• Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian Mbappe after scoring the opening goal against Monaco. AFP
    Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian Mbappe after scoring the opening goal against Monaco. AFP
  • Kylian Mbappe (L) celebrates with defender Presnel Kimpembe after scoring a penalty . AFP
    Kylian Mbappe (L) celebrates with defender Presnel Kimpembe after scoring a penalty . AFP
  • Kylian Mbappe celebrates his third - but the goal is disallowed by VAR. AFP
    Kylian Mbappe celebrates his third - but the goal is disallowed by VAR. AFP
  • Kevin Volland scored twice for Monaco. AFP
    Kevin Volland scored twice for Monaco. AFP
  • Kevin Volland celebrates after scoring his second goal. AFP
    Kevin Volland celebrates after scoring his second goal. AFP
  • Monaco's Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring from the penalty. AFP
    Monaco's Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring from the penalty. AFP
  • Monaco coach Niko Kovac celebrates after the match with Cesc Fabregas. Reuters
    Monaco coach Niko Kovac celebrates after the match with Cesc Fabregas. Reuters
  • Neymar and Leandro Paredes are seen on the bench during the match. Reuters
    Neymar and Leandro Paredes are seen on the bench during the match. Reuters
  • Neymar after coming off the bench. EPA
    Neymar after coming off the bench. EPA
  • Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar could do nothing to change the result. AFP
    Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar could do nothing to change the result. AFP

Pressure grows on Thomas Tuchel with PSG's place in Europe in the balance


Ian Hawkey
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Still buoyant after their comeback at Southampton, Manchester United can land a heavy blow in the Champions League on a team alarmingly vulnerable to comebacks. Paris Saint-Germain visit Old Trafford on the back of letting a lead slip at home to Bordeaux and a two-goal advantage turn into a defeat at Monaco.

And that’s just the domestic hinterland, a chill shadow from recent results in a French league that, as PSG’s Neymar put it after Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Bordeaux, “is a competition where we are used to winning a lot of games.” Naturally, PSG having been winning enough to still be top of a Ligue 1 table where they have been champions seven times out of the last eight attempts. But in Europe their margin for error is much slimmer.

Defeat on Wednesday, coupled with a victory in Group H for RB Leipzig at bottom club Istanbul Basaksehir, would leave PSG at the uncomfortable mercy of the German and English teams on the final matchday. Even if PSG were to beat Basaksehir next week, they could only leapfrog Leipzig if United, who would have qualified already, win in East Germany.

“I’m not worried about the United game,” declared Thomas Tuchel, the PSG head coach, ahead of the expedition to Manchester. He has already given off plenty of signals of deep concern. Against Bordeaux, the two senior components of his defence were rested, with the D-day at Old Trafford in mind. Keylor Navas, the goalkeeper, should return against United, but the match-fitness of defender Marquinhos, who has been struggling with a thigh problem, remains a minor doubt.

Tuchel also articulated his specific worries about recent form. His players, he said, have fallen short in attitude, in effort and in discipline. “I usually defend my team, but I can’t do that here. We cannot play against United like we did against Bordeaux or Monaco, and we all have to take responsibility, me included.” Tuchel is well aware that his employers will be ready to hold him to that.

  • Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring the winner against Paris Saint Germain. Reuters
    Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring the winner against Paris Saint Germain. Reuters
  • Marcus Rashford celebrates the winner. Reuters
    Marcus Rashford celebrates the winner. Reuters
  • Bruno Fernandes scores from a penalty. PA
    Bruno Fernandes scores from a penalty. PA
  • Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates his goal. PA
    Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates his goal. PA
  • Bruno Fernandes (R) celebrates with teammate Alex Telles after scoring the first goal from a penalty. EPA
    Bruno Fernandes (R) celebrates with teammate Alex Telles after scoring the first goal from a penalty. EPA
  • Manchester United's Anthony Martial scores an own goal and the first for Paris St Germain. Reuters
    Manchester United's Anthony Martial scores an own goal and the first for Paris St Germain. Reuters
  • Paris St Germain players celebrate after Manchester United's Anthony Martial scored an own goal. Reuters
    Paris St Germain players celebrate after Manchester United's Anthony Martial scored an own goal. Reuters
  • Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer shakes hands with Victor Lindelof at the end of the match. PA
    Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer shakes hands with Victor Lindelof at the end of the match. PA
  • Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar at the final whistle. AFP
    Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar at the final whistle. AFP
  • Kylian Mbappe and Manchester United's Axel Tuanzebe battle for the ball. PA
    Kylian Mbappe and Manchester United's Axel Tuanzebe battle for the ball. PA
  • Neymar had a frustrating night. Reuters
    Neymar had a frustrating night. Reuters
  • Kylian Mbappe shakes hands with Manchester United's French forward Anthony Martial. AFP
    Kylian Mbappe shakes hands with Manchester United's French forward Anthony Martial. AFP
  • Marcus Rashford celebrates his late goal. AFP
    Marcus Rashford celebrates his late goal. AFP
We cannot play against United like we did against Bordeaux or Monaco, and we all have to take responsibility, me included

One hundred and one days ago, Tuchel, his left foot encased in a protective medical boot, was issuing instructions to the first PSG side to have reached a Champions League final. It was a breakthrough moment for a club who have invested more heavily than any other in individual superstars to establish themselves as part of Europe’s elite. The narrow defeat in the Lisbon final, 1-0 to Bayern Munich, hardly undermined predictions that the club of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe would soar higher now they had taken part in club’s football’s showpiece event.

Tuchel’s ankle is well recovered and he can again bring all his wiry energy to the technical area. Fixtures against United tend to raise his pulse. In a very short time, the duel between PSG, a club propelled by new money, and United, a traditional grandee of the European Cup, has developed into a modern classic, a nail-biter overseen by two young coaches, both 47, who came to the profession via very distinct routes. One, Tuchel, has been a manager by vocation since his 20s; the other Ole Gunnar Solskjaer draws on an association with United rooted in a long, heroic playing career.

Solskjaer the coach tends to peak against PSG. There was the dramatic turnaround in Paris in 2018/19, when United reversed a 2-0 first leg last-16 stage deficit thanks to an injury-time Marcus Rashford penalty, controversially awarded for Presnel Kimpembe’s handball. There was October’s near-repeat, 2-1 to United at the Parc des Princes, with a late Rashford winner giving Solskjaer impetus in his first group phase as a manager. Since then United have beaten Leipzig 5-0 and taken three points from six against Basaksehir.

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Southampton v Manchester United ratings

  • SOUTHAMPTON RATINGS: Alex McCarthy - 7: Charged off his line after five minutes and rounded by Greenwood but relieved to see United attacker put ball in side netting. Brilliant double save to deny Greenwood and Fernandes. Important stop from Rashford early in second half. Might be disappointed with positioning for United winner. Getty
    SOUTHAMPTON RATINGS: Alex McCarthy - 7: Charged off his line after five minutes and rounded by Greenwood but relieved to see United attacker put ball in side netting. Brilliant double save to deny Greenwood and Fernandes. Important stop from Rashford early in second half. Might be disappointed with positioning for United winner. Getty
  • Kyle Walker-Peters - 7: An important cog in the Southampton machine, the former Spurs right-back did well but looked shattered by end. PA
    Kyle Walker-Peters - 7: An important cog in the Southampton machine, the former Spurs right-back did well but looked shattered by end. PA
  • Jannik Vestergaard - 6: Seemed to completely lose his bearings while awaiting a call from McCarthy after five minutes and allowed Greenwood in on goal. Recovered and looked solid but was only defender sitting deep to play Cavani onside for his opening goal. PA
    Jannik Vestergaard - 6: Seemed to completely lose his bearings while awaiting a call from McCarthy after five minutes and allowed Greenwood in on goal. Recovered and looked solid but was only defender sitting deep to play Cavani onside for his opening goal. PA
  • Jan Bednarek - 6: Glancing header from Ward-Prowse corner in crowded penalty area to put Saints in front with their first real attempt on goal after 24 minutes. Like fellow centre-back Vestergaard, found Cavani a handful when the Uruguayan came on in second half. Reuters
    Jan Bednarek - 6: Glancing header from Ward-Prowse corner in crowded penalty area to put Saints in front with their first real attempt on goal after 24 minutes. Like fellow centre-back Vestergaard, found Cavani a handful when the Uruguayan came on in second half. Reuters
  • Ryan Bertrand - 7: Dangerous partnership with Djenepo down left but was caught in possession at start of move for United’s first goal. Vital sliding challenge prevented United counter-attacking with a numerical advantage near the end. AP
    Ryan Bertrand - 7: Dangerous partnership with Djenepo down left but was caught in possession at start of move for United’s first goal. Vital sliding challenge prevented United counter-attacking with a numerical advantage near the end. AP
  • Stuart Armstrong - 6: First touch let him down with goal at his mercy after De Gea saved from Djenepo as he fluffed opportunity to make it 3-0 in first half. Never gave United players chance to relax in possession but, like rest of his teammates, looked shattered in last 10 minutes. Getty
    Stuart Armstrong - 6: First touch let him down with goal at his mercy after De Gea saved from Djenepo as he fluffed opportunity to make it 3-0 in first half. Never gave United players chance to relax in possession but, like rest of his teammates, looked shattered in last 10 minutes. Getty
  • Oriol Romeu – 7: Lucky to escape booking for first-half challenge on Fernandes but was relentless in his pressuring of United players. Tired pass intercepted by United in the last 10 minutes gifted chance to United. EPA
    Oriol Romeu – 7: Lucky to escape booking for first-half challenge on Fernandes but was relentless in his pressuring of United players. Tired pass intercepted by United in the last 10 minutes gifted chance to United. EPA
  • James Ward-Prowse - 8: Now officially crowned as new king of the dead ball – appropriate against David Beckham’s old club. It was his whipped in corner that set up Bednarek goal, then hit trademark free-kick past despairing dive of De Gea to make it 2-0. Fabulous technique. AP
    James Ward-Prowse - 8: Now officially crowned as new king of the dead ball – appropriate against David Beckham’s old club. It was his whipped in corner that set up Bednarek goal, then hit trademark free-kick past despairing dive of De Gea to make it 2-0. Fabulous technique. AP
  • Theo Walcott - 6: Quieter game than his recent efforts. Found a bit of space in box just after break but shot comfortably saved by Henderson. Another effort straight at keeper minutes later. AFP
    Theo Walcott - 6: Quieter game than his recent efforts. Found a bit of space in box just after break but shot comfortably saved by Henderson. Another effort straight at keeper minutes later. AFP
  • Moussa Djenepo – 8: A constant danger to United producing some lovely stepovers and change of pace. Brought down on edge of box on one of his runs to hand free-kick chance to Ward-Prowse for second goal. Had low drive from edge of box well saved by De Gea. Ran out of steam in second half. AFP
    Moussa Djenepo – 8: A constant danger to United producing some lovely stepovers and change of pace. Brought down on edge of box on one of his runs to hand free-kick chance to Ward-Prowse for second goal. Had low drive from edge of box well saved by De Gea. Ran out of steam in second half. AFP
  • Che Adams - 7: Beautiful crossfield ball to set Djenepo off on attack just after half hour, left limping before break after being caught on follow through by Fred challenge. Brought high ball down brilliantly after 78 minutes but pulled shot just wide. Good performance up front. AFP
    Che Adams - 7: Beautiful crossfield ball to set Djenepo off on attack just after half hour, left limping before break after being caught on follow through by Fred challenge. Brought high ball down brilliantly after 78 minutes but pulled shot just wide. Good performance up front. AFP
  • SUBS: Shane Long (No live image) - (On for Djenepo 72') 5: Came on with United in the ascendency and no chance to make impact. Getty
    SUBS: Shane Long (No live image) - (On for Djenepo 72') 5: Came on with United in the ascendency and no chance to make impact. Getty
  • Ibrahima Diallo – (On for Armstrong 89’) N/A. Reuters
    Ibrahima Diallo – (On for Armstrong 89’) N/A. Reuters
  • Daniel N'Lundulu – (On for Walker-Peters 90+4) N/A. Reuters
    Daniel N'Lundulu – (On for Walker-Peters 90+4) N/A. Reuters
  • David de Gea - 5: Neither goal reflected well on him, though he wasn’t totally responsible for either. Got his hand to Ward Prowse’s free-kick. Off injured at half-time.
    David de Gea - 5: Neither goal reflected well on him, though he wasn’t totally responsible for either. Got his hand to Ward Prowse’s free-kick. Off injured at half-time.
  • Aaron Wan-Bissaka - 6: Tough time against Djenepo in first half, better in second and floated a ball in for Cavani who nearly equalised in a taste of what was coming. Reuters
    Aaron Wan-Bissaka - 6: Tough time against Djenepo in first half, better in second and floated a ball in for Cavani who nearly equalised in a taste of what was coming. Reuters
  • Victor Lindelof - 6: Didn’t deserve to be 2-0 down at half time. Five in the first half, seven in the second, but passed accurately in both. Reuters
    Victor Lindelof - 6: Didn’t deserve to be 2-0 down at half time. Five in the first half, seven in the second, but passed accurately in both. Reuters
  • Harry Maguire - 6: Said United had given away two soft goals and wasn’t wrong. Side he captained lost shape in first half but showed immense character against a team who’d drawn four of their last five games against United.. Reuters
    Harry Maguire - 6: Said United had given away two soft goals and wasn’t wrong. Side he captained lost shape in first half but showed immense character against a team who’d drawn four of their last five games against United.. Reuters
  • Alex Telles - 7: First Premier League away game. Good going forward and, unlike his teammates, with corners. Most involved and best defender for second successive game. Getty
    Alex Telles - 7: First Premier League away game. Good going forward and, unlike his teammates, with corners. Most involved and best defender for second successive game. Getty
  • Fred - 7: Gave away free-kick in dangerous position which led to second. Teed-up Fernandes to shoot which led to goal and, like his team, improved in the second and got right forward. More touches than any other player. AP
    Fred - 7: Gave away free-kick in dangerous position which led to second. Teed-up Fernandes to shoot which led to goal and, like his team, improved in the second and got right forward. More touches than any other player. AP
  • Nemanja Matic - 7: Started well, faded as Southampton struck twice, then solid in second half. Getty
    Nemanja Matic - 7: Started well, faded as Southampton struck twice, then solid in second half. Getty
  • Donny van de Beek - 7: Not quite as bright in the diamond as he had been versus Istanbul, but impressive combining with Fernandes in his first away league start against a very decent opponent. PA
    Donny van de Beek - 7: Not quite as bright in the diamond as he had been versus Istanbul, but impressive combining with Fernandes in his first away league start against a very decent opponent. PA
  • Bruno Fernandes - 8: Clattered by Romeu, then shot wide as United started well. Beaten by Djenepo after United fell behind. Rightly disappointed after 30th minute effort when should’ve scored. Struck a dreadful corner but scored a minute later. Set up Cavani for 2-2. A goal and assist machine and at the heart of United’s creativity. Reuters
    Bruno Fernandes - 8: Clattered by Romeu, then shot wide as United started well. Beaten by Djenepo after United fell behind. Rightly disappointed after 30th minute effort when should’ve scored. Struck a dreadful corner but scored a minute later. Set up Cavani for 2-2. A goal and assist machine and at the heart of United’s creativity. Reuters
  • Marcus Rashford - 6: Switched with Greenwood in a front two. Unable to stop Bednarek for first goal. Still far from his best but superb cross for Cavani’s winner on a day when he was more effective in build-ups. Reuters
    Marcus Rashford - 6: Switched with Greenwood in a front two. Unable to stop Bednarek for first goal. Still far from his best but superb cross for Cavani’s winner on a day when he was more effective in build-ups. Reuters
  • Mason Greenwood - 5: Sharp start and shot wide from tight angle when should have scored. Played more on right and struggled into a two up front as barely touch ball. Hooked at half-time. AFP
    Mason Greenwood - 5: Sharp start and shot wide from tight angle when should have scored. Played more on right and struggled into a two up front as barely touch ball. Hooked at half-time. AFP
  • SUBS: Edinson Cavani - (On for Greenwood 46') 9: Took time to lace his boots, started brightly, shot over and then smartly picked out Fernandes for United’s first before heading the equaliser and he wasn’t finished. Full of energy, movement, anticipation and presence. PA
    SUBS: Edinson Cavani - (On for Greenwood 46') 9: Took time to lace his boots, started brightly, shot over and then smartly picked out Fernandes for United’s first before heading the equaliser and he wasn’t finished. Full of energy, movement, anticipation and presence. PA
  • Dean Henderson - (On for De Gea 46') 7: Did well, though he wasn’t required as much as De Gea. reuters
    Dean Henderson - (On for De Gea 46') 7: Did well, though he wasn’t required as much as De Gea. reuters
  • Brandon Williams - (On for Telles 84') N/A. Getty
    Brandon Williams - (On for Telles 84') N/A. Getty

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Since the opening matchday in France, Edinson Cavani, the former PSG striker signed in October, has begun to prove his value for United, too, although the Uruguayan has been the focus of unwelcome attention after a post on his social media account after Sunday's 3-2 comeback win at Southampton included a Spanish term that can be interpreted as offensive. The English Football Association have opened an investigation. A breach of its social media rules can carry a three-match ban.

Cavani, who helped set up a goal and scored two after Southampton had taken a 2-0 lead, apologised for what he said had been "intended as an affectionate greeting to a friend". Solskjaer added, "he is really sorry for the mistake he's made, with no malicious intent at all. We support him, but we also support the FA. We want to be in the fight against discrimination. I'm sure Edinson has learned the hard way."

Cavani is available to face the club for whom, over seven seasons he scored 200 goals, more than any PSG player in history, and Solskjaer reports he has a full-strength United squad, with David de Gea fit after withdrawing at Southampton with a sore knee.

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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.

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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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2017: Trump criticises Khan’s ‘no reason to be alarmed’ response to London Bridge terror attacks

2019: Trump calls Khan a “stone cold loser” before first state visit

2019: Trump tweets about “Khan’s Londonistan”, calling him “a national disgrace”

2022:  Khan’s office attributes rise in Islamophobic abuse against the major to hostility stoked during Trump’s presidency

July 2025 During a golfing trip to Scotland, Trump calls Khan “a nasty person”

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Milestones on the road to union

1970

October 26: Bahrain withdraws from a proposal to create a federation of nine with the seven Trucial States and Qatar. 

December: Ahmed Al Suwaidi visits New York to discuss potential UN membership.

1971

March 1:  Alex Douglas Hume, Conservative foreign secretary confirms that Britain will leave the Gulf and “strongly supports” the creation of a Union of Arab Emirates.

July 12: Historic meeting at which Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid make a binding agreement to create what will become the UAE.

July 18: It is announced that the UAE will be formed from six emirates, with a proposed constitution signed. RAK is not yet part of the agreement.

August 6:  The fifth anniversary of Sheikh Zayed becoming Ruler of Abu Dhabi, with official celebrations deferred until later in the year.

August 15: Bahrain becomes independent.

September 3: Qatar becomes independent.

November 23-25: Meeting with Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid and senior British officials to fix December 2 as date of creation of the UAE.

November 29:  At 5.30pm Iranian forces seize the Greater and Lesser Tunbs by force.

November 30: Despite  a power sharing agreement, Tehran takes full control of Abu Musa. 

November 31: UK officials visit all six participating Emirates to formally end the Trucial States treaties

December 2: 11am, Dubai. New Supreme Council formally elects Sheikh Zayed as President. Treaty of Friendship signed with the UK. 11.30am. Flag raising ceremony at Union House and Al Manhal Palace in Abu Dhabi witnessed by Sheikh Khalifa, then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

December 6: Arab League formally admits the UAE. The first British Ambassador presents his credentials to Sheikh Zayed.

December 9: UAE joins the United Nations.

TEST SQUADS

Bangladesh: Mushfiqur Rahim (captain), Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Imrul Kayes, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mominul Haque, Nasir Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Mehedi Hasan, Shafiul Islam, Taijul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed.

Australia: Steve Smith (captain), David Warner, Ashton Agar, Hilton Cartwright, Pat Cummins, Peter Handscomb, Matthew Wade, Josh Hazlewood, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Renshaw, Mitchell Swepson and Jackson Bird.

Real estate tokenisation project

Dubai launched the pilot phase of its real estate tokenisation project last month.

The initiative focuses on converting real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology and helps in streamlining the process of buying, selling and investing, the Dubai Land Department said.

Dubai’s real estate tokenisation market is projected to reach Dh60 billion ($16.33 billion) by 2033, representing 7 per cent of the emirate’s total property transactions, according to the DLD.

Blackpink World Tour [Born Pink] In Cinemas

Starring: Rose, Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa

Directors: Min Geun, Oh Yoon-Dong

Rating: 3/5

The past Palme d'Or winners

2018 Shoplifters, Hirokazu Kore-eda

2017 The Square, Ruben Ostlund

2016 I, Daniel Blake, Ken Loach

2015 DheepanJacques Audiard

2014 Winter Sleep (Kış Uykusu), Nuri Bilge Ceylan

2013 Blue is the Warmest Colour (La Vie d'Adèle: Chapitres 1 et 2), Abdellatif Kechiche, Adele Exarchopoulos and Lea Seydoux

2012 Amour, Michael Haneke

2011 The Tree of LifeTerrence Malick

2010 Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (Lung Bunmi Raluek Chat), Apichatpong Weerasethakul

2009 The White Ribbon (Eine deutsche Kindergeschichte), Michael Haneke

2008 The Class (Entre les murs), Laurent Cantet

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Display: 10.4-inch IPS LCD, 400 nits, toughened glass

CPU: Unisoc T610; Mali G52 GPU

Memory: 4GB

Storage: 64GB, up to 512GB microSD

Camera: 8MP rear, 5MP front

Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, 3.5mm audio

Battery: 8200mAh, up to 10 hours video

Platform: Android 11

Audio: Stereo speakers, 2 mics

Durability: IP52

Biometrics: Face unlock

Price: Dh849