• Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, meets Gen Joseph L Votel, commander of United States central command, at Al Shati Palace on Wednesday. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court – Abu Dhabi
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, meets Gen Joseph L Votel, commander of United States central command, at Al Shati Palace on Wednesday. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court – Abu Dhabi
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday attends the Arab Strategy Forum.
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday attends the Arab Strategy Forum.
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, meets with Lt Gen Taha Al Hussain, Special Envoy of the Sudanese President, Minister of State and Director of the President’s Office, on Wednesday at the Al Shati Palace.
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, meets with Lt Gen Taha Al Hussain, Special Envoy of the Sudanese President, Minister of State and Director of the President’s Office, on Wednesday at the Al Shati Palace.
  • Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman, on Wednesday met with Komate Kamalanvin, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the UAE, who called on Sheikh Humaid at the beginning of his tenure.
    Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman, on Wednesday met with Komate Kamalanvin, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the UAE, who called on Sheikh Humaid at the beginning of his tenure.
  • Two Emiratis, Saeed Mohammed Al Nuaimi and Amira Al Hammadi, raise the UAE flag in Antarctica, as part of a 10-day international expedition which explored renewable and alternative energy sources around the world.
    Two Emiratis, Saeed Mohammed Al Nuaimi and Amira Al Hammadi, raise the UAE flag in Antarctica, as part of a 10-day international expedition which explored renewable and alternative energy sources around the world.
  • Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council and Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain, have offered condolences to Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed, Abu Dhabi Ruler`s Representative in the Eastern Region and Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, on the death of his son Sheikh Hamdan, at his palace.
    Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council and Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain, have offered condolences to Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed, Abu Dhabi Ruler`s Representative in the Eastern Region and Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, on the death of his son Sheikh Hamdan, at his palace.
  • The UAE is making history with the launch of new ministries as part of its recent cabinet reshuffle said Minister of State for Tolerance, Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi at the Arab Social Media Influencers Summit (ASMIS) held from 13-14 December at the Dubai World Trade Center and under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai.
    The UAE is making history with the launch of new ministries as part of its recent cabinet reshuffle said Minister of State for Tolerance, Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi at the Arab Social Media Influencers Summit (ASMIS) held from 13-14 December at the Dubai World Trade Center and under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai.
  • The Muslim Council of Elders holds its ninth meeting in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday under the chairmanship of the Grand Imam of Al Azhar Al Sharif and President of the Council Dr Ahmed Al-Tayeb.
    The Muslim Council of Elders holds its ninth meeting in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday under the chairmanship of the Grand Imam of Al Azhar Al Sharif and President of the Council Dr Ahmed Al-Tayeb.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meets David Cameron; attends Arab Strategy Forum - in pictures


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A look at the activities from across the UAE. All photos: Wam

PROFILE OF INVYGO

Started: 2018

Founders: Eslam Hussein and Pulkit Ganjoo

Based: Dubai

Sector: Transport

Size: 9 employees

Investment: $1,275,000

Investors: Class 5 Global, Equitrust, Gulf Islamic Investments, Kairos K50 and William Zeqiri

Bio

Born in Dibba, Sharjah in 1972.
He is the eldest among 11 brothers and sisters.
He was educated in Sharjah schools and is a graduate of UAE University in Al Ain.
He has written poetry for 30 years and has had work published in local newspapers.
He likes all kinds of adventure movies that relate to his work.
His dream is a safe and preserved environment for all humankind. 
His favourite book is The Quran, and 'Maze of Innovation and Creativity', written by his brother.

'Panga'

Directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari

Starring Kangana Ranaut, Richa Chadha, Jassie Gill, Yagya Bhasin, Neena Gupta

Rating: 3.5/5

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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

MOUNTAINHEAD REVIEW

Starring: Ramy Youssef, Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman

Director: Jesse Armstrong

Rating: 3.5/5

Concrete and Gold
Foo Fighters
RCA records

Tell Me Who I Am

Director: Ed Perkins

Stars: Alex and Marcus Lewis

Four stars

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'Texas Chainsaw Massacre'

Rating: 1 out of 4

Running time: 81 minutes

Director: David Blue Garcia

Starring: Sarah Yarkin, Elsie Fisher, Mark Burnham

Moon Music

Artist: Coldplay

Label: Parlophone/Atlantic

Number of tracks: 10

Rating: 3/5

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Soldier F

“I was in complete disgust at the fact that only one person was to be charged for Bloody Sunday.

“Somebody later said to me, 'you just watch - they'll drop the charge against him'. And sure enough, the charges against Soldier F would go on to be dropped.

“It's pretty hard to think that 50 years on, the State is still covering up for what happened on Bloody Sunday.”

Jimmy Duddy, nephew of John Johnson

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Draw:

Group A: Egypt, DR Congo, Uganda, Zimbabwe

Group B: Nigeria, Guinea, Madagascar, Burundi

Group C: Senegal, Algeria, Kenya, Tanzania

Group D: Morocco, Ivory Coast, South Africa, Namibia

Group E: Tunisia, Mali, Mauritania, Angola

Group F: Cameroon, Ghana, Benin, Guinea-Bissau

World record transfers

1. Kylian Mbappe - to Real Madrid in 2017/18 - €180 million (Dh770.4m - if a deal goes through)
2. Paul Pogba - to Manchester United in 2016/17 - €105m
3. Gareth Bale - to Real Madrid in 2013/14 - €101m
4. Cristiano Ronaldo - to Real Madrid in 2009/10 - €94m
5. Gonzalo Higuain - to Juventus in 2016/17 - €90m
6. Neymar - to Barcelona in 2013/14 - €88.2m
7. Romelu Lukaku - to Manchester United in 2017/18 - €84.7m
8. Luis Suarez - to Barcelona in 2014/15 - €81.72m
9. Angel di Maria - to Manchester United in 2014/15 - €75m
10. James Rodriguez - to Real Madrid in 2014/15 - €75m

Sheer grandeur

The Owo building is 14 storeys high, seven of which are below ground, with the 30,000 square feet of amenities located subterranean, including a 16-seat private cinema, seven lounges, a gym, games room, treatment suites and bicycle storage.

A clear distinction between the residences and the Raffles hotel with the amenities operated separately.

BUNDESLIGA FIXTURES

Friday (UAE kick-off times)

Borussia Dortmund v Paderborn (11.30pm)

Saturday 

Bayer Leverkusen v SC Freiburg (6.30pm)

Werder Bremen v Schalke (6.30pm)

Union Berlin v Borussia Monchengladbach (6.30pm)

Eintracht Frankfurt v Wolfsburg (6.30pm)

Fortuna Dusseldof v  Bayern Munich (6.30pm)

RB Leipzig v Cologne (9.30pm)

Sunday

Augsburg v Hertha Berlin (6.30pm)

Hoffenheim v Mainz (9pm)

 

 

 

 

 

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Section 375

Cast: Akshaye Khanna, Richa Chadha, Meera Chopra & Rahul Bhat

Director: Ajay Bahl

Producers: Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak & SCIPL

Rating: 3.5/5

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
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