Abu Dhabi
Film screening
Catch a screening of the film We Have a Pope presented by Cinema Space. The 2011 Italian film is directed by Nanni Moretti and tells the story of Cardinal Melville (Michel Piccoli), an unassuming man of the cloth who is unexpectedly elected to the highest office. Caught off guard, Melville panics and a psychiatrist (played by the director, Moretti) is called in to persuade him to accept the role. The film is in Italian with English subtitles.
Tonight, 7.30pm, free with registration, Cinema Space, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, register at cinemaspace-abudhabi.splashthat.com
Abu Dhabi
Fitness
Bodytree Studio presents a series of workshops and masterclasses with Pilates instructor Courtney Miller, who has studied worldwide in both classical and contemporary Pilates methods. Take part in masterclasses in Pilates mat, athletic conditioning reformer, Pilates mat fusion flow and reformer bootcamp. Two-day workshops will run focusing on whole body integration.
October 26 to 28 and November 2 to 4, various timings, from Dh90 to Dh1,475, discounts available for early-birds and when booking multiple classes, Bodytree Studio, Abu Dhabi, 02 443 4448, info@bodytreestudio.com
Abu Dhabi
Workshops
It’s the last week of the Warehouse421 Summer Camp, which offers a variety of classes for people of all ages. Adults will enjoy the Yoga Basics class with Bodytree Studio on Tuesday, with aims to bring a healthier spinal alignment and strengthen core muscles. Wednesday features the DJ Workshop, led by DJ Neo of Studio9 Productions, where you can learn how to create mixes, assemble a live set, combine records and digital music and even try hip-hop-style scratching.
Tomorrow, 7pm to 8pm for Yoga Basics, Dh50; Wednesday, 8pm to 10pm for DJ Workshop, Dh50, Warehouse421, Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi, register at www.warehouse421.ae
Dubai
Kids’ camp
Gulf Star Sports offers children ages 7 to 15 an adrenaline-fuelled summer of go-karting, laser tag in a medieval maze, race-room simulators, billiards tournaments, video games, team games and competitions, at the Kartdrome Summer Camp.
Runs until September 7, 9am to 1pm, Sundays to Thursdays, from Dh995 per week when booked two weeks in advance; regularly Dh1,150, Dubai Autodrome, Dubai, info@gulfstarsports.com, 050 429 4860
Dubai
Golf offer
Choose a twilight tee time at Address Montgomerie and enjoy watching the sun set over the golf course, as well as cooler temperatures. Tee off after 4pm for Dh250 per person, including a post-round beverage at Monty’s. Book online with the promo code GOLF250.
Daily, from 4pm, Dh250 per person, Address Montgomerie, Dubai, 04 390 5600, book online at www.themontgomerie.com/book-a-tee-time
Al Ain
Heritage workshops
Take part in a series of weekly workshops at Al Ain Palace Museum that explore the history and heritage of traditional Emirati handicrafts, including telli embroidery, which uses gold, silver and brightly-coloured strings; khoos palm-leaf weaving for decorations and household items; and sadu weaving, which is used for shelters and tents.
Runs until October 31, 10am to noon, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, free, Al Ain Palace Museum, Al Ain, www.visitabudhabi.ae
Dubai
Kids’ fun
Summer Jam is on at thejamjar, where children ages 5 to 12 can take part in art day camps that focus on a variety of topics. This week’s schedule includes Dali birds today, creative cactus tomo- rrow, folk-art landscapes on Wednesday and sock puppets on Thursday.
Runs until August 17, 10.30am to noon, Mondays to Thursdays, from Dh150, thejamjar, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 341 7303, www.thejamjardubai.com
Nationwide
New movie
First Kill stars Hayden Christensen and Ty Shelton as a father and son who try to reconnect on a camping trip. While out hunting, they witness a robbery that goes wrong. A crooked police officer is murdered and Danny (Shelton) is kidnapped. Will (Christensen) is forced to help the robbers recover the money and evade the police chief (Bruce Willis), in exchange for his son's life. Thriller, also starring Megan Leonard William DeMeo and Tyler Jon Olson.
Screening at cinemas across the UAE (PG-15)
Dubai
Performance
Jennifer Lopez returns to Dubai with a show at Autism Rocks Arena on November 17. The American singer's performance will feature spectacular costumes and dazzling dance numbers. Hits include Let's Get Loud, If You Had My Love, On the Floor, Love Don't Cost a Thing, Get Right, All I Have and Waiting for Tonight. Register now for ticket information.
November 17, gates open at 5pm; concert starts at 9pm, from Dh345, Autism Rocks Arena, Dubai Outlet Mall, Dubai, www.117live.com
Dubai
Dining offer
Make reservations now to enjoy dinner at Armani/Hashi, which reopens after a summer break. The restaurant offers the spirit of omotenashi – heartfelt hospitality – with a menu of signature dishes in a stylish, contemporary setting. Enjoy hamachi tataki, scallop carpaccio (pictured), beef gyoza dumplings, crunchy octopus, wagyu rib eye with foie gras and more.
Open from August 14, 7pm to 11pm, mains from Dh130, Armani/Hashi, concourse level, Armani Hotel Dubai, Burj Khalifa, Dubai, reservations at 04 888 3999, reservations.dubai@armanihotels.com
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Engine: 2-litre turbocharged
Power: 254hp
Torque: 390Nm
Price: From Dh126,000
Available: Now
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RESULTS
6pm: Mazrat Al Ruwayah – Group 2 (PA) $40,000 (Dirt) 1,600m
Winner: AF Alajaj, Tadhg O’Shea (jockey), Ernst Oertel (trainer)
6.35pm: Race of Future – Handicap (TB) $80,000 (Turf) 2,410m
Winner: Global Storm, William Buick, Charlie Appleby
7.10pm: UAE 2000 Guineas – Group 3 (TB) $150,000 (D) 1,600m
Winner: Azure Coast, Antonio Fresu, Pavel Vashchenko
7.45pm: Business Bay Challenge – Listed (TB) $100,000 (T) 1,400m
Winner: Storm Damage, Patrick Cosgrave, Saeed bin Suroor
20.20pm: Curlin Stakes – Listed (TB) $100,000 (D) 2,000m
Winner: Appreciated, Fernando Jara, Doug O’Neill
8.55pm: Singspiel Stakes – Group 2 (TB) $180,000 (T) 1,800m
Winner: Lord Glitters, Daniel Tudhope, David O'Meara
9.30pm: Al Shindagha Sprint – Group 3 (TB) $150,000 (D) 1,200m
Winner: Meraas, Antonio Fresu, Musabah Al Muhairi
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
Some of Darwish's last words
"They see their tomorrows slipping out of their reach. And though it seems to them that everything outside this reality is heaven, yet they do not want to go to that heaven. They stay, because they are afflicted with hope." - Mahmoud Darwish, to attendees of the Palestine Festival of Literature, 2008
His life in brief: Born in a village near Galilee, he lived in exile for most of his life and started writing poetry after high school. He was arrested several times by Israel for what were deemed to be inciteful poems. Most of his work focused on the love and yearning for his homeland, and he was regarded the Palestinian poet of resistance. Over the course of his life, he published more than 30 poetry collections and books of prose, with his work translated into more than 20 languages. Many of his poems were set to music by Arab composers, most significantly Marcel Khalife. Darwish died on August 9, 2008 after undergoing heart surgery in the United States. He was later buried in Ramallah where a shrine was erected in his honour.
The specs
Engine: 1.5-litre 4-cyl turbo
Power: 194hp at 5,600rpm
Torque: 275Nm from 2,000-4,000rpm
Transmission: 6-speed auto
Price: from Dh155,000
On sale: now
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MATCH INFO
Day 2 at Mount Maunganui
England 353
Stokes 91, Denly 74, Southee 4-88
New Zealand 144-4
Williamson 51, S Curran 2-28
How to watch Ireland v Pakistan in UAE
When: The one-off Test starts on Friday, May 11
What time: Each day’s play is scheduled to start at 2pm UAE time.
TV: The match will be broadcast on OSN Sports Cricket HD. Subscribers to the channel can also stream the action live on OSN Play.
Gulf Under 19s final
Dubai College A 50-12 Dubai College B
Expert input
If you had all the money in the world, what’s the one sneaker you would buy or create?
“There are a few shoes that have ‘grail’ status for me. But the one I have always wanted is the Nike x Patta x Parra Air Max 1 - Cherrywood. To get a pair in my size brand new is would cost me between Dh8,000 and Dh 10,000.” Jack Brett
“If I had all the money, I would approach Nike and ask them to do my own Air Force 1, that’s one of my dreams.” Yaseen Benchouche
“There’s nothing out there yet that I’d pay an insane amount for, but I’d love to create my own shoe with Tinker Hatfield and Jordan.” Joshua Cox
“I think I’d buy a defunct footwear brand; I’d like the challenge of reinterpreting a brand’s history and changing options.” Kris Balerite
“I’d stir up a creative collaboration with designers Martin Margiela of the mixed patchwork sneakers, and Yohji Yamamoto.” Hussain Moloobhoy
“If I had all the money in the world, I’d live somewhere where I’d never have to wear shoes again.” Raj Malhotra
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.”
GAC GS8 Specs
Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo
Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm
Torque: 400Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm
Transmission: 8-speed auto
Fuel consumption: 9.1L/100km
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh149,900
Profile
Company name: Jaib
Started: January 2018
Co-founders: Fouad Jeryes and Sinan Taifour
Based: Jordan
Sector: FinTech
Total transactions: over $800,000 since January, 2018
Investors in Jaib's mother company Alpha Apps: Aramex and 500 Startups
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