• Ben Stokes and Liam Livingstone of England celebrate victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 13, 2022. Getty
    Ben Stokes and Liam Livingstone of England celebrate victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 13, 2022. Getty
  • England players celebrate with the trophy. AP
    England players celebrate with the trophy. AP
  • England celebrate winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final. Getty
    England celebrate winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final. Getty
  • Ben Stokes and Sam Curran of England celebrate. Getty
    Ben Stokes and Sam Curran of England celebrate. Getty
  • Ben Stokes and Sam Curran of England celebrate. Getty
    Ben Stokes and Sam Curran of England celebrate. Getty
  • England's Ben Stokes and Liam Livingstone celebrate. AFP
    England's Ben Stokes and Liam Livingstone celebrate. AFP
  • England supporters celebrate victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. AFP
    England supporters celebrate victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. AFP
  • Pakistan players wait for presentation ceremonies after losing to England. AP
    Pakistan players wait for presentation ceremonies after losing to England. AP
  • Alex Hales, Ben Stokes, Adil Rashid and Chris Jordan of England celebrate. Getty
    Alex Hales, Ben Stokes, Adil Rashid and Chris Jordan of England celebrate. Getty
  • Ben Stokes of England celebrates. Getty
    Ben Stokes of England celebrates. Getty
  • Ben Stokes of England celebrates victory. AFP
    Ben Stokes of England celebrates victory. AFP
  • Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi is injured after taking a catch to dismiss England's Harry Brook. AFP
    Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi is injured after taking a catch to dismiss England's Harry Brook. AFP
  • Shaheen Afridi of Pakistan receives treatment for an injury. Getty
    Shaheen Afridi of Pakistan receives treatment for an injury. Getty
  • Ben Stokes of England hits out. Getty
    Ben Stokes of England hits out. Getty
  • Adil Rashid of England celebrates after taking the wicket of Mohammad Haris of Pakistan. Getty
    Adil Rashid of England celebrates after taking the wicket of Mohammad Haris of Pakistan. Getty
  • Adil Rashid of England takes a catch off his own bowling to dismiss Babar Azam of Pakistan. Getty
    Adil Rashid of England takes a catch off his own bowling to dismiss Babar Azam of Pakistan. Getty
  • England's Moeen Ali bats against Pakistan. AP
    England's Moeen Ali bats against Pakistan. AP
  • Pakistan's Haris Rauf celebrates the wicket of England's Jos Buttler. AFP
    Pakistan's Haris Rauf celebrates the wicket of England's Jos Buttler. AFP
  • Sam Curran of England celebrates after taking the wicket of the Muhammad Rizwan of Pakistan. Getty
    Sam Curran of England celebrates after taking the wicket of the Muhammad Rizwan of Pakistan. Getty
  • Pakistan captain Babar Azam bats. EPA
    Pakistan captain Babar Azam bats. EPA
  • Pakistan's Shan Masood is beaten for pace. AFP
    Pakistan's Shan Masood is beaten for pace. AFP
  • Shan Masood of Pakistan receives medical attention after being hit on the helmet. EPA
    Shan Masood of Pakistan receives medical attention after being hit on the helmet. EPA
  • Jos Buttler of England leaves the field after being dismissed. EPA
    Jos Buttler of England leaves the field after being dismissed. EPA
  • Shadab Khan of Pakistan hits out on his way to making a score of 20. Getty
    Shadab Khan of Pakistan hits out on his way to making a score of 20. Getty
  • Shan Masood of Pakistan plays a shot. EPA
    Shan Masood of Pakistan plays a shot. EPA
  • England's Ben Stokes plays a reverse sweep. AFP
    England's Ben Stokes plays a reverse sweep. AFP
  • Pakistan and England supporters at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. AP
    Pakistan and England supporters at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. AP
  • England's Sam Curran bowls. AFP
    England's Sam Curran bowls. AFP
  • Ben Stokes of England plays a stroke. Getty
    Ben Stokes of England plays a stroke. Getty
  • Harry Brook of England dives to make his ground. Getty
    Harry Brook of England dives to make his ground. Getty
  • England's Ben Stokes congratulates teammate Sam Curran at the end of his bowling spell. AP
    England's Ben Stokes congratulates teammate Sam Curran at the end of his bowling spell. AP
  • England captain Jos Buttler plays a ramp shot. AFP
    England captain Jos Buttler plays a ramp shot. AFP
  • England's Chris Jordan celebrates with teammate Ben Stokes after dismissing Pakistan's Shadab Khan. PA
    England's Chris Jordan celebrates with teammate Ben Stokes after dismissing Pakistan's Shadab Khan. PA
  • England's Ben Stokes. PA
    England's Ben Stokes. PA
  • Pakistan's Mohammad Wasim bowls. AFP
    Pakistan's Mohammad Wasim bowls. AFP
  • Shadab Khan of Pakistan celebrates after taking the wicket of Harry Brook of England. Getty
    Shadab Khan of Pakistan celebrates after taking the wicket of Harry Brook of England. Getty
  • Naseem Shah of Pakistan appeals. Getty
    Naseem Shah of Pakistan appeals. Getty

T20 World Cup 2024: Squads, fixtures and how to watch matches in UAE


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The T20 season that began earlier in the year and traversed the globe will approach its final destination across the Atlantic when the T20 World Cup begins in the Caribbean and US this weekend.

It will be a tournament of firsts as the World Cup travels to America for the first time, with 20 teams participating in an expanded format.

It will be also be a tournament that will require extensive and sometimes complicated travel for teams between the US mainland and various Caribbean island nations.

The month-long tournaments begins on Saturday, June 1, with the final taking place in Barbados on June 29. England will be looking to defend their T20 crown, which they won after defeating Pakistan in the 2022 final in Melbourne.

Australia will be one of the favourites to lift the title having already clinched the Test and ODI world titles. If they do so, they will become the first team to hold all three world titles at the same time.

With all to play for, here is everything you need to know about the T20 World Cup 2024.

Format

The ICC has widened the net and brought in more teams to give a more global appeal to the tournament. A total of 20 countries will participate in the World Cup. Teams have been divided into four groups of five.

The top two sides from each group move to the Super Eight phase. From there, teams will qualify for the semi-finals and then the final.

Groups

A: India, Pakistan, Canada, Ireland, US

B: England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, Oman

C: New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea, Uganda

D: South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Netherlands

Fixtures

Squads

US: Monank Patel (capt), Corey Anderson, Ali Khan, Aaron Jones, Andries Gous, Saurabh Nethralvakar, Harmeet Singh, Jessy Singh, Milind Kumar, Nisarg Patel, Nitish Kumar, Noshtush Kenjige, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Steven Taylor, Shayan Jahangir. Reserve Players: Gajanand Singh, Juanoy Drysdale, Yasir Mohammad.

West Indies: Rovman Powell (capt), Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope, Andre Russell, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Alzarri Joseph

Australia: Mitchell Marsh (capt), Matthew Wade, David Warner, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Ashton Agar, Adam Zampa. Travelling Reserves: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matt Short

England: Jos Buttler (capt), Jonathan Bairstow, Harry Brook, Phil Salt, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Ben Duckett, Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Tom Hartley, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Mark Wood

India: Rohit Sharma (capt), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj. Reserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan

Pakistan: Babar Azam (capt), Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Azam Khan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf

New Zealand: Kane Williamson (capt), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry. Travelling Reserve: Ben Sears

South Africa: Aiden Markram (capt), Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Ottniel Baartman, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs

Sri Lanka: Wanindu Hasaranga (capt), Dhananjaya De Silva, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka. Travelling Reserves: Asitha Fernando, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage.

Afghanistan: Rashid Khan (capt), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Ishaq, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Nangyal Kharoti, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik. Reserves: Sediq Atal, Hazratullah Zazai, Saleem Safi

Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (capt), Litton Das, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Shakib Al Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Taskin Ahmed, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Tanvir Islam, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib. Travelling reserves: Afif Hossain, Hasan Mahmud

Canada: Saad Bin Zafar (capt), Aaron Johnson, Ravinderpal Singh, Navneet Dhaliwal, Kaleem Sana, Dilon Heyliger, Jeremy Gordon, Nikhil Dutta, Pargat Singh, Nicholas Kirton, Rayyankhan Pathan, Junaid Siddiqui, Dilpreet Bajwa, Shreyas Movva, Rishiv Joshi. Reserves: Tajinder Singh, Aaditya Varadharajan, Ammar Khalid, Jatinder Matharu, Parveen Kumar

Ireland: Paul Stirling (capt), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Neil Rock, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young

Namibia: Gerhard Erasmus (capt), Zane Green, Michael Van Lingen, Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, Tangeni Lungameni, Niko Davin, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, JP Kotze, David Wiese, Bernard Scholtz, Malan Kruger, PD Blignaut

Nepal: Rohit Paudel (capt), Aasif Sheikh, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Lalit Rajbanshi, Karan KC, Gulshan Jha, Kushal Bhurtel, Sompal Kami, Pratis GC, Sundeep Jora, Anil Kumar Sah, Abinash Bohara, Sagar Dhakal, Kamal Singh Airee

Netherlands: Scott Edwards (capt), Aryan Dutt, Bas de Leede, Kyle Klein, Logan van Beek, Max O’Dowd, Michael Levitt, Paul van Meekeren, Ryan Klein, Saqib Zulfiqar, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Teja Nidamanuru, Tim Pringle, Vikram Singh, Viv Kingma, Wesley Barresi. Travelling reserve: Ryan Klein

Oman: Aqib Ilyas (capt), Zeeshan Maqsood, Kashyap Prajapati, Pratik Athavale, Ayaan Khan, Shoaib Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Naseem Khushi, Mehran Khan, Bilal Khan, Rafiullah, Kaleemullah, Fayyaz Butt, Shakeel Ahmad, Khalid Kail. Reserves: Jatinder Singh, Samay Shrivastava, Sufyan Mehmood, Jay Odedra

Papua New Guinea: Assadollah Vala (capt), Alei Nao, Chad Soper, CJ Amini, Hila Vare, Hiri Hiri, Jack Gardner, John Kariko, Kabua Vagi Morea, Kipling Doriga, Lega Siaka, Norman Vanua, Sema Kamea, Sese Bau, Tony Ura

Scotland: Richie Berrington (capt), Matthew Cross, Brad Currie, Chris Greaves, Oli Hairs, Jack Jarvis, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Sole, Charlie Tear, Mark Watt, Brad Wheal

Uganda: Brian Masaba (capt), Simon Ssesazi, Roger Mukasa, Cosmas Kyewuta, Dinesh Nakrani, Fred Achelam, Kenneth Waiswa, Alpesh Ramjani, Frank Nsubuga, Henry Ssenyondo, Bilal Hassun, Robinson Obuya, Riazat Ali Shah, Juma Miyaji, Ronak Patel. Travelling Reserves: Innocent Mwebaze, Ronald Lutaaya

Venues

  • The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York is a purpose-built venue that will host the India v Pakistan match at the 2024 T20 World Cup. Photo: ICC
    The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York is a purpose-built venue that will host the India v Pakistan match at the 2024 T20 World Cup. Photo: ICC
  • The Nassau County Stadium in New York will have a capacity of 34,000. Photo: ICC
    The Nassau County Stadium in New York will have a capacity of 34,000. Photo: ICC
  • The Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas is one of three venues in the US that will host 2024 T20 World Cup matches. SPORTZPICS for MLC
    The Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas is one of three venues in the US that will host 2024 T20 World Cup matches. SPORTZPICS for MLC
  • The Grand Prairie Airhogs baseball stadium in Texas was converted into a cricket ground. Photo: City of Grand Prairie
    The Grand Prairie Airhogs baseball stadium in Texas was converted into a cricket ground. Photo: City of Grand Prairie
  • The Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has a capacity of 40,000 and has hosted a few T20 matches already. AFP
    The Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has a capacity of 40,000 and has hosted a few T20 matches already. AFP
  • The Guyana National Stadium is one of the six venues in the Caribbean that will host matches at the 2024 T20 World Cup. It has a capacity of 20,000 and will host six games, including the semi-final. AFP
    The Guyana National Stadium is one of the six venues in the Caribbean that will host matches at the 2024 T20 World Cup. It has a capacity of 20,000 and will host six games, including the semi-final. AFP
  • The Kensington Oval in Barbados is one of the biggest venues in the Caribbean with a capacity of 28,000 capacity. It will host nine matches, including the final, at this year's T20 World Cup. AFP
    The Kensington Oval in Barbados is one of the biggest venues in the Caribbean with a capacity of 28,000 capacity. It will host nine matches, including the final, at this year's T20 World Cup. AFP
  • The iconic Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, will also host T20 World Cup games. Getty Images
    The iconic Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, will also host T20 World Cup games. Getty Images
  • The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua is among the venues selected for the T20 World Cup. Getty Images
    The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua is among the venues selected for the T20 World Cup. Getty Images
  • The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua has a capacity of 10,000 and will host eight matches. Getty Images
    The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua has a capacity of 10,000 and will host eight matches. Getty Images
  • The Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Saint Lucia will host six matches at its 15,000-capacity venue. AFP
    The Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Saint Lucia will host six matches at its 15,000-capacity venue. AFP
  • The Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, is named after one of the most successful white-ball captains of the West Indies. AFP
    The Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, is named after one of the most successful white-ball captains of the West Indies. AFP
  • The Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad And Tobago will also host T20 World Cup games. Getty Images
    The Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad And Tobago will also host T20 World Cup games. Getty Images
  • The Brian Lara Cricket Academy has a capacity of 15,000 and will host five matches including the semi-final. Getty Images
    The Brian Lara Cricket Academy has a capacity of 15,000 and will host five matches including the semi-final. Getty Images
  • The Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent has a capacity of 18,000 and will host five matches. Getty Images
    The Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent has a capacity of 18,000 and will host five matches. Getty Images
  • The Arnos Vale Sports Complex in St Vincent is among the smaller venues for the T20 World Cup. Getty Images
    The Arnos Vale Sports Complex in St Vincent is among the smaller venues for the T20 World Cup. Getty Images

Prize money

Last time, champions England took home a winner’s cheque of $1.6 million while Pakistan received $800,000. Losing semi-finalists India and New Zealand were awarded $400,000 each.

How to watch matches in UAE

The T20 World Cup 2024 will be streamed live on the STARZPLAY app in the UAE.

How to apply for a drone permit
  • Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
  • Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
  • Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
  • Submit their request
What are the regulations?
  • Fly it within visual line of sight
  • Never over populated areas
  • Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
  • Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
  • Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
  • Should have a live feed of the drone flight
  • Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
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

Small Victories: The True Story of Faith No More by Adrian Harte
Jawbone Press

Racecard

7pm: Abu Dhabi - Conditions (PA) Dh 80,000 (Dirt) 1,600m

7.30pm: Dubai - Maiden (TB) Dh82,500 (D) 1,400m

8pm: Sharjah - Maiden (TB) Dh82,500 (D) 1,600m

8.30pm: Ajman - Handicap (TB) Dh82,500 (D) 2,200m

9pm: Umm Al Quwain - The Entisar - Listed (TB) Dh132,500 (D) 2,000m

9.30pm: Ras Al Khaimah - Rated Conditions (TB) Dh95,000 (D) 1,600m

10pm: Fujairah - Handicap (TB) Dh87,500 (D) 1,200m

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Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026

1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years

If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.

2. E-invoicing in the UAE

Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption. 

3. More tax audits

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks. 

4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime

Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.

6. Further transfer pricing enforcement

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes. 

7. Limited time periods for audits

Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion. 

8. Pillar 2 implementation 

Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.

9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services

Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations. 

10. Substance and CbC reporting focus

Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity. 

Contributed by Thomas Vanhee and Hend Rashwan, Aurifer

Winners

Best Men's Player of the Year: Kylian Mbappe (PSG)

Maradona Award for Best Goal Scorer of the Year: Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)

TikTok Fans’ Player of the Year: Robert Lewandowski

Top Goal Scorer of All Time: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)

Best Women's Player of the Year: Alexia Putellas (Barcelona)

Best Men's Club of the Year: Chelsea

Best Women's Club of the Year: Barcelona

Best Defender of the Year: Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus/Italy)

Best Goalkeeper of the Year: Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG/Italy)

Best Coach of the Year: Roberto Mancini (Italy)

Best National Team of the Year: Italy 

Best Agent of the Year: Federico Pastorello

Best Sporting Director of the Year: Txiki Begiristain (Manchester City)

Player Career Award: Ronaldinho

MATCH INFO

Uefa Champions League semi-final, first leg
Bayern Munich v Real Madrid

When: April 25, 10.45pm kick-off (UAE)
Where: Allianz Arena, Munich
Live: BeIN Sports HD
Second leg: May 1, Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid

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Gulf Under 19s final

Dubai College A 50-12 Dubai College B

How much do leading UAE’s UK curriculum schools charge for Year 6?
  1. Nord Anglia International School (Dubai) – Dh85,032
  2. Kings School Al Barsha (Dubai) – Dh71,905
  3. Brighton College Abu Dhabi - Dh68,560
  4. Jumeirah English Speaking School (Dubai) – Dh59,728
  5. Gems Wellington International School – Dubai Branch – Dh58,488
  6. The British School Al Khubairat (Abu Dhabi) - Dh54,170
  7. Dubai English Speaking School – Dh51,269

*Annual tuition fees covering the 2024/2025 academic year

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Fixtures and results:

Wed, Aug 29:

  • Malaysia bt Hong Kong by 3 wickets
  • Oman bt Nepal by 7 wickets
  • UAE bt Singapore by 215 runs

Thu, Aug 30: 

  • UAE bt Nepal by 78 runs
  • Hong Kong bt Singapore by 5 wickets
  • Oman bt Malaysia by 2 wickets

Sat, Sep 1: UAE v Hong Kong; Oman v Singapore; Malaysia v Nepal

Sun, Sep 2: Hong Kong v Oman; Malaysia v UAE; Nepal v Singapore

Tue, Sep 4: Malaysia v Singapore; UAE v Oman; Nepal v Hong Kong

Thu, Sep 6: Final

Guide to intelligent investing
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  • Stay invested: Time in the market, not timing the market, is critical to long-term gains.
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  • Strategic patience: Understand why you’re investing and allow time for your strategies to unfold.
 
 
Other acts on the Jazz Garden bill

Sharrie Williams
The American singer is hugely respected in blues circles due to her passionate vocals and songwriting. Born and raised in Michigan, Williams began recording and touring as a teenage gospel singer. Her career took off with the blues band The Wiseguys. Such was the acclaim of their live shows that they toured throughout Europe and in Africa. As a solo artist, Williams has also collaborated with the likes of the late Dizzy Gillespie, Van Morrison and Mavis Staples.
Lin Rountree
An accomplished smooth jazz artist who blends his chilled approach with R‘n’B. Trained at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, DC, Rountree formed his own band in 2004. He has also recorded with the likes of Kem, Dwele and Conya Doss. He comes to Dubai on the back of his new single Pass The Groove, from his forthcoming 2018 album Stronger Still, which may follow his five previous solo albums in cracking the top 10 of the US jazz charts.
Anita Williams
Dubai-based singer Anita Williams will open the night with a set of covers and swing, jazz and blues standards that made her an in-demand singer across the emirate. The Irish singer has been performing in Dubai since 2008 at venues such as MusicHall and Voda Bar. Her Jazz Garden appearance is career highlight as she will use the event to perform the original song Big Blue Eyes, the single from her debut solo album, due for release soon.

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Director: Sudha Kongara Prasad

Starring: Akshay Kumar, Radhika Madan, Paresh Rawal 

Rating: 2/5

The years Ramadan fell in May

1987

1954

1921

1888

Five healthy carbs and how to eat them

Brown rice: consume an amount that fits in the palm of your hand

Non-starchy vegetables, such as broccoli: consume raw or at low temperatures, and don’t reheat  

Oatmeal: look out for pure whole oat grains or kernels, which are locally grown and packaged; avoid those that have travelled from afar

Fruit: a medium bowl a day and no more, and never fruit juices

Lentils and lentil pasta: soak these well and cook them at a low temperature; refrain from eating highly processed pasta variants

Courtesy Roma Megchiani, functional nutritionist at Dubai’s 77 Veggie Boutique

Updated: May 29, 2024, 6:06 AM