• The headlight design on the Ford GT, which goes into production in 2016. Mark Blinch / Reuters
    The headlight design on the Ford GT, which goes into production in 2016. Mark Blinch / Reuters
  • Bentley shows off its GTS Speed convertible at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. Getty Images / AFP
    Bentley shows off its GTS Speed convertible at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. Getty Images / AFP
  • Front quarter view of a Ford Raptor pickup truck. Mark Blinch / Reuters
    Front quarter view of a Ford Raptor pickup truck. Mark Blinch / Reuters
  • Acura reveals its new NSX. Jewel Samad / AFP
    Acura reveals its new NSX. Jewel Samad / AFP
  • BMW reveals its 6 Series coupe. Jewel Samad / AFP
    BMW reveals its 6 Series coupe. Jewel Samad / AFP
  • The Bentley hood ornament is seen on a Mulsanne at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Geoff Robins / AFP
    The Bentley hood ornament is seen on a Mulsanne at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Geoff Robins / AFP
  • A seat-back monitor featured on the Volkswagen Cross Coupe GTE concept. Mark Blinch / Reuters
    A seat-back monitor featured on the Volkswagen Cross Coupe GTE concept. Mark Blinch / Reuters
  • A Porsche is seen on display during the opening press preview of the North American International Auto Show. Tanya Moutzalia / AP Photo
    A Porsche is seen on display during the opening press preview of the North American International Auto Show. Tanya Moutzalia / AP Photo
  • A wheel on the Volkswagen Cross Coupe GTE concept. Mark Blinch / Reuters
    A wheel on the Volkswagen Cross Coupe GTE concept. Mark Blinch / Reuters
  • The Mercedez-Benz logo on a GLE coupe. Jewel Samad / AFP
    The Mercedez-Benz logo on a GLE coupe. Jewel Samad / AFP
  • The new Mercedes F015 concept car. Larry Smith / EPA
    The new Mercedes F015 concept car. Larry Smith / EPA

A closer look at the Detroit auto show – in pictures


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We take you up close to the impressive range of new motors on display at the Detroit auto show, where that added touch of class can make all the difference.

What are the influencer academy modules?
  1. Mastery of audio-visual content creation. 
  2. Cinematography, shots and movement.
  3. All aspects of post-production.
  4. Emerging technologies and VFX with AI and CGI.
  5. Understanding of marketing objectives and audience engagement.
  6. Tourism industry knowledge.
  7. Professional ethics.
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Ziina users can donate to relief efforts in Beirut

Ziina users will be able to use the app to help relief efforts in Beirut, which has been left reeling after an August blast caused an estimated $15 billion in damage and left thousands homeless. Ziina has partnered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to raise money for the Lebanese capital, co-founder Faisal Toukan says. “As of October 1, the UNHCR has the first certified badge on Ziina and is automatically part of user's top friends' list during this campaign. Users can now donate any amount to the Beirut relief with two clicks. The money raised will go towards rebuilding houses for the families that were impacted by the explosion.”

The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting 

2. Prayer 

3. Hajj 

4. Shahada 

5. Zakat 

T20 World Cup Qualifier

Final: Netherlands beat PNG by seven wickets

Qualified teams

1. Netherlands
2. PNG
3. Ireland
4. Namibia
5. Scotland
6. Oman

T20 World Cup 2020, Australia

Group A: Sri Lanka, PNG, Ireland, Oman
Group B: Bangladesh, Netherlands, Namibia, Scotland

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Why it pays to compare

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

Route 1: bank transfer

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

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

Total received: €4,670.30 

Route 2: online platform

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

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

Total received: €4,756

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

Desert Warrior

Starring: Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, Ben Kingsley

Director: Rupert Wyatt

Rating: 3/5