Real Madrid big winners at Globe Soccer Dubai Awards as Vinicius Jr, Ancelotti and Perez are all recognised; Ronaldo bags two accolades
Vinicius Jr wins Best Men’s Player and Best Forward after year to remember on glittering evening at Atlantis, The Palm Ronaldo, winner of two awards, including Top Goalscorer of All Time, joined Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois on stage as part of 19th Dubai International Sports Conference Juventus legend Alessandro del Piero and Real Madrid president Florentino Perez receive Special Career Awards, while Neymar, Ferdinand and Courtois all took to the stage to receive Player Career Awards Dubai, UAE – December 27, 2024: Dubai: Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr added to his stellar personal trophy collection in Dubai on Friday night, with Jude Bellingham and Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo the other big winners at the 2024 Beyond Globe Soccer Dubai Awards, held in conjunction with the 19th Dubai International Sports Conference, in partnership with Dubai Sports Council, inside the five-star Atlantis, The Palm. Vinicius Jr went home with the Best Men’s Player and Best Forward awards after enjoying the best goalscoring season of his career in 2023/2024, finishing with 24 goals and contributing nine assists in 39 matches for Real Madrid. At 23 years and 325 days, the Brazilian also broke Lionel Messi’s record as the youngest player to score in multiple Champions League finals, leading the Spaniards to their 15th European title. “It was such a faraway dream that it seemed impossible for me,” said Vinicius Jr. “I was just a little kid who used to play barefoot in the streets of São Gonçalo. I grew up in a poor place, surrounded by crime, so to be here is something very important to me because I’m not only representing Brazil but all the kids out there with the same dream.” Bellingham, meanwhile, took home the Best Midfielder and Maradona Award following an outstanding calendar year, which saw the 21-year-old lift the LaLiga title and maiden Champions League in his first season at Los Blancos, as well as the Supercopa de Espana and UEFA Super Cup. The Birmingham City prodigy also helped England reach the final of the European Championship, contributing with some key goals along the way. “Thank you to Globe Soccer for inviting me to this awards ceremony,” added Bellingham. “It’s amazing to see so many great players and legends, and it’s a real privilege to win a trophy here tonight as well. It wouldn’t be possible without my teammates, my staff, and most importantly, my family. My mum, who is here tonight, is the biggest motivation in my life.” Al-Nassr forward Ronaldo clinched the Best Middle East Player for a second successive year, as well as being awarded the prestigious Top Goalscorer of All Time accolade, with the legendary forward currently standing on 917 career goals following his most recent strike against Al-Ittihad. “I am always happy to be here because I think you do it as a fantastic gala. You can see all the champions here. I think it’s fantastic. Congratulations to all,” said Ronaldo. “In terms of the trophy, I have to say thank you to my teammates, my team. In terms of individual, I did very well, but for me, it’s not enough. My main goal is to win a trophy for Al Nassr.” One of the world’s leading celebrations of international football excellence, the 15th edition of the star-studded awards took place on Palm Jumeirah, one of the world’s largest man-made islands, in association with Beyond Developments, Dubai’s latest premium real estate brand. As well as several Real Madrid representatives and Ronaldo, this year’s event attracted a full catalogue of football luminaries of past and present, including Brazil star Neymar, Barcelona and Spain winger Lamine Yamal, former England manager Fabio Capello, and Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand. The Beyond Globe Soccer Dubai Awards captured global attention, with more than 100 million votes cast by fans from more than 200 countries and territories, eclipsing the previous record of 70 million. Meanwhile, Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancellotti won Best Coach for the second time in three years, as FC Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati retained the Best Women’s Player award. Yamal, meanwhile, was duly recognised as Emerging Player. Earlier in the evening, Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois joined Ronaldo on stage to discuss “Talented Football” as part of the Dubai International Sports Conference. “In the beginning, when I arrived at Manchester United, I was a very skillful player, dribbling a lot, and I realized that it was good for the show, but football is more than that,” Ronaldo commented. “When you have a dream to achieve big things, you need to be more effective, and this is what I planned to do. I started to see examples there in the club, like Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes. And I took some good ideas. “And as I say all the time, of course, you’re never going to be a football player if you only have talent. Talent is the main word to achieve success. But the other things, which I consider more important, are the ethics of work. I dedicated all my life to that because I know I can improve year by year.” Courtois, meanwhile, said his early career setbacks were the catalyst to him reaching the top level. “For me as a goalkeeper, sometimes it’s harder because a striker can maybe miss two chances and then score a hat-trick, and it’s amazing,” he said. “I can miss two goals that are my fault, and you can mentally drop. I think from an early age, by setbacks I had when I was 14 or 15, when people were doubting me, I created a strong mentality, a strong belief in myself, and knowing that I want to be the best.” Other winners on the night included Al Hilal’s Jorge Jesus, who was awarded Best Middle East Coach; while Al Ain received Best Middle East Club and FC Barcelona were crowned Best Women’s Club once more. “The 19th Dubai International Sports Conference and 15th Globe Soccer Dubai Awards will go down as one of the most
Qatar Automobiles Company announces special ‘End of Year’ offer on a range of Mitsubishi cars
Doha, Qatar-26 December 2024 – Qatar Automobiles Company, the authorized distributor of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in Qatar, launched the special ‘End of Year” offer on a range of Mitsubishi vehicles with a wide range of benefits. Valid until the 10th of January 2025, the special allows customers to buy a Montero sport at a starting price of QAR 105,000, while the starting price of Xpander is QAR 59,000, Mirage and Attrage is QAR 39,000. The offer is available on limited quantities and colors, with range of benefits including 1-year free insurance, 1-year free registration, 3-year manufacturer warranty or 100,000 km mileage (whichever comes first). In addition, customers have the option of in-house finance from NBK Financial Services (Terms and Conditions Apply). Montero SportThe Mitsubishi Montero Sport shines with its fresh design, performance and durability at affordable price, making it the ideal car for all road conditions and at all times. With a fresh new face the Montero Sport has an updated look that features the new Dynamic Shield front grill, enhanced front bumper design and new LED and fog lights to give the car more tough yet smooth and modern look. On the back, the layout of rear lamps was changed, signal lights and brake lights’ positions have been switched, with a new spoiler out back adding a smoked finish in order to give the car a more sophisticated look. The Montero Sport is equipped with 3.0-LITER V6 MIVEC engine. The high-displacement V6 engine supplies strong acceleration even when carrying heavy loads or traveling uphill. Thanks to the 8-speed automatic transmission – First from Mitsubishi Motors – improved fuel efficiency coupled with smoother, more luxurious drive is easily achieved. Xpander The Mitsubishi Xpander is a versatile 7-seat SUV that offers comfort, functionality, quality and value for money. The Mitsubishi Xpander provides the best of both worlds. The interior enjoys plenty of cabin space, storage facilities and smart technologies, and the exterior’s bold styling does not compromise on high ground clearance, handling stability, and overall driving experience. The spacious interior of the Xpander is designed to reflect Japanese hospitality “OMOTENASHI” and provides comfort for all seven adult passengers thanks to supportive seating, convenient amenities and high-quality materials. Noise and vibration in the cabin are effectively absorbed by using special materials, ensuring a supremely quiet experience for the driver and all passengers. The air conditioning system enjoys eight fan adjustment levels in the front and four in the rear – as well as four rear roof vents, to keep everyone on board comfortable. Flexibility in the seating configuration to meet changing needs also allows for easy loading. The second-row armrest can be folded down and the second and third-row seats folded flat to accommodate lengthy loads. Additionally, entertainment and hands-free operation are available via the large 7-inch Smartphone-link Display Audio – SDA – which is compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, allowing intuitive operation of music, calls, maps and messages for a more enjoyable and safer driving experience. Even with passengers in the third-row seats, luggage space remains sufficient to accommodate four 4-gallon water bottles. Storage features in the Xpander in addition to the glove box include door pockets, drink holders, seatback pockets, floor console box, passenger seat undertray, and underfloor luggage area. Mirage Mitsubishi MIRAGE is the family economy car which secures utmost peace of mind and cost effectiveness. Thanks to its flexibility and minimum fuel consumption, the Mirage meets the expectations of the drivers and passengers alike. In terms of safety, Mitsubishi Mirage has enhanced light body, made of reinforced steel which absorbs shocks and shatters the effect in all directions. Attrage The Mitsubishi Attrage captures the minds with its new options and enhanced sporty design and advanced sporty dynamic look and feel, reliable safety, and intelligent features that are combined with good fuel economy and genuine quality. With the new enhanced sporty look, the body is streamlined to slip smoothly through the air. Reduced drag lowers wind noise and CO2 emissions while raising fuel efficiency and high-speed stability. Equipped with a dual colour front grill and tailgate spoiler, the Attrage is ready for more aerodynamic driving and stability on roads, while the newly designed wheel rims complement the body shape for the best look. The Attrage has an advanced, friendly, spacious cabin that’s equally impressive as its exterior. Chic fabric trim and high-quality materials for the soft yet supportive seats are complemented with hi-tech meters. The all line up of Mitsubishi cars are available in Mitsubishi Motors Showroom on Salwa road. Customers can visit the showroom at Salwa Road from Saturday to Thursday from 8 am to 9 pm and on Friday from 4 pm to 9 pm, and Al Khor Showroom from Saturday to Wednesday from 8 am to 9 pm, and on Thursday from 8 am to 3:30 pm.
Auto Class Cars continues the ‘End of Year’ offer on Maxus D60 and D90 SUVs
Doha, Qatar, 28 December 2024: Auto Class cars, the authorized general distributor of Maxus in Qatar, continues its ‘End of Year’ special offer on the MAXUS D60 and D90 SUVs. The vehicles are available at Auto Class Cars, the authorized general distributor of Maxus in Qatar, at their showroom on Salwa Road in Doha. Valid until 15 January 2025, the offer allows customers to purchase the Maxus D60 at a starting price of QAR 64,000, and the Maxus D90 at a starting price of QAR 102,000. The offer comprises a package of benefits including free registration and comprehensive insurance for the first year, 5 years warranty or 130,000 km(whichever comes first), and a free window tinting. Customers also have the option of in-house financing from NBK Financial Services (terms and conditions apply). The Maxus D90 The Maxus D90 has achieved a five-star rating in the ANCAP safety assessment, making it one of the safest vehicles in its SUV category. In addition to features such as diamond-shaped stitching, 21-inch wheels, a 3D dashboard, and a 12.3-inch screen, all seats in the Maxus D90, except for the driver’s seat, are now movable—offering a more flexible interior for passengers. Furthermore, the intelligent connected system enables functions such as auto payments, online music, online navigation, remote control, and voice interaction. The model is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum power of 224 horsepower. It also comes with a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 4WD system. The D90 features the popular “big mouth” style, with an aggressive lattice grille and stylish LED headlights. The model is also equipped with six-spoke wheels, enhancing its sporty appearance. The interior follows the Maxus family-style design, with a simple central console and a modern, independent LCD screen. Additionally, the dashboard design includes a large-size display screen, lane-departure warning system, 360-degree camera system, reversing camera, and LED headlights. Maxus D60 The MAXUS D60 is an SUV launched by SAIC-MAXUS, positioned as a mid-sized SUV offering a 7-seat layout. The D60 made its global debut with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine mated to a seven-speed DCT under its hood. This setup generates a respectable 159 hp and 250 Nm of torque. Its massive octagonal grille features a honeycomb-like design, flanked by aggressive-looking swept-back headlamps and sporty fog lamps. The D60 also features an 8-inch infotainment display complemented by a 12.3-inch full LCD digital instrument panel. As a mid-sized SUV designed for families, it prioritizes practicality in its interior design. A large area of soft material is used above the center console to highlight its premium texture. Formerly known as Leyland DAF Vans (LDV), Maxus is part of the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), one of the most respected companies in the production of light passenger and cargo vehicles. It embodies a century of experience and unmatched technical prowess in commercial vehicle development.
Shop Qatar 2025 Returns with Grand Offers, Entertainment, and Prizes
Visit Qatar has announced the return of Shop Qatar, the country’s largest and most anticipated shopping festival, set to run from January 1 to February 1, 2025, under the theme “Your Shopping Playground.” The month-long festival will feature 20 participating malls and shopping destinations, including Place Vendôme and Doha Festival City, each promising unbeatable discounts, family-friendly entertainment, exciting competitions, and incredible raffle prizes. Building on the success of previous editions, Shop Qatar 2025 promises an action-packed lineup of experiences, with exclusive offers from luxury, high-street, and local retailers. Every Friday, a weekly raffle draw will reward winners with extraordinary prizes including luxury Exeed cars, cash rewards ranging from QAR 10,000 to QAR 100,000, and the grand prize of a Tesla Cybertruck. Residents and visitors can also enjoy interactive activity corners including games, roaming parades, and meet-and-greets with beloved Spacetoon characters. Eng. Ahmed Albinali, Director of Festivals & Events, Visit Qatar, said: “Shop Qatar continues to be one of Qatar’s flagship events, attracting residents and visitors alike to enjoy a month of shopping and entertainment. The 9th edition brings together retail, culture, and family-friendly activities, reflecting Qatar’s position as a hub for world-class experiences. This success is made possible through the continued support of our partners. We look forward to welcoming everyone to this festival, which promises to set new benchmarks in entertainment and shopping experiences.” Opening and closing ceremonies The festival will open with a ceremony at Place Vendôme on January 1, 2025, featuring a live performance by renowned Lebanese singer Abeer Nehme alongside vibrant parades. Visitors can also enjoy appearances by influencers, engaging competitions, and exclusive announcements. The closing ceremony, scheduled for February 1, 2025, at Doha Festival City, will host the final raffle draw with the announcement of the Tesla Cybertruck winner and other major prizes. The evening will also feature special performances, surprise guests, and the Mall & Retail Awards, which will recognise excellence in branding, customer experience, and team efforts. Entertainment Schedule Shop Qatar 2025 will host entertainment for families and children, ensuring enjoyable experiences for visitors of all ages. A variety of activations will be featured across participating malls, including: Participating Malls and Shopping Venues This year’s festival will span 20 locations across Qatar, including: Place Vendôme, Doha Festival City, Mall of Qatar, City Center Mall, Landmark Mall, Villaggio, Lagoona Mall, Al Hazm, Hyatt Plaza, Tawar Mall, Al Khor Mall, Msheireb Galleria, Doha Old Port, Lusail Boulevard, Doha Oasis, Gulf Mall, Abu Sidra Mall, The Doha Mall, Ezdan Al Wakra, and The Gate Mall. Raffle Draws and Prizes Shoppers can participate in raffle draws by spending QAR 200 at any participating venue and redeeming receipts at designated redemption booths. Weekly draws will take place at the following locations: Prizes Include: Shopping Deals and Experiences Participating retailers will offer special discounts and promotions, across fashion, electronics, toys, beauty products, and homeware, ensuring a rewarding shopping experience for visitors. Exclusive activations will bring together renowned local and international brands in curated bazaars featuring traditional products such as perfumes, abayas, and handcrafted accessories.
