Following news in December last year that reality TV show Keeping Up With The Kardashians would be ending on September 8, 2021 after its 20th season, speculation was rife as to what the famous family would do next.
Having found global fame over the past 14 years, the Ryan Seacrest-produced show gave them the chance to launch myriad businesses, not to mention spin-off shows such as Kourtney and Kim take Miami and Khloe & Lamar.
Having premiered on E! back in 2007, insiders say contract negotiations broke down between the family and network late last year, but within weeks of announcing they were leaving, Kris Jenner shared the news that they had inked a multimillion-dollar deal to produce "new global content" for streamer Hulu and Disney. The content is expected to hit the small screen later this year.
We take a look at what the six siblings and matriarch Kris Jenner might turn their hands to once the cameras stop rolling …
Kim Kardashian
"Without Keeping Up With The Kardashians, I wouldn't be where I am today," wrote Kim on Instagram after the news broke that the 20th season of the show would be the last. "I am so incredibly grateful to everyone who has watched and supported me and my family these past 14 incredible years. This show made us who we are and I will be forever in debt to everyone who played a role in shaping our careers and changing our lives forever."
Having amassed an estimated $780 million fortune, according to Forbes, thanks to money from KUWTK, various sponsorship deals and her own make-up and shapewear lines, making a move into fashion, homeware and skincare seems likely for Kim. Plus, there's that rumoured divorce which, according to reports concerning a prenuptial agreement, guarantees Kim $1 million from Kanye West for every year they were married – which will be seven years this May.
Having announced in April 2019 that she had registered with The State Bar of California to study law, the 40-year-old has been vocal about criminal justice reform, petitioning for pardons for those believed to be wrongfully or unjustly incarcerated.
And it is this work which led communications consultant Zara Rahim, who has worked for both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, to take to Twitter with this theory: “I’ve believed she’s been making strategic moves in the past four years towards running for office (Congress, is my guess).”
Kris Jenner
Fans of KUWTK have seen the family matriarch dabble with managing other talents throughout the past 14 years, but ultimately she always returns to being the "momager" of her own brood. Credited with being the person who decided to monetise the scandal which brought Kim to public prominence, Kris was instrumental in putting together the multimillion-dollar content deal the family signed with Hulu and Disney.
And while Jenner will be kept busy managing the second act of the Kardashian-Jenner clan's content careers, speculation is that she may also find the perfect role in drama-filled reality TV show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
Kourtney Kardashian
Having long been the sister most visibly uncomfortable with appearing on camera over the past few years, Kourtney recently came under fire from fans for an Instagram post in which she lamented KUWTK ending.
"I was feeling unfulfilled and it became a toxic environment for me to continue to have it occupy as much of my life as it was," she later told Vogue Arabia about the reality show which contributed to her $35 million fortune.
Although Kim has criticised her 41-year-old sister for having no work ethic, Kourtney launched her lifestyle website Poosh back in April 2019, saying: “I felt that there was something missing in the healthy lifestyle space.”
With clean eating and organic produce among her passions, Kourtney, who shares three children with her ex, Scott Disick, hasn't followed her sisters into beauty or fashion, although an athleisure line or sportswear collaboration must be on the horizon once she starts looking for other revenue streams. Although, perhaps Disick hit the nail on the head concerning her future plans when she once asked him if he knew what she was thinking about.
“Biodegradable foods, organic vegetables, moving to a farm, changing your name… anything else?” he deadpanned.
Khloe Kardashian
A quickie marriage to NBA player Lamar Odom that ended in divorce, a daughter with on-off boyfriend Tristan Thompson, and a very public transfer of sisterly affections from being Kourtney's BFF to Kim's confidante, Khloe's journey in the KUWTK spotlight has been one of the most tumultuous. This is probably why Kris Jenner revealed the 36-year-old to be the one who has been hit hardest by the show ending.
"I think Khloe … is the one who is taking it the hardest and hasn't stopped crying since we announced," Jenner told Ryan Seacrest on his radio show. "It's been a hard decision, I'm not going to lie. It's been very emotional."
Mum-of-one Khloe was careful to branch out beyond the Kardashian brand over the years, hosting and producing TV shows including Revenge Body and Twisted Love. She also teamed up with her friend, Emma Grede, to co-found the Good American clothing brand, which went on to have one of the most successful denim launches in history, earning more than $1 million in sales on its launch date.
Kylie Jenner
The whole "self-made billionaire" furore aside, there's no denying that the 23-year-old, along with Kim, is the most financially successful of the siblings. With a fortune estimated at between $900 million and $1 billion, Kylie parlayed the fame she had garnered from the show and platform she had built on Instagram into the hugely successful Kylie Cosmetics. Having teamed up with big sister Kim over the past couple of years to create limited-edition beauty lines, she recently branched out into skincare, while a haircare line must certainly be in her 2021 plans.
Kendall Jenner
Thanks to her modelling work, contracts and endorsement deals, 25-year-old Kendall has built up a fortune of around $45 million. Evidently not as business-minded as her sisters, Kendall has yet to strike out her own.
A rumoured fashion line with her model bestie Cara Delevingne, CaKe, failed to materialise, however, in 2018 she was named by Forbes as the highest-paid model in the world, raking in $22.5 million. Having modelled for the likes of Fendi, Chanel and Calvin Klein, she seems more at home on the catwalk than in the boardroom, so don't expect Kendall to do anything more than strike a pose when Fashion Week returns.
Rob Kardashian
Rob, 33, has enjoyed a fractious relationship both with the cameras and his famous family over the years. Although he never officially quit KUWTK, Kim explained his frequent absences on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, saying: "He has his moods. Sometimes he's like, 'Look, I didn't sign up for this' and then he's like, 'I'm cool to do it.'"
He launched a luxury sock line, Arthur George, back in 2012, however, in court documents pertaining to his contentious custody battle with ex-girlfriend Blac Chyna over their daughter, Dream, he admitted to needing help from his mother to keep the business going.
“When the business was struggling, my mother infused it with capital to keep it afloat and from her infusion gained a 50 per cent share in the company,” he said.
Estimated to be worth $10 million, his 2012 announcement that he was going to attend University of Southern California's law school came to nothing. However, this week, the father-of-one announced a collaboration with US drinks maker Exotic Pop to launch his own vanilla cream-flavoured soda, with his image appearing on the side of the refrigerators and vending machines containing the drink.
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Abu Dhabi World Pro 2019 remaining schedule:
Wednesday April 24: Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, 11am-6pm
Thursday April 25: Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, 11am-5pm
Friday April 26: Finals, 3-6pm
Saturday April 27: Awards ceremony, 4pm and 8pm
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Killing of Qassem Suleimani
Porsche Macan T: The Specs
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cyl turbo
Power: 265hp from 5,000-6,500rpm
Torque: 400Nm from 1,800-4,500rpm
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch auto
Speed: 0-100kph in 6.2sec
Top speed: 232kph
Fuel consumption: 10.7L/100km
On sale: May or June
Price: From Dh259,900
KILLING OF QASSEM SULEIMANI
UK-EU trade at a glance
EU fishing vessels guaranteed access to UK waters for 12 years
Co-operation on security initiatives and procurement of defence products
Youth experience scheme to work, study or volunteer in UK and EU countries
Smoother border management with use of e-gates
Cutting red tape on import and export of food
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
UAE v Gibraltar
What: International friendly
When: 7pm kick off
Where: Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City
Admission: Free
Online: The match will be broadcast live on Dubai Exiles’ Facebook page
UAE squad: Lucas Waddington (Dubai Exiles), Gio Fourie (Exiles), Craig Nutt (Abu Dhabi Harlequins), Phil Brady (Harlequins), Daniel Perry (Dubai Hurricanes), Esekaia Dranibota (Harlequins), Matt Mills (Exiles), Jaen Botes (Exiles), Kristian Stinson (Exiles), Murray Reason (Abu Dhabi Saracens), Dave Knight (Hurricanes), Ross Samson (Jebel Ali Dragons), DuRandt Gerber (Exiles), Saki Naisau (Dragons), Andrew Powell (Hurricanes), Emosi Vacanau (Harlequins), Niko Volavola (Dragons), Matt Richards (Dragons), Luke Stevenson (Harlequins), Josh Ives (Dubai Sports City Eagles), Sean Stevens (Saracens), Thinus Steyn (Exiles)
Sole survivors
- Cecelia Crocker was on board Northwest Airlines Flight 255 in 1987 when it crashed in Detroit, killing 154 people, including her parents and brother. The plane had hit a light pole on take off
- George Lamson Jr, from Minnesota, was on a Galaxy Airlines flight that crashed in Reno in 1985, killing 68 people. His entire seat was launched out of the plane
- Bahia Bakari, then 12, survived when a Yemenia Airways flight crashed near the Comoros in 2009, killing 152. She was found clinging to wreckage after floating in the ocean for 13 hours.
- Jim Polehinke was the co-pilot and sole survivor of a 2006 Comair flight that crashed in Lexington, Kentucky, killing 49.
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
A MINECRAFT MOVIE
Director: Jared Hess
Starring: Jack Black, Jennifer Coolidge, Jason Momoa
Rating: 3/5
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Tax authority targets shisha levy evasion
The Federal Tax Authority will track shisha imports with electronic markers to protect customers and ensure levies have been paid.
Khalid Ali Al Bustani, director of the tax authority, on Sunday said the move is to "prevent tax evasion and support the authority’s tax collection efforts".
The scheme’s first phase, which came into effect on 1st January, 2019, covers all types of imported and domestically produced and distributed cigarettes. As of May 1, importing any type of cigarettes without the digital marks will be prohibited.
He said the latest phase will see imported and locally produced shisha tobacco tracked by the final quarter of this year.
"The FTA also maintains ongoing communication with concerned companies, to help them adapt their systems to meet our requirements and coordinate between all parties involved," he said.
As with cigarettes, shisha was hit with a 100 per cent tax in October 2017, though manufacturers and cafes absorbed some of the costs to prevent prices doubling.
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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
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Defence review at a glance
• Increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 but given “turbulent times it may be necessary to go faster”
• Prioritise a shift towards working with AI and autonomous systems
• Invest in the resilience of military space systems.
• Number of active reserves should be increased by 20%
• More F-35 fighter jets required in the next decade
• New “hybrid Navy” with AUKUS submarines and autonomous vessels
Labour dispute
The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.
- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law
Results
2pm: Al Sahel Contracting Company – Maiden (PA) Dh50,000 (Dirt) 1,200m; Winner: AF Mutakafel, Tadhg O’Shea (jockey), Ernst Oertel (trainer)
2.30pm: Dubai Real Estate Centre – Maiden (TB) Dh60,000 (D) 1,200m; Winner: El Baareq, Antonio Fresu, Rashed Bouresly
3pm: Shadwell – Rated Conditions (TB) Dh100,000 (D) 1,950m; Winner: Lost Eden, Andrea Atzeni, Doug Watson
3.30pm: Keeneland – Handicap (TB) Dh84,000 (D) 1,000m; Winner: Alkaraama, Dane O’Neill, Musabah Al Muhairi
4pm: Keeneland – Handicap (TB) Dh76,000 (D) 1,800m; Winner: Lady Snazz, Saif Al Balushi, Bhupat Seemar
4.30pm: Hive – Conditions (TB) Dh100,000 (D) 1,600m; Winner: Down On Da Bayou, Royston Ffrench, Salem bin Ghadayer
5pm: Dubai Real Estate Centre – (TB) Handicap Dh64,000 (D) 1,600m; Winner: Lahmoom, Royston Ffrench, Salem bin Ghadayer
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Scorebox
Dubai Hurricanes 31 Dubai Sports City Eagles 22
Hurricanes
Tries: Finck, Powell, Jordan, Roderick, Heathcote
Cons: Tredray 2, Powell
Eagles
Tries: O’Driscoll 2, Ives
Cons: Carey 2
Pens: Carey
The biog
Favourite book: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Favourite holiday destination: Spain
Favourite film: Bohemian Rhapsody
Favourite place to visit in the UAE: The beach or Satwa
Children: Stepdaughter Tyler 27, daughter Quito 22 and son Dali 19
1971: The Year The Music Changed Everything
Director: Asif Kapadia
4/5
The specs
Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
Power: 620hp from 5,750-7,500rpm
Torque: 760Nm from 3,000-5,750rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed dual-clutch auto
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh1.05 million ($286,000)
Zayed Sustainability Prize
More on animal trafficking
UFC Fight Night 2
1am – Early prelims
2am – Prelims
4am-7am – Main card
7:30am-9am – press cons
MATCH INFO
Manchester City 3 (Sterling 46', De Bruyne 65', Gundogan 70')
Aston Villa 0
Red card: Fernandinho (Manchester City)
Man of the Match: Raheem Sterling (Manchester City)
MATCH INFO
Tottenham Hotspur 3 (Son 1', Kane 8' & 16') West Ham United 3 (Balbuena 82', Sanchez og 85', Lanzini 90' 4)
Man of the match Harry Kane
Strait of Hormuz
Fujairah is a crucial hub for fuel storage and is just outside the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route linking Middle East oil producers to markets in Asia, Europe, North America and beyond.
The strait is 33 km wide at its narrowest point, but the shipping lane is just three km wide in either direction. Almost a fifth of oil consumed across the world passes through the strait.
Iran has repeatedly threatened to close the strait, a move that would risk inviting geopolitical and economic turmoil.
Last month, Iran issued a new warning that it would block the strait, if it was prevented from using the waterway following a US decision to end exemptions from sanctions for major Iranian oil importers.
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
BRIEF SCORES:
Toss: Nepal, chose to field
UAE 153-6: Shaiman (59), Usman (30); Regmi 2-23
Nepal 132-7: Jora 53 not out; Zahoor 2-17
Result: UAE won by 21 runs
Series: UAE lead 1-0
Stats at a glance:
Cost: 1.05 billion pounds (Dh 4.8 billion)
Number in service: 6
Complement 191 (space for up to 285)
Top speed: over 32 knots
Range: Over 7,000 nautical miles
Length 152.4 m
Displacement: 8,700 tonnes
Beam: 21.2 m
Draught: 7.4 m
Building boom turning to bust as Turkey's economy slows
Deep in a provincial region of northwestern Turkey, it looks like a mirage - hundreds of luxury houses built in neat rows, their pointed towers somewhere between French chateau and Disney castle.
Meant to provide luxurious accommodations for foreign buyers, the houses are however standing empty in what is anything but a fairytale for their investors.
The ambitious development has been hit by regional turmoil as well as the slump in the Turkish construction industry - a key sector - as the country's economy heads towards what could be a hard landing in an intensifying downturn.
After a long period of solid growth, Turkey's economy contracted 1.1 per cent in the third quarter, and many economists expect it will enter into recession this year.
The country has been hit by high inflation and a currency crisis in August. The lira lost 28 per cent of its value against the dollar in 2018 and markets are still unconvinced by the readiness of the government under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to tackle underlying economic issues.
The villas close to the town centre of Mudurnu in the Bolu region are intended to resemble European architecture and are part of the Sarot Group's Burj Al Babas project.
But the development of 732 villas and a shopping centre - which began in 2014 - is now in limbo as Sarot Group has sought bankruptcy protection.
It is one of hundreds of Turkish companies that have done so as they seek cover from creditors and to restructure their debts.