Theertha Satish, the UAE opener, was named player of the tournament following the conclusion of the ACC Women's T20 Championship in Kuala Lumpur. She hit an unbeaten half-century in UAE's five-wicket win over Malaysia in Saturday's final. Photo: Malaysia Cricket Association
Theertha Satish, the UAE opener, was named player of the tournament following the conclusion of the ACC Women's T20 Championship in Kuala Lumpur. She hit an unbeaten half-century in UAE's five-wicket win over Malaysia in Saturday's final. Photo: Malaysia Cricket Association
Theertha Satish raises her bat after bringing up her half century in 36 balls in the final against Malaysia. Photo: Malaysia Cricket Association
Theertha Satish raises her bat after bringing up her half century in 36 balls in the final against Malaysia. Photo: Malaysia Cricket Association
Some of the UAE players took souvenir stumps to celebrate their title win in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: Malaysia Cricket Association
Some of the UAE players took souvenir stumps to celebrate their title win in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: Malaysia Cricket Association
Esha Oza, the UAE opener, was named batter of the tournament at the ACC Women's T20 Championship in Malaysia. Photo: Malaysia Cricket Association
Esha Oza, the UAE opener, was named batter of the tournament at the ACC Women's T20 Championship in Malaysia. Photo: Malaysia Cricket Association
Both teams bowed to thank the fans for their support after UAE beat Malaysia in the final of the ACC Women's T20 Championship in the last game at the Kinrara Oval in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: Malaysia Cricket Association
Both teams bowed to thank the fans for their support after UAE beat Malaysia in the final of the ACC Women's T20 Championship in the last game at the Kinrara Oval in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: Malaysia Cricket Association
Theertha Satish top scored for UAE in the ACC Women's T20 Championship final against Malaysia. Photo: Malaysia Cricket Association
Theertha Satish top scored for UAE in the ACC Women's T20 Championship final against Malaysia. Photo: Malaysia Cricket Association
UAE's players race onto the field to celebrate after the winning runs were scored in the final. Photo: Malaysia Cricket Association
UAE's players race onto the field to celebrate after the winning runs were scored in the final. Photo: Malaysia Cricket Association
Chaya Mughal, the UAE captain, raises the ACC Women's T20 Championship trophy in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: Malaysia Cricket Association
Chaya Mughal, the UAE captain, raises the ACC Women's T20 Championship trophy in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: Malaysia Cricket Association
UAE celebrate winning the title in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: Malaysia Cricket Association
UAE celebrate winning the title in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: Malaysia Cricket Association
UAE Chaya Mughal celebrates the key wicket of her opposite number, Winifred Duraisingham, in the final of the ACC Women's T20 Championship against Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. The national team beat the host nation by five wickets in Saturday’s final. Photo: Malaysia Cricket Association
UAE Chaya Mughal celebrates the key wicket of her opposite number, Winifred Duraisingham, in the final of the ACC Women's T20 Championship against Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. The national team beat the host nation by five wickets in Saturday’s final. Photo: Malaysia Cricket Association
17 June 2022. Match abandoned against Oman at the ACC Women’s T20 Championship in Kuala Lumpur. The day the streak changed from “consecutive wins” to “matches undefeated”. The UAE were well placed against Oman before the shower arrived. Courtesy Malaysia Cricket
17 June 2022. Match abandoned against Oman at the ACC Women’s T20 Championship in Kuala Lumpur. The day the streak changed from “consecutive wins” to “matches undefeated”. The UAE were well placed against Oman before the shower arrived. Courtesy Malaysia Cricket
22 June 2022. Beat Qatar by 153 runs at the ACC Women’s T20 Championship in Kuala Lumpur. Esha Oza hit her second century of the sequence as the national team overpowered their Gulf neighbours. Courtesy Malaysia Cricket
22 June 2022. Beat Qatar by 153 runs at the ACC Women’s T20 Championship in Kuala Lumpur. Esha Oza hit her second century of the sequence as the national team overpowered their Gulf neighbours. Courtesy Malaysia Cricket
20 June 2022. Beat Malaysia by 31 runs at the ACC Women’s T20 Championship in Kuala Lumpur. A third-wicket partnership worth 54 for Malaysia made UAE nervous, but Indhuja Nandakumar dispelled the doubts with 4-10. Courtesy Malaysia Cricket
20 June 2022. Beat Malaysia by 31 runs at the ACC Women’s T20 Championship in Kuala Lumpur. A third-wicket partnership worth 54 for Malaysia made UAE nervous, but Indhuja Nandakumar dispelled the doubts with 4-10. Courtesy Malaysia Cricket
18 June 2022. Beat Singapore by 10 wickets at the ACC Women’s T20 Championship in Kuala Lumpur. No Singapore batter reached double figures, as they were bowled out for 29 in 17.2 overs. Courtesy Malaysia Cricket
18 June 2022. Beat Singapore by 10 wickets at the ACC Women’s T20 Championship in Kuala Lumpur. No Singapore batter reached double figures, as they were bowled out for 29 in 17.2 overs. Courtesy Malaysia Cricket

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Howzat! UAE women's cricket team's incredible record of 20 games unbeaten - in pictures

Victory over Malaysia in the ACC Women's T20 Championship final saw nationakl team match England's record in T20Is set a decade ago

Paul Radley
Paul Radley

June 26, 2022

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The UAE etched their name into the history books on Saturday when they matched the world record for the longest unbeaten run in all T20 international cricket.

In beating Malaysia in the final of the ACC Women’s T20 Championship in Kuala Lumpur, they levelled the record for 20 matches without a loss previously set by England a decade ago.

Coincidentally, Malaysia were the opponents when they started their streak, too, back at the ICC Academy in Dubai last November.

In the meantime, they have won a Gulf title in Oman, beaten Hong Kong in a bilateral series in Ajman, sealed qualification for the Asia Cup for the first time, and given themselves a shot at doing the same for the Women’s T20 World Cup.

The standout performers have been many, right from the 40-something former Sri Lankan Test player Chamani Seneviratna, to schoolgirl fast bowler Samaira Dharndharka, who was just 14 when the run started.

Here is a look back at the UAE women's cricket team's unbeaten run:

UAE's Kavisha Egodage celebrates taking the wicket of Malaysia's Winifred Duraisingam in their Women's T20 World Cup Asia region qualifier at the ICC Academy in Dubai. All images Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE's Kavisha Egodage celebrates taking the wicket of Malaysia's Winifred Duraisingam in their Women's T20 World Cup Asia region qualifier at the ICC Academy in Dubai. All images Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE's Chaya Mughal, right, and Priyanjali Jain after posting 131-4 in their Women's T20 World Cup Asia region qualifier in Dubai.
UAE's Chaya Mughal, right, and Priyanjali Jain after posting 131-4 in their Women's T20 World Cup Asia region qualifier in Dubai.
UAE's Khushi Sharma bowls at the ICC Academy.
UAE's Khushi Sharma bowls at the ICC Academy.
Captain Chaya Mughal bats against Malaysia in Dubai.
Captain Chaya Mughal bats against Malaysia in Dubai.
Theertha Satish top-scored for UAE with 46.
Theertha Satish top-scored for UAE with 46.
UAE's Theertha Satish after making 46 at the ICC Academy.
UAE's Theertha Satish after making 46 at the ICC Academy.

1. November 22, 2021. Beat Malaysia by 30 runs in the T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier in Dubai. On her international debut, Theertha Satish top scored with 46, as UAE posted 131 for four. It was well beyond Malaysia.

2. November 23, 2021. Beat Hong Kong by 11 runs in the T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier in Dubai. Chaya Mughal was named player of the match after making a breezy 20 and taking two wickets in the key clash of the Qualifier.

3. November 25, 2021, Beat Bhutan by 47 runs in the T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier in Dubai. Chamani Seneviratna shared the key stand with Theertha Satish – who was not even born when Chamani had played Test cricket for Sri Lanka – as UAE made easy work of Bhutan.

UAE's Khushi Sharma of UAE, right, up five wickets against Bhutan in their Women's T20 World Cup Asia region qualifier at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Pawan Singh / The National
UAE's Khushi Sharma of UAE, right, up five wickets against Bhutan in their Women's T20 World Cup Asia region qualifier at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Pawan Singh / The National
Khushi Sharma helped the UAE beat Bhutan by 47 runs in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Khushi Sharma helped the UAE beat Bhutan by 47 runs in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
UAE captain Chaya Mughal, centre, celebrates the win over Bhutan. Pawan Singh / The National
UAE captain Chaya Mughal, centre, celebrates the win over Bhutan. Pawan Singh / The National
Ngawang Choden of Bhutan bats at the ICC Academy in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Ngawang Choden of Bhutan bats at the ICC Academy in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Esha Oza of the UAE bowls at the ICC Academy in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Esha Oza of the UAE bowls at the ICC Academy in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

4. November 26, 2021, Beat Kuwait by seven wickets in the T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier in Dubai. Khushi Sharma, who debuted in this tournament a month after her brother Sanchit did the same in the men’s side, was the star, taking three wickets.

5. November 28, 2021, Beat Nepal by 48 runs in the T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier in Dubai. UAE sealed the Qualifier title thanks to a fine spell from Samaira Dharnidharka, a 14-year-old seamer who was missing school to play.

The UAE team celebrate after beating Nepal in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Sunday, November 28. All images by Ruel Pableo for The National
The UAE team celebrate after beating Nepal in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Sunday, November 28. All images by Ruel Pableo for The National
UAE celebrate after beating Nepal.
UAE celebrate after beating Nepal.
Kavisha Egodage batting for the UAE.
Kavisha Egodage batting for the UAE.
The UAE team before the start of the game.
The UAE team before the start of the game.
Theertha Satish batting for the UAE.
Theertha Satish batting for the UAE.
Karuna Bhandari bowling for Nepal.
Karuna Bhandari bowling for Nepal.
Kavisha Egodage batting for the UAE.
Kavisha Egodage batting for the UAE.
The UAE celebrate after the game.
The UAE celebrate after the game.

6. March 20, 2022, Beat Qatar by eight wickets in the GCC Women’s T20 Championship in Muscat. Khushi Sharma took four for four as UAE started their campaign in Oman in dominant fashion.

7. March 21, 2022, Beat Kuwait by 73 runs in the GCC Women’s T20 Championship in Muscat. Kavisha Kumari finished eight short of becoming the first UAE woman to score a T20I century, as UAE thrashed Kuwait.

8. March 22, 2022, Beat Oman by 109 runs in the GCC Women’s T20 Championship in Muscat. Esha Oza top scored with 67 as UAE amassed 204 for four to set up another crushing win.

9. March 24, 2022, Beat Saudi Arabia by 10 wickets in the GCC Women’s T20 Championship in Muscat. Saudi Arabia were bowled out for just 25, with 15-year-old spinner Lavanya Keny taking three for three.

10. March 26, 2022, Beat Bahrain by 210 runs in the GCC Women’s T20 Championship in Muscat. Esha Oza finished within one blow of the highest ever T20I score in women’s cricket, as she racked up 158 not out.

11. April 27, 2022, Beat Hong Kong by seven wickets in a bilateral series in Ajman. Chamani Seneviratna set up UAE’s win on their first appearance at the Malek Oval in Ajman with four wickets.

UAE all-rounder Chamani Seneviratna plays a shot during the T20 international against Hong Kong Malek Cricket Ground in Ajman. All photos Pawan Singh / The National
UAE all-rounder Chamani Seneviratna plays a shot during the T20 international against Hong Kong Malek Cricket Ground in Ajman. All photos Pawan Singh / The National
Chaya Mughal of UAE in action with the bat. UAE beat Hong Kong by seven wickets.
Chaya Mughal of UAE in action with the bat. UAE beat Hong Kong by seven wickets.
Chamani Seneviratna was named player of the match after taking four wickets to set up victory over Hong Kong in the first T20 international at the Malek Cricket Ground in Ajman.
Chamani Seneviratna was named player of the match after taking four wickets to set up victory over Hong Kong in the first T20 international at the Malek Cricket Ground in Ajman.
Chaya Mughal of UAE plays a shot.
Chaya Mughal of UAE plays a shot.
UAE batter Theertha Satish.
UAE batter Theertha Satish.
UAE's Kavisha Egodage in action.
UAE's Kavisha Egodage in action.
Theertha Satish of UAE plays a shot.
Theertha Satish of UAE plays a shot.
Kavisha Egodage of UAE watches the ball after playing a shot against Hong Kong.
Kavisha Egodage of UAE watches the ball after playing a shot against Hong Kong.
UAE's Samaira Dharnidharka gave the hosts the perfect start, when she picked up two wickets in successive deliveries in the second over of the game.
UAE's Samaira Dharnidharka gave the hosts the perfect start, when she picked up two wickets in successive deliveries in the second over of the game.
Mariko Hill of Hong Kong plays a shot.
Mariko Hill of Hong Kong plays a shot.
Esha Oza of UAE looks on.
Esha Oza of UAE looks on.
Kary Chan of Hong Kong is bowled by Chamani Seneviratna of UAE.
Kary Chan of Hong Kong is bowled by Chamani Seneviratna of UAE.
Samaira Dharnidharka, the schoolgirl fast-bowler, who only turned 15 in February, included among her victims Natasha Miles, who is deemed the prized wicket of the Hong Kong line up, for a first-ball duck.
Samaira Dharnidharka, the schoolgirl fast-bowler, who only turned 15 in February, included among her victims Natasha Miles, who is deemed the prized wicket of the Hong Kong line up, for a first-ball duck.
UAE wicketkeeper Theertha Satish attempts a catch.
UAE wicketkeeper Theertha Satish attempts a catch.
Chaya Mughal of UAE bowls.
Chaya Mughal of UAE bowls.
Chaya Mughal of UAE in action.
Chaya Mughal of UAE in action.
Mariko Hill of Hong Kong plays a shot.
Mariko Hill of Hong Kong plays a shot.
Theertha Satish, left, passes on instructions to UAE bowler Samaira Dharnidharka.
Theertha Satish, left, passes on instructions to UAE bowler Samaira Dharnidharka.
UAE's Chaya Mughal gets ready to bowl.
UAE's Chaya Mughal gets ready to bowl.

12. April 28, 2022, Beat Hong Kong by 28 runs in a bilateral series in Ajman. Esha Oza and Kavisha Kumari warmed up for their appearance at the FairBreak Invitational with strong displays in beating Hong Kong.

13. April 29, 2022, Beat Hong Kong by 26 runs in a bilateral series in Ajman. Kavisha Kumari top scored with 61 not out as UAE made it three from three against Hong Kong in Ajman.

14. April 30, 2022, Beat Hong Kong by nine wickets in a bilateral series in Ajman. Teenage seamer Siya Gokhale was player of the match as the hosts completed a clean-sweep of Hong Kong.

UAE's Theertha Satish bats against Hong Kong in the fourth T20 at the Malek Cricket Ground, Ajman, on Saturday, April 30, 2022. All photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE's Theertha Satish bats against Hong Kong in the fourth T20 at the Malek Cricket Ground, Ajman, on Saturday, April 30, 2022. All photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National
The UAE defeated Hong Kong by nine wickets in the fourth T20 International at the Malek Cricket Ground, Ajman.
The UAE defeated Hong Kong by nine wickets in the fourth T20 International at the Malek Cricket Ground, Ajman.
UAE's Khushi Sharma bowls at the Malek Cricket Ground on Saturday
UAE's Khushi Sharma bowls at the Malek Cricket Ground on Saturday
UAE's Siya Gokhale takes the wicket of Mariko Hill, finishing with 3-14 against Hong Kong in Ajman.
UAE's Siya Gokhale takes the wicket of Mariko Hill, finishing with 3-14 against Hong Kong in Ajman.
UAE's Kavisha Egodage bats against Hong Kong at the Malek Cricket Ground.
UAE's Kavisha Egodage bats against Hong Kong at the Malek Cricket Ground.
UAE's Siya Gokhale celebrates the wicket of Mariko Hill.
UAE's Siya Gokhale celebrates the wicket of Mariko Hill.
UAE's Vaishnave Mahesh bowls against Hong Kong.
UAE's Vaishnave Mahesh bowls against Hong Kong.
Hong Kong's Natasha Miles bats at the Malek Cricket Ground, Ajman.
Hong Kong's Natasha Miles bats at the Malek Cricket Ground, Ajman.
UAE's Esha Oza scored 28 not out against Hong Kong in the fourth T20.
UAE's Esha Oza scored 28 not out against Hong Kong in the fourth T20.
UAE's Theertha Satish bats in Ajman.
UAE's Theertha Satish bats in Ajman.
The UAE team celebrates after beating Hong Kong in the fourth T20 International at the Malek Cricket Ground, Ajman.
The UAE team celebrates after beating Hong Kong in the fourth T20 International at the Malek Cricket Ground, Ajman.
UAE's Kavisha Kumari after her dismissal.
UAE's Kavisha Kumari after her dismissal.
UAE's Siya Gokhale celebrates a wicket.
UAE's Siya Gokhale celebrates a wicket.
UAE's Chaya Mughal took two Hong Kong wickets.
UAE's Chaya Mughal took two Hong Kong wickets.
UAE's Esha Oza remained not out on 28 chasing 63.
UAE's Esha Oza remained not out on 28 chasing 63.

15. June 17, 2022. Match abandoned against Oman at the ACC Women’s T20 Championship in Kuala Lumpur. The day the streak changed from “consecutive wins” to “matches undefeated”. They were well placed against Oman before the shower arrived.

16. June 18, 2022. Beat Singapore by 10 wickets at the ACC Women’s T20 Championship in Kuala Lumpur. No Singapore batter reached double figures, as they were bowled out for 29 in 17.2 overs.

17. June 20, 2022. Beat Malaysia by 31 runs at the ACC Women’s T20 Championship in Kuala Lumpur. A third-wicket partnership worth 54 for Malaysia made UAE nervous, but Indhuja Nandakumar dispelled the doubts with 4-10.

18. June 22, 2022. Beat Qatar by 153 runs at the ACC Women’s T20 Championship in Kuala Lumpur. Esha Oza hit her second century of the sequence as the national team overpowered their Gulf neighbours.

Esha Oza celebrates after reaching a century against Qatar at the ACC Women's T20 Championship in Malaysia. Photo: Malaysia Cricket Association
Esha Oza celebrates after reaching a century against Qatar at the ACC Women's T20 Championship in Malaysia. Photo: Malaysia Cricket Association
Esha Oza hit three sixes and 18 fours in her innings of 115 for UAE against Qatar at the ACC Women's T20 Championship in Kuala Lumpur. Courtesy Malaysia Cricket Asssociation
Esha Oza hit three sixes and 18 fours in her innings of 115 for UAE against Qatar at the ACC Women's T20 Championship in Kuala Lumpur. Courtesy Malaysia Cricket Asssociation
Esha Oza's UAE teammates applaud after she reached a half-century against Qatar at the ACC Women's T20 Championship in Kuala Lumpur. Courtesy Malaysia Cricket Asssociation
Esha Oza's UAE teammates applaud after she reached a half-century against Qatar at the ACC Women's T20 Championship in Kuala Lumpur. Courtesy Malaysia Cricket Asssociation
Theertha Satish made a second half-century in consecutive games as UAE dominated Qatar at the ACC Women's T20 Championship in Malaysia. Courtesy Malaysia Cricket Association
Theertha Satish made a second half-century in consecutive games as UAE dominated Qatar at the ACC Women's T20 Championship in Malaysia. Courtesy Malaysia Cricket Association
UAE celebrate another wicket in their comprehensive win over Qatar at the ACC Women's T20 Championship in Kuala Lumpur. Courtesy Malaysia Cricket Asssociation
UAE celebrate another wicket in their comprehensive win over Qatar at the ACC Women's T20 Championship in Kuala Lumpur. Courtesy Malaysia Cricket Asssociation
Kavisha Kumari made a quick-fire 23 not out as UAE amassed 214-1 against Qatar at the ACC Women's T20 Championship in Kuala Lumpur. Courtesy Malaysia Cricket Asssociation
Kavisha Kumari made a quick-fire 23 not out as UAE amassed 214-1 against Qatar at the ACC Women's T20 Championship in Kuala Lumpur. Courtesy Malaysia Cricket Asssociation

19. June 24, 2022. Match abandoned against Nepal at the ACC Women’s T20 Championship in Kuala Lumpur. The only time UAE have looked like losing, they were spared by a deluge between innings after they were bowled out for 81.

20. June 25, 2022. Beat Malaysia by five wickets at the ACC Women’s T20 Championship in Kuala Lumpur. The national team equalled the world record for the longest unbeaten run in T20 international cricket after beating the hosts in the final in Malaysia.

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France has organised a delegation of leading businesses to travel to Syria. The group was led by French shipping giant CMA CGM, which struck a 30-year contract in May with the Syrian government to develop and run Latakia port. Also present were water and waste management company Suez, defence multinational Thales, and Ellipse Group, which is currently looking into rehabilitating Syrian hospitals.

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Saturday (All UAE kick-off times)

Cagliari v AC Milan (6pm)

Lazio v Napoli (9pm)

Inter Milan v Atalanta (11.45pm)

Sunday

Udinese v Sassuolo (3.30pm)

Sampdoria v Brescia (6pm)

Fiorentina v SPAL (6pm)

Torino v Bologna (6pm)

Verona v Genoa (9pm)

Roma V Juventus (11.45pm)

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Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council

Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south

Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory

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6.30pm: Dubai Millennium Stakes Group Three US$200,000 (Turf) 2,000m
7.05pm: Handicap $135,000 (T) 1,600m​​​​​​​
7.40pm: UAE Oaks Group Three $250,000 (Dirt) 1,900m​​​​​​​
8.15pm: Zabeel Mile Group Two $250,000 (T) 1,600m​​​​​​​
8.50pm: Meydan Sprint Group Two $250,000 (T) 1,000m​​​​​​​
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10pm: Handicap $135,000 (T) 1,600m

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Round 3: February 7-9, Dubai Autodrome – Dubai
 
Round 4: February 14-16, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
 
Round 5: February 25-27, Jeddah Corniche Circuit – Saudi Arabia
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6.35pm: The Madjani Stakes – Group 2 (PA) Dh97,500 (Dirt) 1,900m 

7.10pm: Evidenza – Handicap (TB) Dh87,500 (D) 1,200m 

7.45pm: The Longines Conquest – Maiden (TB) Dh82,500 (D) 2,000m 

8.20: The Longines Elegant – Conditions (TB) Dh82,500 (D) 

8.35pm: The Dubai Creek Mile – Listed (TB) Dh132,500 (D) 1,600m 

9.30pm: Mirdif Stakes – Conditions (TB) Dh120,000 (D) 1,400m 

10.05pm: The Longines Record – Handicap (TB) Dh87,500 (D) 1,900m  

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Power 300hp @ 6,500rpm

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Torque: 200Nm at 1,850rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L / 100km

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Abu Dhabi Harlequins 36 Bahrain 32

 

Harlequins

Tries: Penalty 2, Stevenson, Teasdale, Semple

Cons: Stevenson 2

Pens: Stevenson

 

Bahrain

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Cons: Radley 2

Pen: Radley

 

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Dhadak

Director: Shashank Khaitan

Starring: Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khattar, Ashutosh Rana

Stars: 3

It Was Just an Accident

Director: Jafar Panahi

Stars: Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari, Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Majid Panahi, Mohamad Ali Elyasmehr

Rating: 4/5

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PROFILE OF STARZPLAY

Date started: 2014

Founders: Maaz Sheikh, Danny Bates

Based: Dubai, UAE

Sector: Entertainment/Streaming Video On Demand

Number of employees: 125

Investors/Investment amount: $125 million. Major investors include Starz/Lionsgate, State Street, SEQ and Delta Partners

Tenet

Director: Christopher Nolan

Stars: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Michael Caine, Kenneth Branagh 

Rating: 5/5

While you're here
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
  • Priority access to new homes from participating developers
  • Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
  • Flexible payment plans from developers
  • Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
  • DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
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RESULTS

Welterweight

Tohir Zhuraev (TJK) beat Mostafa Radi (PAL)

(Unanimous points decision)

Catchweight 75kg

Anas Siraj Mounir (MAR) beat Leandro Martins (BRA)

(Second round knockout)

Flyweight (female)

Manon Fiorot (FRA) beat Corinne Laframboise (CAN)

(RSC in third round)

Featherweight

Bogdan Kirilenko (UZB) beat Ahmed Al Darmaki

(Disqualification)

Lightweight

Izzedine Al Derabani (JOR) beat Rey Nacionales (PHI)

(Unanimous points)

Featherweight

Yousef Al Housani (UAE) beat Mohamed Fargan (IND)

(TKO first round)

Catchweight 69kg

Jung Han-gook (KOR) beat Max Lima (BRA)

(First round submission by foot-lock)

Catchweight 71kg

Usman Nurmogamedov (RUS) beat Jerry Kvarnstrom (FIN)

(TKO round 1).

Featherweight title (5 rounds)

Lee Do-gyeom (KOR) v Alexandru Chitoran (ROU)

(TKO round 1).

Lightweight title (5 rounds)

Bruno Machado (BRA) beat Mike Santiago (USA)

(RSC round 2).

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Abu Dhabi traffic facts

Drivers in Abu Dhabi spend 10 per cent longer in congested conditions than they would on a free-flowing road

The highest volume of traffic on the roads is found between 7am and 8am on a Sunday.

Travelling before 7am on a Sunday could save up to four hours per year on a 30-minute commute.

The day was the least congestion in Abu Dhabi in 2019 was Tuesday, August 13.

The highest levels of traffic were found on Sunday, November 10.

Drivers in Abu Dhabi lost 41 hours spent in traffic jams in rush hour during 2019

 

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The Bio

Favourite holiday destination: Either Kazakhstan or Montenegro. I’ve been involved in events in both countries and they are just stunning.

Favourite book: I am a huge of Robin Cook’s medical thrillers, which I suppose is quite apt right now. My mother introduced me to them back home in New Zealand.

Favourite film or television programme: Forrest Gump is my favourite film, that’s never been up for debate. I love watching repeats of Mash as well.

Inspiration: My late father moulded me into the man I am today. I would also say disappointment and sadness are great motivators. There are times when events have brought me to my knees but it has also made me determined not to let them get the better of me.

I Care A Lot

Directed by: J Blakeson

Starring: Rosamund Pike, Peter Dinklage

3/5 stars

Results

5pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (Turf) 1,000mm, Winners: Mumayaza, Fabrice Veron (jockey), Eric Lemartinel (trainer)

5.30pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (T) 2,200m, Winners: Sharkh, Pat Cosgrave, Helal Al Alawi

6pm: The President’s Cup Prep - Conditions (PA) Dh100,000 (T) 2,200m, Winner: Somoud, Richard Mullen, Jean de Roualle

6.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh90,000 (T) 1,600m, Winner: Harrab, Ryan Curatolo, Jean de Roualle

7pm: Abu Dhabi Equestrian Gold Cup - Prestige (PA) Dh125,000 (T) 1,600m, Winner: Hameem, Adrie de Vries, Abdallah Al Hammadi

7.30pm: Al Ruwais – Group 3 (PA) Dh300,000 (T) 1,200m, Winner: AF Alwajel, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel

8pm: Maiden (TB) Dh80,000 (T) 1,400m, Winner: Nibras Passion, Bernardo Pinheiro, Ismail Mohammed

RESULTS

5pm Wathba Stallions Cup Maiden (PA) Dh70,000 (Dirt) 1,400m

Winner Munfared, Fernando Jara (jockey), Ahmed Al Mehairbi (trainer)

5.30pm Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (D) 1,600m

Winner Sawt Assalam, Szczepan Mazur, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami

6pm Maiden (PA) Dh70,000 (D) 1,800m

Winner Dergham Athbah, Pat Dobbs, Mohamed Daggash

6.30pm Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (D) 1,800m

Winner Rajee, Fernando Jara, Majed Al Jahouri

7pm Conditions (PA) Dh80,000 (D) 1,800m

Winner Kerless Del Roc, Fernando Jara, Ahmed Al Mehairbi

7.30pm Handicap (TB) Dh70,000 (D) 2,000m

Winner Pharoah King, Pat Dobbs, Doug Watson

8pm Conditions (PA) Dh85,000 (D) 2,000m

Winner Sauternes Al Maury, Dane O’Neill, Doug Watson

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Real Madrid 2

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Barcelona 0

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The biog

Favourite book: Animal Farm by George Orwell

Favourite music: Classical

Hobbies: Reading and writing

 

The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting 

2. Prayer 

3. Hajj 

4. Shahada 

5. Zakat 

France and Covid-19

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.”

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Jetour T1 specs

Engine: 2-litre turbocharged

Power: 254hp

Torque: 390Nm

Price: From Dh126,000

Available: Now

Saudi Cup race day

Schedule in UAE time

5pm: Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Cup (Turf), 5.35pm: 1351 Cup (T), 6.10pm: Longines Turf Handicap (T), 6.45pm: Obaiya Arabian Classic for Purebred Arabians (Dirt), 7.30pm: Jockey Club Handicap (D), 8.10pm: Samba Saudi Derby (D), 8.50pm: Saudia Sprint (D), 9.40pm: Saudi Cup (D)

GAC GS8 Specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm

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Key findings of Jenkins report
  • Founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, "accepted the political utility of violence"
  • Views of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have “consistently been understood” as permitting “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” and “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
  • Muslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
  • Laying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: "The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism."

 

Company: Instabug

Founded: 2013

Based: Egypt, Cairo

Sector: IT

Employees: 100

Stage: Series A

Investors: Flat6Labs, Accel, Y Combinator and angel investors

RESULT

Bayern Munich 5 Eintrracht Frankfurt 2
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Frankfurt: Hinteregger (52', 55')

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Three-day coronation

Royal purification

The entire coronation ceremony extends over three days from May 4-6, but Saturday is the one to watch. At the time of 10:09am the royal purification ceremony begins. Wearing a white robe, the king will enter a pavilion at the Grand Palace, where he will be doused in sacred water from five rivers and four ponds in Thailand. In the distant past water was collected from specific rivers in India, reflecting the influential blend of Hindu and Buddhist cosmology on the coronation. Hindu Brahmins and the country's most senior Buddhist monks will be present. Coronation practices can be traced back thousands of years to ancient India.

The crown

Not long after royal purification rites, the king proceeds to the Baisal Daksin Throne Hall where he receives sacred water from eight directions. Symbolically that means he has received legitimacy from all directions of the kingdom. He ascends the Bhadrapitha Throne, where in regal robes he sits under a Nine-Tiered Umbrella of State. Brahmins will hand the monarch the royal regalia, including a wooden sceptre inlaid with gold, a precious stone-encrusted sword believed to have been found in a lake in northern Cambodia, slippers, and a whisk made from yak's hair.

The Great Crown of Victory is the centrepiece. Tiered, gold and weighing 7.3 kilograms, it has a diamond from India at the top. Vajiralongkorn will personally place the crown on his own head and then issues his first royal command.

The audience

On Saturday afternoon, the newly-crowned king is set to grant a "grand audience" to members of the royal family, the privy council, the cabinet and senior officials. Two hours later the king will visit the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the most sacred space in Thailand, which on normal days is thronged with tourists. He then symbolically moves into the Royal Residence.

The procession

The main element of Sunday's ceremonies, streets across Bangkok's historic heart have been blocked off in preparation for this moment. The king will sit on a royal palanquin carried by soldiers dressed in colourful traditional garb. A 21-gun salute will start the procession. Some 200,000 people are expected to line the seven-kilometre route around the city.

Meet the people

On the last day of the ceremony Rama X will appear on the balcony of Suddhaisavarya Prasad Hall in the Grand Palace at 4:30pm "to receive the good wishes of the people". An hour later, diplomats will be given an audience at the Grand Palace. This is the only time during the ceremony that representatives of foreign governments will greet the king.

Updated: June 26, 2022, 3:06 AM
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