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Thousands Take Over Sheikh Zayed Road for Dubai Run 2025

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Yesterday morning, Dubai started off differently. Sheikh Zayed Road turned into a bright blue wave of participants replacing the usual rush-hour traffic. A record-breaking 307,000 runners filled the 14-lane highway for Dubai Run 2025, presented by Mai Dubai.  Now in its seventh year, the event lived up to its title as the world’s largest free community run and was one of the best parts of this year’s Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC).

Families, first-time runners, seasoned athletes, and casual joggers were out and prepared for the event early in the morning. The procession began with police supercars and passed some of Dubai’s most well-known sites, including the Dubai Water Canal, the Museum of the Future, and the Burj Khalifa. The celebration began at 6:30 a.m. with the raising of the UAE flag. Also, paragliders and aerial paramotors lit up the sky with fireworks in the national colours to mark the build-up to National Day.

 

Parachutes soared overhead, trailing pyrotechnics that painted the morning sky in the colours of the UAE flag. — gulf news.com

The atmosphere throughout the morning was energetic. The start line was adorned with UAE flags for Eid Al Etihad, while giant LED puppets, warrior drum crews, marching bands, stilt walkers, DJs from UNTOLD, and celebrity MCs Kris Fade and Katie Overy kept the energy high. Cooling mist, bubble arches, and festive mascots, were given to those who ran until the end.

Participants chose between two routes: a family-friendly 5km heading through Downtown Dubai to Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, and a more challenging 10km stretching along Sheikh Zayed Road to DIFC Gate. Shafeek Hassan and his friends participated in the event for the sixth time, and families such as Ijaz Jamile’s, who also completed the Dubai Ride earlier this month, returned for the DFC. Runners brought playful touches too, including Zam and his colleagues dressed as fruits promoting healthy eating.

 

Ijaz Jamile and his family of four make Dubai Run an annual tradition. — gulf news.com

Saeed Hareb, the general secretary of Dubai Sports Council praised the turnout as a powerful display of unity in the UAE’s Year of Community, while DFRE CEO Ahmed Al Khaja noted that the event presents Dubai as a global wellness destination.

With the Dubai Run now complete, DFC 2025 moves toward its grand finale: Dubai Yoga on 30 November at Zabeel Park.

 

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Angel Reese Makes Her Victoria’s Secret Campaign Debut

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After announcing her move to the Atlanta Dream, Angel Reese is already making headlines again and this time, not with rebounds, but with a new Victoria’s Secret campaign that’s expanding her presence beyond basketball.

After making her runway debut in the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show last October, Angel Reese is now fronting the brand’s latest campaign, “The Season of Strapless.” Centered around a new no-slip grip technology, the collection also introduces a Summer Swim line alongside the Bombshell Bronze Eau de Parfum. Shot in Barbados, the campaign focuses on a bronze-toned aesthetic, with Reese posed on the beach in rich brown swimsuits, and describing it as the “bronze bombshell vibe.”

 

Angel Reese x Victoria Secret. Photo — Instagram

The launch marks one of the first times a WNBA player has fronted a major campaign for the brand. It also comes shortly after Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream, making the moment even more notable as she begins a new phase in her career

“Basketball is gonna stop one day,” Reese shared her vision beyond the court. She is expanding into podcasting which she calls “unapologetically Angel” and modeling, “It’s important to have your own narrative and be able to take control of that,” she explained, reflecting on her experiences with media scrutiny.

 

Angel Reese x Victoria Secret. Photo — Instagram

Reese continues to rise as an athlete, moving beyond basketball into fashion and media. Her campaign follows her major moment as one of the professional athletes to walk the Victoria’s Secret runway, joining stars like Gigi Hadid and Adriana Lima.

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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Spotted in Paris Less than a Month After Shooting Incident

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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have been seen in public again, weeks after a scary shooting at their Beverly Hills home. They were out in Paris with family while the legal case is still going on against the suspect.

The superstar and her long-term partner went out together for the first time since the frightening event. They looked relaxed as they went to dinner in Paris. Along with Rihanna’s mother, Monica Braithwaite, and their sons, RZA and Riot, were also present. Despite the unsettling things that have happened recently, the couple were happy during the evening.

 

Rihanna x A$AP out in Paris. Photo — Instagram

Rihanna, who has been to Paris for major fashion presentations and commercial work linked to her Fenty Beauty business, appeared in a refined look. She wore burgundy trousers and a red jumper vest, and carried a bright yellow Dior purse completing her look with pointed shoes. A$AP Rocky wore a black trench coat and dark shades.

They arrived at Siena restaurant, an upscale Italian place. People who saw them said they looked happy, a significant change given the terrifying situations they recently experienced. The fact that they could go out in public showed that they were trying to get back to normal after the shock.

 

Rihanna outside again — Instagram

The outing comes after an alarming incident on March 8, when authorities reported that a suspect fired multiple rounds from an AR-15-style rifle at the couple’s Beverly Hills home. Reports indicate that Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, their three children, and several others were present at the scene when the shooting happened.

Although there were no injuries, an officer stressed how serious the threat was, saying that Rihanna and Rocky “easily could have been hit.”

Authorities arrested Oritz, the suspect, and charged her with the crime, with legal proceedings still ongoing.

 

Rihanna x A$AP. Photo — Instagram

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Florence Pugh Confirms Her Relationship in New Instagram Post

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Florence Pugh just went public with her relationship. She posted on Instagram, making things official with actor Finn Cole. It’s the first time she’s actually shared their romance online, and Unsurprisingly, many fans were excited to see a rare window into her life.

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She didn’t do anything flashy, no big announcement. Instead, she dropped a bunch of photos from the Bulgari Eclettica High-End Collection launch in Milan. Lots of glamour, but one image stood out: Pugh and Cole posing together, him looking at her with an openly affectionate expression. Fans caught on immediately, this is proof.

Her caption kept it low-key, letting the photos speak for themselves. She mostly talked about the event, but just slid in Cole without much fuss. It fits her style, she’s never been one to overshare, preferring to let the moments tell the story.

Dating rumors began when the two were seen together at Glastonbury Festival in 2024. Three months later, Pugh revealed she was dating someone in an interview with British Vogue in October 2024.

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Pugh has always made it clear she wants to keep her private life safe from all the outside noise. After dealing with so much public attention in past relationships, it makes sense she chose to reveal things this way, simple, genuine, and still hers. By skipping the typical “official statement,” she stayed in control and let people join in her happiness.

Professionally, Pugh shows no signs of slowing down, with upcoming roles in both the Dune and Marvel franchises keeping her schedule full. Right now, all eyes are on that casual Instagram post, sometimes, a single photo says it all.

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