• Government supporters, reflected in a storefront window, protest against US sanctions as they celebrate May Day in Caracas, Venezuela, amid the coronavirus pandemic. AP Photo
    Government supporters, reflected in a storefront window, protest against US sanctions as they celebrate May Day in Caracas, Venezuela, amid the coronavirus pandemic. AP Photo
  • Police stand in front of a fire during the annual leftist protest march on May Day amid the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic on Saturday in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
    Police stand in front of a fire during the annual leftist protest march on May Day amid the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic on Saturday in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
  • Police forces use a water cannon to disperse protesters on the Place de la Nation during May Day march on Saturday in Paris. AP Photo
    Police forces use a water cannon to disperse protesters on the Place de la Nation during May Day march on Saturday in Paris. AP Photo
  • A woman lights candles during an Orthodox Easter religious service at the Armenian cathedral in Bucharest, Romania, on Saturday, May 1, 2021. AP Photo
    A woman lights candles during an Orthodox Easter religious service at the Armenian cathedral in Bucharest, Romania, on Saturday, May 1, 2021. AP Photo
  • Children sit next to a woman during an Orthodox Easter religious service at the Armenian cathedral in Bucharest, Romania, on May 1, 2021. AP Photo
    Children sit next to a woman during an Orthodox Easter religious service at the Armenian cathedral in Bucharest, Romania, on May 1, 2021. AP Photo
  • A balloon seller walks through a closed market on May 1, 2021 in Lahore, Pakistan, amid a weekend lockdown put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Getty Images
    A balloon seller walks through a closed market on May 1, 2021 in Lahore, Pakistan, amid a weekend lockdown put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Getty Images
  • A food delivery man rides a motorcycle on a nearly empty street in Bangkok on May 1, 2021 as the Thai capital entered a partial lockdown in a bid to contain the rise in Covid-19 infections. EPA
    A food delivery man rides a motorcycle on a nearly empty street in Bangkok on May 1, 2021 as the Thai capital entered a partial lockdown in a bid to contain the rise in Covid-19 infections. EPA
  • People receive a dose of the China-made Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine during a vaccination drive at a centre in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. EPA
    People receive a dose of the China-made Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine during a vaccination drive at a centre in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. EPA
  • A ground staff unloading the Covid-19 coronavirus medical aid supplies from Germany, at an airport in New Delhi. AFP
    A ground staff unloading the Covid-19 coronavirus medical aid supplies from Germany, at an airport in New Delhi. AFP
  • Pope Francis leads a rosary prayer at the start of May as a month of daily services begin at churches around the world for the end of coronavirus pandemic, at the Vatican City, on May 1, 2021. Reuters
    Pope Francis leads a rosary prayer at the start of May as a month of daily services begin at churches around the world for the end of coronavirus pandemic, at the Vatican City, on May 1, 2021. Reuters
  • Snooker fans watch a Covid-19 awareness programme before attending the Betfred World Snooker Championships 2021, at Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England. Getty Images
    Snooker fans watch a Covid-19 awareness programme before attending the Betfred World Snooker Championships 2021, at Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England. Getty Images
  • Filipino workers and activists with masks and shields march on the streets in the nation's capital Manila to celebrate May Day on Saturday. Getty Images
    Filipino workers and activists with masks and shields march on the streets in the nation's capital Manila to celebrate May Day on Saturday. Getty Images

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Coronavirus latest: Abu Dhabi updates home quarantine rules for arriving passengers and residents

Arrivals from destinations not on the 'green list' will quarantine for five days - not 10 days as previously mandated

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Favourite piece of music: Verdi’s Requiem. It’s awe-inspiring.

Biggest inspiration: My father, as I grew up in a house where music was constantly played on a wind-up gramophone. I had amazing music teachers in primary and secondary school who inspired me to take my music further. They encouraged me to take up music as a profession and I follow in their footsteps, encouraging others to do the same.

Favourite book: Ian McEwan’s Atonement – the ending alone knocked me for six.

Favourite holiday destination: Italy - music and opera is so much part of the life there. I love it.

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UAE v Gibraltar

What: International friendly

When: 7pm kick off

Where: Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City

Admission: Free

Online: The match will be broadcast live on Dubai Exiles’ Facebook page

UAE squad: Lucas Waddington (Dubai Exiles), Gio Fourie (Exiles), Craig Nutt (Abu Dhabi Harlequins), Phil Brady (Harlequins), Daniel Perry (Dubai Hurricanes), Esekaia Dranibota (Harlequins), Matt Mills (Exiles), Jaen Botes (Exiles), Kristian Stinson (Exiles), Murray Reason (Abu Dhabi Saracens), Dave Knight (Hurricanes), Ross Samson (Jebel Ali Dragons), DuRandt Gerber (Exiles), Saki Naisau (Dragons), Andrew Powell (Hurricanes), Emosi Vacanau (Harlequins), Niko Volavola (Dragons), Matt Richards (Dragons), Luke Stevenson (Harlequins), Josh Ives (Dubai Sports City Eagles), Sean Stevens (Saracens), Thinus Steyn (Exiles)

Groom and Two Brides

Director: Elie Semaan

Starring: Abdullah Boushehri, Laila Abdallah, Lulwa Almulla

Rating: 3/5

Scoreline

Al Wasl 1 (Caio Canedo 90 1')

Al Ain 2 (Ismail Ahmed 3', Marcus Berg 50')

Red cards: Ismail Ahmed (Al Ain) 77'

UAE rugby in numbers

5 - Year sponsorship deal between Hesco and Jebel Ali Dragons

700 - Dubai Hurricanes had more than 700 playing members last season between their mini and youth, men's and women's teams

Dh600,000 - Dubai Exiles' budget for pitch and court hire next season, for their rugby, netball and cricket teams

Dh1.8m - Dubai Hurricanes' overall budget for next season

Dh2.8m - Dubai Exiles’ overall budget for next season

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