• PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 05: Actors Hugh Grant and Sienna Miller are seen in the stands during the Men's Singles Final match between Rafael Nadal of Spain and Casper Ruud of Norway on Day 15 of The 2022 French Open at Roland Garros on June 05, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Adam Pretty / Getty Images)
    PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 05: Actors Hugh Grant and Sienna Miller are seen in the stands during the Men's Singles Final match between Rafael Nadal of Spain and Casper Ruud of Norway on Day 15 of The 2022 French Open at Roland Garros on June 05, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Adam Pretty / Getty Images)
  • Veteran actor Michael Douglas, centre, at the French Open final in Paris on Sunday. AP
    Veteran actor Michael Douglas, centre, at the French Open final in Paris on Sunday. AP
  • Actors Hugh Grant and Sienna Miller watch the final between Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud at Roland Garros. Getty
    Actors Hugh Grant and Sienna Miller watch the final between Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud at Roland Garros. Getty
  • From left: Spain's King Felipe VI, Norway's Crown Prince Haakon, and Crown Princess Mette-Marit at the French Open final on Sunday. AP
    From left: Spain's King Felipe VI, Norway's Crown Prince Haakon, and Crown Princess Mette-Marit at the French Open final on Sunday. AP
  • Spain's King Felipe VI greets Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday. AP
    Spain's King Felipe VI greets Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday. AP
  • Actress Demi Moore during the final in Paris on Sunday. Reuters
    Actress Demi Moore during the final in Paris on Sunday. Reuters
  • Spain's King Felipe VI attends the French Open final on Sunday. EPA
    Spain's King Felipe VI attends the French Open final on Sunday. EPA
  • From left, Spain's King Felipe VI, Norway's Crown Prince Haakon, and Crown Princess Mette-Marit watch the French Open final in Paris on Sunday. AP
    From left, Spain's King Felipe VI, Norway's Crown Prince Haakon, and Crown Princess Mette-Marit watch the French Open final in Paris on Sunday. AP
  • Billy Jean King, Ilana Kloss, Mariana Soncini and Gustavo Kuerten at Roland Garros. Getty
    Billy Jean King, Ilana Kloss, Mariana Soncini and Gustavo Kuerten at Roland Garros. Getty
  • Actress Sienna Miller and Oli Green in Paris on Sunday. Reuters
    Actress Sienna Miller and Oli Green in Paris on Sunday. Reuters
  • French actor Jean Dujardin at the final. EPA
    French actor Jean Dujardin at the final. EPA
  • Italian footballer Marco Verratti at the French Open final on Sunday. EPA
    Italian footballer Marco Verratti at the French Open final on Sunday. EPA
  • French actress Anais Dumoustier in the stands at Court Philippe-Chatrier. AFP
    French actress Anais Dumoustier in the stands at Court Philippe-Chatrier. AFP
  • Laurent Macron, brother of French president Emmanuel Macron, at Roland Garros on Sunday. EPA
    Laurent Macron, brother of French president Emmanuel Macron, at Roland Garros on Sunday. EPA

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Royalty and Hollywood stars at French Open final - in pictures

Famous names watched Spanish great Rafael Nadal lock horns with Casper Ruud at Roland Garros on Sunday

Ajit Vijaykumar

June 05, 2022

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The French Open final on Sunday between Rafael Nadal and Casper Rudd attracted the attention of not only the tennis world, but some very famous names across all walks of life.

Spanish great Nadal set out to become the oldest man - at the age of 36 - to win the French Open title. It has been a remarkable journey following his title winning debut in Paris 17 years back. What made the title match more significant is the fact Nadal was surprised to last this long; a chronic left foot injury flared up again in Rome last month and put a question mark over him even making it to the French capital.

But he did step on to the court at Roland Garros, taking on world No 8 Ruud, 23, who became the first Norwegian to reach a Grand Slam final.

Watching the clash at Court Philippe Chatrier were a number celebrities, including Hollywood stars Hugh Grant, Michael Douglas and Demi Moore and some European royalty, including Spain's King Felipe VI, Norway's Crown Prince Haakon, and Crown Princess Mette-Marit.

You can see the celebrities who attended Sunday's French Open final in the picture gallery above. To view the next image, click on the arrows or swipe if on a mobile device.

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  • Max Verstappen with 'Games of Thrones' stars Rose Leslie and Kit Harington at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, May 29, 2022. Getty
    Max Verstappen with 'Games of Thrones' stars Rose Leslie and Kit Harington at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, May 29, 2022. Getty
  • Red Bull driver Max Verstappen with actors Rose Leslie and Kit Harington at Circuit de Monaco on Sunday. Getty
    Red Bull driver Max Verstappen with actors Rose Leslie and Kit Harington at Circuit de Monaco on Sunday. Getty
  • Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga outside the Red Bull garage at the Circuit de Monaco on Sunday. Getty
    Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga outside the Red Bull garage at the Circuit de Monaco on Sunday. Getty
  • Kepa Arrizabalaga and partner Andrea Martinez at Circuit de Monaco. Getty
    Kepa Arrizabalaga and partner Andrea Martinez at Circuit de Monaco. Getty
  • Rose Leslie and Kit Harington at the Monaco GP on Sunday. Getty
    Rose Leslie and Kit Harington at the Monaco GP on Sunday. Getty
  • French athlete Sasha Zhoya, left, rugby player Romain Ntamack, Max Verstappen, and skier Clement Noel. Getty
    French athlete Sasha Zhoya, left, rugby player Romain Ntamack, Max Verstappen, and skier Clement Noel. Getty
  • Model and entrepreneur Heidi Klum with Tom Kaulitz in Monaco. Getty
    Model and entrepreneur Heidi Klum with Tom Kaulitz in Monaco. Getty
  • Heidi Klum and Elisabetta Gregoraci in the paddock at Circuit de Monaco. Getty
    Heidi Klum and Elisabetta Gregoraci in the paddock at Circuit de Monaco. Getty
  • From left, Frederic Arnault, CEO of TAG Heuer, actors Patrick Dempsey, Simone Ashley and Jacob Elordi. Getty
    From left, Frederic Arnault, CEO of TAG Heuer, actors Patrick Dempsey, Simone Ashley and Jacob Elordi. Getty
  • Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz talk to Flavio Briatore. Getty
    Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz talk to Flavio Briatore. Getty
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Spending an excessive amount of time on the phone.

Neglecting personal, social, or academic responsibilities.

Losing interest in other activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed.

Having withdrawal symptoms like feeling anxious, restless, or upset when the technology is not available.

Experiencing sleep disturbances or changes in sleep patterns.

What are the guidelines?

Under 18 months: Avoid screen time altogether, except for video chatting with family.

Aged 18-24 months: If screens are introduced, it should be high-quality content watched with a caregiver to help the child understand what they are seeing.

Aged 2-5 years: Limit to one-hour per day of high-quality programming, with co-viewing whenever possible.

Aged 6-12 years: Set consistent limits on screen time to ensure it does not interfere with sleep, physical activity, or social interactions.

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  • Jebel Akhdar is a two-hour drive from Muscat airport or a six-hour drive from Dubai. It’s impossible to visit by car unless you have a 4x4. Phone ahead to the hotel to arrange a transfer.
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  • By air: Budget airlines Air Arabia, Flydubai and SalamAir offer direct routes to Muscat from the UAE.
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The Emirates Charity Portal

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The General Authority of Islamic Affairs & Endowments

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Al Noor Special Needs Centre

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Beit Al Khair Society

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Dar Al Ber Society

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Dubai Cares

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Gulf for Good

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Noor Dubai Foundation

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2. E-invoicing in the UAE

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3. More tax audits

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4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime

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5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

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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

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8. Pillar 2 implementation 

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9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services

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10. Substance and CbC reporting focus

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Updated: June 05, 2022, 3:30 PM
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