WATCH: WWE Superstars Alexa Bliss and Kane visit The National


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The WWE are in Abu Dhabi for the next two days as they put on two shows at Zayed Sports City Tennis Stadium.

Ahead of Thursday's first night of action, two of the company's Superstars, Raw Women's champion Alexa Bliss, and two-time WWE world champion Kane visited The National's office at twofour54.

Bliss and Kane were shown around the newsroom before taking part in a short quiz on who knew the more about the other Superstar, with Alexa winning and receiving a toy camel named Vince McMahon as a prize.

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Bliss is making history as she is taking part in the first WWE women's match in Abu Dhabi when she defends her title against Sasha Banks.

Alexa Bliss, left, and Kane, inside The National's offices in Abu Dhabi. Jason von Berg / The National
Alexa Bliss, left, and Kane, inside The National's offices in Abu Dhabi. Jason von Berg / The National

"I am really excited to be here and I am looking forward to the match," said Bliss. "I think it is great we are able to show what we can do here and people are going to see a great match between myself and Sasha."

Kane is going up against Braun Strowman, and he said: "It is going to be two big guys going hard against each other and I think fans will enjoy it."

Tickets for WWE Live in Abu Dhabi on December 7 and 8 are available now and can be bought via PlatinumList.net and from UAE Exchange Outlets, with prices starting from Dh250.

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Key figures in the life of the fort

Sheikh Dhiyab bin Isa (ruled 1761-1793) Built Qasr Al Hosn as a watchtower to guard over the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi island.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab (ruled 1793-1816) Expanded the tower into a small fort and transferred his ruling place of residence from Liwa Oasis to the fort on the island.

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Shakhbut (ruled 1818-1833) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further as Abu Dhabi grew from a small village of palm huts to a town of more than 5,000 inhabitants.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbut (ruled 1833-1845) Repaired and fortified the fort.

Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon (ruled 1845-1855) Turned Qasr Al Hosn into a strong two-storied structure.

Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa (ruled 1855-1909) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further to reflect the emirate's increasing prominence.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan (ruled 1928-1966) Renovated and enlarged Qasr Al Hosn, adding a decorative arch and two new villas.

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan (ruled 1966-2004) Moved the royal residence to Al Manhal palace and kept his diwan at Qasr Al Hosn.

Sources: Jayanti Maitra, www.adach.ae

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Zakat: an Arabic word meaning ‘to cleanse’ or ‘purification’.

Nisab: the minimum amount that a Muslim must have before being obliged to pay zakat. Traditionally, the nisab threshold was 87.48 grams of gold, or 612.36 grams of silver. The monetary value of the nisab therefore varies by current prices and currencies.

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