Victoria Beckham on the runway after her Paris Fashion Week show on Friday. Photo: David Beckham / Instagram
Victoria Beckham on the runway after her Paris Fashion Week show on Friday. Photo: David Beckham / Instagram
Victoria Beckham on the runway after her Paris Fashion Week show on Friday. Photo: David Beckham / Instagram
Victoria Beckham on the runway after her Paris Fashion Week show on Friday. Photo: David Beckham / Instagram

David Beckham and children praise Victoria after Paris Fashion Week show


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The Beckham family congratulated matriarch Victoria Beckham as she presented her first runway show at Paris Fashion Week in almost three years.

Former England footballer David Beckham said he was "so proud" of his wife and reminded her to "enjoy the moment".

All of the Beckham siblings, including brothers Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz, as well as Harper, 11, joined their parents for the event in the French capital on Friday.

"PARIS BABY. Today we celebrate YOU @victoriabeckham," David wrote on Instagram, sharing a picture of his wife.

"You have worked so hard to get to this moment so enjoy it but remember it's only the beginning for you & team VB. We are so proud of you."

The eldest Beckham, Brooklyn, also congratulated his mother in his Instagram story, reposting her picture of him, his father and siblings, sitting with Vogue bosses Edward Enninful and Anna Wintour.

Brooklyn was joined by his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, for the occasion, despite recent rumours of tensions between her and Victoria.

In her own posts, the former Spice Girl said she was "so grateful" to her family and Vogue for "always supporting me".

She also shared a picture of her daughter alongside model sisters Bella and Gigi Hadid, who both took to the runway for her show.

Describing her show she wrote: "Bold. Feminine. Delicate. Sexy. Those are the ideas I was thinking of for #VBSS23.

"It's about embracing femininity and shifting between soft and hard, structured and fluid.

"Thank you so much to my incredible team and to these incredible VB women!"

Street style highlights from Paris Fashion Week — in pictures

  • A selection of the finest Fashion Week outfits spotted in the French capital.
    A selection of the finest Fashion Week outfits spotted in the French capital.
  • When asked about the Groot character on his jacket, this man replied it is his 'assistant'. All photos: Sarah Maisey / The National
    When asked about the Groot character on his jacket, this man replied it is his 'assistant'. All photos: Sarah Maisey / The National
  • Matching the hair to the outfit at the Schiaparelli presentation.
    Matching the hair to the outfit at the Schiaparelli presentation.
  • A look in glossy patent leather.
    A look in glossy patent leather.
  • A sequinned bonnet and checked trousers completed this look in Place Vendome.
    A sequinned bonnet and checked trousers completed this look in Place Vendome.
  • Anna della Rosso and Byran Boy (far right) at the Schiaparelli presentation.
    Anna della Rosso and Byran Boy (far right) at the Schiaparelli presentation.
  • Sarah Andelman of the famous, but now closed, Paris store Colette.
    Sarah Andelman of the famous, but now closed, Paris store Colette.
  • Gaberdine trousers with matching apron in a courtyard in Paris.
    Gaberdine trousers with matching apron in a courtyard in Paris.
  • Double breasted suit and a cape, at the Schiaparelli presentation.
    Double breasted suit and a cape, at the Schiaparelli presentation.
  • Looking sharp in a 1990s-style shell suit.
    Looking sharp in a 1990s-style shell suit.
  • Spotted on Boulevard de la Tour-Maubourg, a sheer apron worn over jeans.
    Spotted on Boulevard de la Tour-Maubourg, a sheer apron worn over jeans.
  • Gucci sweat pants and a baseball cap.
    Gucci sweat pants and a baseball cap.
  • In head-to-toe green, this visitor made modest fashion look effortless at Place Vendome.
    In head-to-toe green, this visitor made modest fashion look effortless at Place Vendome.
  • A padded bag worn under his jacket.
    A padded bag worn under his jacket.
  • Dressed for the rain in matching bright green ripstop nylon.
    Dressed for the rain in matching bright green ripstop nylon.
  • Keeping accessories in all white, this woman looks understated despite the bright pink suit.
    Keeping accessories in all white, this woman looks understated despite the bright pink suit.
  • A stylish mother and daughter next to the Ritz Hotel.
    A stylish mother and daughter next to the Ritz Hotel.
  • A floor-length quilted coat in sleeping bag fabric, mixed with a lime green top.
    A floor-length quilted coat in sleeping bag fabric, mixed with a lime green top.
  • Mixing modern and retro, this couple spanning several decades with their looks.
    Mixing modern and retro, this couple spanning several decades with their looks.
  • Seen by the opera theatre, this woman clashed 1970s patterns with chinoiserie.
    Seen by the opera theatre, this woman clashed 1970s patterns with chinoiserie.
  • Multi-coloured jacket and jeans worn with JW Anderson shoes.
    Multi-coloured jacket and jeans worn with JW Anderson shoes.
  • Shades of pink and lilac.
    Shades of pink and lilac.
  • A snappy red bob and furry shoes at the Loewe runway show.
    A snappy red bob and furry shoes at the Loewe runway show.
  • These two opted for matching neutrals.
    These two opted for matching neutrals.
  • Who doesn't love a heart shaped balaclava?
    Who doesn't love a heart shaped balaclava?
  • Stylishly waiting for a metro.
    Stylishly waiting for a metro.
  • This women looks chic in a metallic skirt and tall boots.
    This women looks chic in a metallic skirt and tall boots.
  • A simple dress and jacket shift all the attention to her Loewe 'balloon' shoes
    A simple dress and jacket shift all the attention to her Loewe 'balloon' shoes
  • Wearing mustard and carrying an anthurium flower.
    Wearing mustard and carrying an anthurium flower.
  • This women added a simple belt to sharpen her look.
    This women added a simple belt to sharpen her look.
  • This pair pushed street style to new avenues.
    This pair pushed street style to new avenues.
  • Spotted after the Loewe show, one of the models heading off to her next job.
    Spotted after the Loewe show, one of the models heading off to her next job.
  • This woman's chic look in a beret and a patterned coat.
    This woman's chic look in a beret and a patterned coat.
  • Fashion week outfits at their finest.
    Fashion week outfits at their finest.
  • A lesson in how to wear sequins for during the day.
    A lesson in how to wear sequins for during the day.
  • In matching shocking pink outside the Loewe show.
    In matching shocking pink outside the Loewe show.
  • Wearing an asymmetric dress and leather trousers, this woman is fabulous.
    Wearing an asymmetric dress and leather trousers, this woman is fabulous.
  • Jacquard trousers and a long Mulberry coat makes for quiet elegance.
    Jacquard trousers and a long Mulberry coat makes for quiet elegance.
  • One of the photographers outside the Loewe show.
    One of the photographers outside the Loewe show.
  • A trio of visitors to Loewe ahead of its spring/summer 2023 fashion show.
    A trio of visitors to Loewe ahead of its spring/summer 2023 fashion show.
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Artist: Linkin Park

Label: Warner Records

Number of tracks: 11

Rating: 4/5

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Director: Dexter Fletcher

Starring: Taron Egerton, Richard Madden, Jamie Bell

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars 

Classification of skills

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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Who has won what so far in the West Asia Premiership season?

Western Clubs Champions League - Winners: Abu Dhabi Harlequins; Runners up: Bahrain

Dubai Rugby Sevens - Winners: Dubai Exiles; Runners up: Jebel Ali Dragons

West Asia Premiership - Winners: Jebel Ali Dragons; Runners up: Abu Dhabi Harlequins

UAE Premiership Cup - Winners: Abu Dhabi Harlequins; Runners up: Dubai Exiles

West Asia Cup - Winners: Bahrain; Runners up: Dubai Exiles

West Asia Trophy - Winners: Dubai Hurricanes; Runners up: DSC Eagles

Final West Asia Premiership standings - 1. Jebel Ali Dragons; 2. Abu Dhabi Harlequins; 3. Bahrain; 4. Dubai Exiles; 5. Dubai Hurricanes; 6. DSC Eagles; 7. Abu Dhabi Saracens

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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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