LONDON: A three-month charitable project launched by an Abu Dhabi businessman on Jan. 1 this year has provided life-saving operations for 50 children with complex congenital heart diseases. Shamsheer Vayalil, chairperson of medical group Burjeel Holdings, set up the Golden Heart Initiative to help children from conflict zones and disadvantaged backgrounds in several countries.
ISTANBUL: Turks were voting on Sunday in municipal elections, with all eyes on Istanbul, the national “jewel” that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hopes to pry away from the opposition.But there appeared no excess of enthusiasm at polling stations, AFP correspondents reported, to a backdrop of raging inflation and massive devaluation.“Everyone is worried about the day … Read more
CrossFit, Calisthenics gain popularity in Kingdom with athletes shine at Red Sea Games JEDDAH: CrossFit and Calisthenics, two high-intensity fitness disciplines, have been making waves in the Kingdom as individuals embrace their efficiency in achieving overall fitness. The recent two-day Red Sea Games Championship, hosted by Stark Fitness, In2Fit, and Reform Athletics, highlighted the remarkable … Read more