Games 15 – Sep 10-12
Games 15 is the region’s biggest exhibition and festival for the gaming community. The event promises exclusive previews of some of the most exciting new games on all the major consoles, the region’s biggest eSports tournament, which will bring some of the world’s best teams to Dubai in collaboration with Electronic Sports League and a video game-themed cosplay competition.
• Dubai International Marine Club. Tickets range from Dh100 for the day to Dh1,000 for a three-day VIP pass. Find out more at www.games-me.com
Spandau Ballet – September 17
After performing with Rod Stewart at Dubai's Sevens Stadium in 2010, 1980s pop group Spandau Ballet return to the Dubai World Trade Center as headliners. With no new album to promote, the show is guaranteed to be a greatest-hits affair featuring crowd favourites True, Gold and Only When You Leave.
• Dubai World Trade Centre. Tickets from Dh300 from www.doneevents.com
Dubai Music Week – September 23-26
Jason Derulo, Ellie Goulding and Thirty Seconds to Mars headline the second edition of this four-day event. Derulo will perform on September 23, Brit pop princess Guolding on September 24, followed by Jared Leto’s sci-fi rock trio the next day. One more international headliner has yet to be announced. In addition to the gigs, there will be masterclasses, guest appearances and an “entertainment village” expected to showcase local talent. One person unlikely to attend is Quincy Jones, who founded and appeared at the original 2013 event.
• Dubai World Trade Centre. Tickets from Dh295 through www.ticketmaster.ae
Bon Jovi – October 1
Much has changed in the UAE since Bon Jovi's previous UAE gig, at Emirates Palace in 2008, which was featured at the start of their hilarious tour film When We Were Beautiful. Back then, before Du Arena even existed, the New Jersey rockers were one of the biggest acts the capital had seen – now they are among a parade of big acts. A lot has changed for the band too, with founding member and guitarist Richie Sambora booted from the band in 2013, and a lacklustre new album, Burning Bridges, rushed out as a "contractual obligation". Whatever – we know the setlist will be crammed full of vintages hits, and that frontman Jon Bon Jovi will deliver his studied stage schtick. Get those stadium hands a-ready.
• Du Arena, Yas Island. Tickets from Dh395 at www.ticketmaster.ae.
Dave Matthews Band – October 8
The folk-jazz group have not troubled the charts for more than a decade, while consistently selling out world tours: a testament to their huge, devoted following. Even if you are not familiar with their oeuvre, it’s worth going along, as they are best experienced live due to their top-notch musicianship.
• Du Arena, Yas Island. Tickets from Dh295 at www.ticketmaster.ae
IGN Convention - October 16-17, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi gets its first exhibition of comics, games, movies and popular culture when the IGN Convention moves to the capital. The convention promises an artists alley, gamer zone with exclusive previews of new games, including offerings from the Dubai developer Creability, tournaments, Cosplay and celebrity guests and speakers. Although no names have yet been announced, guests at previous IGN events in Dubai and Bahrain have included the likes of Game of Thrones The Mountain, aka Icelandic strongman Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, actress and Resident Evil character model Jill Valentine, and IGN's own TV gaming presenter Naomi Kyle.
• du Forum Tickets cost Dh100 for a day ticket, or Dh500 for a two-day VIP pass, which includes exclusive events and free gifts. ignconvention.com/uae/
Oktoberfest at Yas Island - October 22-23
Yas Island’s 3rd annual Oktoberfest will celebrate all things German at du Forum October 22 and 23. The German festival will feature German food and beverages, and you can bet guests will be dancing on the tables (it’s a German tradition) when the HofBrauHaus band from Munich starts playing. Friday will have a special dedicated family time from 4pm to 7pm with several kids’ events and activities. Thursday, October 22 from 7pm to 2am and Friday, October 23 from 4pm to 2am.
• du Forum, Yas Island. Tickets go on sale in September through www.ticketmaster.ae, Crowne Plaza Yas Island and select Spinneys Beverage stores
Fashion Forward Season 6 - October 22-25
Fashion Forward returns for its sixth season from October 22 to 25. As in previous seasons, the twice-annual event will be held at Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah and registration is required in advance. A list of confirmed designers and the full FFWD S6 rundown is expected to be revealed in the coming month.
• Madinat Jumeirah. An entrance charge may be applicable for specific events or talks. Registration in advance at www.fashionforward.ae
Dubai Design Week, Dubai - Oct 26-31
The inaugural Dubai Design Week, held at Dubai Design District (also known as d3), is an attempt to place the emirate as a regional design centre and a global meeting point for the international design community. There will be six dedicated country pavilions from the MENA region, of which each will be showcasing an design exhibition, a selection of the best 15 postgraduate projects from the world’s foremost design universities and a programme of events, talks and workshops all surrounding the subject of design.
• Dubai Design District (d3) www.dubaidesignweek.ae
The Italian Cuisine World Summit – October 27 – November 6
Considered one of the most influential Italian food festivals in the world, the 7th annual Italian Cuisine World Summit flies in head chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants throughout Italy to cook for guests in the city’s best Italian restaurants, including Bice Mare at Souk Al Bahar; Eataly in the Dubai Mall; Al Grissino in DIFC and Ronda Locatelli at Atlantis, The Palm. There are host of activities open to the public, including the Risotto World Contest, The Espresso Competition, Italian cuisine masterclasses and pizza seminars.
• Venues around the city. dubaisummit.itchefs-gvci.com.
Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience - October 29-30
Vogue Italia and The Dubai Mall have joined forces again for the third edition of the Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience. Emerging designers from the region will put on catwalk shows while fashion-industry experts will hold workshops and talent scouting competitions. British supermodel Naomi Campbell and French footwear designer Christian Louboutin are due to appear.
• Entrance is free. www.vfdebyemaar.com
Take That – October 30
The British boy-band’s debut Middle East performance at Dubai Media City Amphitheater is a fulfilment of a promise made by Gary Barlow when he performed a solo show at the same venue in October last year.
• Doors open at 6pm. Tickets start at Dh350 from www.doneevents.com
Taste of Abu Dhabi – November 5-7
We’re dieting now so we can eat all we want during the second annual Taste of Abu Dhabi food festival. Notable chefs including Eric Lanlard, Valentine Warner and Suzanne Husseini will be on hand to share their culinary skills in the show kitchen and nearly 30 restaurants in the capital will serve up bite-sized portions of their signature food.
• Du Arena, Yas Island. Tickets start Dh49.50 through tasteabudhabi.com.
The opening of the extension of Alserkal Avenue, Dubai - November 16
The existing artistic hub of Alserkal Avenue has announced that four new galleries moving into the new extension will open their inaugural shows on November 16, as part of Galleries Night. Held in conjunction with Abu Dhabi Art week, the evening will see the Avenue’s galleries – both old and new – showcase works by top regional and international talent. The extension takes the number of galleries to 17, and adds four new food and beverage outlets. Leila Heller Gallery, Dubai, The Third Line, Jean-Paul Najar Foundation and Stephane Custot Gallery, Dubai, will welcome art enthusiasts for the first time to their new homes on the Avenue.
• Al Serkal Avenue, Al Quoz. www.alserkalavenue.ae
The opening of Warehouse 421 in Mina Port, Abu Dhabi - November 19-21
Warehouse421 is a new cultural destination in Abu Dhabi’s port area of Mina Zayed, in which transformed warehouses become a platform for the UAE’s creative community. The official launch of Warehouse421, from November 19-21, will include a three-day celebration of art and expression, design and creativity, from emerging and established artists and designers in the UAE, and from around the region and wider world.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concerts – November 26-29
Officially the biggest weekend on the UAE social calendar, there's plenty to be excited about when Formula One comes to the capital for a seventh time. It's another season-closing spectacle, so tensions will be high – but for most, the biggest thrills come off the track, as the buzz, parties and gigs envelop the emirate. Du Arena will again host four huge concerts – headliners are expected to be announced on September 15, but as reported in The National, UK Britpop legends Blur look certain to be performing. Even without a ticket, anyone can attend the huge Beats on the Beach concerts on Abu Dhabi Corniche, which last year hosted free performances from A-listers including Rita Ora, Jason Derulo and Ragheb Alama.
• Yas Marina Circuit. Tickets from Dh356 from www.ticketsyasmarinacircuit.com.
Animate Dubai – December 3-5
The Gulf’s first animation festival promises a host of films, talks, workshops and the chance to meet leading lights of the global and regional animation industries. Originally scheduled for April 2015, the festival was postponed due to growing interest, which has allowed more submissions to be accepted and guests to be added to the yet-to-be-announced bill. Intriguingly, the new dates also put it right before the Dubai International Film Festival, making the first two weeks of December a great time for film buffs to spend in the city.
• The new Dubai Design District. www.animatedubai.com
12th Dubai International Film Festival - December 9-16
The region's biggest and most successful film festival returns to Madinat Jumeirah for its 12th edition from December 9-16. There are few details this early, but previous editions have given global or regional premières to big films, including the multi-Oscar winning The Queen's Speech as well as regional successes like Omar, an attracted big-name celebrities, as well as offering opportunities to locally-produced shorts and features, various funding sources and the region's biggest film market.
• Madinat Jumeirah, participating theatres. www.dubaifilmfest.com
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens arrives in cinemas - December 17
This one surely needs little introduction. The most eagerly anticipated movie of the year reunites Luke, Leia, Han and Chewie on screen for the first time since 1983's Return of the Jedi. More exciting, from a local viewpoint, is that part of the film was shot in Abu Dhabi's Liwa Desert, in partnership with twofour54. With talk of closer cooperation between Dubai and Abu Dhabi's film industries in the wake of the demise of the Abu Dhabi Film Festival, not to mention the timing of this year's Dubai International Film Festival, from December 9-16, could it be too much to expect some sort of tie up for either an Abu Dhabi or Dubai world premiere?
Dolce & Gabbana store opening
The much-anticipated opening of Dolce & Gabbana’s new flagship boutique in Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates will take place before the end of the year. While the exact date is still a closely guarded secret, expect there to be a pretty big buzz around the event. The reason for this? The design duo will debut their first range of abayas exclusively in the region.
• www.dolcegabbana.com
Greatest Royal Rumble results
John Cena pinned Triple H in a singles match
Cedric Alexander retained the WWE Cruiserweight title against Kalisto
Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt win the Raw Tag Team titles against Cesaro and Sheamus
Jeff Hardy retained the United States title against Jinder Mahal
Bludgeon Brothers retain the SmackDown Tag Team titles against the Usos
Seth Rollins retains the Intercontinental title against The Miz, Finn Balor and Samoa Joe
AJ Styles remains WWE World Heavyweight champion after he and Shinsuke Nakamura are both counted out
The Undertaker beats Rusev in a casket match
Brock Lesnar retains the WWE Universal title against Roman Reigns in a steel cage match
Braun Strowman won the 50-man Royal Rumble by eliminating Big Cass last
The specs
Engine: 3.8-litre, twin-turbo V8
Transmission: eight-speed automatic
Power: 582bhp
Torque: 730Nm
Price: Dh649,000
On sale: now
INDIA V SOUTH AFRICA
First Test: October 2-6, at Visakhapatnam
Second Test: October 10-14, at Maharashtra
Third Test: October 19-23, at Ranchi
Engine: 3.5-litre V6
Transmission: eight-speed automatic
Power: 290hp
Torque: 340Nm
Price: Dh155,800
On sale: now
What is dialysis?
Dialysis is a way of cleaning your blood when your kidneys fail and can no longer do the job.
It gets rid of your body's wastes, extra salt and water, and helps to control your blood pressure. The main cause of kidney failure is diabetes and hypertension.
There are two kinds of dialysis — haemodialysis and peritoneal.
In haemodialysis, blood is pumped out of your body to an artificial kidney machine that filter your blood and returns it to your body by tubes.
In peritoneal dialysis, the inside lining of your own belly acts as a natural filter. Wastes are taken out by means of a cleansing fluid which is washed in and out of your belly in cycles.
It isn’t an option for everyone but if eligible, can be done at home by the patient or caregiver. This, as opposed to home haemodialysis, is covered by insurance in the UAE.
Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the region continues to grow despite economic headwinds, a company official said.
Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth.
“Within the next two to three years, we are looking at reaching $2 to $3 billion as a conservative estimate and we do see an opportunity to do so,” said Mr AbuShaban.
Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. They also provide advice to clients.
“We have buying power. We can negotiate on their (client’s) behalf with asset managers to provide them lower fees than they otherwise would have to get on their own,” he added.
Mercer Wealth’s clients include sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and insurance companies among others.
From its office in Dubai, Mercer also looks after Africa, India and Turkey, where they also see opportunity for growth.
Wealth creation in Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 8.5 per cent to $8.1 trillion last year from $7.5tn in 2015, higher than last year’s global average of 6 per cent and the second-highest growth in a region after Asia-Pacific which grew 9.9 per cent, according to consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In the region, where wealth grew just 1.9 per cent in 2015 compared with 2014, a pickup in oil prices has helped in wealth generation.
BCG is forecasting MEA wealth will rise to $12tn by 2021, growing at an annual average of 8 per cent.
Drivers of wealth generation in the region will be split evenly between new wealth creation and growth of performance of existing assets, according to BCG.
Another general trend in the region is clients’ looking for a comprehensive approach to investing, according to Mr AbuShaban.
“Institutional investors or some of the families are seeing a slowdown in the available capital they have to invest and in that sense they are looking at optimizing the way they manage their portfolios and making sure they are not investing haphazardly and different parts of their investment are working together,” said Mr AbuShaban.
Some clients also have a higher appetite for risk, given the low interest-rate environment that does not provide enough yield for some institutional investors. These clients are keen to invest in illiquid assets, such as private equity and infrastructure.
“What we have seen is a desire for higher returns in what has been a low-return environment specifically in various fixed income or bonds,” he said.
“In this environment, we have seen a de facto increase in the risk that clients are taking in things like illiquid investments, private equity investments, infrastructure and private debt, those kind of investments were higher illiquidity results in incrementally higher returns.”
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds, said in its 2016 report that has gradually increased its exposure in direct private equity and private credit transactions, mainly in Asian markets and especially in China and India. The authority’s private equity department focused on structured equities owing to “their defensive characteristics.”
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
The low down
Producers: Uniglobe Entertainment & Vision Films
Director: Namrata Singh Gujral
Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Nargis Fakhri, Bo Derek, Candy Clark
Rating: 2/5
War
Director: Siddharth Anand
Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff, Ashutosh Rana, Vaani Kapoor
Rating: Two out of five stars
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.
The five new places of worship
Church of South Indian Parish
St Andrew's Church Mussaffah branch
St Andrew's Church Al Ain branch
St John's Baptist Church, Ruwais
Church of the Virgin Mary and St Paul the Apostle, Ruwais
The drill
Recharge as needed, says Mat Dryden: “We try to make it a rule that every two to three months, even if it’s for four days, we get away, get some time together, recharge, refresh.” The couple take an hour a day to check into their businesses and that’s it.
Stick to the schedule, says Mike Addo: “We have an entire wall known as ‘The Lab,’ covered with colour-coded Post-it notes dedicated to our joint weekly planner, content board, marketing strategy, trends, ideas and upcoming meetings.”
Be a team, suggests Addo: “When training together, you have to trust in each other’s abilities. Otherwise working out together very quickly becomes one person training the other.”
Pull your weight, says Thuymi Do: “To do what we do, there definitely can be no lazy member of the team.”
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The specs
Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo
Power: 398hp from 5,250rpm
Torque: 580Nm at 1,900-4,800rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed auto
Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L/100km
On sale: December
Price: From Dh330,000 (estimate)
Hili 2: Unesco World Heritage site
The site is part of the Hili archaeological park in Al Ain. Excavations there have proved the existence of the earliest known agricultural communities in modern-day UAE. Some date to the Bronze Age but Hili 2 is an Iron Age site. The Iron Age witnessed the development of the falaj, a network of channels that funnelled water from natural springs in the area. Wells allowed settlements to be established, but falaj meant they could grow and thrive. Unesco, the UN's cultural body, awarded Al Ain's sites - including Hili 2 - world heritage status in 2011. Now the most recent dig at the site has revealed even more about the skilled people that lived and worked there.
Countdown to Zero exhibition will show how disease can be beaten
Countdown to Zero: Defeating Disease, an international multimedia exhibition created by the American Museum of National History in collaboration with The Carter Center, will open in Abu Dhabi a month before Reaching the Last Mile.
Opening on October 15 and running until November 15, the free exhibition opens at The Galleria mall on Al Maryah Island, and has already been seen at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, the American Museum of Natural History in New York, and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Results
5pm: Maiden (PA) Dh 80,000 (Turf) 1,400m. Winner: Al Ajeeb W’Rsan, Pat Dobbs (jockey), Jaci Wickham (trainer).
5.30pm: Maiden (PA) Dh 80,000 (T) 1,400m racing. Winner: Mujeeb, Fabrice Veron, Eric Lemartinel.
6pm: Handicap (PA) Dh 90,000 (T) 2,200m. Winner: Onward, Connor Beasley, Abdallah Al Hammadi.
6.30pm: Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown Prep Rated Conditions (PA) Dh 125,000 (T) 2,200m. Winner: Somoud, Richard Mullen, Jean de Roualle.
7pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh 70,000 (T) 1,600m. Winner: AF Arrab, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel.
7.30pm: Handicap (TB) Dh 90,000 (T) 1,400m. Winner: Irish Freedom, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar.
Saturday's results
Women's third round
- 14-Garbine Muguruza Blanco (Spain) beat Sorana Cirstea (Romania) 6-2, 6-2
- Magdalena Rybarikova (Slovakia) beat Lesia Tsurenko (Ukraine) 6-2, 6-1
- 7-Svetlana Kuznetsova (Russia) beat Polona Hercog (Slovenia) 6-4. 6-0
- Coco Vandeweghe (USA) beat Alison Riske (USA) 6-2, 6-4
- 9-Agnieszka Radwanska (Poland) beat 19-Timea Bacsinszky (Switzerland) 3-6, 6-4, 6-1
- Petra Martic (Croatia) beat Zarina Diyas (Kazakhstan) 7-6, 6-1
- Magdalena Rybarikova (Slovakia) beat Lesia Tsurenko (Ukraine) 6-2, 6-1
- 7-Svetlana Kuznetsova (Russia) beat Polona Hercog (Slovenia) 6-4, 6-0
Men's third round
- 13-Grigor Dimitrov (Bulgaria) beat Dudi Sela (Israel) 6-1, 6-1 -- retired
- Sam Queery (United States) beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (France) 6-2, 3-6, 7-6, 1-6, 7-5
- 6-Milos Raonic (Canada) beat 25-Albert Ramos (Spain) 7-6, 6-4, 7-5
- 10-Alexander Zverev (Germany) beat Sebastian Ofner (Austria) 6-4, 6-4, 6-2
- 11-Tomas Berdych (Czech Republic) beat David Ferrer (Spain) 6-3, 6-4, 6-3
- Adrian Mannarino (France) beat 15-Gael Monfils (France) 7-6, 4-6, 5-7, 6-3, 6-2
Results
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Tell Me Who I Am
Director: Ed Perkins
Stars: Alex and Marcus Lewis
Four stars
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
Gulf Under 19s final
Dubai College A 50-12 Dubai College B
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Tamkeen's offering
- Option 1: 70% in year 1, 50% in year 2, 30% in year 3
- Option 2: 50% across three years
- Option 3: 30% across five years
The biog
DOB: 25/12/92
Marital status: Single
Education: Post-graduate diploma in UAE Diplomacy and External Affairs at the Emirates Diplomatic Academy in Abu Dhabi
Hobbies: I love fencing, I used to fence at the MK Fencing Academy but I want to start again. I also love reading and writing
Lifelong goal: My dream is to be a state minister
Wicked: For Good
Director: Jon M Chu
Starring: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater
Rating: 4/5
The specs: 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV
Price, base: Dh138,000 (estimate)
Engine: 60kWh battery
Transmission: Single-speed Electronic Precision Shift
Power: 204hp
Torque: 360Nm
Range: 520km (claimed)
Newcastle United 0 Tottenham Hotspur 2
Tottenham (Alli 61'), Davies (70')
Red card Jonjo Shelvey (Newcastle)
Results:
Men’s wheelchair 200m T34: 1. Walid Ktila (TUN) 27.14; 2. Mohammed Al Hammadi (UAE) 27.81; 3. Rheed McCracken (AUS) 27.81.
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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
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
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
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh590,000
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FA Cup semi-finals
Saturday: Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur, 8.15pm (UAE)
Sunday: Chelsea v Southampton, 6pm (UAE)
Matches on Bein Sports
Abu Dhabi card
5pm: Handicap (TB) Dh100,000 2,400m
5.30pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh 70,000 2,200m
6pm: Abu Dhabi Fillies Classic Prestige (PA) Dh110,000 1,400m
6.30pm: Abu Dhabi Colts Classic Prestige (PA) Dh110,000 1,400m
7pm: Handicap (PA) Dh85,000 1,600m
7.30pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 1,600m
The National selections:
5pm: Valcartier
5.30pm: AF Taraha
6pm: Dhafra
6.30pm: Maqam
7pm: AF Mekhbat
7.30pm: Ezz Al Rawasi
F1 2020 calendar
March 15 - Australia, Melbourne; March 22 - Bahrain, Sakhir; April 5 - Vietnam, Hanoi; April 19 - China, Shanghai; May 3 - Netherlands, Zandvoort; May 20 - Spain, Barcelona; May 24 - Monaco, Monaco; June 7 - Azerbaijan, Baku; June 14 - Canada, Montreal; June 28 - France, Le Castellet; July 5 - Austria, Spielberg; July 19 - Great Britain, Silverstone; August 2 - Hungary, Budapest; August 30 - Belgium, Spa; September 6 - Italy, Monza; September 20 - Singapore, Singapore; September 27 - Russia, Sochi; October 11 - Japan, Suzuka; October 25 - United States, Austin; November 1 - Mexico City, Mexico City; November 15 - Brazil, Sao Paulo; November 29 - Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi.
