Trending: Don't let your summer style wilt in the heat

Get ready for your summer holiday with an ace assortment of accessories to keep you looking great, feeling good and on time. Clockwise:

Bag, Dh7,850, Yves Saint Laurent at Marina Mall, 02 681 6994; Mall of the Emirates, 04 341 0113; Emirates Towers, 04 330 0445.

Scarf, Dh115; Sunglasses, Dh135, both Topshop, Marina Mall, 02 681 8242; Dubai Mall, 04 339 9802 and elsewhere.

iPad case, Dh1,160, Tory Burch, Dubai Mall, 04 325 3916.

Crimson Noir Lipstick, Dh232, Tom Ford at Bloomingdale's, Dubai Mall.

Watch, Dh1,600, Michael Kors at Bloomingdale's, 04 350 5333.

Wallet, Dh159, River Island at Mall of the Emirates, 04 340 9115 and elsewhere.

The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.

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Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins

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