai which he didn’t declare in the nomination papers he submitted in March this year for the Senate election.

    Per the Property Leaks data, Naqvi’s wife owns a five-bedroom villa in the Arabian Ranches. She received a rental income of AED600,000 (Rs45m) from this villa, which was purchased in August 2017 for AED4,347,888 (Rs329m) according to the record seen by The News. The villa remained in her ownership till April 2023 when it was sold for AED4,550,000 (Rs344m) as per the record.

    Military officials

    Late Gen (r) Pervez Musharraf and his wife’s name appear in the leaked data as owners of three properties in the areas of Dubai Marina, Burj Khalifa and Al Thanyah Fifth.

    Musharraf’s former military secretary Lt-Gen Shafaat Ullah Shah, who goes by the username @infantry28, is also included in the list. It should be noted his name appeared in Pandora Papers too.

    Former DG Counter Intelligence Maj Gen (r) Ehtasham Zameer, his son and other children are also on the list as owners of properties in the Al Warsan First, Marina Arcade Marsa areas.

    Also on the list is the son of Lt-Gen Afzal Muzaffar of the NLC scandal fame.

    Lt-Gen (r) Muhammad Akram owns a property in Elite Residences 4. In addition, Lt-Gen Alam Jan Mehsud and his spouse own a five-bedroom apartment in the Al Hamri Palm Jumeirah area.

    Maj Gen (r) Ghazanfar Ali Khan also owns a property in S15 Building Al Warsan First.

    Major Gen (r) Raja Muhammad Arif Nazir also appears in the leaked data for owning a property in Golf Promenade 2-A, Al Hebiah third area.

    Air Vice Marshal (r) Saleem Tariq also appears to own property. As does Air Vice Marshal (r) Khalid Masood Rajput.

    Also included in the list are Major Gen (r) Muhammad Farooq, Major Gen (r) Anis Bajwa’s spouse, and Maj Gen (r) Najam-ul-Hassan Shah.

    Businessmen

    Chief Financial Officer of Omni Group Aslam Masood along with his wife is also shown as a listed owner of several properties in the data. The News checked the value of one of them and found out that it was purchased at AED1,060,626 (Rs80m) in March 2013.

    Sohrab Dinshaw is also a property owner in Dubai. A villa he purchased in 2015 carried a purchase price of AED 1271888 (Rs 96m).

    Former president of the NBP Arif Usmani also features on the list as the owner of a penthouse.

    Bureaucrats

    IGP Azad Jammu and Kashmir Dr Sohail Habib Tajik is also on the list for owning property in Al Dafrah First Al Thanyah Third.

    The list and details will be updated.