Top five: Volvo safety innovations


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While the sight of unrestrained children in cars is a tragically common one in the UAE, child safety is a prime concern for parents in many parts of the world. Volvo pioneered the first rear-facing child seat in 1967, before people even thought about securing children in cars. Here are five of Volvo's finest safety achievements, which have saved countless lives over the years.

Company profile

Name: Back to Games and Boardgame Space

Started: Back to Games (2015); Boardgame Space (Mark Azzam became co-founder in 2017)

Founder: Back to Games (Mr Azzam); Boardgame Space (Mr Azzam and Feras Al Bastaki)

Based: Dubai and Abu Dhabi 

Industry: Back to Games (retail); Boardgame Space (wholesale and distribution) 

Funding: Back to Games: self-funded by Mr Azzam with Dh1.3 million; Mr Azzam invested Dh250,000 in Boardgame Space  

Growth: Back to Games: from 300 products in 2015 to 7,000 in 2019; Boardgame Space: from 34 games in 2017 to 3,500 in 2019

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Brazil 2 Croatia 0
Brazil: 
Neymar (69'), Firmino (90' 3)    

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