Jennifer Lopez will perform as part of next month's 'Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World' concert. AP
Jennifer Lopez will perform as part of next month's 'Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World' concert. AP
Jennifer Lopez will perform as part of next month's 'Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World' concert. AP
Jennifer Lopez will perform as part of next month's 'Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World' concert. AP

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'Vax Live': Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez and Foo Fighters to star in concert raising funds for Covid-19 vaccines

The globally streamed event is campaigning for fair and equal access to vaccines for all

Reuters

April 14, 2021

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Singers Jennifer Lopez and HER will star in a new multi-artist concert to raise money for Covid-19 vaccines.

Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World will be streamed across the world, as well as broadcast on limited TV networks, on May 8.

It follows in the footsteps of last year's One World: Together at Home fundraiser, in which locked-down stars including Lady Gaga performed from their homes.

Vax Live will be hosted by singer Selena Gomez and also feature the Foo Fighters, J Balvin and Eddie Vedder, according to organiser Global Citizen, an international advocacy group.

"This is really an opportunity to call on world leaders to make sure that the 27 million heroic healthcare workers around the world that don't yet have access to a vaccine can get access over the coming months," said Global Citizen chief executive Hugh Evans.

The concert will air on TV channels ABC, CBS and Fox, as well as on iHeartMedia radio stations and YouTube.

"This is a historic moment to encourage people around the world to take the Covid-19 vaccine when it becomes available to them, call on world leaders to share vaccine doses equitably and to bring people together for a night of music in a way that hasn't felt possible in the past year," Gomez said. "I can't wait to be a part of it."

The event will also campaign for fair and equal access to vaccines for all, urging nations to donate excess doses and give financial support to the Covax facility, backed by the World Health Organisation and the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation.

Selena Gomez will host the fund-raising concert, which aims to help medical workers in the world’s poorest countries quickly receive Covid-19 vaccines. AP
Selena Gomez will host the fund-raising concert, which aims to help medical workers in the world’s poorest countries quickly receive Covid-19 vaccines. AP

Covax aims to secure two billion vaccine doses for lower-income countries by the end of 2021.

"The great news is there have already been many nations around the world that are starting to donate doses," Evans said. "Australia, for example, donated a million doses to Papua New Guinea. We know the Norwegian government decided to make a donation of doses.

"There's really great momentum that is building," he added.

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Jennifer Lopez, in a pale pink skirt suit, and Rebecca Lee Meza at a promotional event for 'Selena' on June 18, 1996. Rex Features
Jennifer Lopez, in a pale pink skirt suit, and Rebecca Lee Meza at a promotional event for 'Selena' on June 18, 1996. Rex Features
Jennifer Lopez, in a jacquard maxi, and Ojani Noa at the premiere of 'Anaconda' in Los Angeles, California, on July 4, 1997. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a jacquard maxi, and Ojani Noa at the premiere of 'Anaconda' in Los Angeles, California, on July 4, 1997. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a LBD, and Ojani Noa at the opening of Conga Restaurant in Los Angeles, California, on February 22, 1998. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a LBD, and Ojani Noa at the opening of Conga Restaurant in Los Angeles, California, on February 22, 1998. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a sequinned halter top and black skirt, at the MTV Movie Awards in Santa Monica, California, on May 30, 1998. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a sequinned halter top and black skirt, at the MTV Movie Awards in Santa Monica, California, on May 30, 1998. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a white bias-cut gown, at the premiere of 'Out Of Sight' in Los Angeles, California, on June 17, 1998. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a white bias-cut gown, at the premiere of 'Out Of Sight' in Los Angeles, California, on June 17, 1998. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a lilac slip dress, attends the 'Summer of Sam' premiere on June 28, 1999, at Sony Astor Plaza in New York City. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a lilac slip dress, attends the 'Summer of Sam' premiere on June 28, 1999, at Sony Astor Plaza in New York City. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a golden mini, arrives at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on February 24, 1999. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a golden mini, arrives at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on February 24, 1999. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a leather shirt dress, in Los Angeles, California, on February 21, 2000. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a leather shirt dress, in Los Angeles, California, on February 21, 2000. Getty Images
Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Jennifer Lopez, in a floral midi, attend the Arista Records Pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills, California, on February 23, 2000. Getty Images
Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Jennifer Lopez, in a floral midi, attend the Arista Records Pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills, California, on February 23, 2000. Getty Images
Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Jennifer Lopez, in Versace, at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 23, 2000. Photo: BEImages / Shutterstock
Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Jennifer Lopez, in Versace, at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 23, 2000. Photo: BEImages / Shutterstock
Jennifer Lopez, in a pink dress and matching pashmina, attends the 13th annual Kids' Choice Awards in Hollywood, California, on April 14, 2000. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a pink dress and matching pashmina, attends the 13th annual Kids' Choice Awards in Hollywood, California, on April 14, 2000. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in white jeans, a crop top and bandana, and Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrive for the MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, 2000 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in white jeans, a crop top and bandana, and Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrive for the MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, 2000 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a pink halter dress, and Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrive at the Latin Grammy Awards on September 13, 2000, at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a pink halter dress, and Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrive at the Latin Grammy Awards on September 13, 2000, at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in polka-dot tiers, arrives at the premiere of 'The Wedding Planner' on January 23, 2001, in California. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in polka-dot tiers, arrives at the premiere of 'The Wedding Planner' on January 23, 2001, in California. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a crystal crop top and embellished jeans, attends MTV's TRL on Superbowl Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on January 28, 2001. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a crystal crop top and embellished jeans, attends MTV's TRL on Superbowl Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on January 28, 2001. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Chanel, arrives at the 73rd annual Academy Awards on March 25, 2001, in Los Angeles. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Chanel, arrives at the 73rd annual Academy Awards on March 25, 2001, in Los Angeles. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a double-layered gown. arrives at the world premiere of 'Enough' in New York City on May 21, 2002. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a double-layered gown. arrives at the world premiere of 'Enough' in New York City on May 21, 2002. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a pink tracksuit, during TRL at the MTV Studios in New York City on May 22, 2002. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a pink tracksuit, during TRL at the MTV Studios in New York City on May 22, 2002. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a figure-hugging taupe gown, at the premiere of 'Maid in Manhattan' on February 26, 2003, in London, United Kingdom. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a figure-hugging taupe gown, at the premiere of 'Maid in Manhattan' on February 26, 2003, in London, United Kingdom. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in floral ruffles, arrives at the NRJ Music Awards at the Palais des Festivals on January 22, 2005 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in floral ruffles, arrives at the NRJ Music Awards at the Palais des Festivals on January 22, 2005 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a suede midi, at a press conference on March 7, 2005, in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a suede midi, at a press conference on March 7, 2005, in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Jean Desses, arrives for the 78th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, on March 5, 2006. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Jean Desses, arrives for the 78th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, on March 5, 2006. EPA
Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez, in Biba, arrive at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on August 31, 2006. EPA
Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez, in Biba, arrive at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on August 31, 2006. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Louis Vuitton, attends a photocall for 'Bordertown' on February 12, 2007, at Hotel Palace in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Louis Vuitton, attends a photocall for 'Bordertown' on February 12, 2007, at Hotel Palace in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a white gown, and Marc Anthony attend the premiere of 'Bordertown' during the 57th Berlin International Film Festival on February 15, 2007. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a white gown, and Marc Anthony attend the premiere of 'Bordertown' during the 57th Berlin International Film Festival on February 15, 2007. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in an embellished kaftan dress, attends a photocall on March 21, 2007, at Hotel OMM in Barcelona, Spain. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in an embellished kaftan dress, attends a photocall on March 21, 2007, at Hotel OMM in Barcelona, Spain. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Dolce & Gabbana, and Marc Anthony attend a Dolce & Gabbana party on September 25, 2008, in Milan, Italy. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Dolce & Gabbana, and Marc Anthony attend a Dolce & Gabbana party on September 25, 2008, in Milan, Italy. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Paule Ka, at a photocall for 'The Back-Up Plan' at Hotel Crillon on April 26, 2010, in Paris, France. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Paule Ka, at a photocall for 'The Back-Up Plan' at Hotel Crillon on April 26, 2010, in Paris, France. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Lanvin, at the premiere for 'The Back-Up Plan' on April 28, 2010, in London. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Lanvin, at the premiere for 'The Back-Up Plan' on April 28, 2010, in London. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Roberto Cavalli, at the World Music Awards on May 18, 2010, in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Roberto Cavalli, at the World Music Awards on May 18, 2010, in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Roberto Cavalli, arrives at amfAR's Cinema Against Aids benefit gala at the Hotel du Cap on May 20, 2010, in Antibes, France. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Roberto Cavalli, arrives at amfAR's Cinema Against Aids benefit gala at the Hotel du Cap on May 20, 2010, in Antibes, France. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Zuhair Murad, arrives at the 68th Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles, California, on January 16, 2011. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Zuhair Murad, arrives at the 68th Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles, California, on January 16, 2011. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in a snakeskin mini, at the Capital Radio Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium on June 12, 2011, in London. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a snakeskin mini, at the Capital Radio Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium on June 12, 2011, in London. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Zuhair Murad, arrives for the 84th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, on February 26, 2012. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Zuhair Murad, arrives for the 84th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, on February 26, 2012. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Chanel, attends the Chanel spring/summer show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Grand Palais on October 2, 2012, in Paris, France. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Chanel, attends the Chanel spring/summer show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Grand Palais on October 2, 2012, in Paris, France. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Lanvin, attends the 21st Unesco Charity Gala on October 27, 2012, in Dusseldorf, Germany. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Lanvin, attends the 21st Unesco Charity Gala on October 27, 2012, in Dusseldorf, Germany. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Zuhair Murad, arrives for the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, on January 13, 2013. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Zuhair Murad, arrives for the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, on January 13, 2013. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Gucci, at the Chime For Change concert at Twickenham Stadium on June 1, 2013, in London, England. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Gucci, at the Chime For Change concert at Twickenham Stadium on June 1, 2013, in London, England. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Versace, attends the Versace show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 6, 2014, in Paris, France. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Versace, attends the Versace show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 6, 2014, in Paris, France. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Versace, arrives for the Fashion Rocks concert in Brooklyn, New York, on September 9, 2014. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Versace, arrives for the Fashion Rocks concert in Brooklyn, New York, on September 9, 2014. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Zuhair Murad, arrives for the 72nd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on January 11, 2015. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Zuhair Murad, arrives for the 72nd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on January 11, 2015. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Elie Saab, arrives for the 87th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 22, 2015. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Elie Saab, arrives for the 87th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 22, 2015. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Valentino, at the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, New York, on June 7, 2015. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Valentino, at the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, New York, on June 7, 2015. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Giambattista Valli, arrives for the 73rd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on January 10, 2016. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Giambattista Valli, arrives for the 73rd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on January 10, 2016. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Anouk, arrives for a screening of 'Ice Age: Collision Course' in Los Angeles, California, on July 16, 2016. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Anouk, arrives for a screening of 'Ice Age: Collision Course' in Los Angeles, California, on July 16, 2016. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Ralph & Russo, arrives for the 59th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on February 12, 2017. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Ralph & Russo, arrives for the 59th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on February 12, 2017. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Valentino, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 1, 2017. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Valentino, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 1, 2017. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Georges Chakra, arrives at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California, on October 9, 2018. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Georges Chakra, arrives at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California, on October 9, 2018. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Balmain, and Alex Rodriguez arrive at the Met Gala in New York on May 7, 2018. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Balmain, and Alex Rodriguez arrive at the Met Gala in New York on May 7, 2018. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Roberto Cavalli, arrives for the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 20, 2018. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Roberto Cavalli, arrives for the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 20, 2018. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Versace, arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall, New York, on August 20, 2018. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Versace, arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall, New York, on August 20, 2018. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Ralph & Russo, arrives for the 61st annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on February 10, 2019. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Ralph & Russo, arrives for the 61st annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on February 10, 2019. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Zuhair Murad, at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, California, on February 24, 2019. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Zuhair Murad, at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, California, on February 24, 2019. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Versace, at the Met Gala in New York on May 6, 2019. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Versace, at the Met Gala in New York on May 6, 2019. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Maison Yeya, at the 44th annual Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada, on September 7, 2019. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Maison Yeya, at the 44th annual Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada, on September 7, 2019. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Valentino, arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Valentino, arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Georges Hobeika, attends the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Georges Hobeika, attends the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Valentino, arrives for the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on February 8, 2020. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Valentino, arrives for the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on February 8, 2020. EPA
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, in Valentino, arrive at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 9, 2021. Getty Images
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, in Valentino, arrive at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 9, 2021. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a black-and-white striped skirt and top set, attends the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 10, 2021. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in a black-and-white striped skirt and top set, attends the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 10, 2021. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Georges Hobeika, attends the 'The Last Duel' screening during the 78th Venice Film Festival on September 10, 2021. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Georges Hobeika, attends the 'The Last Duel' screening during the 78th Venice Film Festival on September 10, 2021. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Giambattista Valli, attends the Los Angeles screening of 'Marry Me' on February 8, 2022. AFP
Jennifer Lopez, in Giambattista Valli, attends the Los Angeles screening of 'Marry Me' on February 8, 2022. AFP
Jennifer Lopez, in Monot, arrives for the MTV Movie & TV Awards in Santa Monica on June 5, 2022. Reuters
Jennifer Lopez, in Monot, arrives for the MTV Movie & TV Awards in Santa Monica on June 5, 2022. Reuters
Jennifer Lopez, in Tom Ford, attends the Tribeca Festival opening night in New York City in June 8, 2022. Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez, in Tom Ford, attends the Tribeca Festival opening night in New York City in June 8, 2022. Getty Images
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Scotland 371-5, 50 overs (C MacLeod 140 no, K Coetzer 58, G Munsey 55)

England 365 all out, 48.5 overs (J Bairstow 105, A Hales 52; M Watt 3-55)

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5pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (Turf) 1,200m, Winner: ES Rubban, Antonio Fresu (jockey), Ibrahim Aseel (trainer)

5.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh85,000 (T) 1,200m, Winner: Al Mobher, Sczcepan Mazur, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami

6pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 2,200m, Winner: Jabalini, Tadhg O’Shea, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami

6.30pm: Wathba Stallions Cup (PA) Dh70,000 (T) 2,200m, Winner: AF Abahe, Tadgh O’Shea, Ernst Oertel

7pm: Handicap (PA) Dh85,000 (T) 1,600m, Winner: AF Makerah, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel

7.30pm: Maiden (TB) Dh80,000 (T) 1,600m, Winner: Law Of Peace, Tadhg O’Shea, Satish Seemar

Who's who in Yemen conflict

Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government

Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council

Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south

Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory

Profile Idealz

Company: Idealz

Founded: January 2018

Based: Dubai

Sector: E-commerce

Size: (employees): 22

Investors: Co-founders and Venture Partners (9 per cent)

Heather, the Totality
Matthew Weiner,
Canongate 

Why it pays to compare

A comparison of sending Dh20,000 from the UAE using two different routes at the same time - the first direct from a UAE bank to a bank in Germany, and the second from the same UAE bank via an online platform to Germany - found key differences in cost and speed. The transfers were both initiated on January 30.

Route 1: bank transfer

The UAE bank charged Dh152.25 for the Dh20,000 transfer. On top of that, their exchange rate margin added a difference of around Dh415, compared with the mid-market rate.

Total cost: Dh567.25 - around 2.9 per cent of the total amount

Total received: €4,670.30 

Route 2: online platform

The UAE bank’s charge for sending Dh20,000 to a UK dirham-denominated account was Dh2.10. The exchange rate margin cost was Dh60, plus a Dh12 fee.

Total cost: Dh74.10, around 0.4 per cent of the transaction

Total received: €4,756

The UAE bank transfer was far quicker – around two to three working days, while the online platform took around four to five days, but was considerably cheaper. In the online platform transfer, the funds were also exposed to currency risk during the period it took for them to arrive.

The specs

Engine: Turbocharged four-cylinder 2.7-litre

Power: 325hp

Torque: 500Nm

Transmission: 10-speed automatic

Price: From Dh189,700

On sale: now

Timeline

2012-2015

The company offers payments/bribes to win key contracts in the Middle East

May 2017

The UK SFO officially opens investigation into Petrofac’s use of agents, corruption, and potential bribery to secure contracts

September 2021

Petrofac pleads guilty to seven counts of failing to prevent bribery under the UK Bribery Act

October 2021

Court fines Petrofac £77 million for bribery. Former executive receives a two-year suspended sentence 

December 2024

Petrofac enters into comprehensive restructuring to strengthen the financial position of the group

May 2025

The High Court of England and Wales approves the company’s restructuring plan

July 2025

The Court of Appeal issues a judgment challenging parts of the restructuring plan

August 2025

Petrofac issues a business update to execute the restructuring and confirms it will appeal the Court of Appeal decision

October 2025

Petrofac loses a major TenneT offshore wind contract worth €13 billion. Holding company files for administration in the UK. Petrofac delisted from the London Stock Exchange

November 2025

180 Petrofac employees laid off in the UAE

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Results

STAGE

1 . Filippo Ganna (Ineos) - 0:13:56

2. Stefan Bissegger (Education-Nippo) - 0:00:14

3. Mikkel Bjerg (UAE Team Emirates) - 0:00:21

4. Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) - 0:00:24

5. Luis Leon Sanchez (Astana) - 0:00:30

GENERAL CLASSIFICATION

1. Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) - 4:00:05

2. Joao Almeida (QuickStep) - 0:00:05

3. Mattia Cattaneo (QuickStep) - 0:00:18

4. Chris Harper (Jumbo-Visma) - 0:00:33

5. Adam Yates (Ineos) - 0:00:39

The Bio

Favourite holiday destination: Either Kazakhstan or Montenegro. I’ve been involved in events in both countries and they are just stunning.

Favourite book: I am a huge of Robin Cook’s medical thrillers, which I suppose is quite apt right now. My mother introduced me to them back home in New Zealand.

Favourite film or television programme: Forrest Gump is my favourite film, that’s never been up for debate. I love watching repeats of Mash as well.

Inspiration: My late father moulded me into the man I am today. I would also say disappointment and sadness are great motivators. There are times when events have brought me to my knees but it has also made me determined not to let them get the better of me.

UAE FIXTURES

October 18 – 7.30pm, UAE v Oman, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
October 19 – 7.30pm, UAE v Ireland, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
October 21 – 2.10pm, UAE v Hong Kong, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
October 22 – 2.10pm, UAE v Jersey, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
October 24 – 10am, UAE v Nigeria, Abu Dhabi Cricket Oval 1
October 27 – 7.30pm, UAE v Canada, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

October 29 – 2.10pm, Playoff 1 – A2 v B3; 7.30pm, Playoff 2 – A3 v B2, at Dubai International Stadium.
October 30 – 2.10pm, Playoff 3 – A4 v Loser of Play-off 1; 7.30pm, Playoff 4 – B4 v Loser of Play-off 2 at Dubai International Stadium

November 1 – 2.10pm, Semifinal 1 – B1 v Winner of Play-off 1; 7.30pm, Semifinal 2 – A1 v Winner of Play-off 2 at Dubai International Stadium
November 2 – 2.10pm, Third place Playoff – B1 v Winner of Play-off 1; 7.30pm, Final, at Dubai International Stadium

FINAL SCORES

Fujairah 130 for 8 in 20 overs

(Sandy Sandeep 29, Hamdan Tahir 26 no, Umair Ali 2-15)

Sharjah 131 for 8 in 19.3 overs

(Kashif Daud 51, Umair Ali 20, Rohan Mustafa 2-17, Sabir Rao 2-26)

School uniforms report
Opinions on Lebanon
Cherry

Directed by: Joe and Anthony Russo

Starring: Tom Holland, Ciara Bravo

1/5

Our legal advisor

Ahmad El Sayed is Senior Associate at Charles Russell Speechlys, a law firm headquartered in London with offices in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Hong Kong.

Experience: Commercial litigator who has assisted clients with overseas judgments before UAE courts. His specialties are cases related to banking, real estate, shareholder disputes, company liquidations and criminal matters as well as employment related litigation. 

Education: Sagesse University, Beirut, Lebanon, in 2005.

Tailors and retailers miss out on back-to-school rush

Tailors and retailers across the city said it was an ominous start to what is usually a busy season for sales.
With many parents opting to continue home learning for their children, the usual rush to buy school uniforms was muted this year.
“So far we have taken about 70 to 80 orders for items like shirts and trousers,” said Vikram Attrai, manager at Stallion Bespoke Tailors in Dubai.
“Last year in the same period we had about 200 orders and lots of demand.
“We custom fit uniform pieces and use materials such as cotton, wool and cashmere.
“Depending on size, a white shirt with logo is priced at about Dh100 to Dh150 and shorts, trousers, skirts and dresses cost between Dh150 to Dh250 a piece.”

A spokesman for Threads, a uniform shop based in Times Square Centre Dubai, said customer footfall had slowed down dramatically over the past few months.

“Now parents have the option to keep children doing online learning they don’t need uniforms so it has quietened down.”

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
While you're here
If you go

The flights
Emirates and Etihad fly direct to Nairobi, with fares starting from Dh1,695. The resort can be reached from Nairobi via a 35-minute flight from Wilson Airport or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, or by road, which takes at least three hours.

The rooms
Rooms at Fairmont Mount Kenya range from Dh1,870 per night for a deluxe room to Dh11,000 per night for the William Holden Cottage.

The President's Cake

Director: Hasan Hadi

Starring: Baneen Ahmad Nayyef, Waheed Thabet Khreibat, Sajad Mohamad Qasem 

Rating: 4/5

WOMAN AND CHILD

Director: Saeed Roustaee

Starring: Parinaz Izadyar, Payman Maadi

Rating: 4/5