The provisional list of teams and riders for the 2017 Abu Dhabi Tour starting February 23.
Astana Pro Team (Kazakhstan)
Tanel Kangert (Est), Fabio Aru (Ita), Pello Bilbao Lopez (Esp), Dario Cataldo (Ita), Sergei Chernetski (Rus), Riccardo Minali (Ita), Paolo Tiralongo (Ita), Artyom Zakharov (Kaz), Alexander Shefer (DS)
Ag2r La Mondiale (France)
Romain Bardet (Fra), Axel Domont (Fra), Sondre Holst Enger (Nor), Mathias Frank (Sui), Ben Gastauer (Lux), Cyril Gautier (Fra), Domenico Pozzovivo (Ita), Christophe Riblon (Fra) Gilles Mas (DS)
Bahrain — Merida (Bahrain)
Vincenzo Nibali (Ita), Valerio Agnoli (Ita), Manuele Boaro (Ita), Janez Brajkovic (Slo), Enrico Gasparotto (Ita), Ramunas Navardauskas (Ltu), Franco Pellizotti (Ita), Kanstantsin Siutsou (Blr) Gorazd Stangelj (DS)
Bardiani CSF (Italy)
Stefano Pirazzi (Ita), Simone Andreetta (Ita), Nicola Boem (Ita), Mirco Maestri (Ita), Nicola Ruffoni (Ita), Alessandro Tonelli (Ita), Luca Wackermann (Ita), Edoardo Zardini (Ita), Roberto Reverberi (DS)
BMC Racing Team (USA)
Tejay Van Garderen (USA), Alessandro De Marchi (Ita), Manuel Quinziato (Ita), Nicholas Roche (Irl), Samuel Sanchez Gonzalez (Esp), Manuel Senni (Ita), Dylan Teuns (Bel), Loic Vliegen (Bel), Michael Sayers (DS)
Bora — Hansgrohe (Germany)
Rafal Majka (Pol), Erik Baska (Svk), Emanuel Buchmann (Ger), Patrick Konrad (Aut), Matteo Pelucchi (Ita), Pawel Poljanski (Pol), Juraj Sagan (Svk), RuDiger Selig (Ger) Enrico Poitschke (DS)
Gazprom — Rusvelo (Russia)
Sergey Firsanov (Rus), Pavel Brutt (Rus), Artur Ershov (Rus), Alexander Porsev (Rus), Ivan Rovny (Rus), Ivan Savitskiy (Rus), Kirill Sveshnikov (Rus), Nikolay Trusov (Rus), Michele Devoti (DS)
Lotto Soudal (Belgium)
André Greipel (Ger), Lars Bark Ytting (Den), Sean De Bie (Bel), Adam James Hansen (Aus), Maxime Monfort (Bel), James Shaw (GBR), Rafael Valls Ferri (Esp), Louis Vervaeke (Bel), Herman Frison (DS)
Movistar Team (Spain)
Nairo Quintana Rojas (Col), Daniele Bennati (Ita), Victor De La Parte Gonzalez (Esp), Alex Dowsett (GBR), Ruben Fernandez Andujar (Esp), Jesus Herrada Lopez (Esp), Antonio Pedrero Lopez (Esp), Jasha Sutterlin (Ger), Yvon Ledanois (DS)
Nippo — Vini Fantini (Italy)
Julian Arredondo Moreno (Col), Marco Canola (Ita), Pier Paolo De Negri (Ita), Iuri Filosi (Ita), Eduard Michael Grosu (Rou), Yuma Koishi (Jpn), Kazushige Kuboki (Jpn), Alan Marangoni (Ita) Stefano Giuliani
Orica — Scott (Australia)
Roman Kreuziger (Cze), Alexander Edmondson (Aus), Caleb Ewan (Aus), Jack Haig (Aus), Roger Kluge (Ger), Luka Mezgec (Slo), Rob Power (Aus), Carlos Verona (Esp), David Mcpartland (DS)
Quick-Step Floors (Belgium)
Marcel Kittel (Ger), Julian Alaphilippe (Fra), Jack Bauer (NZL), Gianluca Brambilla (Ita), Davide Martinelli (Ita), Fabio Sabatini (Ita), Pieter Serry (Bel), Petr Vakoc (Cze) Rik Van Slycke (DS)
Team Dimension Data (South Africa)
Mark Cavendish (GBR), Igor Anton Hernandez (Esp), Bernhard Eisel (Aut), Reinardt Janse Van Rensburg (RSA), Merhawi Kudus Ghebremedhin (Eri), Mark Renshaw (Aus), Daniel Teklehaimanot (Eri), Johann Van Zyl (RSA) Thomas Campana (DS)
Team Katusha Alpecin (Russia)
Maxim Belkov (Rus), Robert Kiserlovski (Cro), Pavel Kochetkov (Rus), Alberto Losada Alguacil (Esp), Jhonatan Restrepo Valencia (Col), Rein Taaramae (Est), Rick Zabel (Ger), Ilnur Zakarin (Rus)
Team Lotto Nl — Jumbo (the Netherlands)
Steven Kruijswijk (Ned), Enrico Battaglin (Ita), George Bennett (NZL), Robert Gesink (Ned), Bert-Jan Lindeman (Ned), Juan Jose Lobato Del Valle (Esp), Paul Martens (Ger), Alexey Vermeulen (USA), Merijn Zeeman (DS)
Team Novo Nordisk (USA)
Fabio Calabria (Aus), Stephen Clancy (Irl), Joonas Henttala (Fin), Riba David Lozano, (Esp), Leal Javier Megias (Esp), Andrea Peron (Ita), Charles Planet (Fra), Martijn Verschoor (Ned), Massimo Podenzana (DS)
Team Sunweb (Germany)
Tom Dumoulin (Ned), Phil Bauhaus (Ger), Chris Hamilton (Aus), Lennard Hofstede (Ned), Lennard Kamna (Ger), Sindre Skjostad Lunke (Nor), Laurens Ten Dam (Ned), Albert Timmer (Ned), Luke Roberts (DS)
Team Sky (Great Britain)
Elia Viviani (Ita), Ian Boswell (USA), Jonathan Dibben (GBR), Philip Deignan (Irl), Owain Doull (GBR), Kenny Elissonde (Fra), Tao Geoghegan Hart (GBR), Peter Kennaugh (GBR), Sean Yates (DS)
Trek — Segafredo (USA)
Eugenio Alafaci (Ita), Fumiyuki Beppu (Jpn), Julien Bernard (Fra), Laurent Didier (Lux), Michael Gogl (Aut), Bauke Mollema (Ned), Kiel Reijnen (USA) Peter Stetina (USA) Jose Azevedo (DS)
Team UAE Emirates (UAE)
Andrea Guardini (Ita), Simone Consonni (Ita), Kristijan Durasek (Cro), Rui Alberto Faria Da Costa (Por), Louis Meintjes (RSA), Manuele Mori (Ita), Ben Swift (GBR), Diego Ulissi (DS)
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Dust and sand storms compared
Sand storm
- Particle size: Larger, heavier sand grains
- Visibility: Often dramatic with thick "walls" of sand
- Duration: Short-lived, typically localised
- Travel distance: Limited
- Source: Open desert areas with strong winds
Dust storm
- Particle size: Much finer, lightweight particles
- Visibility: Hazy skies but less intense
- Duration: Can linger for days
- Travel distance: Long-range, up to thousands of kilometres
- Source: Can be carried from distant regions
The Settlers
Director: Louis Theroux
Starring: Daniella Weiss, Ari Abramowitz
Rating: 5/5
Results
2pm: Handicap Dh 90,000 1,800m; Winner: Majestic Thunder, Tadhg O’Shea (jockey), Satish Seemar (trainer).
2.30pm: Handicap Dh120,000 1,950m; Winner: Just A Penny, Sam Hitchcott, Doug Watson.
3pm: Handicap Dh105,000 1,600m; Winner: Native Appeal, Pat Dobbs, Doug Watson.
3.30pm: Jebel Ali Classic Conditions Dh300,000 1,400m; Winner: Thegreatcollection, Adrie de Vries, Doug Watson.
4pm: Maiden Dh75,000 1,600m; Winner: Oktalgano, Xavier Ziani, Salem bin Ghadayer.
4.30pm: Conditions Dh250,000 1,400m; Winner: Madame Ellingtina, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar.
5pm: Maiden Dh75,000 1,600m; Winner: Mystery Land, Fabrice Veron, Helal Al Alawi.
5.30pm: Handicap Dh85,000 1,000m; Winner: Shanaghai City, Jesus Rosales, Rashed Bouresly.
The Florida Project
Director: Sean Baker
Starring: Bria Vinaite, Brooklynn Prince, Willem Dafoe
Four stars
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FINAL RECKONING
Director: Christopher McQuarrie
Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg
Rating: 4/5
THE SPECS
Engine: 1.5-litre
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Power: 110 horsepower
Torque: 147Nm
Price: From Dh59,700
On sale: now
Key facilities
- Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- Premier League-standard football pitch
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
- AR and VR-enabled learning centres
- Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
ORDER OF PLAY ON SHOW COURTS
Centre Court - 4pm (UAE)
Gael Monfils (15) v Kyle Edmund
Karolina Pliskova (3) v Magdalena Rybarikova
Dusan Lajovic v Roger Federer (3)
Court 1 - 4pm
Adam Pavlasek v Novak Djokovic (2)
Dominic Thiem (8) v Gilles Simon
Angelique Kerber (1) v Kirsten Flipkens
Court 2 - 2.30pm
Grigor Dimitrov (13) v Marcos Baghdatis
Agnieszka Radwanska (9) v Christina McHale
Milos Raonic (6) v Mikhail Youzhny
Tsvetana Pironkova v Caroline Wozniacki (5)
UK's plans to cut net migration
Under the UK government’s proposals, migrants will have to spend 10 years in the UK before being able to apply for citizenship.
Skilled worker visas will require a university degree, and there will be tighter restrictions on recruitment for jobs with skills shortages.
But what are described as "high-contributing" individuals such as doctors and nurses could be fast-tracked through the system.
Language requirements will be increased for all immigration routes to ensure a higher level of English.
Rules will also be laid out for adult dependants, meaning they will have to demonstrate a basic understanding of the language.
The plans also call for stricter tests for colleges and universities offering places to foreign students and a reduction in the time graduates can remain in the UK after their studies from two years to 18 months.
Countries offering golden visas
UK
Innovator Founder Visa is aimed at those who can demonstrate relevant experience in business and sufficient investment funds to set up and scale up a new business in the UK. It offers permanent residence after three years.
Germany
Investing or establishing a business in Germany offers you a residence permit, which eventually leads to citizenship. The investment must meet an economic need and you have to have lived in Germany for five years to become a citizen.
Italy
The scheme is designed for foreign investors committed to making a significant contribution to the economy. Requires a minimum investment of €250,000 which can rise to €2 million.
Switzerland
Residence Programme offers residence to applicants and their families through economic contributions. The applicant must agree to pay an annual lump sum in tax.
Canada
Start-Up Visa Programme allows foreign entrepreneurs the opportunity to create a business in Canada and apply for permanent residence.
Final scores
18 under: Tyrrell Hatton (ENG)
- 14: Jason Scrivener (AUS)
-13: Rory McIlroy (NIR)
-12: Rafa Cabrera Bello (ESP)
-11: David Lipsky (USA), Marc Warren (SCO)
-10: Tommy Fleetwood (ENG), Chris Paisley (ENG), Matt Wallace (ENG), Fabrizio Zanotti (PAR)
SPECS
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THE SPECS
Engine: 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol engine
Power: 420kW
Torque: 780Nm
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Price: From Dh1,350,000
On sale: Available for preorder now
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Mohammed bin Zayed Majlis
The specs
Engine: Dual 180kW and 300kW front and rear motors
Power: 480kW
Torque: 850Nm
Transmission: Single-speed automatic
Price: From Dh359,900 ($98,000)
On sale: Now
House-hunting
Top 10 locations for inquiries from US house hunters, according to Rightmove
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Westminster, London
- Camden, London
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Islington, London
- Kensington and Chelsea, London
- Highlands, Scotland
- Argyll and Bute, Scotland
- Fife, Scotland
- Tower Hamlets, London
The specs
Engine: 1.5-litre 4-cyl turbo
Power: 194hp at 5,600rpm
Torque: 275Nm from 2,000-4,000rpm
Transmission: 6-speed auto
Price: from Dh155,000
On sale: now
The specs: Audi e-tron
Price, base: From Dh325,000 (estimate)
Engine: Twin electric motors and 95kWh battery pack
Transmission: Single-speed auto
Power: 408hp
Torque: 664Nm
Range: 400 kilometres
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The specs
Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo
Power: 398hp from 5,250rpm
Torque: 580Nm at 1,900-4,800rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed auto
Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L/100km
On sale: December
Price: From Dh330,000 (estimate)
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At a glance
Global events: Much of the UK’s economic woes were blamed on “increased global uncertainty”, which can be interpreted as the economic impact of the Ukraine war and the uncertainty over Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Growth forecasts: Cut for 2025 from 2 per cent to 1 per cent. The OBR watchdog also estimated inflation will average 3.2 per cent this year
Welfare: Universal credit health element cut by 50 per cent and frozen for new claimants, building on cuts to the disability and incapacity bill set out earlier this month
Spending cuts: Overall day-to day-spending across government cut by £6.1bn in 2029-30
Tax evasion: Steps to crack down on tax evasion to raise “£6.5bn per year” for the public purse
Defence: New high-tech weaponry, upgrading HM Naval Base in Portsmouth
Housing: Housebuilding to reach its highest in 40 years, with planning reforms helping generate an extra £3.4bn for public finances
Zayed Sustainability Prize
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Killing of Qassem Suleimani
The specs
AT4 Ultimate, as tested
Engine: 6.2-litre V8
Power: 420hp
Torque: 623Nm
Transmission: 10-speed automatic
Price: From Dh330,800 (Elevation: Dh236,400; AT4: Dh286,800; Denali: Dh345,800)
On sale: Now
The five pillars of Islam
1. Fasting
2. Prayer
3. Hajj
4. Shahada
5. Zakat
Scotland v Ireland:
Scotland (15-1): Stuart Hogg; Tommy Seymour, Huw Jones, Sam Johnson, Sean Maitland; Finn Russell, Greig Laidlaw (capt); Josh Strauss, James Ritchie, Ryan Wilson; Jonny Gray, Grant Gilchrist; Simon Berghan, Stuart McInally, Allan Dell
Replacements: Fraser Brown, Jamie Bhatti, D'arcy Rae, Ben Toolis, Rob Harley, Ali Price, Pete Horne, Blair Kinghorn
Coach: Gregor Townsend (SCO)
Ireland (15-1): Rob Kearney; Keith Earls, Chris Farrell, Bundee Aki, Jacob Stockdale; Jonathan Sexton, Conor Murray; Jack Conan, Sean O'Brien, Peter O'Mahony; James Ryan, Quinn Roux; Tadhg Furlong, Rory Best (capt), Cian Healy
Replacements: Sean Cronin, Dave Kilcoyne, Andrew Porter, Ultan Dillane, Josh van der Flier, John Cooney, Joey Carbery, Jordan Larmour
Coach: Joe Schmidt (NZL)
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What are the main cyber security threats?
Cyber crime - This includes fraud, impersonation, scams and deepfake technology, tactics that are increasingly targeting infrastructure and exploiting human vulnerabilities.
Cyber terrorism - Social media platforms are used to spread radical ideologies, misinformation and disinformation, often with the aim of disrupting critical infrastructure such as power grids.
Cyber warfare - Shaped by geopolitical tension, hostile actors seek to infiltrate and compromise national infrastructure, using one country’s systems as a springboard to launch attacks on others.
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Kumulus Water
Started: 2021
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
Based: Tunisia
Sector: Water technology
Number of staff: 22
Investment raised: $4 million
