• Alicia Keys will debut her new album 'Keys' at Expo 2020 Dubai in December. All photos: Reuters
    Alicia Keys will debut her new album 'Keys' at Expo 2020 Dubai in December. All photos: Reuters
  • Keys during a public memorial for NBA great Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others killed in a helicopter crash on January 26, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 24, 2020.
    Keys during a public memorial for NBA great Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others killed in a helicopter crash on January 26, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 24, 2020.
  • Keys receives the iHeartRadio Innovator Award in Los Angeles, California in 2019.
    Keys receives the iHeartRadio Innovator Award in Los Angeles, California in 2019.
  • Keys at 60th Annual Grammy Awards. The singer has won 15 Grammys.
    Keys at 60th Annual Grammy Awards. The singer has won 15 Grammys.
  • Keys performs at the WE Day event in Los Angeles in 2017.
    Keys performs at the WE Day event in Los Angeles in 2017.
  • Keys at the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles in 2016.
    Keys at the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles in 2016.
  • Keys performs during Sinatra 100 - An All-Star Grammy Concert in Las Vegas in 2015.
    Keys performs during Sinatra 100 - An All-Star Grammy Concert in Las Vegas in 2015.
  • Keys being introduced as the global creative director for Research in Motion during the launch of the RIM Blackberry 10 in New York in 2013.
    Keys being introduced as the global creative director for Research in Motion during the launch of the RIM Blackberry 10 in New York in 2013.
  • Keys at the MTV European Music Awards 2012 in Frankfurt.
    Keys at the MTV European Music Awards 2012 in Frankfurt.
  • Keys with her husband Swizz Beatz and their son Egypt during the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics NBA basketball game in New York in 2011.
    Keys with her husband Swizz Beatz and their son Egypt during the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics NBA basketball game in New York in 2011.
  • Keys performs during half time of the 2010 NBA All-Star Game in Dallas in 2010.
    Keys performs during half time of the 2010 NBA All-Star Game in Dallas in 2010.
  • From left, Beyonce, Alicia Keys and will.i.am at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball in Washington in 2009.
    From left, Beyonce, Alicia Keys and will.i.am at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball in Washington in 2009.
  • Keys greets fans before performing on the NBC Today Show in New York in 2008.
    Keys greets fans before performing on the NBC Today Show in New York in 2008.
  • Keith Urban and Keys perform the Rolling Stones' 'Gimme Shelter' during the Live Earth New York concert at Giants Stadium in New Jersey in 2007.
    Keith Urban and Keys perform the Rolling Stones' 'Gimme Shelter' during the Live Earth New York concert at Giants Stadium in New Jersey in 2007.
  • Keys with students at Kairo health centre in the slum area of Namwongo on the outskirts of Kampala in 2006.
    Keys with students at Kairo health centre in the slum area of Namwongo on the outskirts of Kampala in 2006.
  • Alicia Keys sings 'America the Beautiful' at Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville in 2005.
    Alicia Keys sings 'America the Beautiful' at Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville in 2005.
  • Keys performs at the MTV Video Music Awards in Miami in 2004.
    Keys performs at the MTV Video Music Awards in Miami in 2004.
  • Aretha Franklin and Keys perform a duet at the J Records Grammy party hosted by Clive Davis in New York in 2003.
    Aretha Franklin and Keys perform a duet at the J Records Grammy party hosted by Clive Davis in New York in 2003.
  • Keys poses with the five Grammy Awards she won at the 44th annual ceremony in 2002 in Los Angeles.
    Keys poses with the five Grammy Awards she won at the 44th annual ceremony in 2002 in Los Angeles.
  • Keys during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York in 2001.
    Keys during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York in 2001.

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Alicia Keys to debut new album 'Keys' at Expo 2020 Dubai in December

The star will perform as part of the world fair's Infinite Nights series

Katy Gillett
Katy Gillett

November 26, 2021

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Alicia Keys will perform at Expo 2020 Dubai.

The Empire State of Mind singer will be the first international artist to perform as part of the Expo 2020’s Infinite Nights series, which was launched by Iraqi star Kadim Al Sahir and followed by Lebanese superstars Nancy Ajram and Ragheb Alama.

The concert will take place in Al Wasl Plaza on December 10, and the US singer will also debut her new double album Keys.

The show by the 15-time Grammy Award-winner will be live streamed globally from the world’s largest 360º projection dome.

See more behind the scenes from Al Wasl Dome:

  • The control room that provides immersive projection and audio installation for the Al Wasl dome throughout the day, at Dubai Expo 2020. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    The control room that provides immersive projection and audio installation for the Al Wasl dome throughout the day, at Dubai Expo 2020. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • Staff at work in the control room where the magic happens for the 360-degree projection dome, Al Wasl Plaza. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    Staff at work in the control room where the magic happens for the 360-degree projection dome, Al Wasl Plaza. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • The control room at Al Wasl Plaza. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    The control room at Al Wasl Plaza. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • William Ainley, Technical Director of Events and Entertainment at Dubai Expo 2020. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    William Ainley, Technical Director of Events and Entertainment at Dubai Expo 2020. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • The control room that provides immersive projection and audio installation for the Al Wasl dome throughout the day.
    The control room that provides immersive projection and audio installation for the Al Wasl dome throughout the day.
  • Display of a light show at the world's largest 360-degree projection dome. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    Display of a light show at the world's largest 360-degree projection dome. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • Tareq Ghosheh, Chief Events and Entertainment Officer at Dubai Expo 2020. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    Tareq Ghosheh, Chief Events and Entertainment Officer at Dubai Expo 2020. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • Staff at work in the control room at Al Wasl Plaza. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    Staff at work in the control room at Al Wasl Plaza. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • Al Wasl Plaza. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    Al Wasl Plaza. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • Mr Ghosheh. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    Mr Ghosheh. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • A DJ inside the Israel Pavilion at Dubai Expo. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    A DJ inside the Israel Pavilion at Dubai Expo. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • The David Statue in the Italy Pavilion. Victor Besa/The National.
    The David Statue in the Italy Pavilion. Victor Besa/The National.
  • The Italy Pavilion on a Sunday evening. Victor Besa/The National.
    The Italy Pavilion on a Sunday evening. Victor Besa/The National.
  • The Italy Pavilion. Victor Besa/The National.
    The Italy Pavilion. Victor Besa/The National.
  • 'The Gift to The World' audio and video produced by BBDO Guerrero at the Philippines Pavilion.
    'The Gift to The World' audio and video produced by BBDO Guerrero at the Philippines Pavilion.
  • 'Vessel of Time'. Multi-media artist Patrick Cabral celebrates the epic journey of Filipino culture via a mysterious watercraft at the Philippines Pavilion.
    'Vessel of Time'. Multi-media artist Patrick Cabral celebrates the epic journey of Filipino culture via a mysterious watercraft at the Philippines Pavilion.
  • The Australia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa/The National.
    The Australia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa/The National.
  • The UAE Pavilion. Victor Besa/ The National.
    The UAE Pavilion. Victor Besa/ The National.
  • The UAE Pavilion. Victor Besa/ The National.
    The UAE Pavilion. Victor Besa/ The National.
  • France National Day: French astronaut,Thomas Pesquet speaks to UAE and French representatives on a live feed from space to the Al Wasl Plaza. Victor Besa/The National.
    France National Day: French astronaut,Thomas Pesquet speaks to UAE and French representatives on a live feed from space to the Al Wasl Plaza. Victor Besa/The National.
  • Light show at the Al Wasl Plaza. Victor Besa/The National.
    Light show at the Al Wasl Plaza. Victor Besa/The National.
  • Light show at the Al Wasl Plaza. Victor Besa/The National.
    Light show at the Al Wasl Plaza. Victor Besa/The National.
  • Visitors at the Switzerland Pavilion are given umbrellas to protect themselves from the elements while waiting in line. Victor Besa/The National.
    Visitors at the Switzerland Pavilion are given umbrellas to protect themselves from the elements while waiting in line. Victor Besa/The National.
  • Tour of the Japan Pavilion at Expo 2020 site. Architecture by Yuko Nagayama/NTT Facilities. Victor Besa/The National.
    Tour of the Japan Pavilion at Expo 2020 site. Architecture by Yuko Nagayama/NTT Facilities. Victor Besa/The National.
  • Preparations under way in Al Wasl Plaza for the Dubai Expo 2020 opening ceremony. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Preparations under way in Al Wasl Plaza for the Dubai Expo 2020 opening ceremony. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A person poses by the sign before the Dubai Expo 2020 opening ceremony.
    A person poses by the sign before the Dubai Expo 2020 opening ceremony.
  • Visitors enjoy the Expo 2020 Water Feature area. Victor Besa/The National.
    Visitors enjoy the Expo 2020 Water Feature area. Victor Besa/The National.

Fans can expect Keys to perform some of the biggest hits from her illustrious career, as well as new material from Keys, which has never been heard before.

“Performing in Expo 2020 Dubai’s Infinite Nights series is going to be such an incredible experience,” said Keys. “I’m so excited to share such a beautifully unique and special performance on the eve of the release of my new album Keys with the world. Keys is all about letting go of anything that holds you back and breaking through the invisible ceilings above us.

“It perfectly reflects Expo’s values. I cannot wait to unlock this new universe with you.”

Lubna Haroun, vice president of Moment Makers at Expo 2020 Dubai, said: “After the incredible success of our Arab artists in October and November, we are excited to bring Alicia Keys to Expo 2020 to headline our Infinite Nights series.

“Expo 2020 and Alicia share the belief that people’s creativity and diversity should be celebrated, that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their dreams and shine. We are looking forward to a show that inspires and delights our audiences.”

The concert will take place at 10pm UAE time, although Expo 2020 organisers advise attendees to arrive early.

It will also be live streamed on virtualexpodubai.com.

Other future performances as part of Infinite Nights are still to be announced.

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Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the region continues to grow despite economic headwinds, a company official said.

Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth.

“Within the next two to three years, we are looking at reaching $2 to $3 billion as a conservative estimate and we do see an opportunity to do so,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. They also provide advice to clients.

“We have buying power. We can negotiate on their (client’s) behalf with asset managers to provide them lower fees than they otherwise would have to get on their own,” he added.

Mercer Wealth’s clients include sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and insurance companies among others.

From its office in Dubai, Mercer also looks after Africa, India and Turkey, where they also see opportunity for growth.

Wealth creation in Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 8.5 per cent to $8.1 trillion last year from $7.5tn in 2015, higher than last year’s global average of 6 per cent and the second-highest growth in a region after Asia-Pacific which grew 9.9 per cent, according to consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In the region, where wealth grew just 1.9 per cent in 2015 compared with 2014, a pickup in oil prices has helped in wealth generation.

BCG is forecasting MEA wealth will rise to $12tn by 2021, growing at an annual average of 8 per cent.

Drivers of wealth generation in the region will be split evenly between new wealth creation and growth of performance of existing assets, according to BCG.

Another general trend in the region is clients’ looking for a comprehensive approach to investing, according to Mr AbuShaban.

“Institutional investors or some of the families are seeing a slowdown in the available capital they have to invest and in that sense they are looking at optimizing the way they manage their portfolios and making sure they are not investing haphazardly and different parts of their investment are working together,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Some clients also have a higher appetite for risk, given the low interest-rate environment that does not provide enough yield for some institutional investors. These clients are keen to invest in illiquid assets, such as private equity and infrastructure.

“What we have seen is a desire for higher returns in what has been a low-return environment specifically in various fixed income or bonds,” he said.

“In this environment, we have seen a de facto increase in the risk that clients are taking in things like illiquid investments, private equity investments, infrastructure and private debt, those kind of investments were higher illiquidity results in incrementally higher returns.”

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds, said in its 2016 report that has gradually increased its exposure in direct private equity and private credit transactions, mainly in Asian markets and especially in China and India. The authority’s private equity department focused on structured equities owing to “their defensive characteristics.”

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Emirates offer flights to Buenos Aires from Dubai, via Rio De Janeiro from around Dh6,300. emirates.com

Seeing the games

Tangol sell experiences across South America and generally have good access to tickets for most of the big teams in Buenos Aires: Boca Juniors, River Plate, and Independiente. Prices from Dh550 and include pick up and drop off from your hotel in the city. tangol.com

 

Staying there

Tangol will pick up tourists from any hotel in Buenos Aires, but after the intensity of the game, the Faena makes for tranquil, upmarket accommodation. Doubles from Dh1,110. faena.com

 

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Family: I have three siblings, one older brother (age 25) and two younger sisters, 20 and 13 

Favourite book: Asking for my favourite book has to be one of the hardest questions. However a current favourite would be Sidewalk by Mitchell Duneier

Favourite place to travel to: Any walkable city. I also love nature and wildlife 

What do you love eating or cooking: I’m constantly in the kitchen. Ever since I changed the way I eat I enjoy choosing and creating what goes into my body. However, nothing can top home cooked food from my parents. 

Favorite place to go in the UAE: A quiet beach.

Updated: November 26, 2021, 9:05 AM
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