• Confetti flies around in Times Square during the New Year's Eve celebrations, in New York City. Reuters
    Confetti flies around in Times Square during the New Year's Eve celebrations, in New York City. Reuters
  • A view of the last sunset for the year 2023 on New Year's Eve, in Karachi, Pakistan. EPA
    A view of the last sunset for the year 2023 on New Year's Eve, in Karachi, Pakistan. EPA
  • A worshipper and child during a new year's prayer at the St Joanes, Legio Maria of African Church Mission within Fort Jesus in Kibera district of Nairobi, Kenya. Reuters
    A worshipper and child during a new year's prayer at the St Joanes, Legio Maria of African Church Mission within Fort Jesus in Kibera district of Nairobi, Kenya. Reuters
  • Fireworks over the Rockwell Centre in celebration of the new year in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines. Reuters
    Fireworks over the Rockwell Centre in celebration of the new year in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines. Reuters
  • Fireworks bring in the new year over the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Fireworks bring in the new year over the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Balloons are released to celebrate the new year on Jianghan Road in Wuhan, China. Getty Images
    Balloons are released to celebrate the new year on Jianghan Road in Wuhan, China. Getty Images
  • New year celebrations at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, North Korea. AFP
    New year celebrations at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, North Korea. AFP
  • Fireworks explode around the London Eye and The Elizabeth Tower, commonly known by the name of the clock's bell, Big Ben, at the Palace of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament, in central London, just after midnight on January 1, 2024. AFP
    Fireworks explode around the London Eye and The Elizabeth Tower, commonly known by the name of the clock's bell, Big Ben, at the Palace of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament, in central London, just after midnight on January 1, 2024. AFP
  • Fireworks illuminate the sky over the Arc de Triomphe during the New Year's celebrations on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, France, January 1, 2024. Reuters
    Fireworks illuminate the sky over the Arc de Triomphe during the New Year's celebrations on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, France, January 1, 2024. Reuters
  • Fireworks explode over the Brandenburg Gate at midnight on New Year's Day, January 01, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
    Fireworks explode over the Brandenburg Gate at midnight on New Year's Day, January 01, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
  • People look at an aerial image projection depicting an Iraqi map during New Year celebration in Baghdad, Iraq, January 1, 2024. Reuters
    People look at an aerial image projection depicting an Iraqi map during New Year celebration in Baghdad, Iraq, January 1, 2024. Reuters
  • A reveller joins the crowds in Times Square ahead of celebrations of the New Year's Eve, in New York City, New York. Reuters
    A reveller joins the crowds in Times Square ahead of celebrations of the New Year's Eve, in New York City, New York. Reuters
  • Thousands of people gather during the New Year's Eve concert in Zakopane, southern Poland, 31 December 2023. EPA
    Thousands of people gather during the New Year's Eve concert in Zakopane, southern Poland, 31 December 2023. EPA
  • Fireworks and light effects illuminate the night sky during the 2024 new year's celebrations in the capital Colombo, Sri Lanka, 01 January 2024. EPA
    Fireworks and light effects illuminate the night sky during the 2024 new year's celebrations in the capital Colombo, Sri Lanka, 01 January 2024. EPA
  • Fireworks explode at the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, during the New Year's Eve celebration, in Dubai. AP Photo
    Fireworks explode at the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, during the New Year's Eve celebration, in Dubai. AP Photo
  • Fireworks for India during New Years Eve at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Fireworks for India during New Years Eve at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Fireworks are seen over Victoria Harbour for the New Year's Eve celebrations in Hong Kong. EPA
    Fireworks are seen over Victoria Harbour for the New Year's Eve celebrations in Hong Kong. EPA
  • Fireworks over Marina Bay during a New Year's Eve show at the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2024 celebrations. EPA
    Fireworks over Marina Bay during a New Year's Eve show at the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2024 celebrations. EPA
  • Taksim Square in Istanbul, Turkey. EPA
    Taksim Square in Istanbul, Turkey. EPA
  • Fireworks at the Taipei 101 building during the New Year's celebrations in Taiwan. AP
    Fireworks at the Taipei 101 building during the New Year's celebrations in Taiwan. AP
  • The 9pm 'family fireworks' over the Sydney Opera House during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney. AFP
    The 9pm 'family fireworks' over the Sydney Opera House during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney. AFP
  • A man flies a decorated kite to mark New Year's Eve in Amritsar. AFP
    A man flies a decorated kite to mark New Year's Eve in Amritsar. AFP
  • Members of the Gurung community wearing traditional attire dance on the occasion of Tamu Lhosar festival marking the commencement of Gurung New Year in Kathmandu. AFP
    Members of the Gurung community wearing traditional attire dance on the occasion of Tamu Lhosar festival marking the commencement of Gurung New Year in Kathmandu. AFP
  • A Happy New Year headpiece during New Year's Eve celebrations in Sydney. Getty Images
    A Happy New Year headpiece during New Year's Eve celebrations in Sydney. Getty Images
  • Balinese dancers take part in a cultural parade, during a New Year's Eve celebration in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. EPA
    Balinese dancers take part in a cultural parade, during a New Year's Eve celebration in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. EPA
  • Pope Francis during the last Angelus prayer of the year from the window of the Apostolic Palace overlooking Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City. EPA
    Pope Francis during the last Angelus prayer of the year from the window of the Apostolic Palace overlooking Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City. EPA
  • A selfie in Seoul, South Korea. Reuters
    A selfie in Seoul, South Korea. Reuters

World welcomes New Year with fireworks and prayers


Soraya Ebrahimi
  • English
  • Arabic

A fireworks display in Auckland, New Zealand welcomed in the New Year as the first country in the world celebrated the arrival of 2024.

The fireworks illuminated the cloudy night sky and were accompanied by a laser light and animation show.

Other countries soon followed in bidding farewell to 2023 and welcoming the New Year.

Sydney, Australia hailed 2024 with a dazzling fireworks display featuring silver and gold pyrotechnics to mark the 50th anniversary of its famous Opera House.

At his Sunday prayers at the Vatican, Pope Francis said: “I wish everyone a peaceful end of the year, and please do not forget to pray for me.”

New Year’s celebrations across UAE - in pictures

  • Ras Al Khaimah welcomed the new year with fireworks and a drone show. RAK Media Office
    Ras Al Khaimah welcomed the new year with fireworks and a drone show. RAK Media Office
  • Ras Al Khaimah's firework display was a sea of colour. RAK Media Office
    Ras Al Khaimah's firework display was a sea of colour. RAK Media Office
  • Ras Al Khaimah chased a Guinness World Record of the longest straight-line drones display. RAK Media Office
    Ras Al Khaimah chased a Guinness World Record of the longest straight-line drones display. RAK Media Office
  • Fireworks light up the sky by the landmark Burj Khalifa skyscraper in Dubai. AFP
    Fireworks light up the sky by the landmark Burj Khalifa skyscraper in Dubai. AFP
  • Fireworks over the Corniche in Abu Dhabi bring in 2024. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Fireworks over the Corniche in Abu Dhabi bring in 2024. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Fireworks over the Corniche in Abu Dhabi bring in 2024. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Fireworks over the Corniche in Abu Dhabi bring in 2024. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Light is projected from the Burj Khalifa just before the new year fireworks show begins. Reuters
    Light is projected from the Burj Khalifa just before the new year fireworks show begins. Reuters
  • Fireworks light up the sky by the Burj Al Arab hotel. AFP
    Fireworks light up the sky by the Burj Al Arab hotel. AFP
  • Fireworks displays along Dubai's coast on the stroke of midnight. AFP
    Fireworks displays along Dubai's coast on the stroke of midnight. AFP
  • Fireworks for New Years Eve in the UAE at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Fireworks for New Years Eve in the UAE at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Fireworks for China during New Years Eve at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Fireworks for China during New Years Eve at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Performers during New Years Eve at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Performers during New Years Eve at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Fireworks for Pakistan during New Years Eve at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Fireworks for Pakistan during New Years Eve at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Fireworks for India during New Years Eve at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Fireworks for India during New Years Eve at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Fireworks for Bangladesh during New Years Eve at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Fireworks for Bangladesh during New Years Eve at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A young visitor watches the performances during New Years Eve at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A young visitor watches the performances during New Years Eve at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Performers during New Years Eve at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Performers during New Years Eve at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Syrian cultural performers during New Year's Eve at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Syrian cultural performers during New Year's Eve at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Selfies for New Year's Eve at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Selfies for New Year's Eve at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Visitors take selfies for New Years Eve at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Visitors take selfies for New Years Eve at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Russian President Vladimir Putin, facing an election in March, made only passing reference in his New Year address to his war in Ukraine, hailing Russia's soldiers as heroes but emphasising unity and shared determination.

China's President Xi Jinping, speaking in a televised speech to mark the New Year, said the country will consolidate and enhance the positive trend of its economic recovery in 2024, and sustain long-term economic development with deeper reforms.

In North Korea, Kim Jong Un vowed to launch three spy satellites, build military drones, and increase its nuclear arsenal in 2024, with the leader saying US policy is making war inevitable.

UAE marks the new year with fireworks and drone displays - video

President Emmanuel Macron vowed on Sunday that 2024 will be the year of French pride and hope, marked by the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games and the re-opening of Notre-Dame cathedral after a devastating fire.

"Only once in a century does one host Olympic and Paralympic Games, only once in a millennium does one rebuild a cathedral," Mr Macron said.

"2024, a year of determination, choices, recovery, pride. In fact, a year of hope."

For India, thousands of revellers from the financial hub of Mumbai watched the sun set over the Arabian Sea.

In New Delhi, fireworks raised concerns that the capital — already infamous for its poor air quality — would be blanketed by a toxic haze on the first morning of the new year.

Across Japan, people gathered at temples, such as the Tsukiji Temple in Tokyo, where visitors were given free hot milk and corn soup as they stood in line to strike a massive bell.

Specs

Engine: 51.5kW electric motor

Range: 400km

Power: 134bhp

Torque: 175Nm

Price: From Dh98,800

Available: Now

Director: Laxman Utekar

Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna, Diana Penty, Vineet Kumar Singh, Rashmika Mandanna

Rating: 1/5

The specs
 
Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo
Power: 398hp from 5,250rpm
Torque: 580Nm at 1,900-4,800rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed auto
Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L/100km
On sale: December
Price: From Dh330,000 (estimate)
Our legal columnist

Name: Yousef Al Bahar

Advocate at Al Bahar & Associate Advocates and Legal Consultants, established in 1994

Education: Mr Al Bahar was born in 1979 and graduated in 2008 from the Judicial Institute. He took after his father, who was one of the first Emirati lawyers

Other workplace saving schemes
  • The UAE government announced a retirement savings plan for private and free zone sector employees in 2023.
  • Dubai’s savings retirement scheme for foreign employees working in the emirate’s government and public sector came into effect in 2022.
  • National Bonds unveiled a Golden Pension Scheme in 2022 to help private-sector foreign employees with their financial planning.
  • In April 2021, Hayah Insurance unveiled a workplace savings plan to help UAE employees save for their retirement.
  • Lunate, an Abu Dhabi-based investment manager, has launched a fund that will allow UAE private companies to offer employees investment returns on end-of-service benefits.

'Skin'

Dir: Guy Nattiv

Starring: Jamie Bell, Danielle McDonald, Bill Camp, Vera Farmiga

Rating: 3.5/5 stars

GAC GS8 Specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 400Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 9.1L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh149,900

Smart words at Make Smart Cool

Make Smart Cool is not your usual festival. Dubbed “edutainment” by organisers Najahi Events, Make Smart Cool aims to inspire its youthful target audience through a mix of interactive presentation by social media influencers and a concert finale featuring Example with DJ Wire. Here are some of the speakers sharing their inspiration and experiences on the night.
Prince Ea
With his social media videos accumulating more half a billion views, the American motivational speaker is hot on the college circuit in the US, with talks that focus on the many ways to generate passion and motivation when it comes to learning.
Khalid Al Ameri
The Emirati columnist and presenter is much loved by local youth, with writings and presentations about education, entrepreneurship and family balance. His lectures on career and personal development are sought after by the education and business sector.
Ben Ouattara
Born to an Ivorian father and German mother, the Dubai-based fitness instructor and motivational speaker is all about conquering fears and insecurities. His talk focuses on the need to gain emotional and physical fitness when facing life’s challenges. As well managing his film production company, Ouattara is one of the official ambassadors of Dubai Expo2020.

New UK refugee system

 

  • A new “core protection” for refugees moving from permanent to a more basic, temporary protection
  • Shortened leave to remain - refugees will receive 30 months instead of five years
  • A longer path to settlement with no indefinite settled status until a refugee has spent 20 years in Britain
  • To encourage refugees to integrate the government will encourage them to out of the core protection route wherever possible.
  • Under core protection there will be no automatic right to family reunion
  • Refugees will have a reduced right to public funds
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RESULT

Kolkata Knight Riders 169-7 (20 ovs)
Rajasthan Royals 144-4 (20 ovs)

Kolkata win by 25 runs

Next match

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, Friday, 5.30pm

T20 World Cup Qualifier

October 18 – November 2

Opening fixtures

Friday, October 18

ICC Academy: 10am, Scotland v Singapore, 2.10pm, Netherlands v Kenya

Zayed Cricket Stadium: 2.10pm, Hong Kong v Ireland, 7.30pm, Oman v UAE

UAE squad

Ahmed Raza (captain), Rohan Mustafa, Ashfaq Ahmed, Rameez Shahzad, Darius D’Silva, Mohammed Usman, Mohammed Boota, Zawar Farid, Ghulam Shabber, Junaid Siddique, Sultan Ahmed, Imran Haider, Waheed Ahmed, Chirag Suri, Zahoor Khan

Players out: Mohammed Naveed, Shaiman Anwar, Qadeer Ahmed

Players in: Junaid Siddique, Darius D’Silva, Waheed Ahmed

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War

Director: Siddharth Anand

Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff, Ashutosh Rana, Vaani Kapoor

Rating: Two out of five stars 

What it means to be a conservationist

Who is Enric Sala?

Enric Sala is an expert on marine conservation and is currently the National Geographic Society's Explorer-in-Residence. His love of the sea started with his childhood in Spain, inspired by the example of the legendary diver Jacques Cousteau. He has been a university professor of Oceanography in the US, as well as working at the Spanish National Council for Scientific Research and is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Biodiversity and the Bio-Economy. He has dedicated his life to protecting life in the oceans. Enric describes himself as a flexitarian who only eats meat occasionally.

What is biodiversity?

According to the United Nations Environment Programme, all life on earth – including in its forests and oceans – forms a “rich tapestry of interconnecting and interdependent forces”. Biodiversity on earth today is the product of four billion years of evolution and consists of many millions of distinct biological species. The term ‘biodiversity’ is relatively new, popularised since the 1980s and coinciding with an understanding of the growing threats to the natural world including habitat loss, pollution and climate change. The loss of biodiversity itself is dangerous because it contributes to clean, consistent water flows, food security, protection from floods and storms and a stable climate. The natural world can be an ally in combating global climate change but to do so it must be protected. Nations are working to achieve this, including setting targets to be reached by 2020 for the protection of the natural state of 17 per cent of the land and 10 per cent of the oceans. However, these are well short of what is needed, according to experts, with half the land needed to be in a natural state to help avert disaster.

Seemar’s top six for the Dubai World Cup Carnival:

1. Reynaldothewizard
2. North America
3. Raven’s Corner
4. Hawkesbury
5. New Maharajah
6. Secret Ambition

Why does a queen bee feast only on royal jelly?

Some facts about bees:

The queen bee eats only royal jelly, an extraordinary food created by worker bees so she lives much longer

The life cycle of a worker bee is from 40-60 days

A queen bee lives for 3-5 years

This allows her to lay millions of eggs and allows the continuity of the bee colony

About 20,000 honey bees and one queen populate each hive

Honey is packed with vital vitamins, minerals, enzymes, water and anti-oxidants.

Apart from honey, five other products are royal jelly, the special food bees feed their queen 

Pollen is their protein source, a super food that is nutritious, rich in amino acids

Beewax is used to construct the combs. Due to its anti-fungal, anti-bacterial elements, it is used in skin treatments

Propolis, a resin-like material produced by bees is used to make hives. It has natural antibiotic qualities so works to sterilize hive,  protects from disease, keeps their home free from germs. Also used to treat sores, infection, warts

Bee venom is used by bees to protect themselves. Has anti-inflammatory properties, sometimes used to relieve conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, nerve and muscle pain

Honey, royal jelly, pollen have health enhancing qualities

The other three products are used for therapeutic purposes

Is beekeeping dangerous?

As long as you deal with bees gently, you will be safe, says Mohammed Al Najeh, who has worked with bees since he was a boy.

“The biggest mistake people make is they panic when they see a bee. They are small but smart creatures. If you move your hand quickly to hit the bees, this is an aggressive action and bees will defend themselves. They can sense the adrenalin in our body. But if we are calm, they are move away.”

 

 

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Specs

Engine: 2-litre

Transmission: Eight-speed automatic

Power: 255hp

Torque: 273Nm

Price: Dh240,000

Who's who in Yemen conflict

Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government

Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council

Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south

Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory

COMPANY PROFILE

Name: Cofe

Year started: 2018

Based: UAE

Employees: 80-100

Amount raised: $13m

Investors: KISP ventures, Cedar Mundi, Towell Holding International, Takamul Capital, Dividend Gate Capital, Nizar AlNusif Sons Holding, Arab Investment Company and Al Imtiaz Investment Group 

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Red flags
  • Promises of high, fixed or 'guaranteed' returns.
  • Unregulated structured products or complex investments often used to bypass traditional safeguards.
  • Lack of clear information, vague language, no access to audited financials.
  • Overseas companies targeting investors in other jurisdictions - this can make legal recovery difficult.
  • Hard-selling tactics - creating urgency, offering 'exclusive' deals.

Courtesy: Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching

MATCH INFO:

Second Test

Pakistan v Australia, Tuesday-Saturday, 10am​​ daily​​​​​ at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Entrance is free

At a glance

- 20,000 new jobs for Emiratis over three years

- Dh300 million set aside to train 18,000 jobseekers in new skills

- Managerial jobs in government restricted to Emiratis

- Emiratis to get priority for 160 types of job in private sector

- Portion of VAT revenues will fund more graduate programmes

- 8,000 Emirati graduates to do 6-12 month replacements in public or private sector on a Dh10,000 monthly wage - 40 per cent of which will be paid by government

Bharat

Director: Ali Abbas Zafar

Starring: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Sunil Grover

Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

if you go

The flights

Emirates have direct flights from Dubai to Glasgow from Dh3,115. Alternatively, if you want to see a bit of Edinburgh first, then you can fly there direct with Etihad from Abu Dhabi.

The hotel

Located in the heart of Mackintosh's Glasgow, the Dakota Deluxe is perhaps the most refined hotel anywhere in the city. Doubles from Dh850

 Events and tours

There are various Mackintosh specific events throughout 2018 – for more details and to see a map of his surviving designs see glasgowmackintosh.com

For walking tours focussing on the Glasgow Style, see the website of the Glasgow School of Art. 

More information

For ideas on planning a trip to Scotland, visit www.visitscotland.com

Emergency

Director: Kangana Ranaut

Stars: Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Milind Soman, Mahima Chaudhry 

Rating: 2/5

Labour dispute

The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.


- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law 

'The worst thing you can eat'

Trans fat is typically found in fried and baked goods, but you may be consuming more than you think.

Powdered coffee creamer, microwave popcorn and virtually anything processed with a crust is likely to contain it, as this guide from Mayo Clinic outlines: 

Baked goods - Most cakes, cookies, pie crusts and crackers contain shortening, which is usually made from partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. Ready-made frosting is another source of trans fat.

Snacks - Potato, corn and tortilla chips often contain trans fat. And while popcorn can be a healthy snack, many types of packaged or microwave popcorn use trans fat to help cook or flavour the popcorn.

Fried food - Foods that require deep frying — french fries, doughnuts and fried chicken — can contain trans fat from the oil used in the cooking process.

Refrigerator dough - Products such as canned biscuits and cinnamon rolls often contain trans fat, as do frozen pizza crusts.

Creamer and margarine - Nondairy coffee creamer and stick margarines also may contain partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.

Tour de France 2017: Stage 5

Vittel - La Planche de Belles Filles, 160.5km

It is a shorter stage, but one that will lead to a brutal uphill finish. This is the third visit in six editions since it was introduced to the race in 2012. Reigning champion Chris Froome won that race.

Simran

Director Hansal Mehta

Stars: Kangana Ranaut, Soham Shah, Esha Tiwari Pandey

Three stars

Profile of Tamatem

Date started: March 2013

Founder: Hussam Hammo

Based: Amman, Jordan

Employees: 55

Funding: $6m

Funders: Wamda Capital, Modern Electronics (part of Al Falaisah Group) and North Base Media

The Rub of Time: Bellow, Nabokov, Hitchens, Travolta, Trump and Other Pieces 1986-2016
Martin Amis,
Jonathan Cape

The specs

Engine: 1.5-litre turbo

Power: 181hp

Torque: 230Nm

Transmission: 6-speed automatic

Starting price: Dh79,000

On sale: Now

Expo details

Expo 2020 Dubai will be the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia

The world fair will run for six months from October 20, 2020 to April 10, 2021.

It is expected to attract 25 million visits

Some 70 per cent visitors are projected to come from outside the UAE, the largest proportion of international visitors in the 167-year history of World Expos.

More than 30,000 volunteers are required for Expo 2020

The site covers a total of 4.38 sqkm, including a 2 sqkm gated area

It is located adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai South

Updated: January 01, 2024, 1:02 AM