On the wall
Decals can make a big statement without the big spend. This vintage Italian scooter design from Dubai's Autentico Living will add instant cool to even the blandest of walls. Dh300, www.autenticoliving.com
Scrub up
The state of his bathroom says a lot about a man. If yours needs smartening up, invest in matching bathroom accessories such as this dark wood set. Add some soft white towels to really impress. From Dh55, Zara Home, www.zarahome.com
Inside the box
Zara Home has probably the best range of men's home accessories on the high street. These bone and wood storage boxes are smart, simple and practical - good for a bedside table or desk. From Dh195, Zara Home, www.zarahome.com
Feather weight
Bird motifs can mean pretty or cutesy, but there's nothing feminine about the brooding crow silhouette on this crystal magnet by Fringe Studio. It comes in a good-looking presentation box, too. Dh35, Bloomingdale's Home, Dubai Mall
Crunch time
For smart entertaining, think crumpled. These tumblers by the French ceramic brand Revol have become a cult classic since their launch in 2008. Use them for coffee or for serving desserts, canapés and dips. Dh225 for a set of four, Bloomingdale's Home, Dubai Mall
Lounge suite
Grey is a go-to colour right now, and this light charcoal corner sofa (the model is Indivi 2; the fabric is Sazza) is a fantastic bachelor pad investment. It's easy to accessorise and perfect for entertaining. From Dh14,600, BoConcept, www.boconcept.ae
For more tips on six elements to change up your home routine, check out Six of the Best.
J Street Polling Results
97% of Jewish-Americans are concerned about the rise in anti-Semitism
76% of US Jewish voters believe Donald Trump and his allies in the Republican Party are responsible for a rise in anti-Semitism
74% of American Jews agreed that “Trump and the Maga movement are a threat to Jews in America"
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Haltia.ai
Started: 2023
Co-founders: Arto Bendiken and Talal Thabet
Based: Dubai, UAE
Industry: AI
Number of employees: 41
Funding: About $1.7 million
Investors: Self, family and friends
The specs: 2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera
Price, base: Dh1.2 million
Engine: 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12
Transmission: Eight-speed automatic
Power: 725hp @ 6,500pm
Torque: 900Nm @ 1,800rpm
Fuel economy, combined: 12.3L / 100km (estimate)
ROUTE TO TITLE
Round 1: Beat Leolia Jeanjean 6-1, 6-2
Round 2: Beat Naomi Osaka 7-6, 1-6, 7-5
Round 3: Beat Marie Bouzkova 6-4, 6-2
Round 4: Beat Anastasia Potapova 6-0, 6-0
Quarter-final: Beat Marketa Vondrousova 6-0, 6-2
Semi-final: Beat Coco Gauff 6-2, 6-4
Final: Beat Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-2
The nine articles of the 50-Year Charter
1. Dubai silk road
2. A geo-economic map for Dubai
3. First virtual commercial city
4. A central education file for every citizen
5. A doctor to every citizen
6. Free economic and creative zones in universities
7. Self-sufficiency in Dubai homes
8. Co-operative companies in various sectors
9: Annual growth in philanthropy
Springtime in a Broken Mirror,
Mario Benedetti, Penguin Modern Classics
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Xpanceo
Started: 2018
Founders: Roman Axelrod, Valentyn Volkov
Based: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Smart contact lenses, augmented/virtual reality
Funding: $40 million
Investor: Opportunity Venture (Asia)
TWISTERS
Director:+Lee+Isaac+Chung
Starring:+Glen+Powell,+Daisy+Edgar-Jones,+Anthony+Ramos
Rating:+2.5/5
Company Profile
Company name: Namara
Started: June 2022
Founder: Mohammed Alnamara
Based: Dubai
Sector: Microfinance
Current number of staff: 16
Investment stage: Series A
Investors: Family offices
COMPANY PROFILE
Company name: Klipit
Started: 2022
Founders: Venkat Reddy, Mohammed Al Bulooki, Bilal Merchant, Asif Ahmed, Ovais Merchant
Based: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Digital receipts, finance, blockchain
Funding: $4 million
Investors: Privately/self-funded
Inside Out 2
Director: Kelsey Mann
Starring: Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Ayo Edebiri
Rating: 4.5/5
The Book of Collateral Damage
Sinan Antoon
(Yale University Press)
