• Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, visits the Philippines pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. All pictures by Wam
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, visits the Philippines pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. All pictures by Wam
  • Sheikh Mohammed is given a tour of the Philippines pavilion during his latest trip to world's fair.
    Sheikh Mohammed is given a tour of the Philippines pavilion during his latest trip to world's fair.
  • Sheikh Mohammed at the Philippines pavilion
    Sheikh Mohammed at the Philippines pavilion
  • The exterior of the Philippines pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.
    The exterior of the Philippines pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.
  • Sheikh Mohammed visits the Venezuela pavilion.
    Sheikh Mohammed visits the Venezuela pavilion.
  • Sheikh Mohammed is given a tour of the Venezuela pavilion.
    Sheikh Mohammed is given a tour of the Venezuela pavilion.
  • The exterior of the Venezuela pavilion at the world's fair.
    The exterior of the Venezuela pavilion at the world's fair.
  • Sheikh Mohammed visits the Portugal pavilion on busy Friday at Expo 2020 Dubai.
    Sheikh Mohammed visits the Portugal pavilion on busy Friday at Expo 2020 Dubai.
  • Sheikh Mohamed is given a tour of the Portugal pavilion.
    Sheikh Mohamed is given a tour of the Portugal pavilion.
  • The exterior of the Portugal pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.
    The exterior of the Portugal pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.
  • Sheikh Mohammed tours the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority pavilion.
    Sheikh Mohammed tours the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority pavilion.
  • Sheikh Mohammed was told of Dewa's ambitious plans for the future.
    Sheikh Mohammed was told of Dewa's ambitious plans for the future.
  • Sheikh Mohammed meets Mary Simon, governor general of Canada, at Expo 2020 Dubai.
    Sheikh Mohammed meets Mary Simon, governor general of Canada, at Expo 2020 Dubai.
  • The meeting was attended by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed.
    The meeting was attended by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed.
  • Sheikh Mohammed and Mary Simon tour the Canada pavilion.
    Sheikh Mohammed and Mary Simon tour the Canada pavilion.
  • The exterior of the Canada pavilion. Expo 2020 Dubai ends its six-month run on March 31.
    The exterior of the Canada pavilion. Expo 2020 Dubai ends its six-month run on March 31.

Sheikh Mohammed meets Canada's governor general at Expo 2020 Dubai


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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, met Canada's governor general during a visit to Expo 2020 Dubai on Friday.

Sheikh Mohammed welcomed Mary Simon to the Expo, ahead of her nation's country day celebrations at the world's fair on Saturday.

The Canadian pavilion is an impressive wooden structure inspired by the country's landscape.

It features an impressive 360-degree theatre experience celebrating the story of Canada.

Sheikh Mohammed said he was optimistic about ties with Canada following talks centred on culture, investment and investment.

He explored a number of pavilions while at the Dubai South site.

Sheikh Mohammed visited the Portuguese pavilion, which pays homage to its rich history of exploration, as well as focusing on its plans for the future with marine conservation and renewable energy high on the agenda.

He also visited the Philippines and Venezuela pavilions, while at the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority pavilion viewed the ambitious energy plans for the years ahead.

“As part of my tour of Expo, I visited the pavilions of Venezuela, the Philippines and Portugal, in addition to the Dewa pavilion,” Sheikh Mohammed said.

“I saw their projects in clean energy and the green hydrogen project.

“I was drawn to a global competition launched by Dewa for universities to transform traditional homes into homes based on solar energy.”

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.

Meydan Racecourse racecard:

6.30pm: The Madjani Stakes Listed (PA) | Dh175,000 1,900m

7.05pm: Maiden for 2-year-old fillies (TB) Dh165,000 1,400m

7.40pm: The Dubai Creek Mile Listed (TB) Dh265,000 1,600m

8.15pm: Maiden for 2-year-old colts (TB) Dh165,000 1,600m

8.50pm: The Entisar Listed (TB) Dh265,000 2,000m

9.25pm: Handicap (TB) Dh190,000 1,200m

10pm: Handicap (TB) Dh190,000 1,600m.

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Innotech Profile

Date started: 2013

Founder/CEO: Othman Al Mandhari

Based: Muscat, Oman

Sector: Additive manufacturing, 3D printing technologies

Size: 15 full-time employees

Stage: Seed stage and seeking Series A round of financing 

Investors: Oman Technology Fund from 2017 to 2019, exited through an agreement with a new investor to secure new funding that it under negotiation right now. 

The bio

Job: Coder, website designer and chief executive, Trinet solutions

School: Year 8 pupil at Elite English School in Abu Hail, Deira

Role Models: Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk

Dream City: San Francisco

Hometown: Dubai

City of birth: Thiruvilla, Kerala

Avatar: Fire and Ash

Director: James Cameron

Starring: Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana

Rating: 4.5/5

What vitamins do we know are beneficial for living in the UAE

Vitamin D: Highly relevant in the UAE due to limited sun exposure; supports bone health, immunity and mood.Vitamin B12: Important for nerve health and energy production, especially for vegetarians, vegans and individuals with absorption issues.Iron: Useful only when deficiency or anaemia is confirmed; helps reduce fatigue and support immunity.Omega-3 (EPA/DHA): Supports heart health and reduces inflammation, especially for those who consume little fish.

Arrogate's winning run

1. Maiden Special Weight, Santa Anita Park, June 5, 2016

2. Allowance Optional Claiming, Santa Anita Park, June 24, 2016

3. Allowance Optional Claiming, Del Mar, August 4, 2016

4. Travers Stakes, Saratoga, August 27, 2016

5. Breeders' Cup Classic, Santa Anita Park, November 5, 2016

6. Pegasus World Cup, Gulfstream Park, January 28, 2017

7. Dubai World Cup, Meydan Racecourse, March 25, 2017

GOLF’S RAHMBO

- 5 wins in 22 months as pro
- Three wins in past 10 starts
- 45 pro starts worldwide: 5 wins, 17 top 5s
- Ranked 551th in world on debut, now No 4 (was No 2 earlier this year)
- 5th player in last 30 years to win 3 European Tour and 2 PGA Tour titles before age 24 (Woods, Garcia, McIlroy, Spieth)

Updated: March 18, 2022, 5:46 PM