• Natalie Portman, in Dior, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
    Natalie Portman, in Dior, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
  • Janelle Monae, in Ralph Lauren, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
    Janelle Monae, in Ralph Lauren, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Valentino, at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on February 8, 2020. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, in Valentino, at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on February 8, 2020. EPA
  • Rooney Mara, in Givenchy, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA
    Rooney Mara, in Givenchy, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA
  • Zoe Kravitz, in Saint Laurent, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA
    Zoe Kravitz, in Saint Laurent, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA
  • Ariana Grande, in Giambattista Valli, at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 2020. EPA
    Ariana Grande, in Giambattista Valli, at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 2020. EPA
  • Scarlett Johansson, in Armani Prive, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 19, 2020. EPA
    Scarlett Johansson, in Armani Prive, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 19, 2020. EPA
  • Kylie Jenner, in Ralph & Russo, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
    Kylie Jenner, in Ralph & Russo, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
  • Vanessa Kirby, in Valentino, at the 77th annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, on September 5, 2020. EPA
    Vanessa Kirby, in Valentino, at the 77th annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, on September 5, 2020. EPA
  • Kerry Washington, in Zuhair Murad, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
    Kerry Washington, in Zuhair Murad, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
  • Renee Zellweger, in Dior, at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on February 8, 2020. EPA
    Renee Zellweger, in Dior, at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on February 8, 2020. EPA
  • Caitriona Balfe, in The Vampire's Wife, at the Vanity Fair and Lancome Women in Hollywood Celebration at Soho House in Hollywood, California, on February 6, 2020. EPA
    Caitriona Balfe, in The Vampire's Wife, at the Vanity Fair and Lancome Women in Hollywood Celebration at Soho House in Hollywood, California, on February 6, 2020. EPA
  • Charlize Theron, in Dior, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA
    Charlize Theron, in Dior, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA
  • Zoey Deutch, in Fendi, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
    Zoey Deutch, in Fendi, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
  • Renee Zellweger, in Prada, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA
    Renee Zellweger, in Prada, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA
  • Chrissy Teigen, in Yanina Couture, at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 2020. EPA
    Chrissy Teigen, in Yanina Couture, at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 2020. EPA
  • Lizzo, in Atelier Versace, at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 2020. EPA
    Lizzo, in Atelier Versace, at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 2020. EPA
  • Florence Pugh, in Prada, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
    Florence Pugh, in Prada, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
  • Anne Hathaway, in Atelier Versace, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
    Anne Hathaway, in Atelier Versace, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
  • Beanie Feldstein, in Miu Miu, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
    Beanie Feldstein, in Miu Miu, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
  • Sandra Oh, in Cong Tri, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
    Sandra Oh, in Cong Tri, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
  • Tracee Ellis Ross, in Zuhair Murad, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
    Tracee Ellis Ross, in Zuhair Murad, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
  • Elle Fanning, in Armani Prive, at the 70th annual Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, on February 26, 2020. EPA
    Elle Fanning, in Armani Prive, at the 70th annual Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, on February 26, 2020. EPA
  • Gia Coppola, in Gucci, at the 77th annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, on September 5, 2020. EPA
    Gia Coppola, in Gucci, at the 77th annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, on September 5, 2020. EPA
  • Cynthia Erivo, in Schiaparelli, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 19, 2020. EPA
    Cynthia Erivo, in Schiaparelli, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 19, 2020. EPA
  • Jennifer Aniston, in Dior, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 19, 2020. EPA
    Jennifer Aniston, in Dior, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 19, 2020. EPA
  • Zoey Deutch, in Oscar de la Renta, at the Producers Guild Awards in Hollywood, California, on January 18, 2020. EPA
    Zoey Deutch, in Oscar de la Renta, at the Producers Guild Awards in Hollywood, California, on January 18, 2020. EPA
  • Laura Dern, in Emilia Wickstead, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
    Laura Dern, in Emilia Wickstead, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
  • Hildur Gudnadottir, in a fringed gown, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA
    Hildur Gudnadottir, in a fringed gown, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA
  • Priyanka Chopra, in Cristina Ottaviano, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
    Priyanka Chopra, in Cristina Ottaviano, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
  • Taylor Swift, in Etro, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
    Taylor Swift, in Etro, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
  • Jodie Turner-Smith, in Gucci, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA
    Jodie Turner-Smith, in Gucci, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA
  • Eiza Gonzalez, in Galvan, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
    Eiza Gonzalez, in Galvan, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
  • Lucy Boynton, in Miu Miu, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
    Lucy Boynton, in Miu Miu, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
  • Cynthia Erivo, in Versace, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
    Cynthia Erivo, in Versace, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
  • Hailee Steinfeld, in Fendi, at the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena in London, UK, on February 18, 2020. EPA
    Hailee Steinfeld, in Fendi, at the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena in London, UK, on February 18, 2020. EPA
  • Liu Yifei, in Elie Saab, at the premiere of the 'Mulan' at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on March 9, 2020. EPA
    Liu Yifei, in Elie Saab, at the premiere of the 'Mulan' at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on March 9, 2020. EPA
  • Katherine Waterston, in Prada, at the 77th annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, on September 6, 2020. EPA
    Katherine Waterston, in Prada, at the 77th annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, on September 6, 2020. EPA
  • Kate Beckinsale, in Georges Chakra, at the Monte-Carlo Gala for Planetary Health in Monaco on September 24, 2020. EPA
    Kate Beckinsale, in Georges Chakra, at the Monte-Carlo Gala for Planetary Health in Monaco on September 24, 2020. EPA
  • Cate Blanchett, in Armani Prive, at the 77th annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, on September 12, 2020. EPA
    Cate Blanchett, in Armani Prive, at the 77th annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, on September 12, 2020. EPA
  • Jameela Jamil, in Georges Chakra, at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 2020. EPA
    Jameela Jamil, in Georges Chakra, at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 2020. EPA
  • Millie Bobby Brown, in Louis Vuitton, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 19, 2020. EPA
    Millie Bobby Brown, in Louis Vuitton, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 19, 2020. EPA
  • Danai Gurira, in Mugler, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 19, 2020. EPA
    Danai Gurira, in Mugler, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 19, 2020. EPA
  • Helen Mirren, in Dior, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
    Helen Mirren, in Dior, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
  • Mindy Kaling, in Dolce & Gabbana, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
    Mindy Kaling, in Dolce & Gabbana, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
  • Brie Larson, in Celine, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
    Brie Larson, in Celine, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
  • Kaitlyn Dever, in Valentino, at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on February 8, 2020. EPA
    Kaitlyn Dever, in Valentino, at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on February 8, 2020. EPA
  • Youssra, in Zuhair Murad, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
    Youssra, in Zuhair Murad, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
  • Gwendoline Christie, in Dior, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
    Gwendoline Christie, in Dior, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
  • Zendaya, in Tom Ford, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
    Zendaya, in Tom Ford, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
  • Jennifer Lopez, in Georges Hobeika, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
    Jennifer Lopez, in Georges Hobeika, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
  • Renee Zellweger, in Giorgio Armani, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
    Renee Zellweger, in Giorgio Armani, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
  • Naomi Watts, in Armani Prive, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
    Naomi Watts, in Armani Prive, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
  • Dorra Zarrouk, in Rami Kadi, at the 42nd Cairo International Film Festival in Cairo, Egypt, on December 2, 2020. EPA
    Dorra Zarrouk, in Rami Kadi, at the 42nd Cairo International Film Festival in Cairo, Egypt, on December 2, 2020. EPA

Fashion

The 54 best red carpet looks of 2020: From Priyanka Chopra and Cate Blanchett to Kylie Jenner and Charlize Theron

Premieres and parties may be far and few between, but the first few months of the year still delivered plenty of glitz and glamour

Emma Day
Emma Day

December 20, 2020

  • English
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This year has been full of lots of things; baking banana bread, Zoom quizzes and hand sanitiser, for example.

One thing it's been lacking, however, is the usual lashing of glitz and glamour.

The global pandemic struck a blow to red carpets across the world, with traditionally A-list affairs either taking place virtually – such as the Emmys – or cancelled entirely – including the Met Gala – as the coronavirus took hold.

However, it hasn't been an entirely quiet year, with events such as the Oscars and Golden Globes taking place before restrictions were introduced around the globe.

While we may not have as many premieres and awards bashes to pluck breathtaking gowns from in 2020, stars including Jennifer Lopez, Scarlett Johansson, Priyanka Chopra and Janelle Monae gave us plenty of sartorial inspiration before lockdowns struck.

Bold, block colours in minimal silhouettes, ethereal creations emblazoned with shimmering sequins and avant-garde approaches to eveningwear all impressed throughout the year, with labels such as Versace, Dior and Valentino dressing many a celebrity.

Regional labels including Georges Chakra and Zuhair Murad also stole spots on numerous best-dressed lists, worn by the likes of Kerry Washington and Youssra.

Scroll through the gallery above to see our selection of the best dressed stars of 2020.

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.”

Director: Laxman Utekar

Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna, Diana Penty, Vineet Kumar Singh, Rashmika Mandanna

Rating: 1/5

The White Lotus: Season three

Creator: Mike White

Starring: Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Natasha Rothwell

Rating: 4.5/5

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Kareem Shaheen on Canada
Game Changer

Director: Shankar 

Stars: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, Anjali, S J Suryah, Jayaram

Rating: 2/5

UAE currency
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Infiniti QX80 specs

Engine: twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6

Power: 450hp

Torque: 700Nm

Price: From Dh450,000, Autograph model from Dh510,000

Available: Now

The specs

Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
Power: 620hp from 5,750-7,500rpm
Torque: 760Nm from 3,000-5,750rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed dual-clutch auto
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh1.05 million ($286,000)

Inside Palestine-Israel
Timeline

2012-2015

The company offers payments/bribes to win key contracts in the Middle East

May 2017

The UK SFO officially opens investigation into Petrofac’s use of agents, corruption, and potential bribery to secure contracts

September 2021

Petrofac pleads guilty to seven counts of failing to prevent bribery under the UK Bribery Act

October 2021

Court fines Petrofac £77 million for bribery. Former executive receives a two-year suspended sentence 

December 2024

Petrofac enters into comprehensive restructuring to strengthen the financial position of the group

May 2025

The High Court of England and Wales approves the company’s restructuring plan

July 2025

The Court of Appeal issues a judgment challenging parts of the restructuring plan

August 2025

Petrofac issues a business update to execute the restructuring and confirms it will appeal the Court of Appeal decision

October 2025

Petrofac loses a major TenneT offshore wind contract worth €13 billion. Holding company files for administration in the UK. Petrofac delisted from the London Stock Exchange

November 2025

180 Petrofac employees laid off in the UAE

How to apply for a drone permit
  • Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
  • Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
  • Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
  • Submit their request
What are the regulations?
  • Fly it within visual line of sight
  • Never over populated areas
  • Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
  • Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
  • Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
  • Should have a live feed of the drone flight
  • Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
Know your Camel lingo

The bairaq is a competition for the best herd of 50 camels, named for the banner its winner takes home

Namoos - a word of congratulations reserved for falconry competitions, camel races and camel pageants. It best translates as 'the pride of victory' - and for competitors, it is priceless

Asayel camels - sleek, short-haired hound-like racers

Majahim - chocolate-brown camels that can grow to weigh two tonnes. They were only valued for milk until camel pageantry took off in the 1990s

Millions Street - the thoroughfare where camels are led and where white 4x4s throng throughout the festival

The biog

Name: Salvador Toriano Jr

Age: 59

From: Laguna, The Philippines

Favourite dish: Seabass or Fish and Chips

Hobbies: When he’s not in the restaurant, he still likes to cook, along with walking and meeting up with friends.

The bio

Academics: Phd in strategic management in University of Wales

Number one caps: His best-seller caps are in shades of grey, blue, black and yellow

Reading: Is immersed in books on colours to understand more about the usage of different shades

Sport: Started playing polo two years ago. Helps him relax, plus he enjoys the speed and focus

Cars: Loves exotic cars and currently drives a Bentley Bentayga

Holiday: Favourite travel destinations are London and St Tropez

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Groom and Two Brides

Director: Elie Semaan

Starring: Abdullah Boushehri, Laila Abdallah, Lulwa Almulla

Rating: 3/5

THE SPECS

Engine: 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol engine 

Power: 420kW

Torque: 780Nm

Transmission: 8-speed automatic

Price: From Dh1,350,000

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COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Mamo 

 Year it started: 2019 Founders: Imad Gharazeddine, Asim Janjua

 Based: Dubai, UAE

 Number of employees: 28

 Sector: Financial services

 Investment: $9.5m

 Funding stage: Pre-Series A Investors: Global Ventures, GFC, 4DX Ventures, AlRajhi Partners, Olive Tree Capital, and prominent Silicon Valley investors. 

 
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From: Upper Egypt

Age: 78

Family: a daughter in Egypt; a son in Dubai and his wife, Nabila

Favourite Abu Dhabi activity: walking near to Emirates Palace

Favourite building in Abu Dhabi: Emirates Palace

The specs
Engine: 2.4-litre 4-cylinder

Transmission: CVT auto

Power: 181bhp

Torque: 244Nm

Price: Dh122,900 

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