• Lady Gaga, wearing a custom emerald Ralph Lauren Collection dress, upon arrival at the 75th British Academy Film Awards in London. AP Photo
    Lady Gaga, wearing a custom emerald Ralph Lauren Collection dress, upon arrival at the 75th British Academy Film Awards in London. AP Photo
  • Naomi Campbell, in a black velvet Burberry gown. AP Photo
    Naomi Campbell, in a black velvet Burberry gown. AP Photo
  • Ariana DeBose, wearing yellow Oscar de la Renta. EPA
    Ariana DeBose, wearing yellow Oscar de la Renta. EPA
  • British actor Daniel Kaluuya, wearing feather-trimmed Prada. AFP
    British actor Daniel Kaluuya, wearing feather-trimmed Prada. AFP
  • Salma Hayek, wearing purple velvet Gucci. Getty Images
    Salma Hayek, wearing purple velvet Gucci. Getty Images
  • Irish actress Caitriona Balfe in a custom velvet Armani Prive dress. AFP
    Irish actress Caitriona Balfe in a custom velvet Armani Prive dress. AFP
  • Sienna Miller, wearing a Gucci gown with lace gloves. AP Photo
    Sienna Miller, wearing a Gucci gown with lace gloves. AP Photo
  • Emma Watson, in a halter-top Oscar de la Renta dress. AFP
    Emma Watson, in a halter-top Oscar de la Renta dress. AFP
  • British actress Daisy Edgar-Jones, in fringed Gucci. AFP
    British actress Daisy Edgar-Jones, in fringed Gucci. AFP
  • Lucy Boynton, in silver Chanel. AP
    Lucy Boynton, in silver Chanel. AP
  • French actress Lea Seydoux, wearing a sequin embroidered Louis Vuitton gown. AFP
    French actress Lea Seydoux, wearing a sequin embroidered Louis Vuitton gown. AFP
  • Millie Bobby Brown, wearing black velvet and lace Louis Vuitton. AP Photo
    Millie Bobby Brown, wearing black velvet and lace Louis Vuitton. AP Photo
  • British actor Benedict Cumberbatch and his wife Sophie Hunter. AFP
    British actor Benedict Cumberbatch and his wife Sophie Hunter. AFP
  • Florence Pugh, in black Carolina Herrera with a white train. AP Photo
    Florence Pugh, in black Carolina Herrera with a white train. AP Photo
  • Sebastian Stan, in a Givenchy tuxedo. AFP
    Sebastian Stan, in a Givenchy tuxedo. AFP
  • Rebecca Hall, in silver sheer Christian Dior couture. Getty Images
    Rebecca Hall, in silver sheer Christian Dior couture. Getty Images
  • Adwoa Aboah, in black Saint Laurent. AFP
    Adwoa Aboah, in black Saint Laurent. AFP
  • Haley Bennett, in red Valentino. AFP
    Haley Bennett, in red Valentino. AFP
  • Host Rebel Wilson, in a tiered tulle Giambattista Valli Couture dress. AFP
    Host Rebel Wilson, in a tiered tulle Giambattista Valli Couture dress. AFP
  • Rachel Zegler, in blue Vivienne Westwood. AFP
    Rachel Zegler, in blue Vivienne Westwood. AFP
  • Daisy Ridley, wearing a Vivienne Westwood gown. Getty Images
    Daisy Ridley, wearing a Vivienne Westwood gown. Getty Images
  • Emilia Jones, in a gold Atelier Versace halter gown. AFP
    Emilia Jones, in a gold Atelier Versace halter gown. AFP
  • British actress Lashana Lynch. AFP
    British actress Lashana Lynch. AFP
  • British actor Riz Ahmed, wearing clashing Gucci pieces. AFP
    British actor Riz Ahmed, wearing clashing Gucci pieces. AFP
  • Alana Haim and Este Haim. AFP
    Alana Haim and Este Haim. AFP
  • British actor Tom Hiddleston and British actress Zawe Ashton. AFP
    British actor Tom Hiddleston and British actress Zawe Ashton. AFP
  • Emerald Fennell, in a royal blue velvet Gucci tuxedo. Getty Images
    Emerald Fennell, in a royal blue velvet Gucci tuxedo. Getty Images
  • British actor Stephen Graham. AFP
    British actor Stephen Graham. AFP
  • British actress Ellie Bamber. AFP
    British actress Ellie Bamber. AFP
  • Jessie Buckley. AP Photo
    Jessie Buckley. AP Photo
  • Renate Reinsve. AP Photo
    Renate Reinsve. AP Photo
  • British actor Ciaran Hinds. AFP
    British actor Ciaran Hinds. AFP
  • British actress Simone Ashley. AFP
    British actress Simone Ashley. AFP
  • Millicent Simmonds. AP Photo
    Millicent Simmonds. AP Photo

Baftas 2022 fashion: who wore what to the London awards show


Farah Andrews
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  • Arabic

The British Academy Film Awards took place in London on Sunday night, with the likes of Lady Gaga, Salma Hayek and Naomi Campbell walking the red carpet.

Rich jewel tones and sumptuous velvet gowns were favourites on the night, with Lady Gaga wearing a custom emerald green Ralph Lauren Collection gown, which took 150 hours to make according to the brand.

Director and actress Emerald Fennell donned a royal blue velvet Gucci tuxedo for the occasion, paired with gold platform heels, while Hayek wore a purple velvet Gucci gown.

Both Campbell and Belfast star Caitriona Balfe wore black velvet gowns. The English supermodel's was a Burberry design, while the Irish actress opted for an Armani Prive piece.

Lady Gaga, Salma Hayek and Naomi Campbell wore velvet designs to attend the 2022 British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Getty Images, AFP
Lady Gaga, Salma Hayek and Naomi Campbell wore velvet designs to attend the 2022 British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Getty Images, AFP

The men of Hollywood also turned out in style, with Riz Ahmed, Daniel Kaluuya and Sebastian Stan all putting in an impressive effort on the red carpet.

Ahmed wore a Gucci tuxedo in clashing hues, with a dusty blue jacket, pale pink shirt, brown trousers and a black mohair vest. Stan looked sharp in a Givenchy tuxedo elevated with an embellished collar.

Kaluuya, however, pulled out all the stops in a Prada coat, finished with vibrant blue feather cuffs and trimming.

2022 Bafta Awards winners

Sci-fi epic Dune won five prizes and dark Western The Power of the Dog was named Best Film at the British Academy Film Awards.

Jane Campion was named best director for The Power of the Dog, becoming only the third woman to win the prize in the 75-year history of the awards.

Lead acting trophies went to Hollywood star Will Smith and British performer Joanna Scanlan. As an event that has worked to overcome a lack of diversity, the Baftas this year recognised a wide rage of talents, including the first deaf winner, American actor Troy Kotsur, for his role in Coda.

British film academy chairman Krishnendu Majumdar opened the show, which was hosted by Australian actor-comedian Rebel Wilson, with a message of support for Ukraine.

Bert van Marwijk factfile

Born: May 19 1952
Place of birth: Deventer, Netherlands
Playing position: Midfielder

Teams managed:
1998-2000 Fortuna Sittard
2000-2004 Feyenoord
2004-2006 Borussia Dortmund
2007-2008 Feyenoord
2008-2012 Netherlands
2013-2014 Hamburg
2015-2017 Saudi Arabia
2018 Australia

Major honours (manager):
2001/02 Uefa Cup, Feyenoord
2007/08 KNVB Cup, Feyenoord
World Cup runner-up, Netherlands

RESULT

Esperance de Tunis 1 Guadalajara 1 
(Esperance won 6-5 on penalties)
Esperance: Belaili 38’
Guadalajara: Sandoval 5’

What the law says

Micro-retirement is not a recognised concept or employment status under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended) (UAE Labour Law). As such, it reflects a voluntary work-life balance practice, rather than a recognised legal employment category, according to Dilini Loku, senior associate for law firm Gateley Middle East.

“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.

“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”

If an employee resigns to pursue micro-retirement, the employment contract is terminated, and the employer is under no legal obligation to rehire the employee in the future unless specific contractual agreements are in place (such as return-to-work arrangements), which are generally uncommon, Ms Loku adds.

World record transfers

1. Kylian Mbappe - to Real Madrid in 2017/18 - €180 million (Dh770.4m - if a deal goes through)
2. Paul Pogba - to Manchester United in 2016/17 - €105m
3. Gareth Bale - to Real Madrid in 2013/14 - €101m
4. Cristiano Ronaldo - to Real Madrid in 2009/10 - €94m
5. Gonzalo Higuain - to Juventus in 2016/17 - €90m
6. Neymar - to Barcelona in 2013/14 - €88.2m
7. Romelu Lukaku - to Manchester United in 2017/18 - €84.7m
8. Luis Suarez - to Barcelona in 2014/15 - €81.72m
9. Angel di Maria - to Manchester United in 2014/15 - €75m
10. James Rodriguez - to Real Madrid in 2014/15 - €75m

Ferrari 12Cilindri specs

Engine: naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12

Power: 819hp

Torque: 678Nm at 7,250rpm

Price: From Dh1,700,000

Available: Now

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets

Dolittle

Director: Stephen Gaghan

Stars: Robert Downey Jr, Michael Sheen

One-and-a-half out of five stars

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What can you do?

Document everything immediately; including dates, times, locations and witnesses

Seek professional advice from a legal expert

You can report an incident to HR or an immediate supervisor

You can use the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation’s dedicated hotline

In criminal cases, you can contact the police for additional support

England Test squad

Joe Root (captain), Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow (wicketkeeper), Stuart Broad, Jos Buttler, Alastair Cook, Sam Curran, Keaton Jennings, Dawid Malan, Jamie Porter, Adil Rashid, Ben Stokes.

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

LA LIGA FIXTURES

Thursday (All UAE kick-off times)

Sevilla v Real Betis (midnight)

Friday

Granada v Real Betis (9.30pm)

Valencia v Levante (midnight)

Saturday

Espanyol v Alaves (4pm)

Celta Vigo v Villarreal (7pm)

Leganes v Real Valladolid (9.30pm)

Mallorca v Barcelona (midnight)

Sunday

Atletic Bilbao v Atletico Madrid (4pm)

Real Madrid v Eibar (9.30pm)

Real Sociedad v Osasuna (midnight)

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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.
Living in...

This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home. 

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Ticket prices

General admission Dh295 (under-three free)

Buy a four-person Family & Friends ticket and pay for only three tickets, so the fourth family member is free

Buy tickets at: wbworldabudhabi.com/en/tickets

The bio

Favourite food: Japanese

Favourite car: Lamborghini

Favourite hobby: Football

Favourite quote: If your dreams don’t scare you, they are not big enough

Favourite country: UAE

Updated: February 07, 2024, 1:29 PM