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Alan Conde
Alan Conde is a seasoned sports journalist based in Dubai, originally from Brazil. With over a decade of experience, Alan covers a wide range of sports for Dubai News, focusing on football, cricket, motorsports, and tennis. He began his journalism career in São Paulo, Brazil, after earning a degree from the University of São Paulo.
Latest stories by Alan Conde
World Cup 2026 Round of 16: Full UAE Match Schedule and Kick-Off Times
3 Jul 2026
Yamuna & Ayesha Hasan Are Dubai.News Gen Z Ambassadors
Yamuna Hasan and Ayesha Hasan have been named Gen Z Ambassadors for Dubai.News as the outlet launches a dedicated section covering youth culture, lifestyle, trends, fashion, food, and digital conversations shaping how young people experience Dubai.
19 Jun 2026
Vozinha Stops Spain: Cape Verde's 40-Year-Old World Cup Hero
At 40, Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha made seven saves to hold Spain to a 0-0 draw at FIFA World Cup 2026 in Atlanta, then watched his Instagram following surge from 50,000 to nearly 5 million overnight.
16 Jun 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 UAE Match Timings: Full Schedule
The World Cup 2026 is hosted far away, but UAE fans can catch every match live. Here is the complete fixture list with kick-off times in UAE time, plus where to watch across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
10 Jun 2026
Dubai World Cup Fan Zones 2026: Where to Watch Every Match
Dubai turns into a football hotspot during the World Cup, and its fan zones are where the off-pitch action happens. Compare five big-screen venues, from JBR beachfront energy to a Palm Jumeirah sports hub, plus tickets and match-day tips.
9 Jun 2026
Sony PS6 Handheld Confirmed: Project Canis Specs, Price & Date
Sony is quietly building a PS6 handheld codenamed Project Canis. Leaked specs point to a Zen 6 CPU, RDNA 5 GPU, 24GB RAM, docked mode, and AI upscaling that reportedly beats Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 — all for $400–$500.
2 Apr 2026
Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 Draws 25,000 Athletes
The Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 has officially begun, marking West Asia's largest-ever mass-participation multi-sport event. Over 25,000 competitors from 92 nationalities are contesting 38 disciplines across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra through February 15.
9 Feb 2026
Dubai Fashion Powerhouses Declare a New Global Export Era
The narrative of the Middle East as merely a consumer of luxury is officially dead. At the Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion 2026, designer Dima Ayad and entrepreneur Prarthana Nandwani revealed the gritty business realities behind Dubai's rise as a global fashion export force.
30 Jan 2026
Dubai Mall Fashion Fest AI Debate: Human First, AI Forward
At the Grand Atrium on January 30, 2026, the Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion's AI masterclass became a philosophical showdown. Four panelists clashed over creativity, automation, and whether the human touch is fashion's last competitive edge.
30 Jan 2026
MAC Cosmetics' Mariam Khairallah on Editorial Makeup at Dubai Mall
Mariam Khairallah, Global Senior Makeup Artist at MAC Cosmetics, led the "Beauty Editorial: From Concept to Canvas" masterclass at the Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion — breaking down how editorial makeup is built around narrative, light, and lens.
30 Jan 2026
Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion: Masterclasses & Awards
The Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion brought 12 free masterclasses — led by Mohammed Hindash, MAC Cosmetics' Mariam Khairallah, and others — plus the Global Fashion Awards at the Armani Hotel to Downtown Dubai on January 29–30, 2026.
30 Jan 2026
Sara Charif at Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion
Sara Charif speaks on the From Vision to Brand panel at the Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion, 2:00–2:45 pm in the Grand Atrium. The Berkeley-trained founder's discipline-first approach to Sara Charif Designs makes her the session's most grounded voice.
28 Jan 2026
Sara Charif Designs at Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion
Sara Charif Designs joins the Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion on January 30, 2026, speaking on the From Vision to Brand panel at the Grand Atrium — bringing precision craftsmanship and feminine authority to Dubai's biggest fashion event.
28 Jan 2026
Luana Vjollca at Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion
Albanian TV superstar Luana Vjollca appeared at The Dubai Mall on January 30, 2026 for the Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion, joining the "From Vision to Brand" masterclass panel in the Grand Atrium from 2:00 to 2:45 pm.
28 Jan 2026
Luana Vjollca at Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion
On January 30, 2026, Luana Vjollca took the stage at The Dubai Mall during the Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion, joining a masterclass panel titled "From Vision to Brand" in the Grand Atrium from 2:00 to 2:45 pm — the same day as the Dubai Mall Global Fashion Awards at the Armani
28 Jan 2026
Dubai's Mobile ATM Comes to You at Events and Emergencies
UAE Exchange has launched a mobile ATM service that brings a fully secure cash machine directly to events, private gatherings, and urgent situations across Dubai — no queue, no detour required.
14 Dec 2025
Eagle Hills Builds Abu Dhabi Tower in 12 Days Without Concrete
Abu Dhabi just logged one of its fastest builds on record. Eagle Hills, led by Mohamed Alabbar, completed a 16-storey residential tower — the Earth Tower — in twelve days using BROAD Group's concrete-free Holon prefab system, setting a new benchmark for sustainable UAE
10 Dec 2025
Andrew Tate vs Chase DeMoor: Misfits Boxing Dubai Dec 20
Andrew Tate steps into the Misfits Boxing ring on December 20 in Dubai, facing reigning heavyweight champion Chase DeMoor at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. The card streams exclusively on Rumble Premium at $9.99/month.
10 Dec 2025
Dubai Fashion Districts: 5 Style Zones Worth Visiting
Dubai's fashion districts form a live circuit for style-driven travelers — from d3's emerging designers and Alserkal Avenue's experimental galleries to Fashion Avenue's couture flagships, City Walk's boutique energy, and the luxury lounges of The Lana, Bluewaters, and DIFC.
6 Dec 2025
Andrew Tate vs Chase DeMoor in Dubai
Andrew Tate meets Chase DeMoor in the ring on December 20 in Dubai for Misfits Boxing's The Fight Before Christmas. Here's the full breakdown of the matchup, the fighters' backgrounds, and why this event is generating serious search traffic.
4 Dec 2025
Franz Ferdinand Live in Dubai at Coca-Cola Arena
Franz Ferdinand play Coca-Cola Arena on 13 December 2025 — their first-ever UAE show. Expect "Take Me Out," Mercury Prize-winning anthems, and Glasgow's sharpest guitar rock live in Dubai. Tickets from AED 295.
4 Dec 2025
Skepta Dubai: Soho Garden Meydan DJ Set on December 6
Skepta lands in Dubai on 6 December for his first-ever solo DJ set at Soho Garden Meydan, bringing the house-heavy Más Tiempo sound that's defined his 2025. Fresh from a surprise Glastonbury triumph and a Grammy nomination with Fred Again, tickets start at AED 150.
4 Dec 2025
F1 Stars Spotted in UAE Ahead of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
The UAE is buzzing as the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend kicks off. Formula 1 stars have already been spotted across Dubai and Abu Dhabi — from fashion launches to late-night meet-ups — before the season finale at Yas Marina Circuit.
4 Dec 2025
Canada Finish Sixth at Dubai Rugby Sevens 2025
Canada's women's rugby sevens team finished sixth at the Dubai Rugby Sevens 2025, losing 19-14 to the United States in the fifth-place final after a competitive 3-2 weekend at the HSBC SVNS season opener.
1 Dec 2025