Eid fireworks at Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Yas Marina
Eid fireworks at Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Yas Marina
Eid fireworks at Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Yas Marina
Eid fireworks at Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Yas Marina

Eid Al Fitr 2018: the 24 best things to do this weekend in the UAE


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Whether you want to shop until you drop or catch the fireworks with friends or family, there’s plenty happening this Eid weekend around Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Brunch deals, music concerts and discounted La Perle tickets are just some of the better offers on hand. We put together a round-up of our favourites things to do this Eid.

Shopping

Make your way to Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec) for the last few days of this shopping event. The Eid Festival features stall holders selling everything from cheese and spices to striped kandura pyjamas. Aside from the shopping, there are other attractions including traditional celebrations and games.

Daily until Sunday at Halls 7-10 at Adnec. For more information, visit www.adnec.ae

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The Mall at World Trade World. Courtesy Aldar Properties
The Mall at World Trade World. Courtesy Aldar Properties

Prepare to save big this weekend as 14 malls in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain will activate their 24-Hour Mega Sales with discounts of up to 90 per cent. Besides bagging the bargains, you might also be on the receiving end of spot prizes, with gift cards and even a Tesla Model X electric car up for grabs. Be entertained while you shop at Yas Mall and The Mall at the World Trade Centre, with appearances by social-media stars MoVlogs and BinBaz meeting and greeting fans, respectively.

The participating malls are Yas Mall, The Mall at the World Trade Centre, Al Wahda Mall, Khalidiya Mall, Mushrif Mall, Marina Mall, Madinat Zayed Shopping Center, Raha Mall, Dalma Mall, Bawadi Mall, Mazyad Mall, Barari Mall, Foah Mall and Al Jimi Mall. 

10am on Friday, June 15 to 10am on Saturday, June 16. For more information, visit www.yasmall.ae and www.facebook.com/WTCAD

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Fireworks

Start your Eid Al Fitr weekend with a bang at Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina precinct and enjoy the fireworks display that will light up the sky at 9pm each evening. Get there early and let the children enjoy the inflatable zone and carnival games, while the adults browse the night market and indulge in the bespoke food trucks and dessert kiosks. Captain Tony's has an evening fireworks cruise (Dh100 for adults, Dh50 for children) for those interested in seeing the show from the water.

From 7am to 11pm, free entry; Yas Marina, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.yasmarina.ae/events

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Both young and old can enjoy a ride on the colourful carousel at A'l Bahar. Pawan Singh / The National
Both young and old can enjoy a ride on the colourful carousel at A'l Bahar. Pawan Singh / The National

Head to A'l Bahar at the Corniche in Abu Dhabi and enjoy the choreographed fireworks display on the first day of Eid. Aside from the colourful sky show, there is a family-friendly outing among the 20 restaurants and cafes in the waterfront precinct.

Open from 10am to midnight daily with the fireworks display scheduled for 9pm on the first official day of Eid. For more go to http://al-bahar.ae

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Dubai Festival City Mall is the place to be if you're keen to catch a fireworks display in the emirate. There will be two shows off Festival Bay on Friday evening set to music, the first at 9pm and the second at 10.30pm.

Mall hours have been extended until 1am, with doors opening at 10am. For more information, visit www.dubaifestivalcitymall.com

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Family fun

Check out the new five-dimensional attraction at Yas Waterworld and be taken on an interactive adventure that simulates spraying, water explosions, rain and waterfalls. In addition to enjoying the fun of more than 40 rides and slides at the water park, be entertained by the traditional yola dancers or get some henna art.

From 10am to 10pm on Friday and Saturday, prices from Dh250, Yas Waterworld, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.yaswaterworld.com

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Change gears this weekend and get the adrenalin pumping at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi by joining in the fun of the park's 24-Hour Rollercoaster Rally. There will be non-stop ride action, live shows, gaming, and limbo and hula-hoop contests, along with DJ music from the 1950s to the 1990s. Entry to the park is free after 6pm on Friday, with a pay-as-you-go option for guests to choose from ride packages.

Park opens at 11am, pay as you go from Dh175, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com

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The Voice Kids Arabia contestant Achrakat Ahmad will be one of those from the show to perform at Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi this weekend. Courtesy MBC
The Voice Kids Arabia contestant Achrakat Ahmad will be one of those from the show to perform at Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi this weekend. Courtesy MBC

If you're a fan of The Voice Kids, take note: the talented child stars will be performing at Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi this weekend. From 7.30pm each day until Sunday, The Voice Kids Arabia 2018 contestants, including 11-year-old Moroccan talent and Season 2 winner Hamza Lebyed, will entertain audiences this Eid with their most popular hits from the show. Saudi Arabia's Loujay Al Masrahi, who joined Georges on Nancy Ajram's team, will also be performing alongside Egyptian performers, finalist Achrakat Ahmad and GanaSameh Elgendy – who won fifth place at the Alexandria National Talent Show.

Friday and Saturday from 7.30pm, with a meet-and-greet on Sunday. Tickets cost from Dh20 per person. For more information, visit www.marinamall.ae

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Flip Out Dubai will have you jumping for joy with their one-hour special this weekend. For Dh120, four people can enjoy an hour at the trampoline park, which has 200 interconnected trampolines and a number of activities including 3D wall running, bubble soccer and parkour.

For more information or to book, call 600 567 568 or visit www.flipout.ae

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Dubai's Dragon Mart 2 is set to transform into a children's wonderful this weekend, with live performances by the characters of the animated series My Little Pony, visits from Modhesh, a toy market and more. Enjoy My Little Pony performances daily until June 24 and meet your favourite characters after the show. Plus, there will be a My Little Pony parade from Dragon Mart 1 to Dragon Mart 2. The toy market runs from 10am to 10pm until June 23 and Modhesh will visit at 3.30pm from the first day of Eid until June 17.

The mall is open 10am to 1am until Sunday, June 24; My Little Pony shows at 5pm, 7.30pm and 9pm; parades at 4.30pm, 6.30pm and 8.30pm, subject to prayer times, Dragon Mart 2, Dubai, www.facebook.com/DragonMartComplex

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Join the circus at Dubai's Boxpark to be entertained by parkour and roller-skating talent, alongside buskers, break-dancers and jugglers. Parkour demonstrations will take place hourly from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. There will be a saxophone performance every hour from 6pm until 9pm.

10am to midnight, Boxpark, Al Wasl Road, Dubai. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/boxparkdubai

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La Perle at the W Hotel in Dubai has a special promotion for those looking to take in the artistic show, produced by Franco Dragone, this weekend. If you book tickets for shows between now and Sunday, you will receive a 40 per cent discount.

Discounts apply June 15 to 17. For more information, visit www.laperle.com

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Children young and old will enjoy the toy festival at City Walk in Dubai in the coming days. Giant teddy bears, life-size board games and oversized toy props will provide for quirky photo opportunities. The toy-themed arts station offers crafts workshops from 2pm to 7pm daily. There will also be roaming acts of inflatable bears, toy drummers on parade and toy soldier march every half-hour from 5pm to 9.30pm.

10am to midnight, City Walk, Dubai, www.facebook.com/CityWalkDubai

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Modhesh World is back at the Dubai World Trade Centre, with a programme of fun and entertainment for the whole family, as part of Dubai Summer Surprises. The mascot of Dubai's summer season welcomes families to its indoor venue that features halls full of games, amusements, live shows, a bazaar and more.

Daily until August 25, 10am to midnight during Eid, from Dh25, Modhesh World, Halls 1-8, Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, 600 555 559, www.visitdubai.com

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Take the family to Yas Marina Circuit and go head-to-head around the 800-metre Yas KartZone track, which has just had an overhaul. Drivers must be 8 years or older and at least 1.3 metres tall. Drivers 17 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Dh120 for adults and Dh60 for children. Call 800 YAS (927) or 02 659 9800 to check availability or to book

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Head to The Dubai Mall to try out the country's only IceBykes. Dubai Ice Rink is the place to get on your bike, and at a cost of Dh80, it's a very "cool" way to spend the holiday weekend.

Dubai Ice Rink is open from 10am to 11.45pm; a 30-minute IceByke ride costs Dh80. For more information, visit www.visitdubai.ae

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Food

You can now have a floating brunch or high tea on the historic QE2. Courtesy QE2
You can now have a floating brunch or high tea on the historic QE2. Courtesy QE2

Set sail on a food journey aboard the QE2. The floating hotel's newest restaurant, The Lido, is hosting a Family Funfair Feast on the Quarter Deck. The meal will be accompanied by a live band, and there's also a kids' fair packed with interactive games and shows, pluse a buffet brunch with a focus on QE2's British roots including fairground treats such as hot dogs, fish and chips, and toffee apples.

The brunch package costs from Dh250 for adults, Dh99 for children under 12; Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16, at The Lido on QE2 from 1pm to 4pm, Dubai, 04 526 8888, www.qe2.com

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Roberto's Abu Dhabi has all the ingredients for an enjoyable Eid feast, with a selection of dining options. Indulge in the Eid sharing menu created especially for the weekend, or join the Andiamo brunch on Friday or the Pranzo brunch on Saturday.

Prices vary. For more information, visit www.robertos.ae

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Seven Sands restaurant in Dubai is hosting a special Eid buffet that will showcase the blend of ethnic flavours and inspirations that are synonymous with Emirati cuisine. The traditional feast includes popular Emirati dishes, such as harees, fish majboos, lamb thareed and baby chicken mashawi, with a selection of delicious desserts including aseeda bobar, umm ali, khabeesa, luqaimat and the signature Seven Sands date pudding.

From 12pm to 4pm on the first official day of Eid at a cost of Dh155 per person, children below the age of 6 dine free. For more go to www.sevensandsrestaurant.com

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Head to the oldest hotel in the capital, Hilton Abu Dhabi, for a traditional Middle Eastern spread at La Terrazza restaurant. All weekend, the menu will change daily and include a range of salads and starters, a soup of the day, hot mezze and a selection of traditional Arabic and popular continental mains. Executive chef Walter Miculan has opted for home-cooked-style recipes for the Arabic mains to bring the flavours closer to home.

From 12.30pm to 3.30pm, with prices from Dh185 per person. For bookings and more information, call 02 692 4247.

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Music

Pakistani singer Atif Aslam will perform this Eid weekend in Dubai. Courtesy Atif Aslam
Pakistani singer Atif Aslam will perform this Eid weekend in Dubai. Courtesy Atif Aslam

Tune into a one-off performance by renowned Bollywood singer Atif Aslam at the Sheikh Rashid Hall at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Sunday evening. Aslam's hits include Kuch Iss Tarah, Pehli Nazar Mein, Hona Tha Pyaar, Woh Lamhe, Doorie and Tere Bin.

Sunday, June 17. Tickets available on Platinum List UAE, from Dh110.

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Filipino band 3 Stars 1 Heart are performing at Dubai World Trade Centre on Saturday evening from 7pm. If you're a fan, you won't want to miss Regine Velasquez, Christian Bautista and Julie Anne San Jose in action.

Tickets cost from Dh150, with children under 6 free

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Syrian singer Assala Nasri will take to the stage at Dubai Opera to entertain fans on Saturday evening. The popular Arab singer will take to the stage from 8.30pm.

Tickets cost from Dh450 to Dh2,000. For more information, visit www.visitdubai.com

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Iraqi singer Mohamed Al Salim will entertain the masses at Dragon Mart 2 on Sunday night. The free concert is scheduled to start at 7.30pm.

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6pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 1,600m, Winner Maaly Al Reef, Brett Doyle, Abdallah Al Hammadi

6.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh90,000 1,600m, Winner AF Momtaz, Antonio Fresu, Musabah Al Muhairi

7pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 2,200m, Winner Morjanah Al Reef, Brett Doyle, Abdallah Al Hammadi

7.30pm: Handicap (TB) Dh100,000 2,200m, Winner Mudarrab, Jim Crowley, Erwan Charpy

Sunday's fixtures
  • Bournemouth v Southampton, 5.30pm
  • Manchester City v West Ham United, 8pm
Meydan racecard:

6.30pm: Handicap | US$135,000 (Dirt) | 1,400 metres

7.05pm: Handicap | $135,000 (Turf) | 1,200m

7.40pm: Dubai Millennium Stakes | Group 3 | $200,000 (T) | 2,000m

8.15pm: UAE Oaks | Group 3 | $250,000 (D) | 1,900m

8.50pm: Zabeel Mile | Group 2 | $250,000 (T) | 1,600m

9.20pm: Handicap | $135,000 (T) | 1,600m

The specs

Price, base / as tested Dh1,100,000 (est)

Engine 5.2-litre V10

Gearbox seven-speed dual clutch

Power 630bhp @ 8,000rpm

Torque 600Nm @ 6,500rpm

Fuel economy, combined 15.7L / 100km (est) 

RESULT

Kolkata Knight Riders 169-7 (20 ovs)
Rajasthan Royals 144-4 (20 ovs)

Kolkata win by 25 runs

Next match

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, Friday, 5.30pm

Afghanistan fixtures
  • v Australia, today
  • v Sri Lanka, Tuesday
  • v New Zealand, Saturday,
  • v South Africa, June 15
  • v England, June 18
  • v India, June 22
  • v Bangladesh, June 24
  • v Pakistan, June 29
  • v West Indies, July 4
BMW M5 specs

Engine: 4.4-litre twin-turbo V-8 petrol enging with additional electric motor

Power: 727hp

Torque: 1,000Nm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 10.6L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh650,000

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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.
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Monster Hunter: World

Capcom

PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Our legal consultant

Name: Dr Hassan Mohsen Elhais

Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.

UAE FIXTURES

October 18 – 7.30pm, UAE v Oman, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
October 19 – 7.30pm, UAE v Ireland, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
October 21 – 2.10pm, UAE v Hong Kong, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
October 22 – 2.10pm, UAE v Jersey, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
October 24 – 10am, UAE v Nigeria, Abu Dhabi Cricket Oval 1
October 27 – 7.30pm, UAE v Canada, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

October 29 – 2.10pm, Playoff 1 – A2 v B3; 7.30pm, Playoff 2 – A3 v B2, at Dubai International Stadium.
October 30 – 2.10pm, Playoff 3 – A4 v Loser of Play-off 1; 7.30pm, Playoff 4 – B4 v Loser of Play-off 2 at Dubai International Stadium

November 1 – 2.10pm, Semifinal 1 – B1 v Winner of Play-off 1; 7.30pm, Semifinal 2 – A1 v Winner of Play-off 2 at Dubai International Stadium
November 2 – 2.10pm, Third place Playoff – B1 v Winner of Play-off 1; 7.30pm, Final, at Dubai International Stadium

PROVISIONAL FIXTURE LIST

Premier League

Wednesday, June 17 (Kick-offs uae times) Aston Villa v Sheffield United 9pm; Manchester City v Arsenal 11pm 

Friday, June 19 Norwich v Southampton 9pm; Tottenham v Manchester United 11pm  

Saturday, June 20 Watford v Leicester 3.30pm; Brighton v Arsenal 6pm; West Ham v Wolves 8.30pm; Bournemouth v Crystal Palace 10.45pm 

Sunday, June 21 Newcastle v Sheffield United 2pm; Aston Villa v Chelsea 7.30pm; Everton v Liverpool 10pm 

Monday, June 22 Manchester City v Burnley 11pm (Sky)

Tuesday, June 23 Southampton v Arsenal 9pm; Tottenham v West Ham 11.15pm 

Wednesday, June 24 Manchester United v Sheffield United 9pm; Newcastle v Aston Villa 9pm; Norwich v Everton 9pm; Liverpool v Crystal Palace 11.15pm

Thursday, June 25 Burnley v Watford 9pm; Leicester v Brighton 9pm; Chelsea v Manchester City 11.15pm; Wolves v Bournemouth 11.15pm

Sunday June 28 Aston Villa vs Wolves 3pm; Watford vs Southampton 7.30pm 

Monday June 29 Crystal Palace vs Burnley 11pm

Tuesday June 30 Brighton vs Manchester United 9pm; Sheffield United vs Tottenham 11.15pm 

Wednesday July 1 Bournemouth vs Newcastle 9pm; Everton vs Leicester 9pm; West Ham vs Chelsea 11.15pm

Thursday July 2 Arsenal vs Norwich 9pm; Manchester City vs Liverpool 11.15pm

 

The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting

2. Prayer

3. Hajj

4. Shahada

5. Zakat 

Who was Alfred Nobel?

The Nobel Prize was created by wealthy Swedish chemist and entrepreneur Alfred Nobel.

  • In his will he dictated that the bulk of his estate should be used to fund "prizes to those who, during the preceding year, have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind".
  • Nobel is best known as the inventor of dynamite, but also wrote poetry and drama and could speak Russian, French, English and German by the age of 17. The five original prize categories reflect the interests closest to his heart.
  • Nobel died in 1896 but it took until 1901, following a legal battle over his will, before the first prizes were awarded.
Our legal consultant

Name: Hassan Mohsen Elhais

Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.

Results:

5pm: Abu Dhabi Fillies Classic (PA) Prestige Dh 110,000 1.400m | Winner: AF Mouthirah, Tadhg O’Shea (jockey), Ernst Oertel (trainer)

5.30pm: Abu Dhabi Colts Classic (PA) Prestige Dh 110,000 1,400m | Winner: AF Saab, Antonio Fresu, Ernst Oertel

6pm: Maiden (PA) Dh 80,000 1,600m | Winner: Majd Al Gharbia, Saif Al Balushi, Ridha ben Attia

6.30pm: Abu Dhabi Championship (PA) Listed Dh 180,000 1,600m | Winner: RB Money To Burn, Pat Cosgrave, Eric Lemartinel

7pm: Wathba Stallions Cup (PA) Handicap Dh 70,000 2,200m | Winner: AF Kafu, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel

7.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh 100,000 2,400m | Winner: Brass Ring, Fabrice Veron, Ismail Mohammed

Brave CF 27 fight card

Welterweight:
Abdoul Abdouraguimov (champion, FRA) v Jarrah Al Selawe (JOR)

Lightweight:
Anas Siraj Mounir (TUN) v Alex Martinez (CAN)

Welterweight:
Mzwandile Hlongwa (RSA) v Khamzat Chimaev (SWE)

Middleweight:
Tarek Suleiman (SYR) v Rustam Chsiev (RUS)
Mohammad Fakhreddine (LEB) v Christofer Silva (BRA)

Super lightweight:
Alex Nacfur (BRA) v Dwight Brooks (USA)

Bantamweight:
Jalal Al Daaja (JOR) v Tariq Ismail (CAN)
Chris Corton (PHI) v Zia Mashwani (PAK)

Featherweight:
Sulaiman (KUW) v Abdullatip (RUS)

Super lightweight:
Flavio Serafin (BRA) v Mohammad Al Katib (JOR)

Ibrahim's play list

Completed an electrical diploma at the Adnoc Technical Institute

Works as a public relations officer with Adnoc

Apart from the piano, he plays the accordion, oud and guitar

His favourite composer is Johann Sebastian Bach

Also enjoys listening to Mozart

Likes all genres of music including Arabic music and jazz

Enjoys rock groups Scorpions and Metallica 

Other musicians he likes are Syrian-American pianist Malek Jandali and Lebanese oud player Rabih Abou Khalil

'Brazen'

Director: Monika Mitchell

Starring: Alyssa Milano, Sam Page, Colleen Wheeler

Rating: 3/5

Company profile

Name: GiftBag.ae

Based: Dubai

Founded: 2011

Number of employees: 4

Sector: E-commerce

Funding: Self-funded to date

Our legal consultant

Name: Hassan Mohsen Elhais

Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants

While you're here

Michael Young: Where is Lebanon headed?

Kareem Shaheen: I owe everything to Beirut

Raghida Dergham: We have to bounce back

List of alleged parties
  • May 15 2020: Boris Johnson is said to have attended a Downing Street pizza party
  • 27 Nov 2020: PM gives speech at leaving do for his staff
  • Dec 10 2020: Staff party held by then-education secretary Gavin Williamson 
  • Dec 13 2020: Mr Johnson and his then-fiancee Carrie Symonds throw a flat party
  • Dec 14 2020: Shaun Bailey holds staff party at Conservative Party headquarters 
  • Dec 15 2020: PM takes part in a staff quiz
  • Dec 18 2020: Downing Street Christmas party 
Classification from Tour de France after Stage 17

1. Chris Froome (Britain / Team Sky) 73:27:26"

2. Rigoberto Uran (Colombia / Cannondale-Drapac) 27"

3. Romain Bardet (France / AG2R La Mondiale)

4. Fabio Aru (Italy / Astana Pro Team) 53"

5. Mikel Landa (Spain / Team Sky) 1:24"

Tesalam Aleik

Abdullah Al Ruwaished

(Rotana)

The specs

Engine: 1.6-litre 4-cyl turbo and dual electric motors

Power: 300hp at 6,000rpm

Torque: 520Nm at 1,500-3,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 8.0L/100km

Price: from Dh199,900

On sale: now

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

The details

Heard It in a Past Life

Maggie Rogers

(Capital Records)

3/5

Top investing tips for UAE residents in 2021

Build an emergency fund: Make sure you have enough cash to cover six months of expenses as a buffer against unexpected problems before you begin investing, advises Steve Cronin, the founder of DeadSimpleSaving.com.

Think long-term: When you invest, you need to have a long-term mindset, so don’t worry about momentary ups and downs in the stock market.

Invest worldwide: Diversify your investments globally, ideally by way of a global stock index fund.

Is your money tied up: Avoid anything where you cannot get your money back in full within a month at any time without any penalty.

Skip past the promises: “If an investment product is offering more than 10 per cent return per year, it is either extremely risky or a scam,” Mr Cronin says.

Choose plans with low fees: Make sure that any funds you buy do not charge more than 1 per cent in fees, Mr Cronin says. “If you invest by yourself, you can easily stay below this figure.” Managed funds and commissionable investments often come with higher fees.

Be sceptical about recommendations: If someone suggests an investment to you, ask if they stand to gain, advises Mr Cronin. “If they are receiving commission, they are unlikely to recommend an investment that’s best for you.”

Get financially independent: Mr Cronin advises UAE residents to pursue financial independence. Start with a Google search and improve your knowledge via expat investing websites or Facebook groups such as SimplyFI.