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Sharjah 24
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- Automotive
- Sharjah 24
Team AD to compete in UIM F2 World Championship in Italy
Representing the team in this round are boat number 1, driven by five-time world champion Rashed Al Qemzi, and boat number 35, piloted by Mansoor Al Mansoori. The team aims to maintain its global dominance after a successful 2024 season that saw Al Qemzi clinch the overall championship title, while Al Mansoori secured third place in the final standings. The 2025 UIM F2 World Championship features a highly competitive calendar with five rounds held under the authority of the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM). The series kicks off in Italy before moving on to Lithuania, Norway, and Portugal, with the final round scheduled to take place in the UAE later this year. The opening round in Brindisi will see official qualifying sessions for F2 boats held on Saturday, 28th June, with Q1 beginning at 17:00 local time, followed by Q2 at 18:15, and Q3 from 18:30 to 18:50, which will determine the starting grid for the main race. On Sunday, 29th June, the schedule begins with the Repechage Race at 10:00 am, followed by the official Warm-Up session from 11:00 to 12:00. The main event, the F2 Grand Prix of Italy, will commence at 18:30, and the round will conclude with the official prize-giving ceremony at 20:00. Team Abu Dhabi remains a powerhouse in international powerboat racing, having claimed multiple F2 world titles, including last season's crown led by Al Qemzi. As the new season unfolds, the team is determined to defend its title and add another achievement to its illustrious record.
Business Wire
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Hagens Berman: Judge Certifies Class of Arizona Motorists in Massive Allstate Insurance Benefits Class-Action Lawsuit
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Attorneys at Hagens Berman representing Arizona motorists against Allstate announced a major victory in a class-action lawsuit on behalf of Arizonans who were seriously injured or lost family members in auto accidents since 2016. The lawsuit claims Allstate unlawfully denied significant benefits to thousands of Arizona claimants. 'The court's ruling is a huge victory for thousands of Arizona policyholders who have unknowingly been denied full benefits under their Allstate insurance,' said Rob Carey. On June 11, 2025, Judge Krissa M. Lanham for the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona issued an order certifying a class of Allstate policyholders for trial on whether Allstate shorted them on uninsured motorist coverage. The suit claims that when an insurance policy covers multiple vehicles, Allstate was obligated to multiply the amount of coverage by the number of vehicles and failed to do so. 'The court's ruling is a huge victory for thousands of Arizona policyholders who have unknowingly been denied full benefits under their Allstate insurance,' said Rob Carey, partner at Hagens Berman's Phoenix office leading the case against Allstate. 'We hope to assist as many Arizona motorists as possible in seeking compensation for Allstate's wrongs.' Arizona residents who settled an uninsured motorist or underinsured motorist bodily injury claim in AZ in or after 2015 may be entitled to compensation. According to attorneys, even if motorists were told that they received a maximum payout of uninsured motorist (UM) or underinsured motorist (UIM) benefits, attorneys at Hagens Berman may still be able to secure a significant additional amount, even if the insured has settled the claim with legal assistance already. According to the lawyers for the insured, Arizonans who settled UM/UIM claims involving accidents as far back as 2016 may be affected. Learn more about your rights and potential compensation. Arizona Allstate UM/UIM Benefits Explained The lawsuit was originally filed in 2023 and claims that Allstate's has breached its insurance policies and acted in bad faith in the way it calculates UM/UIM benefits, leaving Arizona claimants receiving less than what they are owed. The daughter of the lawsuit's named plaintiff was seriously injured in 2021 in a crash with an uninsured non-party in which she suffered more than $100,000 in damages. She was insured under a policy covering multiple vehicles, each with $100,000 in coverage. But instead of multiplying the coverage limit by the number of vehicles as plaintiffs claim is required, Allstate paid only $100,000. As the judge's order explained, '[A]n insured might obtain a policy covering two vehicles that provides $50,000 of UI/UIM coverage 'per person.' An insured wishing to stack coverages would claim the presence of a second vehicle provides 'a separate, additional [UI/UIM] coverage' that can be combined, increasing the total coverages available from $50,000 to $100,000.' Dorazio had a policy with Allstate covering four vehicles with 'per person' UI/UIM limits of $100,000, according to the judge's order. 'Despite knowing the claim exceeded the single coverage limit and that stacking was sometimes offered, Allstate did not disclose that stacked coverages were possible,' Judge Lanham wrote. 'It instead paid only the single coverage limit of $100,000.' The order draws upon a 2023 ruling where Hagens Berman and its team convinced the Arizona Supreme Court that unless auto insurers comply with certain specific, established requirements of Arizona law, they must stack UM/UIM benefits when a single insurance policy covers multiple vehicles. Plaintiffs claim that Allstate failed to meet these requirements for members of the class. Under Judge Lanham's order the class would include those persons who had an Allstate policy or policies covering more than one vehicle, were injured in a covered accident, and were paid the UM/UIM coverage limit as if there were only one insured vehicle. Even if your case was before 2016 or after this ruling, Hagens Berman may be able to help recover significant benefits. According to the lawsuit, Allstate is one of the largest auto insurers in the United States, with premiums paid to the company approaching $30 billion annually. Find out more about the class-action lawsuit against Allstate on behalf of Arizona claimants. About Hagens Berman Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs' rights complex litigation law firm with a tenacious drive for achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and fraud. Since its founding in 1993, the firm's determination has earned it numerous national accolades, awards and titles of 'Most Feared Plaintiff's Firm,' MVPs and Trailblazers of class-action law. More about the law firm and its successes can be found at Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw.
Straits Times
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Powerboat racing-DJ Aoki's team wins in Dubrovnik as Lebron claims first E1 podium
DJ Steve Aoki's electric raceboat team surged to victory in the Adriatic over the weekend, claiming their second win of the season and leapfrogging Rafa Nadal's outfit in the E1 championship standings. Former Formula 1 test driver Dani Clos, a new addition to Aoki Racing Team for 2025, took the chequered flag in a tight finish at the E1 Dubrovnik Grand Prix, with Team Brady securing second place and NBA superstar LeBron James celebrating his first podium finish with Team AlUla in third. The victory unfolded against the backdrop of Dubrovnik's historic walls, where thousands gathered for Croatia's debut on the UIM E1 World Championship calendar, the series dedicated to all-electric powerboat racing. The result intensified the rivalry between Aoki's team and Nadal's, which could only manage fourth place despite qualifying strongly. Both teams have emerged as the dominant forces in the 2025 season as they vie for the "Champions of the Water" title, to be decided in Miami in November. The championship, which features teams owned by global celebrities including actor Will Smith and former footballer Didier Drogba, now heads to Italy's Lake Maggiore in late June for the midpoint of the season. The E1 World Championship is the first all-electric raceboat series sanctioned by powerboating's global governing body, the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), and is designed to accelerate innovation in sustainable marine technology and coastal conservation. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Powerboat racing-DJ Aoki's team wins in Dubrovnik as Lebron claims first E1 podium
(Reuters) -DJ Steve Aoki's electric raceboat team surged to victory in the Adriatic over the weekend, claiming their second win of the season and leapfrogging Rafa Nadal's outfit in the E1 championship standings. Former Formula 1 test driver Dani Clos, a new addition to Aoki Racing Team for 2025, took the chequered flag in a tight finish at the E1 Dubrovnik Grand Prix, with Team Brady securing second place and NBA superstar LeBron James celebrating his first podium finish with Team AlUla in third. The victory unfolded against the backdrop of Dubrovnik's historic walls, where thousands gathered for Croatia's debut on the UIM E1 World Championship calendar, the series dedicated to all-electric powerboat racing. The result intensified the rivalry between Aoki's team and Nadal's, which could only manage fourth place despite qualifying strongly. Both teams have emerged as the dominant forces in the 2025 season as they vie for the "Champions of the Water" title, to be decided in Miami in November. The championship, which features teams owned by global celebrities including actor Will Smith and former footballer Didier Drogba, now heads to Italy's Lake Maggiore in late June for the midpoint of the season. The E1 World Championship is the first all-electric raceboat series sanctioned by powerboating's global governing body, the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), and is designed to accelerate innovation in sustainable marine technology and coastal conservation. (Reporting by Ossian Shine, Editing by Ed Osmond)
The Citizen
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
‘I'm no sell-out': Political activist says leaving SA was a last resort
Langton, a 'refugee' under a US programme for SA farmers, says his departure reflects SA's deepening crisis and not disloyalty. Refugee to the United States under the Trump-era Afrikaner resettlement programme, politician Errol Langton, a former organiser for right of centre party the United Independent Movement (UIM) on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, says he's no sell-out for heading to what he believes are greener pastures. Langton was part of the first cohort of 49 asylum seekers who left for the US at the invitation of President Donald Trump. He said he fought for a better SA until his departure last week as an improved version of the country had not materialised. Tipping point Langton said the tipping point for him was worsening socioeconomic conditions and 'a lack of accountability'. He said he hoped his exit would inspire change and directly impact the country positively. Langton questioned the viability of continued political participation in a country where, according to him, economic and social collapse was accelerating unchecked. 'Tell me, how many jobs are being created? Do not misquote me and make any reference to race or culture. I am asking how many jobs, non-government jobs, have been created? How much has the economy grown over the past 31 years? How many trillions have been looted?' he asked. ALSO READ: Ramaphosa not 'apprehensive' about meeting with Trump, Presidency says [VIDEO] State interventions such as social relief grants, argued Langton, could not replace a functioning economy. 'Those social relief of distress grants will eventually go away, then what? More people will starve. Those paying taxes will walk away, too,' he said. Echoing the Make America Great Again rationale for welcoming Afrikaners from South Africa, he raised concerns about rural safety and claimed the extent of violence in farming communities was underplayed. Praise MAGA's concerns about rural safety The refugee programme was introduced to offer asylum to white South African farmers, citing persecution and rural violence. 'The world and media are so hung up on how many farm murders there are and that it is not genocide. It is a lie that the government tells itself and the rest of the world. 'Do you need to be murdered to be persecuted? I argue that those who survive vicious rape and assault are the statistic that should be measured.' ALSO READ: The Voet'Tsekkers fly while Afrikaans turns 100 Langton suggested black farmers should be included. 'What about the black farmers who have less of a voice, who perpetually have their livelihood taken away from them through livestock theft, assault and so on? All farmers work hard to put food on the country's tables and what do they get in return?' he asked. He drew parallels between South Africa and historical examples of what he called cultural genocide, citing the Alhambra Decree against Jews in 15th century Spain, the suppression of Tibetan culture in the 1950s, the treatment of Uyghurs in China and the forced deportations of ethnic groups under the Soviet regime. Parallels between SA and 'cultural genocide' He argued that the persecution of South African farmers and lack of state protection amounted to a form of systemic erasure. 'Do you need to be murdered to be persecuted?' he asked. 'Those who survive vicious rape and assault are the statistic that should be measured.' ALSO READ: Afrikaner 'refugees' spot a ruse Langton said the suffering of rural communities was ignored by those in power and dismissed by the media, warning that future generations would look back and 'see a different picture'. He was heavily criticised in the media for just being Caucasian, neither a working farmer nor Afrikaner. Langton also lashed out at local media. 'Shame on local media' 'Shame on you, as a member of the South African media, you should be fighting to expose the reality of South Africa, not looking for a headline to sell some news rags.' He said, as a rule, he avoided media interviews and regretted speaking to The Citizen and before that, other journalists. 'It has brought me nothing but hate and heartache,' he said. ALSO READ: Second chance for Amerikaner 'refugees' But Langton said he continued to support the ideals of the UIM and efforts of its leadership. 'I continue to believe the UIM offers a strong platform with dedicated candidates working to improve the lives of South Africans.' He said his relocation had not changed his hope that ordinary South Africans will one day 'evict the blood suckers that are the current government'.
