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Leading players on the Ladies European Tour say they can't wait to tee off when the Omega Dubai Moonlight Classic gets under way at Emirates Golf Club on Wednesday in another landmark first for golf in the UAE.
Formerly known as the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters, the new-look tournament has been switched from December to May with the top 56 players on the LET, including money leader Marianne Skarpnord, former money lists winners Beth Allen and Becky Brewerton, and 2017 Solheim Cup teammates Florentyna Parker and Emily Kristine Pedersen set to battle for a portion of the US$285,000 (Dh1.05 million) purse.
Caroline Hedwall is the highest-ranked player in the field, at world No 133. Leona Maguire, the former world amateur No 1, will compete alongside her twin, Lisa. Popular Scot Carly Booth is also part of the field.
Social media personality Paige Spiranac will host live coverage of the three-day event across the Dubai Moonlight Classic's social media channels.
The players on the Tour had the chance to practise under the lights at the Faldo Course on Monday ahead of the 54-hole tournament. Each will play at least nine holes of one of their opening two rounds under LED floodlights.
Cheyenne Woods, the niece of 15-time major winner Tiger Woods who has twice contested the Ladies Masters (tied-20th in 2014, tied-10th in 2016) in Dubai, praised the concept.
“It will be a very new challenge but I’m excited," she said. "I think it’s a great event for golf. I think these formats keep the fans interested and it’s good for us too, just having a different experience playing."
England's Meghan MacLaren, a two-time winner on the LET, said the new format was "about forcing people to sit up and take notice".
“Any time that golf tries to innovate it creates a bit of a buzz, which I think is exactly what the game needs," she said. "Hopefully the Omega Dubai Moonlight Classic means a few more people will be paying attention just to see something different happening.
“The idea of playing under floodlights is pretty cool. I’ve always enjoyed going to watch evening football matches so hopefully golf will be the same.”
Spain's Noemi Jimenez Martin, a rising star on the LET, said a day-night tournament would allow fans to see the game in a fun environment.
“I’m really excited and can’t wait because it’s going to be an interesting tournament. We are going to make history so it’s going to be really exciting. I think a lot of people will watch this event because it’s new and it’s going to create a different buzz.”
Entry for the tournament is free and no registration is required. For more information, please visit the tournament website www.omegadubaimoonlightclassic.com
Tips on buying property during a pandemic
Islay Robinson, group chief executive of mortgage broker Enness Global, offers his advice on buying property in today's market.
While many have been quick to call a market collapse, this simply isn’t what we’re seeing on the ground. Many pockets of the global property market, including London and the UAE, continue to be compelling locations to invest in real estate.
While an air of uncertainty remains, the outlook is far better than anyone could have predicted. However, it is still important to consider the wider threat posed by Covid-19 when buying bricks and mortar.
Anything with outside space, gardens and private entrances is a must and these property features will see your investment keep its value should the pandemic drag on. In contrast, flats and particularly high-rise developments are falling in popularity and investors should avoid them at all costs.
Attractive investment property can be hard to find amid strong demand and heightened buyer activity. When you do find one, be prepared to move hard and fast to secure it. If you have your finances in order, this shouldn’t be an issue.
Lenders continue to lend and rates remain at an all-time low, so utilise this. There is no point in tying up cash when you can keep this liquidity to maximise other opportunities.
Keep your head and, as always when investing, take the long-term view. External factors such as coronavirus or Brexit will present challenges in the short-term, but the long-term outlook remains strong.
Finally, keep an eye on your currency. Whenever currency fluctuations favour foreign buyers, you can bet that demand will increase, as they act to secure what is essentially a discounted property.
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A worker is categorised as skilled by the MOHRE based on nine levels given in the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) issued by the International Labour Organisation.
A skilled worker would be someone at a professional level (levels 1 – 5) which includes managers, professionals, technicians and associate professionals, clerical support workers, and service and sales workers.
The worker must also have an attested educational certificate higher than secondary or an equivalent certification, and earn a monthly salary of at least Dh4,000.
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The story in numbers
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This is how many recognised sects Lebanon is home to, along with about four million citizens
450,000
More than this many Palestinian refugees are registered with UNRWA in Lebanon, with about 45 per cent of them living in the country’s 12 refugee camps
1.5 million
There are just under 1 million Syrian refugees registered with the UN, although the government puts the figure upwards of 1.5m
73
The percentage of stateless people in Lebanon, who are not of Palestinian origin, born to a Lebanese mother, according to a 2012-2013 study by human rights organisation Frontiers Ruwad Association
18,000
The number of marriages recorded between Lebanese women and foreigners between the years 1995 and 2008, according to a 2009 study backed by the UN Development Programme
77,400
The number of people believed to be affected by the current nationality law, according to the 2009 UN study
4,926
This is how many Lebanese-Palestinian households there were in Lebanon in 2016, according to a census by the Lebanese-Palestinian dialogue committee
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