Angelina Jolie's latest project will see her mentor an entrepreneurship programme to help women beekeepers around the world. Courtesy Alexei Hay/Netflix
Angelina Jolie's latest project will see her mentor an entrepreneurship programme to help women beekeepers around the world. Courtesy Alexei Hay/Netflix
Angelina Jolie's latest project will see her mentor an entrepreneurship programme to help women beekeepers around the world. Courtesy Alexei Hay/Netflix
Angelina Jolie's latest project will see her mentor an entrepreneurship programme to help women beekeepers around the world. Courtesy Alexei Hay/Netflix

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Angelina Jolie named 'godmother' for Unesco's Women for Bees programme

The Oscar winner will mentor entrepreneurs around the world for the project

The National

March 08, 2021

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When it comes to taking up social and environmental causes, actress and director Angelina Jolie has never been afraid to get her hands dirty. Her latest project will see her mentor an entrepreneurship programme to help women beekeepers around the world.

Announced in time for International Women’s Day, Jolie has been named "godmother" of Women for Bees, a partnership between storied French cosmetics brand Guerlain and Unesco.

'When women gain skills and knowledge, their instinct is to help raise others,' Jolie says. Courtesy Nathan Wiley/Workhouse
'When women gain skills and knowledge, their instinct is to help raise others,' Jolie says. Courtesy Nathan Wiley/Workhouse

The Oscar winner has been the face of Guerlain since 2017.

Set to begin on Monday, June 21, Women for Bees is a 30-day training programme taking place at the French Observatory of Apidology in Provence, France.

A total of 50 women will be selected from five different Unesco biosphere reserves over the course of five years. Each participant will be taught the theoretical and practical bases of the various aspects of beekeeping, including the running of a professional apiary.

Over the five years, Jolie will meet the female beekeepers, from Russia to Cambodia and Ethiopia, and learn about their progress. Courtesy Nathan Wiley/Workhouse
Over the five years, Jolie will meet the female beekeepers, from Russia to Cambodia and Ethiopia, and learn about their progress. Courtesy Nathan Wiley/Workhouse

The objective is to empower women through sustainable professional activity, Guerlain said. At the end of the training, the participants will have acquired all the knowledge to sustain their bee colonies, become fully professional beekeeper-entrepreneurs as well as members of an international network of female beekeepers, and share their skills to help train others.

The bee is of special significance to the French brand after it became an emblem on one of its first perfume bottles in 1853.

"When women gain skills and knowledge, their instinct is to help raise others. I'm excited to meet the women taking part in this programme from all over the world," Jolie said.

“I look forward to getting to know them and learning about their culture and environment and the role bees play in that. I hope the training will strengthen their independence, their livelihoods and their communities.”

Over the five years, Jolie will meet with the female beekeepers, from Russia to Cambodia and Ethiopia, and learn about their progress. Guerlain and Unesco hope to have built 2,500 hives around the world by 2025 and “restocked” 125 million more bees.

Jolie has spent almost two decades working with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Among her many environmental causes is a foundation she runs in her son Maddox’s name in Cambodia, which provides support to rural local villages and help protect endangered wildlife and forests.

Scroll through our gallery below to see Angelina Jolie's style evolution over the years. 

  • Angelina Jolie, in a velvet cape, attends the Cable Ace Awards at the Wiltern Theatre in California, Los Angeles, on November 15, 1997. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in a velvet cape, attends the Cable Ace Awards at the Wiltern Theatre in California, Los Angeles, on November 15, 1997. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in a leather jacket, attends the premiere of 'Gia' in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 1998. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in a leather jacket, attends the premiere of 'Gia' in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 1998. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in Randolph Duke, and James Haven attend the 56th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on January 23, 1999. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in Randolph Duke, and James Haven attend the 56th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on January 23, 1999. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in a strapless LBD, attends the National Board of Review Awards in New York, US, on February 8, 1999. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in a strapless LBD, attends the National Board of Review Awards in New York, US, on February 8, 1999. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in a white coat and matching trousers, attends the premiere of 'The Bone Collector' in Los Angeles, California, on February 11, 1999. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in a white coat and matching trousers, attends the premiere of 'The Bone Collector' in Los Angeles, California, on February 11, 1999. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in a black dress with chiffon overlay, arrives at the 6th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on March 12, 2000 in Beverly Hills, California. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in a black dress with chiffon overlay, arrives at the 6th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on March 12, 2000 in Beverly Hills, California. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in Marc Bouwer, and James Haven attend the 72nd annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on March 26, 2000. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in Marc Bouwer, and James Haven attend the 72nd annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on March 26, 2000. Getty Images
  • Billy Bob Thornton and Angelina Jolie, in leather trousers and a grey tee, attend the premiere of 'Gone in 60 Seconds' on June 5, 2000 in Westwood, California. Getty Images
    Billy Bob Thornton and Angelina Jolie, in leather trousers and a grey tee, attend the premiere of 'Gone in 60 Seconds' on June 5, 2000 in Westwood, California. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in Versace, arrives at the 58th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California, on January 21, 2001. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in Versace, arrives at the 58th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California, on January 21, 2001. Getty Images
  • Benicio Del Toro and Angelina Jolie, in Dolce & Gabbana, at the 73rd annual Academy Awards on March 25, 2001 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images
    Benicio Del Toro and Angelina Jolie, in Dolce & Gabbana, at the 73rd annual Academy Awards on March 25, 2001 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in a pared-back suit, attends the premiere of 'Tomb Raider' on July 3, 2001 in London, England. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in a pared-back suit, attends the premiere of 'Tomb Raider' on July 3, 2001 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in Colette Dinnigan, arrives for the 49th Orange British Academy Film Awards at the Odeon Leicester Square on February 23, 2003 in London, England. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in Colette Dinnigan, arrives for the 49th Orange British Academy Film Awards at the Odeon Leicester Square on February 23, 2003 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in a black halterneck, attends the premiere of 'Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life' at the Empire Cinema Leicester Square on August 19, 2003 in London, England. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in a black halterneck, attends the premiere of 'Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life' at the Empire Cinema Leicester Square on August 19, 2003 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in a seafoam halterneck dress, attends the premiere of 'Beyond Borders' on October 15, 2003 at Capitol cinema in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in a seafoam halterneck dress, attends the premiere of 'Beyond Borders' on October 15, 2003 at Capitol cinema in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in an open-necked shirt and suit, attends the premiere of 'Shrek 2' at Le Palais de Festival on May 15, 2004 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in an open-necked shirt and suit, attends the premiere of 'Shrek 2' at Le Palais de Festival on May 15, 2004 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in jeans and a gold beaded capelet, attends the premiere of 'Shark Tale' during the 61st Venice Film Festival on September 10, 2004 in Venice, Italy. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in jeans and a gold beaded capelet, attends the premiere of 'Shark Tale' during the 61st Venice Film Festival on September 10, 2004 in Venice, Italy. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in a tailored coat and knee-high boots, arrives at the premiere of 'Alexander' at the Odeon Leicester Square on January 5, 2005 in London, England. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in a tailored coat and knee-high boots, arrives at the premiere of 'Alexander' at the Odeon Leicester Square on January 5, 2005 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in a white belted coat, arrives at the after-party for 'Alexander' on January 6, 2005 in Dublin, Ireland. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in a white belted coat, arrives at the after-party for 'Alexander' on January 6, 2005 in Dublin, Ireland. Getty Images
  • Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, in Pierre Balmain, attend the premiere for 'A Mighty Heart' at the Palais des Festivals during the 60th International Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2007 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
    Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, in Pierre Balmain, attend the premiere for 'A Mighty Heart' at the Palais des Festivals during the 60th International Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2007 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in Emanuel Ungaro, attends the premiere for 'Ocean's 13' at the Palais des Festivals during the 60th International Cannes Film Festival on May 24, 2007 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in Emanuel Ungaro, attends the premiere for 'Ocean's 13' at the Palais des Festivals during the 60th International Cannes Film Festival on May 24, 2007 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in Versace, and Brad Pitt attend 'The Assassination of Jesse James' premiere during the 64th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2007 in Venice, Italy. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in Versace, and Brad Pitt attend 'The Assassination of Jesse James' premiere during the 64th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2007 in Venice, Italy. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in Max Azria, and Brad Pitt attend the 'Kung Fu Panda' premiere at the Palais des Festivals during the 61st Cannes International Film Festival on May 15, 2008 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in Max Azria, and Brad Pitt attend the 'Kung Fu Panda' premiere at the Palais des Festivals during the 61st Cannes International Film Festival on May 15, 2008 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
  • Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, in Reem Acra, arrive for the 'Changeling' premiere during the 61st International Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2008 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
    Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, in Reem Acra, arrive for the 'Changeling' premiere during the 61st International Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2008 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
  • Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, in Akris, arrive for the premiere of 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' at the Sony Center CineStar on January 19, 2009 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
    Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, in Akris, arrive for the premiere of 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' at the Sony Center CineStar on January 19, 2009 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in Armani Prive, and Brad Pitt arrives for the Orange British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Opera House on February 8, 2009 in London, England. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in Armani Prive, and Brad Pitt arrives for the Orange British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Opera House on February 8, 2009 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, in Atelier Versace, attend the 'Inglourious Basterds' premiere during the 62nd International Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2009 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
    Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, in Atelier Versace, attend the 'Inglourious Basterds' premiere during the 62nd International Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2009 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in Versace, attends the 'Salt' premiere at Tokyo International Forum on July 27, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in Versace, attends the 'Salt' premiere at Tokyo International Forum on July 27, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in Amanda Wakeley, attends the premiere of 'Salt' at the Empire Leicester Square on August 16, 2010 in London, England. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in Amanda Wakeley, attends the premiere of 'Salt' at the Empire Leicester Square on August 16, 2010 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in Atelier Versace, attends 'The Tourist' premiere at Palacio de los Deportes on December 16, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in Atelier Versace, attends 'The Tourist' premiere at Palacio de los Deportes on December 16, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in Atelier Versace, arrives for the 68th Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California, on January 16, 2011. EPA
    Angelina Jolie, in Atelier Versace, arrives for the 68th Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California, on January 16, 2011. EPA
  • Angelina Jolie, in Atelier Versace, and Brad Pitt attend 'The Tree of Life' premiere during the 64th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2011 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in Atelier Versace, and Brad Pitt attend 'The Tree of Life' premiere during the 64th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2011 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
  • Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, in Versace, attend the 'Moneyball' Premiere at Tokyo International Forum on November 9, 2011 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
    Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, in Versace, attend the 'Moneyball' Premiere at Tokyo International Forum on November 9, 2011 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in Atelier Versace, arrives for the 69th Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California, on January 15, 2012. EPA
    Angelina Jolie, in Atelier Versace, arrives for the 69th Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California, on January 15, 2012. EPA
  • Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, in Jenny Packham, attend the 'In the Land of Blood and Honey' premiere during the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival on February 11, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
    Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, in Jenny Packham, attend the 'In the Land of Blood and Honey' premiere during the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival on February 11, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in Ralph & Russo, attends the Cinema for Peace Gala at the Konzerthaus Am Gendarmenmarkt during the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival on February 13, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in Ralph & Russo, attends the Cinema for Peace Gala at the Konzerthaus Am Gendarmenmarkt during the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival on February 13, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in Ralph & Russo, attends 'In the Land of Blood And Honey' premiere on February 16, 2012 in Paris, France. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in Ralph & Russo, attends 'In the Land of Blood And Honey' premiere on February 16, 2012 in Paris, France. Getty Images
  • Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, in Atelier Versace, arrive for the 84th annual Academy Awards at the Hollywood and Highland Centre in Hollywood, California, on February 26, 2012. EPA
    Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, in Atelier Versace, arrive for the 84th annual Academy Awards at the Hollywood and Highland Centre in Hollywood, California, on February 26, 2012. EPA
  • Angelina Jolie, in Saint Laurent, attends the premiere of 'World War Z' at The Empire Cinema on June 2, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in Saint Laurent, attends the premiere of 'World War Z' at The Empire Cinema on June 2, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in Ralph & Russo, and Brad Pitt attend the 'World War Z' premiere at Sony Centre on June 4, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in Ralph & Russo, and Brad Pitt attend the 'World War Z' premiere at Sony Centre on June 4, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in Saint Laurent, and Brad Pitt attend the EE British Academy Film Awards at The Royal Opera House in London, England, on February 16, 2014. EPA
    Angelina Jolie, in Saint Laurent, and Brad Pitt attend the EE British Academy Film Awards at The Royal Opera House in London, England, on February 16, 2014. EPA
  • Angelina Jolie, in Elie Saab, and Brad Pitt arrive for the 86th annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on March 2, 2014. EPA
    Angelina Jolie, in Elie Saab, and Brad Pitt arrive for the 86th annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on March 2, 2014. EPA
  • Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, in Versace, attend an exhibition in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital at Kensington Palace on May 8, 2014 in London, England. Getty Images
    Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, in Versace, attend an exhibition in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital at Kensington Palace on May 8, 2014 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in Gucci, arrives at the premiere of 'Unbroken' at the State Theatre on November 17, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in Gucci, arrives at the premiere of 'Unbroken' at the State Theatre on November 17, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, Ralph & Russo, attends the premiere of 'Unbroken' at Odeon Leicester Square on November 25, 2014 in London, England. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, Ralph & Russo, attends the premiere of 'Unbroken' at Odeon Leicester Square on November 25, 2014 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in Atelier Versace, arrives for the 20th annual Critics' Choice Awards in Hollywood, California, on January 15, 2015. EPA
    Angelina Jolie, in Atelier Versace, arrives for the 20th annual Critics' Choice Awards in Hollywood, California, on January 15, 2015. EPA
  • Angelina Jolie, in Versace, arrives for the premiere of 'By The Sea' at the TCL Theatre in Hollywood, California, on November 5, 2015. EPA
    Angelina Jolie, in Versace, arrives for the premiere of 'By The Sea' at the TCL Theatre in Hollywood, California, on November 5, 2015. EPA
  • Angelina Jolie, in Saint Laurent, arrives for the 'Kung Fu Panda 3' premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on January 16, 2016. EPA
    Angelina Jolie, in Saint Laurent, arrives for the 'Kung Fu Panda 3' premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on January 16, 2016. EPA
  • Angelina Jolie, in Ralph & Russo, arrives for a screening of 'First They Killed My Father' during the 42nd annual Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada, on September 11, 2017. EPA
    Angelina Jolie, in Ralph & Russo, arrives for a screening of 'First They Killed My Father' during the 42nd annual Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada, on September 11, 2017. EPA
  • Angelina Jolie, in Atelier Versace, and Loung Ung arrive for the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 7, 2018. EPA
    Angelina Jolie, in Atelier Versace, and Loung Ung arrive for the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 7, 2018. EPA
  • Angelina Jolie, in Ralph & Russo, arrives for the 23rd annual Critics' Choice Awards at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California, on January 11, 2018. EPA
    Angelina Jolie, in Ralph & Russo, arrives for the 23rd annual Critics' Choice Awards at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California, on January 11, 2018. EPA
  • Angelina Jolie, in Ralph & Russo, attends the EE British Academy Film Awards at Royal Albert Hall on February 18, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in Ralph & Russo, attends the EE British Academy Film Awards at Royal Albert Hall on February 18, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in Atelier Versace, attends the premiere of 'Maleficent: Mistress of Evil' at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on September 30, 2019. EPA
    Angelina Jolie, in Atelier Versace, attends the premiere of 'Maleficent: Mistress of Evil' at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on September 30, 2019. EPA
  • Angelina Jolie, in Ralph & Russo, attends the premiere of 'Maleficent: Mistress of Evil' on October 3, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in Ralph & Russo, attends the premiere of 'Maleficent: Mistress of Evil' on October 3, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in Versace, attends the premiere of 'Maleficent: Mistress of Evil' at Auditorium della Conciliazione on October 7, 2019 in Rome, Italy. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in Versace, attends the premiere of 'Maleficent: Mistress of Evil' at Auditorium della Conciliazione on October 7, 2019 in Rome, Italy. Getty Images
  • Angelina Jolie, in Ralph & Russo, attends the premiere of 'Maleficent: Mistress of Evil' at Odeon Waterloo on October 9, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
    Angelina Jolie, in Ralph & Russo, attends the premiere of 'Maleficent: Mistress of Evil' at Odeon Waterloo on October 9, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
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6. Further transfer pricing enforcement

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes. 

7. Limited time periods for audits

Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion. 

8. Pillar 2 implementation 

Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.

9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services

Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations. 

10. Substance and CbC reporting focus

Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity. 

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2pm: Maiden Dh 60,000 (Dirt) 1,400m

2.30pm: Handicap Dh 76,000 (D) 1,400m

3pm: Handicap Dh 64,000 (D) 1,200m

3.30pm: Shadwell Farm Conditions Dh 100,000 (D) 1,000m

4pm: Maiden Dh 60,000 (D) 1,000m

4.30pm: Handicap 64,000 (D) 1,950m

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Key facilities
  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
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Q1 Suppose you had $100 in a savings account and the interest rate was 2 per cent per year. After five years, how much do you think you would have in the account if you left the money to grow?
a) More than $102
b) Exactly $102
c) Less than $102
d) Do not know
e) Refuse to answer

Q2 Imagine that the interest rate on your savings account was 1 per cent per year and inflation was 2 per cent per year. After one year, how much would you be able to buy with the money in this account?
a) More than today
b) Exactly the same as today
c) Less than today
d) Do not know
e) Refuse to answer

Q4 Do you think that the following statement is true or false? “Buying a single company stock usually provides a safer return than a stock mutual fund.”
a) True
b) False
d) Do not know
e) Refuse to answer

The “Big Three” financial literacy questions were created by Professors Annamaria Lusardi of the George Washington School of Business and Olivia Mitchell, of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. 

Answers: Q1 More than $102 (compound interest). Q2 Less than today (inflation). Q3 False (diversification).

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Price, base: Dh315,000

Engine: 3.0-litre V6

Transmission: Seven-speed automatic

Power: 335hp @ 5,000rpm

Torque: 500Nm @ 1,370rpm

Fuel economy 5.9L / 100km

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To successfully install ToTok, users are asked to enter their phone number and then create a nickname.

The app then gives users the option add their existing phone contacts, allowing them to immediately contact people also using the application by video or voice call or via message.

Users can also invite other contacts to download ToTok to allow them to make contact through the app.

 

Results

6.30pm: Al Maktoum Challenge Round-2 Group 1 (PA) US$75,000 (Dirt) 1,900m

Winner: Ziyadd, Richard Mullen (jockey), Jean de Roualle (trainer).

7.05pm: Al Rashidiya Group 2 (TB) $250,000 (Turf) 1,800m

Winner: Barney Roy, William Buick, Charlie Appleby.

7.40pm: Meydan Cup Listed Handicap (TB) $175,000 (T) 2,810m

Winner: Secret Advisor, Tadhg O’Shea, Charlie Appleby.

8.15pm: Handicap (TB) $175,000 (D) 1,600m

Winner: Plata O Plomo, Carlos Lopez, Susanne Berneklint.

8.50pm: Handicap (TB) $135,000 (T) 1,600m

Winner: Salute The Soldier, Adrie de Vries, Fawzi Nass.

9.25pm: Al Shindagha Sprint Group 3 (TB) $200,000 (D) 1,200m

Winner: Gladiator King, Mickael Barzalona, Satish Seemar.

GAC GS8 Specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 400Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 9.1L/100km

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Fixtures

Sunday, December 8, Sharjah Cricket Stadium – UAE v USA

Monday, December 9, Sharjah Cricket Stadium – USA v Scotland

Wednesday, December 11, Sharjah Cricket Stadium – UAE v Scotland

Thursday, December 12, ICC Academy, Dubai – UAE v USA

Saturday, December 14, ICC Academy, Dubai – USA v Scotland

Sunday, December 15, ICC Academy, Dubai – UAE v Scotland

Note: All matches start at 10am, admission is free

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While you're here

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Company profile

Name: Dukkantek 

Started: January 2021 

Founders: Sanad Yaghi, Ali Al Sayegh and Shadi Joulani 

Based: UAE 

Number of employees: 140 

Sector: B2B Vertical SaaS(software as a service) 

Investment: $5.2 million 

Funding stage: Seed round 

Investors: Global Founders Capital, Colle Capital Partners, Wamda Capital, Plug and Play, Comma Capital, Nowais Capital, Annex Investments and AMK Investment Office  

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