The Falling for Christmas actress moved to Dubai in 2014. AP Photo
The Falling for Christmas actress moved to Dubai in 2014. AP Photo
The Falling for Christmas actress moved to Dubai in 2014. AP Photo
The Falling for Christmas actress moved to Dubai in 2014. AP Photo

Lindsay Lohan shares rare selfie with Kuwaiti husband for Christmas


Evelyn Lau
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Lindsay Lohan has taken to social media to share a rare selfie with her Kuwaiti husband Bader Shammas for the holidays.

The actress, 36, who lives in Dubai, has shared a smiling photo alongside Shammas in front of a Christmas tree to her 11.9 million followers. She simply captioned the photo: “Merry Christmas Everyone!”.

Last month, Lohan made her return to acting with a new Netflix film called Falling for Christmas, which was released on November 10. Lohan also acted as executive producer on the title, as part of a three-film deal with the platform.

Speaking to Cosmo about the film, she said: “It was really comforting to me, when I got the script, to see a movie that was a rom-com because it’s always fun to work on something lighthearted and family-oriented that makes people happy and provides a bit of an escape.

"And I was excited to kind of come back, to do something with Netflix, who is a big family in a way. It was the right fit for me, especially to be able to executive produce it.”

Lohan moved to Dubai in 2014 after first visiting in 2008 for the opening of Atlantis, The Palm.

“It took me moving there [to Dubai] to really appreciate the time that I take for myself, instead of just going, going, going and learning to say 'no.' And really putting myself first, and choosing the things that I want to do, wisely, for me first,” she said.

In April, she reiterated the sense of calm she felt about the emirate in an interview with Vogue.

"It just really happened, how I moved to Dubai. I got there, and I felt a certain sense of calm," Lohan said in her Life in Looks interview.

"I think it's because paparazzi is illegal there. I really found that I had a private life, and I could just take time for myself. I decided to stay there because I really learnt to appreciate what it is to go, do my work, and then leave and live a normal life."

Lindsay Lohan's style evolution, from shy tween to sequinned Dubai star — in pictures

  • Lindsay Lohan, in a light pink top and cardigan, attends a Los Angeles press conference in January 1999. PA
    Lindsay Lohan, in a light pink top and cardigan, attends a Los Angeles press conference in January 1999. PA
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a blue lace dress, attends 'The Parent Trap' premiere in Los Angeles on July 2, 1998. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in a blue lace dress, attends 'The Parent Trap' premiere in Los Angeles on July 2, 1998. Getty Images
  • Alec Baldwin and Lindsay Lohan, in a black top and grey hoodie, attend the Baldwin Cancer Benefit in New York City on October 8, 1999. Photo: Liaison
    Alec Baldwin and Lindsay Lohan, in a black top and grey hoodie, attend the Baldwin Cancer Benefit in New York City on October 8, 1999. Photo: Liaison
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a black polo neck and cream knitted cardigan, attends the 'What Women Want' premiere in New York City on December 11, 2000. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in a black polo neck and cream knitted cardigan, attends the 'What Women Want' premiere in New York City on December 11, 2000. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a black top and camouflage trousers, arrives at HBO's special screening of 'Dinner With Friends' in New York on July 28, 2001. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in a black top and camouflage trousers, arrives at HBO's special screening of 'Dinner With Friends' in New York on July 28, 2001. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a pink mini dress and sheer black tights, attends Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2003 in New York on February 9, 2003. WireImage
    Lindsay Lohan, in a pink mini dress and sheer black tights, attends Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2003 in New York on February 9, 2003. WireImage
  • Lindsay Lohan, in jeans and a laced black top, attends the 2003 Teen Choice Awards on August 2, 2003 in Universal City, California. AFP
    Lindsay Lohan, in jeans and a laced black top, attends the 2003 Teen Choice Awards on August 2, 2003 in Universal City, California. AFP
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a lace babydoll mini dress, arrives for the world premiere of the film 'Freaky Friday' in Hollywood on August 4, 2003. Reuters
    Lindsay Lohan, in a lace babydoll mini dress, arrives for the world premiere of the film 'Freaky Friday' in Hollywood on August 4, 2003. Reuters
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a black satin top, pink baseball cap and jeans, attends the 'Stuff' magazine Pre-VMA Party in New York City on August 27, 2003. FilmMagic
    Lindsay Lohan, in a black satin top, pink baseball cap and jeans, attends the 'Stuff' magazine Pre-VMA Party in New York City on August 27, 2003. FilmMagic
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a white shirt and sheer black corset, attends the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards on September 13, 2009 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. FilmMagic
    Lindsay Lohan, in a white shirt and sheer black corset, attends the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards on September 13, 2009 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. FilmMagic
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a black dress with sheer lace detail, attends the 2004 Vanity Fair Oscar party on February 29, 2004. FilmMagic
    Lindsay Lohan, in a black dress with sheer lace detail, attends the 2004 Vanity Fair Oscar party on February 29, 2004. FilmMagic
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a white sequinned dress, arrives at the 2005 American Music Awards press room at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on November 22, 2005. EPA
    Lindsay Lohan, in a white sequinned dress, arrives at the 2005 American Music Awards press room at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on November 22, 2005. EPA
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a black dress with silver detailing, walks the red carpet at the 2005 American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on November 22, 2005. EPA
    Lindsay Lohan, in a black dress with silver detailing, walks the red carpet at the 2005 American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on November 22, 2005. EPA
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a Marc Jacobs slip dress, attends the premiere of 'A Prairie Home Companion' at the 56th Berlin International Film Festival on February 12, 2006 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in a Marc Jacobs slip dress, attends the premiere of 'A Prairie Home Companion' at the 56th Berlin International Film Festival on February 12, 2006 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a green pleated dress, attends the 'Bobby' photocall during the 63rd Venice Film Festival on September 5, 2006. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in a green pleated dress, attends the 'Bobby' photocall during the 63rd Venice Film Festival on September 5, 2006. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a Grecian white gown, attends the premiere of the film 'Bobby' at the 63rd Venice Film Festival on September 5, 2006 in Italy. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in a Grecian white gown, attends the premiere of the film 'Bobby' at the 63rd Venice Film Festival on September 5, 2006 in Italy. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in layers with a brown leather jacket, is seen at the opening of the Charlotte Ronson flagship store in Tokyo, Japan on April 13, 2007. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in layers with a brown leather jacket, is seen at the opening of the Charlotte Ronson flagship store in Tokyo, Japan on April 13, 2007. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in green Dolce & Gabbana, attends the label's event at Baoli, Port Canto during the 61st International Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2008 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in green Dolce & Gabbana, attends the label's event at Baoli, Port Canto during the 61st International Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2008 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in pink sheer Charlotte Ronson, attends the designer's spring/summer 2009 fashion show at the National Stadium, Tokyo on October 22, 2008. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in pink sheer Charlotte Ronson, attends the designer's spring/summer 2009 fashion show at the National Stadium, Tokyo on October 22, 2008. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a black Temperley London dress with bow detailing, attends the grand opening of Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai on November 20, 2008. Stephen Lock / The National
    Lindsay Lohan, in a black Temperley London dress with bow detailing, attends the grand opening of Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai on November 20, 2008. Stephen Lock / The National
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a floral cream mini, arrives at the launch of Sevin Nyne By Lindsay Lohan at Sephora, Santa Monica on April 30, 2009. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in a floral cream mini, arrives at the launch of Sevin Nyne By Lindsay Lohan at Sephora, Santa Monica on April 30, 2009. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a sequinned vest top, shorts and fedora, attends the F1 Rocks Singapore concert on September 26, 2009. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in a sequinned vest top, shorts and fedora, attends the F1 Rocks Singapore concert on September 26, 2009. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a sequinned scarf and black catsuit, attends the 90 years of Vogue covers party in Paris, France on October 1, 2009. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in a sequinned scarf and black catsuit, attends the 90 years of Vogue covers party in Paris, France on October 1, 2009. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in an off-the-shoulder floral Emanuel Ungaro dress, arrives for the grand opening night of the Kerzner Mazagan Beach Resort, Morocco, on October 31, 2009. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in an off-the-shoulder floral Emanuel Ungaro dress, arrives for the grand opening night of the Kerzner Mazagan Beach Resort, Morocco, on October 31, 2009. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in sequinned Cavalli, attends the Vogue.it Milan Fashion party on February 26, 2010 in Italy. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in sequinned Cavalli, attends the Vogue.it Milan Fashion party on February 26, 2010 in Italy. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a white sequin detail mini with Bebe platform heels, attends the Chopard 150th Anniversary Party at Palm Beach, Pointe Croisette during the 63rd Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2010. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in a white sequin detail mini with Bebe platform heels, attends the Chopard 150th Anniversary Party at Palm Beach, Pointe Croisette during the 63rd Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2010. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a metallic Pamella Roland jumpsuit, attends the 2010 MTV Movie Awards in Universal City, California on June 26, 2010. EPA
    Lindsay Lohan, in a metallic Pamella Roland jumpsuit, attends the 2010 MTV Movie Awards in Universal City, California on June 26, 2010. EPA
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a black sequin dress, attends the Viktor & Rolf show as part during Paris Fashion Week on March 6, 2010 in Paris, France. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in a black sequin dress, attends the Viktor & Rolf show as part during Paris Fashion Week on March 6, 2010 in Paris, France. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a black and silver gown, attends amfAR Milano on September 23, 2011 in Milan, Italy. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in a black and silver gown, attends amfAR Milano on September 23, 2011 in Milan, Italy. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in silver Philipp Plein, attends the Philipp Plein Urban Jungle spring/summer 2012 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on September 24, 2011. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in silver Philipp Plein, attends the Philipp Plein Urban Jungle spring/summer 2012 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on September 24, 2011. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a brown gown, attends the Lady Gaga Fame perfume launch at the Guggenheim Museum on September 13, 2012 in New York City. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in a brown gown, attends the Lady Gaga Fame perfume launch at the Guggenheim Museum on September 13, 2012 in New York City. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a metallic Theia dress, attends the amfAR New York Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York on February 6, 2013. EPA
    Lindsay Lohan, in a metallic Theia dress, attends the amfAR New York Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York on February 6, 2013. EPA
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a metallic green mini dress, attends Gabrielle's Gala in London on May 7, 2014. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in a metallic green mini dress, attends Gabrielle's Gala in London on May 7, 2014. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in Moschino, attends the Moschino show in London on June 16, 2014 . Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in Moschino, attends the Moschino show in London on June 16, 2014 . Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a white belted dress, attends Weisses Fest 2014 on July 26, 2014 in Linz, Austria. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in a white belted dress, attends Weisses Fest 2014 on July 26, 2014 in Linz, Austria. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in animal print Balmain, attends the GQ Men of the Year awards at The Royal Opera House on September 2, 2014 in London. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in animal print Balmain, attends the GQ Men of the Year awards at The Royal Opera House on September 2, 2014 in London. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in an iridescent Givenchy midi, attends the 'Speed The Plow' press night at the Playhouse Theatre, London on October 2, 2014. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in an iridescent Givenchy midi, attends the 'Speed The Plow' press night at the Playhouse Theatre, London on October 2, 2014. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a black belted shirt dress, attends the Women Of The Year lunch at the InterContinental Park Lane Hotel on October 13, 2014 in London. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in a black belted shirt dress, attends the Women Of The Year lunch at the InterContinental Park Lane Hotel on October 13, 2014 in London. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a net-effect dress, attends The World's First Fabulous Fund Fair in aid of The Naked Heart Foundation in London on February 24, 2015. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in a net-effect dress, attends The World's First Fabulous Fund Fair in aid of The Naked Heart Foundation in London on February 24, 2015. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in head-to-tow black, attends the Gareth Pugh show during London Fashion Week on September 19, 2015. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in head-to-tow black, attends the Gareth Pugh show during London Fashion Week on September 19, 2015. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a geometric black and white dress, with Alessandro Grassini-Grimaldi and Hofit Golan at an afternoon tea hosted by Damiani on November 9, 2016 in London, England. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in a geometric black and white dress, with Alessandro Grassini-Grimaldi and Hofit Golan at an afternoon tea hosted by Damiani on November 9, 2016 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a black and white dress, attends the Firenze4ever 14th Edition Party on January 9, 2017 in Florence, Italy. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in a black and white dress, attends the Firenze4ever 14th Edition Party on January 9, 2017 in Florence, Italy. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a black, white and read A-line top and mini skirt, attends the Three Six Zero Entertainment Cannes Film Festival Celebration on May 21, 2017 in Biot, France. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in a black, white and read A-line top and mini skirt, attends the Three Six Zero Entertainment Cannes Film Festival Celebration on May 21, 2017 in Biot, France. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a studded red gown, attends the Jorge Vazquez show during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid on September 18, 2017 in Spain. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in a studded red gown, attends the Jorge Vazquez show during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid on September 18, 2017 in Spain. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in gold Saint Laurent, attends the MTV EMAs 2018 at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre on November 4, 2018 in Bilbao, Spain. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in gold Saint Laurent, attends the MTV EMAs 2018 at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre on November 4, 2018 in Bilbao, Spain. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a blush floral feathered dress and Giuseppe Zanotti heels, attends the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2019 in Australia. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan, in a blush floral feathered dress and Giuseppe Zanotti heels, attends the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2019 in Australia. Getty Images
  • Lindsay Lohan, in a khaki jumpsuit, says thank you to Dubai authorities in Downtown Dubai on April 30, 2020. Instagram / Lindsay Lohan
    Lindsay Lohan, in a khaki jumpsuit, says thank you to Dubai authorities in Downtown Dubai on April 30, 2020. Instagram / Lindsay Lohan
  • Lindsay Lohan style evolution. Getty Images
    Lindsay Lohan style evolution. Getty Images
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Name: Fareed Lafta

Age: 40

From: Baghdad, Iraq

Mission: Promote world peace

Favourite poet: Al Mutanabbi

Role models: His parents 

How to wear a kandura

Dos

  • Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion 
  • Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
  • Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work 
  • Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester

Don’ts 

  • Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal 
  • Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
Key features of new policy

Pupils to learn coding and other vocational skills from Grade 6

Exams to test critical thinking and application of knowledge

A new National Assessment Centre, PARAKH (Performance, Assessment, Review and Analysis for Holistic Development) will form the standard for schools

Schools to implement online system to encouraging transparency and accountability

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This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home.

Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026

1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years

If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.

2. E-invoicing in the UAE

Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption. 

3. More tax audits

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks. 

4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime

Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.

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. 

Contributed by Thomas Vanhee and Hend Rashwan, Aurifer

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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Starring: Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jamie Lee Curtis

Director: Eli Roth

Rating: 0/5

The biog

Age: 59

From: Giza Governorate, Egypt

Family: A daughter, two sons and wife

Favourite tree: Ghaf

Runner up favourite tree: Frankincense 

Favourite place on Sir Bani Yas Island: “I love all of Sir Bani Yas. Every spot of Sir Bani Yas, I love it.”

MEFCC information

Tickets range from Dh110 for an advance single-day pass to Dh300 for a weekend pass at the door. VIP tickets have sold out. Visit www.mefcc.com to purchase tickets in advance.

How will Gen Alpha invest?

Mark Chahwan, co-founder and chief executive of robo-advisory firm Sarwa, forecasts that Generation Alpha (born between 2010 and 2024) will start investing in their teenage years and therefore benefit from compound interest.

“Technology and education should be the main drivers to make this happen, whether it’s investing in a few clicks or their schools/parents stepping up their personal finance education skills,” he adds.

Mr Chahwan says younger generations have a higher capacity to take on risk, but for some their appetite can be more cautious because they are investing for the first time. “Schools still do not teach personal finance and stock market investing, so a lot of the learning journey can feel daunting and intimidating,” he says.

He advises millennials to not always start with an aggressive portfolio even if they can afford to take risks. “We always advise to work your way up to your risk capacity, that way you experience volatility and get used to it. Given the higher risk capacity for the younger generations, stocks are a favourite,” says Mr Chahwan.

Highlighting the role technology has played in encouraging millennials and Gen Z to invest, he says: “They were often excluded, but with lower account minimums ... a customer with $1,000 [Dh3,672] in their account has their money working for them just as hard as the portfolio of a high get-worth individual.”

'Moonshot'

Director: Chris Winterbauer

Stars: Lana Condor and Cole Sprouse 

Rating: 3/5

UPI facts

More than 2.2 million Indian tourists arrived in UAE in 2023
More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
Indian tourists can make purchases in UAE using rupee accounts in India through QR-code-based UPI real-time payment systems
Indian residents in UAE can use their non-resident NRO and NRE accounts held in Indian banks linked to a UAE mobile number for UPI transactions

What can victims do?

Always use only regulated platforms

Stop all transactions and communication on suspicion

Save all evidence (screenshots, chat logs, transaction IDs)

Report to local authorities

Warn others to prevent further harm

Courtesy: Crystal Intelligence

Results

5pm Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 1,400m

Winner No Riesgo Al Maury, Szczepan Mazur (jockey), Ibrahim Al Hadhrami (trainer)

5.30pm Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 1,600m

Winner Marwa W’Rsan, Sam Hitchcott, Jaci Wickham.

6pm Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 1,600m

Winner Dahess D’Arabie, Al Moatasem Al Balushi, Helal Al Alawi.

6.30pm Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 2,200m

Winner Safin Al Reef, Connor Beasley, Abdallah Al Hammadi.

7pm Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 2,200m

Winner Thulbaseera Al Jasra, Shakir Al Balushi, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami.

7.30pm Maiden (TB) Dh 80,000 2,200m

Winner Autumn Pride, Szczepan Mazur, Helal Al Alawi.

Results:

6.30pm: Mazrat Al Ruwayah (PA) | Group 2 | US$55,000 (Dirt) | 1,600 metres

Winner: AF Al Sajanjle, Tadhg O’Shea (jockey), Ernst Oertel (trainer)

7.05pm: Meydan Sprint (TB) | Group 2 | $250,000 (Turf) | 1,000m

Winner: Blue Point, William Buick, Charlie Appleby

7.40pm: Firebreak Stakes | Group 3 | $200,000 (D) | 1,600m

Winner: Muntazah, Jim Crowley, Doug Watson

8.15pm: Meydan Trophy Conditions (TB) | $100,000 (T) | 1,900m

Winner: Art Du Val, William Buick, Charlie Appleby

8.50pm: Balanchine Group 2 (TB) | $250,000 (T) | 1,800m

Winner: Poetic Charm, William Buick, Charlie Appleby

9.25pm: Handicap (TB) | $135,000 (D) | 1,200m

Winner: Lava Spin, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar

10pm: Handicap (TB) | $175,000 (T) | 2,410m

Winner: Mountain Hunter, Christophe Soumillon, Saeed bin Suroor

Roll of honour: Who won what in 2018/19?

West Asia Premiership: Winners – Bahrain; Runners-up – Dubai Exiles

UAE Premiership: Winners – Abu Dhabi Harlequins; Runners-up  Jebel Ali Dragons

Dubai Rugby Sevens: Winners – Dubai Hurricanes; Runners-up – Abu Dhabi Harlequins

UAE Conference: Winners  Dubai Tigers; Runners-up  Al Ain Amblers

MATCH INFO

Manchester City 4 (Gundogan 8' (P), Bernardo Silva 19', Jesus 72', 75')

Fulham 0

Red cards: Tim Ream (Fulham)

Man of the Match: Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City)

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COMPANY PROFILE

Name: Cofe

Year started: 2018

Based: UAE

Employees: 80-100

Amount raised: $13m

Investors: KISP ventures, Cedar Mundi, Towell Holding International, Takamul Capital, Dividend Gate Capital, Nizar AlNusif Sons Holding, Arab Investment Company and Al Imtiaz Investment Group 

8 UAE companies helping families reduce their carbon footprint

Greenheart Organic Farms 

This Dubai company was one of the country’s first organic farms, set up in 2012, and it now delivers a wide array of fruits and vegetables grown regionally or in the UAE, as well as other grocery items, to both Dubai and Abu Dhabi doorsteps.

www.greenheartuae.com

Modibodi  

Founded in Australia, Modibodi is now in the UAE with waste-free, reusable underwear that eliminates the litter created by a woman’s monthly cycle, which adds up to approximately 136kgs of sanitary waste over a lifetime.

www.modibodi.ae

The Good Karma Co

From brushes made of plant fibres to eco-friendly storage solutions, this company has planet-friendly alternatives to almost everything we need, including tin foil and toothbrushes. 

www.instagram.com/thegoodkarmaco

Re:told

One Dubai boutique, Re:told, is taking second-hand garments and selling them on at a fraction of the price, helping to cut back on the hundreds of thousands of tonnes of clothes thrown into landfills each year.

www.shopretold.com

Lush

Lush provides products such as shampoo and conditioner as package-free bars with reusable tins to store. 

www.mena.lush.com

Bubble Bro 

Offering filtered, still and sparkling water on tap, Bubble Bro is attempting to ensure we don’t produce plastic or glass waste. Founded in 2017 by Adel Abu-Aysha, the company is on track to exceeding its target of saving one million bottles by the end of the year.

www.bubble-bro.com

Coethical 

This company offers refillable, eco-friendly home cleaning and hygiene products that are all biodegradable, free of chemicals and certifiably not tested on animals.

www.instagram.com/coethical

Eggs & Soldiers

This bricks-and-mortar shop and e-store, founded by a Dubai mum-of-four, is the place to go for all manner of family products – from reusable cloth diapers to organic skincare and sustainable toys.

www.eggsnsoldiers.com

What the law says

Micro-retirement is not a recognised concept or employment status under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended) (UAE Labour Law). As such, it reflects a voluntary work-life balance practice, rather than a recognised legal employment category, according to Dilini Loku, senior associate for law firm Gateley Middle East.

“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.

“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”

If an employee resigns to pursue micro-retirement, the employment contract is terminated, and the employer is under no legal obligation to rehire the employee in the future unless specific contractual agreements are in place (such as return-to-work arrangements), which are generally uncommon, Ms Loku adds.

LA LIGA FIXTURES

Friday Valladolid v Osasuna (Kick-off midnight UAE)

Saturday Valencia v Athletic Bilbao (5pm), Getafe v Sevilla (7.15pm), Huesca v Alaves (9.30pm), Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid (midnight)

Sunday Real Sociedad v Eibar (5pm), Real Betis v Villarreal (7.15pm), Elche v Granada (9.30pm), Barcelona v Levante (midnight)

Monday Celta Vigo v Cadiz (midnight)

THE BIO: Martin Van Almsick

Hometown: Cologne, Germany

Family: Wife Hanan Ahmed and their three children, Marrah (23), Tibijan (19), Amon (13)

Favourite dessert: Umm Ali with dark camel milk chocolate flakes

Favourite hobby: Football

Breakfast routine: a tall glass of camel milk

BIGGEST CYBER SECURITY INCIDENTS IN RECENT TIMES

SolarWinds supply chain attack: Came to light in December 2020 but had taken root for several months, compromising major tech companies, governments and its entities

Microsoft Exchange server exploitation: March 2021; attackers used a vulnerability to steal emails

Kaseya attack: July 2021; ransomware hit perpetrated REvil, resulting in severe downtime for more than 1,000 companies

Log4j breach: December 2021; attackers exploited the Java-written code to inflitrate businesses and governments

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The Specs

Engine 3.8-litre, twin-turbo V8

Transmission: eight-speed automatic

Power: 582bhp (542bhp in GTS model)

Torque: 730Nm

Price: Dh649,000 (Dh549,000 for GTS) 

Tell-tale signs of burnout

- loss of confidence and appetite

- irritability and emotional outbursts

- sadness

- persistent physical ailments such as headaches, frequent infections and fatigue

- substance abuse, such as smoking or drinking more

- impaired judgement

- excessive and continuous worrying

- irregular sleep patterns

 

Tips to help overcome burnout

Acknowledge how you are feeling by listening to your warning signs. Set boundaries and learn to say ‘no’

Do activities that you want to do as well as things you have to do

Undertake at least 30 minutes of exercise per day. It releases an abundance of feel-good hormones

Find your form of relaxation and make time for it each day e.g. soothing music, reading or mindful meditation

Sleep and wake at the same time every day, even if your sleep pattern was disrupted. Without enough sleep condition such as stress, anxiety and depression can thrive.

CHELSEA'S NEXT FIVE GAMES

Mar 10: Norwich(A)

Mar 13: Newcastle(H)

Mar 16: Lille(A)

Mar 19: Middlesbrough(A)

Apr 2: Brentford(H)

Updated: December 25, 2022, 9:01 AM