Live updates: Follow the latest on the 2024 Abu Dhabi F1
Abu Dhabi is set for one of its biggest weekends as it gears up to host the Formula One season-closing race. In addition to the major acts performing as part of the after-race concert series, many of the surrounding clubs will host F1-themed parties featuring international DJs.
Here is what to expect over the weekend.
Thursday, December 5
Peggy Gou and Teddy Swims at Etihad Park, Abu Dhabi
American singer-songwriter Teddy Swims will take the stage alongside South Korean DJ and singer Peggy Gou to begin this year's after-race concert series at Etihad Park. Swims broke through in 2019 with a cover of Michael Jackson's Rock With You before Lose Control hit the top of the charts, while Gou experienced mainstream success last year with the song (It Goes Like) Nanana.
Access to after-race concerts is exclusive to Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix ticket holders
Friday, December 6
Maroon 5 at Etihad Park, Abu Dhabi
The American pop group will play second in the after-race concert series at Etihad Park on Friday. Formed in 2002 from the ashes of their previous group, the Britpop-sounding Kara's Flowers (featuring four of the band's six members, including lead singer Adam Levine), Maroon 5 have been a mainstay in the charts courtesy of singles such as This Love, Harder to Breathe and Moves Like Jagger, showcasing a breadth of influences ranging from funk to rock.
Access to after-race concerts is exclusive to Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix ticket holders
Afterlife at Yas Gateway Park, Abu Dhabi
Italian duo Tale of Us are bringing their immersive stage show, Afterlife, featuring electronic music along with innovative lighting design and visuals to the UAE capital. The show will also feature artists including Layla Benitez, Rebuke and Cassian, as well as two special performances: MRAK presents We Don't Follow and Anyma's Genesys.
Doors open at 7pm; tickets start at Dh595
DJ Tennis at Iris Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina
The seasoned Italian spinner has performed at major festivals, including Glastonbury, Burning Man and Tomorrowland. He is known for his buoyant remixes, which include tracks by Diplo, Boys Noize and Loco Dice.
Doors open at 9pm; tickets start at Dh300
Saturday, December 7
Eminem at Etihad Park, Abu Dhabi
The hip-hop superstar is the third headline act of the four-night after-race concert series. He returns to Abu Dhabi on the back of this year's new album The Death of Slim Shady, which topped the charts in the US and UK.
Access to after-race concerts is exclusive to Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix ticket holders
Mahmut Orhan at Garden on Yas, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
The Turkish DJ and deep house producer made his name with 2015 club hit Age of Emotions. He carried that on with other notable anthems including his remix of Colonel Baghshot's Six Day Warand this year's debut album Pangea.
Doors open at 9pm; tickets start at Dh395
Birds of Mind at White Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
The French duo DJ duo take a more expansive approach to their beats, blending world music elements with deep house and electro to create a warm and uplifting sound.
Doors open at 9pm; tickets start at Dh300
Valeron and Moojo at Iris Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
Hear the latest sounds coming from Mykonos clubs with one of the island's leading DJs Valeron. He will be joined by France's Moojo, known for high-octane remixes of Swedish House Mafia and the Weeknd.
Doors open at 9pm; tickets start at Dh300
Sunday, December 8
Muse at Etihad Park, Abu Dhabi
Muse will perform the race-day concert. It will be the second time the group have performed as part of the concert series, having made their regional debut on Yas Island in 2013. Fans can expect to hear classic hits from the group's 25 years in the business, but also some of the tracks from their latest 2022 album, The Will of the People.
Access to after-race concerts is exclusive to Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix ticket holders
Tom Higham at Amber Lounge Yacht Party, Yas Marina Circuit
One of F1’s most popular after-parties is set to return to Yas Marina Circuit. Headlined by British DJ and Dubai resident Tom Higham, Amber Lounge has earned a reputation as a favourite among celebrities and influencers.
Doors open at 9pm; tickets start at Dh2,754
Lost Frequencies at Garden on Yas, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
The Belgian hitmaker is a seasoned party starter, with nearly a decade's worth of club favourites including Are You With Me and Love to Go.
Doors open at 9pm; tickets start at Dh425
Eran Hersh at Ce La Vi, Yas Marina Circut
The Miami DJ collaborated with Madonna last year in a remix of her 2005 hit Sorry. He is regarded for his energetic fusion of Afro and tribal house.
Doors open at 9pm; tickets start at Dh395
Carlita at White Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
Turkish DJ and producer ethereal sounds are inspired by her training as a classical musician. She comes to Abu Dhabi on the back of her latest single TV Disco.
Doors open at 9pm; tickets start at Dh395
Francis Mercier at Iris Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
Clubbers can dance along to a scinitalating set of Afro-house by the Haitian DJ and producer. Mercier recently released the vibrant new singles La Musa and Sauti.
Doors open at 9pm; tickets start at Dh300
Fisher at Bagatelle, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
The Aussie spinner scored a global hit in 2018 with Losing It. With a string of acclaimed remixes this year, including Bob Marley and the Wailer's Jammin' and Jennifer Lopez's Waiting for Tonight, expect plenty of tunes to dance and sing to.
Doors open at 8pm, email Bagatelle for reservations
Reputation
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Museum of the Future in numbers
- 78 metres is the height of the museum
- 30,000 square metres is its total area
- 17,000 square metres is the length of the stainless steel facade
- 14 kilometres is the length of LED lights used on the facade
- 1,024 individual pieces make up the exterior
- 7 floors in all, with one for administrative offices
- 2,400 diagonally intersecting steel members frame the torus shape
- 100 species of trees and plants dot the gardens
- Dh145 is the price of a ticket
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What is Reform?
Reform is a right-wing, populist party led by Nigel Farage, a former MEP who won a seat in the House of Commons last year at his eighth attempt and a prominent figure in the campaign for the UK to leave the European Union.
It was founded in 2018 and originally called the Brexit Party.
Many of its members previously belonged to UKIP or the mainstream Conservatives.
After Brexit took place, the party focused on the reformation of British democracy.
Former Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson became its first MP after defecting in March 2024.
The party gained support from Elon Musk, and had hoped the tech billionaire would make a £100m donation. However, Mr Musk changed his mind and called for Mr Farage to step down as leader in a row involving the US tycoon's support for far-right figurehead Tommy Robinson who is in prison for contempt of court.
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Director: Rolan Emmerich
Stars: Patrick Wilson, Halle Berry
Rating: 3/5
Key recommendations
- Fewer criminals put behind bars and more to serve sentences in the community, with short sentences scrapped and many inmates released earlier.
- Greater use of curfews and exclusion zones to deliver tougher supervision than ever on criminals.
- Explore wider powers for judges to punish offenders by blocking them from attending football matches, banning them from driving or travelling abroad through an expansion of ‘ancillary orders’.
- More Intensive Supervision Courts to tackle the root causes of crime such as alcohol and drug abuse – forcing repeat offenders to take part in tough treatment programmes or face prison.
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Pharaoh's curse
British aristocrat Lord Carnarvon, who funded the expedition to find the Tutankhamun tomb, died in a Cairo hotel four months after the crypt was opened.
He had been in poor health for many years after a car crash, and a mosquito bite made worse by a shaving cut led to blood poisoning and pneumonia.
Reports at the time said Lord Carnarvon suffered from “pain as the inflammation affected the nasal passages and eyes”.
Decades later, scientists contended he had died of aspergillosis after inhaling spores of the fungus aspergillus in the tomb, which can lie dormant for months. The fact several others who entered were also found dead withiin a short time led to the myth of the curse.
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Story of 2017-18 so far and schedule to come
Roll of Honour
Who has won what so far in the West Asia rugby season?
Western Clubs Champions League
Winners: Abu Dhabi Harlequins
Runners up: Bahrain
Dubai Rugby Sevens
Winners: Dubai Exiles
Runners up: Jebel Ali Dragons
West Asia Premiership
Winners: Jebel Ali Dragons
Runners up: Abu Dhabi Harlequins
UAE Premiership Cup
Winners: Abu Dhabi Harlequins
Runners up: Dubai Exiles
Fixtures
Friday
West Asia Cup final
5pm, Bahrain (6pm UAE time), Bahrain v Dubai Exiles
West Asia Trophy final
3pm, The Sevens, Dubai Hurricanes v Dubai Sports City Eagles
Friday, April 13
UAE Premiership final
5pm, Al Ain, Dubai Exiles v Abu Dhabi Harlequins
How to apply for a drone permit
- Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
- Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
- Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
- Submit their request
What are the regulations?
- Fly it within visual line of sight
- Never over populated areas
- Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
- Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
- Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
- Should have a live feed of the drone flight
- Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
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MATCH INFO
Syria v Australia
2018 World Cup qualifying: Asia fourth round play-off first leg
Venue: Hang Jebat Stadium (Malacca, Malayisa)
Kick-off: Thursday, 4.30pm (UAE)
Watch: beIN Sports HD
* Second leg in Australia scheduled for October 10
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How to help
Call the hotline on 0502955999 or send "thenational" to the following numbers:
2289 - Dh10
2252 - Dh50
6025 - Dh20
6027 - Dh100
6026 - Dh200
Navdeep Suri, India's Ambassador to the UAE
There has been a longstanding need from the Indian community to have a religious premises where they can practise their beliefs. Currently there is a very, very small temple in Bur Dubai and the community has outgrown this. So this will be a major temple and open to all denominations and a place should reflect India’s diversity.
It fits so well into the UAE’s own commitment to tolerance and pluralism and coming in the year of tolerance gives it that extra dimension.
What we will see on April 20 is the foundation ceremony and we expect a pretty broad cross section of the Indian community to be present, both from the UAE and abroad. The Hindu group that is building the temple will have their holiest leader attending – and we expect very senior representation from the leadership of the UAE.
When the designs were taken to the leadership, there were two clear options. There was a New Jersey model with a rectangular structure with the temple recessed inside so it was not too visible from the outside and another was the Neasden temple in London with the spires in its classical shape. And they said: look we said we wanted a temple so it should look like a temple. So this should be a classical style temple in all its glory.
It is beautifully located - 30 minutes outside of Abu Dhabi and barely 45 minutes to Dubai so it serves the needs of both communities.
This is going to be the big temple where I expect people to come from across the country at major festivals and occasions.
It is hugely important – it will take a couple of years to complete given the scale. It is going to be remarkable and will contribute something not just to the landscape in terms of visual architecture but also to the ethos. Here will be a real representation of UAE’s pluralism.
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The five pillars of Islam
1. Fasting
2. Prayer
3. Hajj
4. Shahada
5. Zakat
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A fraudulent investment operation where the scammer provides fake reports and generates returns for old investors through money paid by new investors, rather than through ligitimate business activities.
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