For those looking to enjoy the historic Opening Ceremony along the Seine River, On Location's packages provide the perfect vantage point of the celebration
For those looking to enjoy the historic Opening Ceremony along the Seine River, On Location's packages provide the perfect vantage point of the celebration
For those looking to enjoy the historic Opening Ceremony along the Seine River, On Location's packages provide the perfect vantage point of the celebration
For those looking to enjoy the historic Opening Ceremony along the Seine River, On Location's packages provide the perfect vantage point of the celebration

Countdown to Olympic Games 2024 begins: secure your spot at the greatest show



There are now less than 100 days to go until the Olympic Games Paris 2024 and for those sports fans in the Mena region looking to purchase tickets to the world’s biggest sporting spectacle, On Location, the official hospitality provider, has limited package availability among its unprecedented hospitality and travel offerings.

Due to the high demand for Paris 2024 tickets, and with many sports and sessions sold out, On Location is now the only official and secure way to secure your place at many of the highly anticipated events, including the opening ceremony on July 26, which will make history by being hosted away from a stadium along the Seine River for the first time.

Fans must act fast to secure tickets for the variety of unrivalled hospitality in-venue and in-the-city offerings, as well as travel experiences that are still available. Among these offerings, On Location’s most sought-after packages include:

Opening ceremony: For those looking to enjoy the historic Opening Ceremony along the Seine River, On Location's packages provide the perfect vantage point for the celebration and offer spectators unique, unmatched seating options never before available to guests.

On the Finish Line packages for track and field/athletic events: With these packages, sports fans can experience premium finish-line seats at track and field/athletic events allowing them to witness athletes' last critical, heart-pounding steps across the finish line.

Gustave 24: On Location’s rare dining package in the Gustave Eiffel Lounge allows people to enjoy a romantic dining experience inside Paris' most celebrated monument. Additional unique hospitality experiences to choose from include French musicians, athletes or celebrity appearances, and more.

Gold sailing: Sailing packages include tickets for two sailing events making their Olympic Games debut, windsurfing iQFoil and kiteboarding, as well as other events including skiff, dinghy, kite and multihull. This limited gold-level rooftop package puts guests directly on the water in a fleet of private boats, operated by On Location including a professional skipper and a sporting expert to provide commentary.

The Clubhouse 24 hospitality offering in Paris
The Clubhouse 24 hospitality offering in Paris

Paul Caine, president of On Location and IMG Events, said: “We have seen unprecedented demand as we gear up for Olympic Games Paris 2024.

"From the first time in more than 100 years the Games have been in Paris - one of the most celebrated and historic cities in the world - to the first time an Opening Ceremony will be held outside rather than in a stadium, fans are excited to be a part of this truly historic Games.

"We have carefully curated our offerings, many of which are the first of their kind, to ensure guests can enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime Games and experience everything Paris has to offer.”

On Location’s hospitality and travel packages cover a large range of budgets, with event ticket-inclusive packages from under 100 euros, and hospitality packages available for 95 per cent of Olympic sports. Packages do not stop at sports, with many offerings including the chance to celebrate the famous culture, cuisine and sites of Paris from tailor-made tours of the city to unforgettable moments in its most famous attractions, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre.

If you are interested in speaking to an executive from On Location about the Paris 2024 Olympic Games hospitality offerings for this exciting ‘100 Days To Go’ moment in time, the boom in sports and experiential tourism, or anything else, contact Mark Conlon at +971 (0) 55 613 3574 or via mark.conlon@dune23.me.

Wicked: For Good

Director: Jon M Chu

Starring: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater

Rating: 4/5

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Specs

Engine: Dual-motor all-wheel-drive electric

Range: Up to 610km

Power: 905hp

Torque: 985Nm

Price: From Dh439,000

Available: Now

WHAT IS A BLACK HOLE?

1. Black holes are objects whose gravity is so strong not even light can escape their pull

2. They can be created when massive stars collapse under their own weight

3. Large black holes can also be formed when smaller ones collide and merge

4. The biggest black holes lurk at the centre of many galaxies, including our own

5. Astronomers believe that when the universe was very young, black holes affected how galaxies formed

Global state-owned investor ranking by size

1.

United States

2.

China

3.

UAE

4.

Japan

5

Norway

6.

Canada

7.

Singapore

8.

Australia

9.

Saudi Arabia

10.

South Korea

Gremio 1 Pachuca 0

Gremio Everton 95’

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Other workplace saving schemes
  • The UAE government announced a retirement savings plan for private and free zone sector employees in 2023.
  • Dubai’s savings retirement scheme for foreign employees working in the emirate’s government and public sector came into effect in 2022.
  • National Bonds unveiled a Golden Pension Scheme in 2022 to help private-sector foreign employees with their financial planning.
  • In April 2021, Hayah Insurance unveiled a workplace savings plan to help UAE employees save for their retirement.
  • Lunate, an Abu Dhabi-based investment manager, has launched a fund that will allow UAE private companies to offer employees investment returns on end-of-service benefits.
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Classification of skills

A worker is categorised as skilled by the MOHRE based on nine levels given in the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) issued by the International Labour Organisation. 

A skilled worker would be someone at a professional level (levels 1 – 5) which includes managers, professionals, technicians and associate professionals, clerical support workers, and service and sales workers.

The worker must also have an attested educational certificate higher than secondary or an equivalent certification, and earn a monthly salary of at least Dh4,000. 

Major honours

ARSENAL

  • FA Cup - 2005

BARCELONA

  • La Liga - 2013
  • Copa del Rey - 2012
  • Fifa Club World Cup - 2011

CHELSEA

  • Premier League - 2015, 2017
  • FA Cup - 2018
  • League Cup - 2015

SPAIN

  • World Cup - 2010
  • European Championship - 2008, 2012
Cultural fiesta

What: The Al Burda Festival
When: November 14 (from 10am)
Where: Warehouse421,  Abu Dhabi
The Al Burda Festival is a celebration of Islamic art and culture, featuring talks, performances and exhibitions. Organised by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, this one-day event opens with a session on the future of Islamic art. With this in mind, it is followed by a number of workshops and “masterclass” sessions in everything from calligraphy and typography to geometry and the origins of Islamic design. There will also be discussions on subjects including ‘Who is the Audience for Islamic Art?’ and ‘New Markets for Islamic Design.’ A live performance from Kuwaiti guitarist Yousif Yaseen should be one of the highlights of the day. 

Updated: April 19, 2024, 4:45 AM