Rouda Al Serkal wraps up maiden Norway Chess Open campaign with hat-trick of wins

UAE’s first Woman Grandmaster ends maiden campaign in Stavanger with 3 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses, showing resilience after early setbacks Stavanger, Norway, June 1 - UAE’s rising chess star Rouda Al Serkal signed off her maiden appearance at the Norway Chess Open with a flourish, winning three consecutive games to close out the … Continue reading Rouda Al Serkal wraps up maiden Norway Chess Open campaign with hat-trick of wins

Words are weapons, says Toastmasters world champion Ramona Smith at DTAC 2025 in Dubai

DUBAI – June 1, 2025: Words are weapons that can hurt, and words have the power to heal wounds as well, says Ramona J Smith, former Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking, as she addressed a packed audience at the Toastmasters District Annual Conference (DTAC 2025) in Dubai recently. As an acclaimed educator, and communication … Continue reading Words are weapons, says Toastmasters world champion Ramona Smith at DTAC 2025 in Dubai