• Sean 'Diddy' Combs accepts the Lifetime Achievement award at the 2022 BET Awards, held at the Microsoft Theatre on June 26, in Los Angeles, California. AP
    Sean 'Diddy' Combs accepts the Lifetime Achievement award at the 2022 BET Awards, held at the Microsoft Theatre on June 26, in Los Angeles, California. AP
  • Sean 'Diddy' Combs performs during a tribute in his honour. AP
    Sean 'Diddy' Combs performs during a tribute in his honour. AP
  • Bruno Mars onstage at the event. AFP
    Bruno Mars onstage at the event. AFP
  • Chloe performs at the awards. AFP
    Chloe performs at the awards. AFP
  • Mary J. Blige performs a tribute to Lifetime Achievement award winner Sean 'Diddy' Combs. AP
    Mary J. Blige performs a tribute to Lifetime Achievement award winner Sean 'Diddy' Combs. AP
  • Babyface and Ella Mai perform. AFP
    Babyface and Ella Mai perform. AFP
  • Lizzo performs 'About Damn Time'. AP
    Lizzo performs 'About Damn Time'. AP
  • Mariah Carey onstage during the event. AFP
    Mariah Carey onstage during the event. AFP
  • K-Ci, DeVante Swing, and Joel Hailey of 'Jodeci' perform. AFP
    K-Ci, DeVante Swing, and Joel Hailey of 'Jodeci' perform. AFP
  • Mariah Carey performs. AFP
    Mariah Carey performs. AFP
  • Marsai Martin with her Youngstar award. AP
    Marsai Martin with her Youngstar award. AP
  • Billy Porter performs. AP
    Billy Porter performs. AP
  • Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer present the award for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist. AP
    Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer present the award for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist. AP
  • Irv Gotti introduces a performance by OGI. AP
    Irv Gotti introduces a performance by OGI. AP
  • Nigerian singer Tems accepts the award for Best International Act. AP
    Nigerian singer Tems accepts the award for Best International Act. AP
  • Carl Payne, Debbie Allen and Taraji P Henson. AP
    Carl Payne, Debbie Allen and Taraji P Henson. AP
  • Fireboy DML performs. AP
    Fireboy DML performs. AP
  • Muni Long performs. AP
    Muni Long performs. AP
  • Chance the Rapper performs. AP
    Chance the Rapper performs. AP

BET Awards 2022: complete list of winners


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The BET Awards took place on Sunday night in the US, hosted by Taraji P Henson for the second year, live from Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.

The awards celebrate "Black excellence" in music, culture and sport, and are billed as "culture's biggest night".

Lizzo kicked off proceedings, performing her latest hit About Damn Time, while Brandy surprised guests, joining Jack Harlow for a performance of his song First Class. Mariah Carey also took to the stage with Latto.

Lizzo performs 'About Damn Time' at the 2022 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles. AP Photo
Lizzo performs 'About Damn Time' at the 2022 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles. AP Photo

Meanwhile, Chance the Rapper and Joey Bada$$ performed The Highs & the Lows. In her pink gown, Muni Long opened her set with a snippet of Time Machine, before performing Hrs & Hrs.

Singer Tems, who was born in Lagos, Nigeria, won Best Collaboration with Justin Bieber and Wizkid for their song Essence. “Where I’m from, things like this don’t happen,” she said. “This is a dream. If you’re watching me, I want you to imagine yourself as me because you are meant to be here, too.”

Doja Cat entered the show having received the most nominations, with six, although came away with no awards. The chart-topping performer was up for Best Female R&B-Pop Artist, Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, Album of the Year for her No 1 record Planet Her and the BET Her award for her song Woman. Her Kiss Me More with SZA was nominated for Video of the Year and Best Collaboration.

Sean “Diddy” Combs received the Lifetime Achievement Award — one of the highest honours at the ceremony. The music mogul is the founder of Bad Boy Records, has his own television network, fashion line and is a three-time Grammy winner who has worked with a number of top-tier artists including Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, Usher, Lil' Kim, Faith Evans and 112.

Drake and Ari Lennox were the second-most nominated acts, scoring four nods each. Three nominations went to several others including Baby Keem, Silk Sonic, Chloe Bailey, Future, H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan, Ye (formerly known as Kanye West), Kendrick Lamar, Lil Baby, Mary J. Blige and Tems.

Will Smith bagged Best Actor for King Richard, following his controversial Oscars win.

The winners in the 19 categories, including film and sports awards, are selected by BET’s Voting Academy, comprised of entertainment professionals and fans.

Here's a full list of winners of the BET Awards 2022

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

Ari Lennox

Chloe

Doja Cat

H.E.R.

WINNER: Jazmine Sullivan

Mary J. Blige

Summer Walker

Best male R&B/Pop Artist

Blxst

Chris Brown

Giveon

Lucky Daye

WINNER: The Weeknd

Wizkid

Yung Bleu

Best Group

WINNER: Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak)

Chloe X Halle

City Girls

Lil Baby & Lil Durk

Migos

Young Dolph and Key Glock

Best Collaboration

WINNER: Wizkid feat. Justin Bieber and Tems, Essence

DJ Khaled feat. Lil Baby and Lil Durk, Every Chance I Get

Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar, Family Ties

Doja Cat feat. SZA, Kiss Me More

Drake feat. Future and Young Thug, Way 2 Sexy

Bia feat. Nicki Minaj, Whole Lotta Money (Remix)

Best Female Hip-Hop Artist

Cardi B

Doja Cat

Latto

WINNER: Megan Thee Stallion

Nicki Minaj

Saweetie

Best Male Hip-Hop Artist

Drake

Future

J. Cole

Jack Harlow

Kanye West

WINNER: Kendrick Lamar

Lil Baby

Video of the Year

Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar, Family Ties

Chloe, Have Mercy

Doja Cat feat. SZA, Kiss Me More

Ari Lennox - Pressure

WINNER: Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak), Smokin Out The Window

Drake feat. Future and Young Thug, Way 2 Sexy

Video Director of the Year

WINNER: Anderson .Paak a.k.a. Director .Paak

Benny Boom

Beyonce and Dikayl Rimmasch

Director X

Hype Williams

Missy Elliott

Best New Artist

Baby Keem

Benny the Butcher

WINNER: Latto

Muni Long

Tems

Yung Bleu

Album of the Year

WINNER: Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak), An Evening with Silk Sonic

H.E.R., Back of My Mind

Tyler, the Creator, Call Me If You Get Lost

Drake, Certified Lover Boy

Kanye West, Donda

Jazmine Sullivan, Heaux Tales, Mo' Tales: The Deluxe

Doja Cat, Planet Her

Dr Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award

Marvin Sapp, All In Your Hands

Kanye West, Come to Life

Kelly Price, Grace

Fred Hammond, Hallelujah

H.E.R. and Tauren Wells, Hold Us Together (Hope Mix)

Election Worship and Maverick City Music, Jireh

WINNER: Lil Baby X Kirk Franklin, We Win

BET Her

Alicia Keys, Best of Me (Originals)

WINNER: Mary J. Blige, Good Morning Gorgeous

Chloe, Have Mercy

Ari Lennox, Pressure

Jazmine Sullivan, Roster

Summer Walker & Ari Lennox, Unloyal

Doja Cat, Woman

Best International Act

Dave (UK)

Dinos (France)

Fally Ipupa (DRC)

Fireboy DML (Nigeria)

Little Simz (UK)

Ludmilla (Brazil)

Major League DJZ (South Africa)

Tayc (France)

WINNER: Tems (Nigeria)

Best Movie

Candyman

WINNER: King Richard

Respect

Space Jam: A New Legacy

Summer of Soul

The Harder They Fall

Best Actor

Adrian Holmes - Bel-Air

Anthony Anderson - Black-ish

Damson Idris - Snowfall

Denzel Washington - The Tragedy of Macbeth

Forest Whitaker - Respect / Godfather of Harlem

Jabari Banks - Bel-Air

Sterling K. Brown - This Is Us

WINNER: Will Smith - King Richard

Best Actress

Aunjanue Ellis - King Richard

Coco Jones - Bel-Air

Issa Rae - Insecure

Jennifer Hudson - Respect

Mary J. Blige - Power Book II: Ghost

Queen Latifah - The Equalizer

Quinta Brunson - Abbott Elementary

Regina King - The Harder They Fall

WINNER: Zendaya - Euphoria / Spider-Man: No Way Home

Youngstars Award

Akira Akbar

Demi Singleton

Miles Brown

Saniyya Sidney

Storm Reid

WINNER: Marsai Martin

Sportswoman of the Year Award

Brittney Griner

Candace Parker

WINNER: Naomi Osaka

Serena Williams

Sha'Carri Richardson

Simone Biles

Sportsman of the Year Award

Aaron Donald

Bubba Wallace

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Ja Morant

LeBron James

WINNER: Stephen Curry

— Additional reporting from AP

Dr Amal Khalid Alias revealed a recent case of a woman with daughters, who specifically wanted a boy.

A semen analysis of the father showed abnormal sperm so the couple required IVF.

Out of 21 eggs collected, six were unused leaving 15 suitable for IVF.

A specific procedure was used, called intracytoplasmic sperm injection where a single sperm cell is inserted into the egg.

On day three of the process, 14 embryos were biopsied for gender selection.

The next day, a pre-implantation genetic report revealed four normal male embryos, three female and seven abnormal samples.

Day five of the treatment saw two male embryos transferred to the patient.

The woman recorded a positive pregnancy test two weeks later. 

The specs

Engine: 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8

Power: 611bhp

Torque: 620Nm

Transmission: seven-speed automatic

Price: upon application

On sale: now

The specs: 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 300 Cabriolet

Price, base / as tested: Dh275,250 / Dh328,465

Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder

Power: 245hp @ 5,500rpm

Torque: 370Nm @ 1,300rpm

Transmission: Nine-speed automatic

Fuel consumption, combined: 7.0L / 100km

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Western Clubs Champions League:

  • Friday, Sep 8 - Abu Dhabi Harlequins v Bahrain
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Lexus LX700h specs

Engine: 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 plus supplementary electric motor

Power: 464hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 790Nm from 2,000-3,600rpm

Transmission: 10-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 11.7L/100km

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Price: From Dh590,000

Infiniti QX80 specs

Engine: twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6

Power: 450hp

Torque: 700Nm

Price: From Dh450,000, Autograph model from Dh510,000

Available: Now

Brief scores:

Day 2

England: 277 & 19-0

West Indies: 154

Monday's results
  • UAE beat Bahrain by 51 runs
  • Qatar beat Maldives by 44 runs
  • Saudi Arabia beat Kuwait by seven wickets
Company profile

Name: Back to Games and Boardgame Space

Started: Back to Games (2015); Boardgame Space (Mark Azzam became co-founder in 2017)

Founder: Back to Games (Mr Azzam); Boardgame Space (Mr Azzam and Feras Al Bastaki)

Based: Dubai and Abu Dhabi 

Industry: Back to Games (retail); Boardgame Space (wholesale and distribution) 

Funding: Back to Games: self-funded by Mr Azzam with Dh1.3 million; Mr Azzam invested Dh250,000 in Boardgame Space  

Growth: Back to Games: from 300 products in 2015 to 7,000 in 2019; Boardgame Space: from 34 games in 2017 to 3,500 in 2019

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How much do leading UAE’s UK curriculum schools charge for Year 6?
  1. Nord Anglia International School (Dubai) – Dh85,032
  2. Kings School Al Barsha (Dubai) – Dh71,905
  3. Brighton College Abu Dhabi - Dh68,560
  4. Jumeirah English Speaking School (Dubai) – Dh59,728
  5. Gems Wellington International School – Dubai Branch – Dh58,488
  6. The British School Al Khubairat (Abu Dhabi) - Dh54,170
  7. Dubai English Speaking School – Dh51,269

*Annual tuition fees covering the 2024/2025 academic year

Avatar: Fire and Ash

Director: James Cameron

Starring: Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana

Rating: 4.5/5

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MATCH INFO

What: 2006 World Cup quarter-final
When: July 1
Where: Gelsenkirchen Stadium, Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Result:
England 0 Portugal 0
(Portugal win 3-1 on penalties)

Groom and Two Brides

Director: Elie Semaan

Starring: Abdullah Boushehri, Laila Abdallah, Lulwa Almulla

Rating: 3/5

Company profile

Date started: 2015

Founder: John Tsioris and Ioanna Angelidaki

Based: Dubai

Sector: Online grocery delivery

Staff: 200

Funding: Undisclosed, but investors include the Jabbar Internet Group and Venture Friends

Dubai Bling season three

Cast: Loujain Adada, Zeina Khoury, Farhana Bodi, Ebraheem Al Samadi, Mona Kattan, and couples Safa & Fahad Siddiqui and DJ Bliss & Danya Mohammed 

Rating: 1/5

if you go

The flights 

Etihad and Emirates fly direct to Kolkata from Dh1,504 and Dh1,450 return including taxes, respectively. The flight takes four hours 30 minutes outbound and 5 hours 30 minute returning. 

The trains

Numerous trains link Kolkata and Murshidabad but the daily early morning Hazarduari Express (3’ 52”) is the fastest and most convenient; this service also stops in Plassey. The return train departs Murshidabad late afternoon. Though just about feasible as a day trip, staying overnight is recommended.

The hotels

Mursidabad’s hotels are less than modest but Berhampore, 11km south, offers more accommodation and facilities (and the Hazarduari Express also pauses here). Try Hotel The Fame, with an array of rooms from doubles at Rs1,596/Dh90 to a ‘grand presidential suite’ at Rs7,854/Dh443.

STAGE 4 RESULTS

1 Sam Bennett (IRL) Deceuninck-QuickStep - 4:51:51

2 David Dekker (NED) Team Jumbo-Visma

3 Caleb Ewan (AUS) Lotto Soudal 

4 Elia Viviani (ITA) Cofidis

5 Matteo Moschetti (ITA) Trek-Segafredo

General Classification

1 Tadej Pogacar (SLO) UAE Team Emirates - 12:50:21

2 Adam Yates (GBR) Teamn Ineos Grenadiers - 0:00:43

3 Joao Almeida (POR) Deceuninck-QuickStep - 0:01:03

4 Chris Harper (AUS) Jumbo-Visma - 0:01:43

5 Neilson Powless (USA) EF Education-Nippo - 0:01:45

The Sand Castle

Director: Matty Brown

Stars: Nadine Labaki, Ziad Bakri, Zain Al Rafeea, Riman Al Rafeea

Rating: 2.5/5

What is the FNC?

The Federal National Council is one of five federal authorities established by the UAE constitution. It held its first session on December 2, 1972, a year to the day after Federation.
It has 40 members, eight of whom are women. The members represent the UAE population through each of the emirates. Abu Dhabi and Dubai have eight members each, Sharjah and Ras al Khaimah six, and Ajman, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain have four.
They bring Emirati issues to the council for debate and put those concerns to ministers summoned for questioning. 
The FNC’s main functions include passing, amending or rejecting federal draft laws, discussing international treaties and agreements, and offering recommendations on general subjects raised during sessions.
Federal draft laws must first pass through the FNC for recommendations when members can amend the laws to suit the needs of citizens. The draft laws are then forwarded to the Cabinet for consideration and approval. 
Since 2006, half of the members have been elected by UAE citizens to serve four-year terms and the other half are appointed by the Ruler’s Courts of the seven emirates.
In the 2015 elections, 78 of the 252 candidates were women. Women also represented 48 per cent of all voters and 67 per cent of the voters were under the age of 40.
 

Fund-raising tips for start-ups

Develop an innovative business concept

Have the ability to differentiate yourself from competitors

Put in place a business continuity plan after Covid-19

Prepare for the worst-case scenario (further lockdowns, long wait for a vaccine, etc.) 

Have enough cash to stay afloat for the next 12 to 18 months

Be creative and innovative to reduce expenses

Be prepared to use Covid-19 as an opportunity for your business

* Tips from Jassim Al Marzooqi and Walid Hanna

WOMAN AND CHILD

Director: Saeed Roustaee

Starring: Parinaz Izadyar, Payman Maadi

Rating: 4/5

Know before you go
  • Jebel Akhdar is a two-hour drive from Muscat airport or a six-hour drive from Dubai. It’s impossible to visit by car unless you have a 4x4. Phone ahead to the hotel to arrange a transfer.
  • If you’re driving, make sure your insurance covers Oman.
  • By air: Budget airlines Air Arabia, Flydubai and SalamAir offer direct routes to Muscat from the UAE.
  • Tourists from the Emirates (UAE nationals not included) must apply for an Omani visa online before arrival at evisa.rop.gov.om. The process typically takes several days.
  • Flash floods are probable due to the terrain and a lack of drainage. Always check the weather before venturing into any canyons or other remote areas and identify a plan of escape that includes high ground, shelter and parking where your car won’t be overtaken by sudden downpours.

 

Dubai World Cup factbox

Most wins by a trainer: Godolphin’s Saeed bin Suroor(9)

Most wins by a jockey: Jerry Bailey(4)

Most wins by an owner: Godolphin(9)

Most wins by a horse: Godolphin’s Thunder Snow(2)

Updated: June 27, 2022, 6:42 AM