• Sheikh Zayed greeting his son Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on his graduation from Sandhurst militray academy in 1979. Alittihad
    Sheikh Zayed greeting his son Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on his graduation from Sandhurst militray academy in 1979. Alittihad
  • Royal Marine Cadets outside Sandhurst in 1878. Getty Images
    Royal Marine Cadets outside Sandhurst in 1878. Getty Images
  • Royal Military College Sandhurst in 1881. Getty Images
    Royal Military College Sandhurst in 1881. Getty Images
  • Cadets outside Sandhurst in 1881. Getty Images
    Cadets outside Sandhurst in 1881. Getty Images
  • Winston Churchill, on the left, as a Sandhurst cadet in 1894. Getty Images
    Winston Churchill, on the left, as a Sandhurst cadet in 1894. Getty Images
  • Sandhurst cadets during a visit of King George V in 1913. Getty Images)
    Sandhurst cadets during a visit of King George V in 1913. Getty Images)
  • Cadets during physical exercises at Sandhurst College in 1925. Getty Images
    Cadets during physical exercises at Sandhurst College in 1925. Getty Images
  • Army Cadets marching out of the gymnasium and preparing for Bayonet Fencing Drill at Sandhurst College in 1938. Getty Images
    Army Cadets marching out of the gymnasium and preparing for Bayonet Fencing Drill at Sandhurst College in 1938. Getty Images
  • Princess Elizabeth inspecting the Guard of Honor at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, 1949. Getty Images
    Princess Elizabeth inspecting the Guard of Honor at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, 1949. Getty Images
  • British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher inspecting the Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst in 1980. Getty Images
    British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher inspecting the Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst in 1980. Getty Images
  • 403692 02: Major Richard Winstanley, the Academy Adjutant, rides his horse during a rehearsal for the 138th Sovereigns Parade in 2002. Getty Images
    403692 02: Major Richard Winstanley, the Academy Adjutant, rides his horse during a rehearsal for the 138th Sovereigns Parade in 2002. Getty Images
  • British Prime Minister Tony Blair inspects Officer cadets after they completed their training at Sandhurst in 2003. Getty Images)
    British Prime Minister Tony Blair inspects Officer cadets after they completed their training at Sandhurst in 2003. Getty Images)
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, attends his son's Passing Out Parade at Sandhurst in 2006. Getty Images
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, attends his son's Passing Out Parade at Sandhurst in 2006. Getty Images
  • Prince Harry is met by Commandant Major General Andrew Ritchie at Sandhurst Royal Military Academy. Prince Harry then began his officer training, in 2005. Getty Images
    Prince Harry is met by Commandant Major General Andrew Ritchie at Sandhurst Royal Military Academy. Prince Harry then began his officer training, in 2005. Getty Images
  • Prince Harry takes part in the Trooping Of New Colours alongside his fellow officer cadets at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst in 2005. Getty Images
    Prince Harry takes part in the Trooping Of New Colours alongside his fellow officer cadets at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst in 2005. Getty Images
  • Prince Harry in action during his training at Sandhurst Military Academy in 2006. Getty Images
    Prince Harry in action during his training at Sandhurst Military Academy in 2006. Getty Images
  • Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince Harry, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth II and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall pose together after the passing-out Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst in 2006. Getty Images
    Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince Harry, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth II and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall pose together after the passing-out Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst in 2006. Getty Images
  • Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry salute Queen Elizabeth II as she leaves the passing-out Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst in 2006. Getty Images
    Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry salute Queen Elizabeth II as she leaves the passing-out Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst in 2006. Getty Images
  • Officer cadets from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst change their clothes as they take a break before beginning a command task at a checkpoint as they take part in Exercise Long Reach in the Brecon Beacons in 2013. Getty Images
    Officer cadets from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst change their clothes as they take a break before beginning a command task at a checkpoint as they take part in Exercise Long Reach in the Brecon Beacons in 2013. Getty Images
  • An officer cadet from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst crosses a river during a command task in the Brecon Beacons in 2013. Getty Images
    An officer cadet from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst crosses a river during a command task in the Brecon Beacons in 2013. Getty Images
  • Graduating Sandhurst cadets march into the academy following the conclusion of the sovereigns parade at Sandhurst in 2015. Getty Images
    Graduating Sandhurst cadets march into the academy following the conclusion of the sovereigns parade at Sandhurst in 2015. Getty Images
  • Prince Harry inspects the graduating officer cadets at Sandhurst in 2017. Getty Images
    Prince Harry inspects the graduating officer cadets at Sandhurst in 2017. Getty Images

Sandhurst: the military academy in the UK that trains Arab royals


Kelly Clarke
  • English
  • Arabic

For decades, foreign royals, particularly those from the Middle East, have learnt to be military leaders at Britain's Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

Established in 1812, the academy runs a gruelling 44-week course - broken down into three 14-week terms - that tests the physical and mental strength of its young cadets.

During training, all officer cadets learn to live by the academy’s motto: ‘serve to lead’.

Term one focuses on basic military skills, fitness and decision making. Term two hones in on the development of leadership skills where cadets select their future corps or regiment. And in term three, cadets embark on training exercises in the UK and overseas.

Predominantly serving would-be officers for the British Army, the academy has a tradition of attracting cadets from overseas too.

Each year, about 1,500 foreign students complete training at Sandhurst.

Many elite families from the Middle East have sent their sons and daughters to train there, and royal alumni include King Hussein of Jordan and his son King Abdullah II.

On Friday, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, watched his son Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed graduate from Sandhurst decades after his own graduation from the academy.

Other notable graduates to come from the UAE include Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai.

To prepare further for his future role in Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed attended Mons Officer Cadet School in Aldershot, which is now part of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

During the latter stages of the six-month course, he was awarded the Sword of Honour for achieving the highest mark of any foreign and commonwealth officer cadet in his intake.

Known as one of the world's most prominent military academies, Sandhurst has been described as the place where future leaders get to know each other.

Maj Gen Duncan Capps, the commandant of Sandhurst, told The National that he was proud and impressed by the Emirati contingent that passed through Sandhurst this year.

“I applaud every one of the international cadets including the seven officer cadets from the UAE who commissioned today, who without exception have been extraordinary ambassadors for their country," he said.

In 2017, Emirati Ahmed Al Mazrui became the recipient of the Sword of Honour from Sandhurst.

He was recognised as the best international cadet in his class and was congratulated personally by Sheikh Mohamed.

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ICC Awards for 2021

MEN

Cricketer of the Year – Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan)

T20 Cricketer of the Year – Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan)

ODI Cricketer of the Year – Babar Azam (Pakistan)

Test Cricketer of the Year – Joe Root (England)

WOMEN

Cricketer of the Year – Smriti Mandhana (India)

ODI Cricketer of the Year – Lizelle Lee (South Africa)

T20 Cricketer of the Year – Tammy Beaumont (England)

The National Archives, Abu Dhabi

Founded over 50 years ago, the National Archives collects valuable historical material relating to the UAE, and is the oldest and richest archive relating to the Arabian Gulf.

Much of the material can be viewed on line at the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive - https://www.agda.ae/en

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Results

2.30pm: Expo 2020 Dubai – Conditions (PA) Dh80,000 (Dirt) 1,600m; Winner: Barakka, Ray Dawson (jockey), Ahmad bin Harmash (trainer)

3.05pm: Now Or Never – Maiden (TB) Dh82,500 (Turf) 1,600m; Winner: One Idea, Andrea Atzeni, Doug Watson

3.40pm: This Is Our Time – Handicap (TB) Dh82,500 (D) 1,600m; Winner: Perfect Balance, Tadhg O’Shea, Bhupat Seemar

4.15pm: Visit Expo 2020 – Handicap (TB) Dh87,500 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Kaheall, Richard Mullen, Salem bin Ghadayer

4.50pm: The World In One Place – Handicap (TB) Dh95,000 (T) 1.900m; Winner: Castlebar, Adrie de Vries, Helal Al Alawi

5.25pm: Vision – Handicap (TB) Dh95,000 (D) 1,200m; Winner: Shanty Star, Richard Mullen, Rashed Bouresly

6pm: Al Wasl Plaza – Handicap (TB) Dh95,000 (T) 1,200m; Winner: Jadwal, Dane O’Neill, Doug Watson

MATCH INFO

Manchester United 1 (Fernandes pen 2') Tottenham Hotspur 6 (Ndombele 4', Son 7' & 37' Kane (30' & pen 79, Aurier 51')

Man of the match Son Heung-min (Tottenham)

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Director: Jesse Armstrong

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Starring: Amir El-Masry, Pierce Brosnan

Director: Athale

Rating: 4/5

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Everton 1 (Lindelof 36' og)

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Born: May 19 1952
Place of birth: Deventer, Netherlands
Playing position: Midfielder

Teams managed:
1998-2000 Fortuna Sittard
2000-2004 Feyenoord
2004-2006 Borussia Dortmund
2007-2008 Feyenoord
2008-2012 Netherlands
2013-2014 Hamburg
2015-2017 Saudi Arabia
2018 Australia

Major honours (manager):
2001/02 Uefa Cup, Feyenoord
2007/08 KNVB Cup, Feyenoord
World Cup runner-up, Netherlands

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1.45pm: Maiden Dh75,000 1,200m.

2.15pm: Maiden Dh75,000 1,200m.

2.45pm: Handicap Dh95,000 1,200m.

3.15pm: Handicap Dh120,000 1,400m.

3.45pm: Handicap Dh80,000 1,400m.

4.15pm: Handicap Dh90,000 1,800m.

4.45pm: Handicap Dh80,000 1,950m.

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1.45pm: Galaxy Road – So Hi Speed

2.15pm: Majestic Thunder – Daltrey

2.45pm: Call To War – Taamol

3.15pm: Eqtiraan - Bochart

3.45pm: Kidd Malibu – Initial

4.15pm: Arroway – Arch Gold

4.35pm: Compliance - Muqaatil

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Director: Hansal Mehta

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Pharaoh's curse

British aristocrat Lord Carnarvon, who funded the expedition to find the Tutankhamun tomb, died in a Cairo hotel four months after the crypt was opened.
He had been in poor health for many years after a car crash, and a mosquito bite made worse by a shaving cut led to blood poisoning and pneumonia.
Reports at the time said Lord Carnarvon suffered from “pain as the inflammation affected the nasal passages and eyes”.
Decades later, scientists contended he had died of aspergillosis after inhaling spores of the fungus aspergillus in the tomb, which can lie dormant for months. The fact several others who entered were also found dead withiin a short time led to the myth of the curse.

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Co-founders: Ahmad Hammouda and Seif Amr
Sector: FinTech
Headquarters: Egypt
UAE base: Hub71, Abu Dhabi
Current number of staff: More than 150
Funds raised: $22 million

FIXTURES

Fixtures for Round 15 (all times UAE)

Friday
Inter Milan v AS Roma (11.45pm)
Saturday
Atalanta v Verona (6pm)
Udinese v Napoli (9pm)
Lazio v Juventus (11.45pm)
Sunday
Lecce v Genoa (3.30pm)
Sassuolo v Cagliari (6pm)
SPAL v Brescia (6pm)
Torino v Fiorentina (6pm)
Sampdoria v Parma (9pm)
Bologna v AC Milan (11.45pm)

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Other acts on the Jazz Garden bill

Sharrie Williams
The American singer is hugely respected in blues circles due to her passionate vocals and songwriting. Born and raised in Michigan, Williams began recording and touring as a teenage gospel singer. Her career took off with the blues band The Wiseguys. Such was the acclaim of their live shows that they toured throughout Europe and in Africa. As a solo artist, Williams has also collaborated with the likes of the late Dizzy Gillespie, Van Morrison and Mavis Staples.
Lin Rountree
An accomplished smooth jazz artist who blends his chilled approach with R‘n’B. Trained at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, DC, Rountree formed his own band in 2004. He has also recorded with the likes of Kem, Dwele and Conya Doss. He comes to Dubai on the back of his new single Pass The Groove, from his forthcoming 2018 album Stronger Still, which may follow his five previous solo albums in cracking the top 10 of the US jazz charts.
Anita Williams
Dubai-based singer Anita Williams will open the night with a set of covers and swing, jazz and blues standards that made her an in-demand singer across the emirate. The Irish singer has been performing in Dubai since 2008 at venues such as MusicHall and Voda Bar. Her Jazz Garden appearance is career highlight as she will use the event to perform the original song Big Blue Eyes, the single from her debut solo album, due for release soon.

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Teams

Pakistan: Sarfraz Ahmed (captain), Mohammad Hafeez, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan Shanwari, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf.

New Zealand: Kane Williamson (captain), Corey Anderson, Mark Chapman, Lockie Ferguson, Colin de Grandhomme, Adam Milne, Colin Munro, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Seth Rance, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor.

Dubai Bling season three

Cast: Loujain Adada, Zeina Khoury, Farhana Bodi, Ebraheem Al Samadi, Mona Kattan, and couples Safa & Fahad Siddiqui and DJ Bliss & Danya Mohammed 

Rating: 1/5