Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Priyanka Chopra (3-R) and US musician Nick Jonas (2-R) pose for photographs with family members, the bride's mother Madhu Chopra (R), the groom's father Paul Kevin Jonas Sr. (2-L), mother Denise Miller Jonas (3-L) and grandmother Frances Madonia-Miller (L) during a reception in New Delhi, India, 04 December 2018.
Priyanka Chopra (3-R) and US musician Nick Jonas (2-R) pose for photographs with family members, the bride's mother Madhu Chopra (R), the groom's father Paul Kevin Jonas Sr. (2-L), mother Denise Miller Jonas (3-L) and grandmother Frances Madonia-Miller (L) during a reception in New Delhi, India, 04 December 2018.
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas pose during a photo opportunity at the wedding reception of Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra and singer Nick Jonas, in New Delhi. Photo: Reuters
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas pose during a photo opportunity at the wedding reception of Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra and singer Nick Jonas, in New Delhi. Photo: Reuters
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
The newlyweds with their families - Chopra's mother is pictured right
The newlyweds with their families - Chopra's mother is pictured right
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AFP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: AP
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA
Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, pose for a photograph during a reception at a hotel in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. Photo: EPA

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Emaar invites Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas to say wedding vows again at top of Burj Khalifa in Dubai

The developer sent a message to the newlyweds on social media inviting them to come to the famous site

Ian Oxborrow
Ian Oxborrow

December 08, 2018

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Just when you thought Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra's "wedding of the year" was fading into the past, the celebrity couple have been invited to do it all over again - this time in Dubai.

Dubai developer Emaar took to Twitter with a suggestion for Bollywood actress Chopra, 36, and 26-year-old American singer Jonas, who married last weekend in a two-day ceremony in Jodhpur in the western Indian state of Rajasthan.

Emaar tweeted the newlyweds: "Your love story has melted our hearts and we'd like to invite you to Dubai to say your vows once again, at the highest man-made point in the world: The Burj Khalifa spire. We've planned it all, DM us if you're up for it."

The tweet gained a strong response with many users saying it was a great idea, or suggesting they could come to the UAE for their honeymoon.

After the Jodhpur celebrations, the couple hosted parties in Mumbai and New Delhi where Chopra hails from.

The celebrations weren't without controversy however as animal rights-activists spoke out against the inclusion of animals in the ceremonies.

Chopra posted an image on her Instagram account yesterday of "her family" with a series of thank you messages for those who helped with the fashion and organisation for the wedding.

She was in Dubai in March for the annual Global Teacher Prize which was attended by a host of celebrities, including Charlize Theron.

Jonas, who rose to fame with his brothers as a member of The Jonas Brothers, was due to perform at Dubai's Fiesta De Los Muertos in October. However, the event was postponed due to "logistical issues" according to organisers 117Live.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas pose for photographs as they leave Jodhpur after their wedding weekend. Photo: EPA
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas pose for photographs as they leave Jodhpur after their wedding weekend. Photo: EPA
Priyanka has the red sindoor mark on her forehead, which indicates that she is definitely married. They celebrated with both Hindu and Christian ceremonies over the weekend. Photo: EPA
Priyanka has the red sindoor mark on her forehead, which indicates that she is definitely married. They celebrated with both Hindu and Christian ceremonies over the weekend. Photo: EPA
Chopra was wearing a beautiful green saree, and chooda bangles - which a newlywed woman traditionally wears for several weeks after her wedding ceremony. Around her neck, Chopra wore a traditional mangalsutra necklace - with black and gold beads, another marker of a newlywed. Jonas, meanwhile, opted for a monochrome khaki suit - perhaps hinting that their honeymoon will be a safari? Photo: Reuters
Chopra was wearing a beautiful green saree, and chooda bangles - which a newlywed woman traditionally wears for several weeks after her wedding ceremony. Around her neck, Chopra wore a traditional mangalsutra necklace - with black and gold beads, another marker of a newlywed. Jonas, meanwhile, opted for a monochrome khaki suit - perhaps hinting that their honeymoon will be a safari? Photo: Reuters
They've been drip feeding moments from their big Jodhpur wedding on social media - and we're sure there's more to come - but we now know that Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, are officially married, after the pair have been photographed at Jodhpur airport. Photo: Reuters
They've been drip feeding moments from their big Jodhpur wedding on social media - and we're sure there's more to come - but we now know that Priyanka Chopra, 36, and Nick Jonas, 26, are officially married, after the pair have been photographed at Jodhpur airport. Photo: Reuters
Priyanka Chopra is lifted by Nick Jonas as they pose for a photograph with others after a cricket match, a day before their wedding, at Umaid Bhawan in Jodhpur, India. Photo: Raindrop Media via AP
Priyanka Chopra is lifted by Nick Jonas as they pose for a photograph with others after a cricket match, a day before their wedding, at Umaid Bhawan in Jodhpur, India. Photo: Raindrop Media via AP
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas celebrate during a mehendi ceremony, a day before their wedding, at Umaid Bhawan in Jodhpur, India. Photo: Raindrop Media via AP
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas celebrate during a mehendi ceremony, a day before their wedding, at Umaid Bhawan in Jodhpur, India. Photo: Raindrop Media via AP
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas celebrate during a mehendi ceremony, a day before their wedding, at Umaid Bhawan in Jodhpur, India. Photo: Raindrop Media via AP
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas celebrate during a mehendi ceremony, a day before their wedding, at Umaid Bhawan in Jodhpur, India. Photo: Raindrop Media via AP
One of the few guests officially pictured, Indian businessman Akash Ambani and his fiancée Shloka Mehta arrive at the airport after attending the wedding of Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas in Jodhpur, India, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. Photo: AP / Sunil Verma
One of the few guests officially pictured, Indian businessman Akash Ambani and his fiancée Shloka Mehta arrive at the airport after attending the wedding of Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas in Jodhpur, India, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. Photo: AP / Sunil Verma
Fireworks light up the sky over Umaid Bhawan, the venue for the wedding of Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, in Jodhpur, India, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. Photo: AP / Sunil Verma
Fireworks light up the sky over Umaid Bhawan, the venue for the wedding of Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, in Jodhpur, India, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. Photo: AP / Sunil Verma
Fireworks light up the sky over Umaid Bhawan, the venue for the wedding of Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, in Jodhpur, India, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Fireworks light up the sky over Umaid Bhawan, the venue for the wedding of Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, in Jodhpur, India, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Jodhpur is in the desert state of Rajasthan. Photo: Reuters
Jodhpur is in the desert state of Rajasthan. Photo: Reuters
Indian businessman Akash Ambani and his fiancée Shloka Mehta arrive to attend the wedding of Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas in Jodhpur, India, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. Photo: AP
Indian businessman Akash Ambani and his fiancée Shloka Mehta arrive to attend the wedding of Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas in Jodhpur, India, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. Photo: AP
In this Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 photo, Chairman of Reliance Industries Mukesh Ambani, centre, his wife Nita Ambani, back left, daughter Isha Ambani, right, son Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, front left, arrive to attend the wedding of Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas in Jodhpur, India. Photo: AP
In this Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 photo, Chairman of Reliance Industries Mukesh Ambani, centre, his wife Nita Ambani, back left, daughter Isha Ambani, right, son Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, front left, arrive to attend the wedding of Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas in Jodhpur, India. Photo: AP
A view of the illuminated Umaid Bhawan Palace, the venue for the wedding of actress Priyanka Chopra and singer Nick Jonas, is seen in Jodhpur in the desert state of Rajasthan, India, November 30, 2018. Photo: Reuters
A view of the illuminated Umaid Bhawan Palace, the venue for the wedding of actress Priyanka Chopra and singer Nick Jonas, is seen in Jodhpur in the desert state of Rajasthan, India, November 30, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and singer Nick Jonas wave as they arrive at the airport in ahead of their wedding on November 29, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and singer Nick Jonas wave as they arrive at the airport in ahead of their wedding on November 29, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and singer Nick Jonas wave as they arrive at the airport in ahead of their wedding on November 29, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and singer Nick Jonas wave as they arrive at the airport in ahead of their wedding on November 29, 2018. Photo: Reuters

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The 24-man squad:

Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois (Chelsea), Simon Mignolet (Liverpool), Koen Casteels (VfL Wolfsburg).

Defenders: Toby Alderweireld (Tottenham), Thomas Meunier (Paris Saint-Germain), Thomas Vermaelen (Barcelona), Jan Vertonghen (Tottenham), Dedryck Boyata (Celtic), Vincent Kompany (Manchester City).

Midfielders: Marouane Fellaini (Manchester United), Axel Witsel (Tianjin Quanjian), Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City), Eden Hazard (Chelsea), Nacer Chadli (West Bromwich Albion), Leander Dendoncker (Anderlecht), Thorgan Hazard (Borussia Moenchengladbach), Youri Tielemans (Monaco), Mousa Dembele (Tottenham Hotspur).

Forwards: Michy Batshuayi (Chelsea/Dortmund), Yannick Carrasco (Dalian Yifang), Adnan Januzaj (Real Sociedad), Romelu Lukaku (Manchester United), Dries Mertens (Napoli).

Standby player: Laurent Ciman (Los Angeles FC).

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2010 - Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)

2011 - Lewis Hamilton (McLaren)

2012 - Kimi Raikkonen (Lotus)

2013 - Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)

2014 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

2015 - Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)

2016 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

2017 - Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)

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A worker is categorised as skilled by the MOHRE based on nine levels given in the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) issued by the International Labour Organisation. 

A skilled worker would be someone at a professional level (levels 1 – 5) which includes managers, professionals, technicians and associate professionals, clerical support workers, and service and sales workers.

The worker must also have an attested educational certificate higher than secondary or an equivalent certification, and earn a monthly salary of at least Dh4,000. 

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Looking for a new family pet? Here are the links to visit when it comes to adopting... 

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Feline Friends Abu Dhabi

Adopt-a-Cat UAE

Naema's Kittys 

Jackie's Cats UAE

Animal Action UAE

Animal Welfare Al Ain

Yanni Animal Welfare

Animals and Us Fujairah

Arabian Saluki Center of Dubai (Ascod)

38 Smiles

Emirates Animal Welfare Society

Red Paw Foundation 

KittySnip

Saluki International Rescue

K9 Friends Dubai 

Amanda's Animal Rescue UAE

Ahmed's Animal Rescue

Al Mayya K9 Adoptions 

New Life Rescue

Rescue Animals in Need United Arab Emirates

Stray Dogs Center UAQ

Sniff - Strays Needing Interim of Furever Friends

PARA UAE - Protection of Animal Rights Association

Ras Al Khaimah Animal Welfare Centre

Shepherd Rescue Arabia

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Stars: Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari, Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Majid Panahi, Mohamad Ali Elyasmehr

Rating: 4/5

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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

What should do investors do now?

What does the S&P 500's new all-time high mean for the average investor? 

Should I be euphoric?

No. It's fine to be pleased about hearty returns on your investments. But it's not a good idea to tie your emotions closely to the ups and downs of the stock market. You'll get tired fast. This market moment comes on the heels of last year's nosedive. And it's not the first or last time the stock market will make a dramatic move.

So what happened?

It's more about what happened last year. Many of the concerns that triggered that plunge towards the end of last have largely been quelled. The US and China are slowly moving toward a trade agreement. The Federal Reserve has indicated it likely will not raise rates at all in 2019 after seven recent increases. And those changes, along with some strong earnings reports and broader healthy economic indicators, have fueled some optimism in stock markets.

"The panic in the fourth quarter was based mostly on fears," says Brent Schutte, chief investment strategist for Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. "The fundamentals have mostly held up, while the fears have gone away and the fears were based mostly on emotion."

Should I buy? Should I sell?

Maybe. It depends on what your long-term investment plan is. The best advice is usually the same no matter the day — determine your financial goals, make a plan to reach them and stick to it.

"I would encourage (investors) not to overreact to highs, just as I would encourage them not to overreact to the lows of December," Mr Schutte says.

All the same, there are some situations in which you should consider taking action. If you think you can't live through another low like last year, the time to get out is now. If the balance of assets in your portfolio is out of whack thanks to the rise of the stock market, make adjustments. And if you need your money in the next five to 10 years, it shouldn't be in stocks anyhow. But for most people, it's also a good time to just leave things be.

Resist the urge to abandon the diversification of your portfolio, Mr Schutte cautions. It may be tempting to shed other investments that aren't performing as well, such as some international stocks, but diversification is designed to help steady your performance over time.

Will the rally last?

No one knows for sure. But David Bailin, chief investment officer at Citi Private Bank, expects the US market could move up 5 per cent to 7 per cent more over the next nine to 12 months, provided the Fed doesn't raise rates and earnings growth exceeds current expectations. We are in a late cycle market, a period when US equities have historically done very well, but volatility also rises, he says.

"This phase can last six months to several years, but it's important clients remain invested and not try to prematurely position for a contraction of the market," Mr Bailin says. "Doing so would risk missing out on important portfolio returns."

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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.”

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