Today: 1 June 2025
1 May 2024
1 min read

With 286 medals, UAE leads Gulf Youth Games

Saudi Arabia secured second place with 136 medals…reports Asian Lite News

 The UAE extended its lead of the first Gulf Youth Games 2024, tallying 286 medals, including 93 gold, 100 silver, and 93 bronze.

Held across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Fujairah, under the theme “Our Gulf is One… Our Youth is Promising”, the event saw delegations from GCC countries compete and depart on Wednesday.

The Games not only strengthened bonds among GCC nations but also highlighted the importance of making such events regular, bolstering sports and nurturing athletes in the region.

Saudi Arabia secured second place with 136 medals, followed by Kuwait with 116 medals, Qatar with 72, Bahrain with 71, and Oman with 58.

ALSO READ: UAE pushes for swift de-escalation in Middle East

Previous Story

‘Riyadh Statement’ calls for urgent truce

Next Story

 UAE banks’ investments reach historic high

Latest from -Top News

UAE aid for Gaza in global focus

Titled Hope Remains, the documentary brings to light the UAE’s leading role in providing vital aid and support to the people of Gaza. The International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council has released a

Syria, Israel begin quiet talks

The announcement came just hours after Israeli warplanes reportedly carried out new airstrikes in Syria’s coastal provinces of Tartus and Latakia, hitting a range of military targets. Syria has confirmed the commencement

Gaza truce deal hits new snag

US says Hamas’ reply to the ceasefire plan was “totally unacceptable” and accused the Palestinian group of dragging the negotiations backward. The latest attempt to broker a ceasefire in Gaza has hit

IAEA flags Iran enrichment spike

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in two separate but related reports, said Iran has boosted its uranium stockpile enriched up to 60% purity by nearly 50% since February. Iran has vehemently

World needs Dubai’s ambition: Morgan

Piers Morgan has hailed Dubai’s transformation as an example of what visionary leadership can achieve. British broadcaster Piers Morgan has praised the extraordinary ambition and vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin
Go toTop

Don't Miss

First food-grade plastic recycling plant planned in Abu Dhabi

The 40,000 square meter facility in Abu Dhabi could create

Emirati-Indian ties are historic: Nahyan bin Mubarak

Vijayan highlighted India’s keenness to strengthen its overall relations with