A general view of the pavilion of Coahuila state during the inauguration of the 44th Touristic Tianguis, in Acapulco, Mexico. EPA
A general view of the pavilion of Coahuila state during the inauguration of the 44th Touristic Tianguis, in Acapulco, Mexico. EPA
A young man poses on his boat, which he uses to transport cars and people from the two banks of the Euphrates River, in central Raqqa, northeastern Syria. EPA
A young man poses on his boat, which he uses to transport cars and people from the two banks of the Euphrates River, in central Raqqa, northeastern Syria. EPA
People hold candles as they attend a night vigil and prayer at the Amahoro Stadium as part of the 25th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide, in Kigali, Rwanda. AFP
People hold candles as they attend a night vigil and prayer at the Amahoro Stadium as part of the 25th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide, in Kigali, Rwanda. AFP
The Berlin tv tower silhouettes against the morning sky as the sun rises over Berlin. AFP
The Berlin tv tower silhouettes against the morning sky as the sun rises over Berlin. AFP
A worker adjusts lanterns for upcoming celebrations of Buddha's birthday at Jogye temple in Seoul, South Korea. AP Photo
A worker adjusts lanterns for upcoming celebrations of Buddha's birthday at Jogye temple in Seoul, South Korea. AP Photo
A Rohingya boy looks on inside an Arabic school at the Balukhali camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Reuters
A Rohingya boy looks on inside an Arabic school at the Balukhali camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Reuters
A stretch of border fence is illuminated by a US Border Patrol light near Penitas, Texas. Reuters
A stretch of border fence is illuminated by a US Border Patrol light near Penitas, Texas. Reuters
A supporter painted in blue, the colour of Malawi’s ruling party, dances in front of a crowd of supporters during the official launch of the Democratic Progressive Party's manifesto and election campaign. AFP
A supporter painted in blue, the colour of Malawi’s ruling party, dances in front of a crowd of supporters during the official launch of the Democratic Progressive Party's manifesto and election campaign. AFP
Tennis player Garbine Muguruza poses after winning the Monterrey Open in Monterrey, Mexico. EPA
Tennis player Garbine Muguruza poses after winning the Monterrey Open in Monterrey, Mexico. EPA
Fans of Racing Club at Presidente Peron Stadium in Avellaneda, Argentina. Getty Images
Fans of Racing Club at Presidente Peron Stadium in Avellaneda, Argentina. Getty Images

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The specs: 2019 Mercedes-Benz C200 Coupe


Price, base: Dh201,153
Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder
Transmission: Nine-speed automatic
Power: 204hp @ 5,800rpm
Torque: 300Nm @ 1,600rpm
Fuel economy, combined: 6.7L / 100km

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)

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
PREMIER LEAGUE RESULTS

Bournemouth 1 Manchester City 2
Watford 0 Brighton and Hove Albion 0
Newcastle United 3 West Ham United 0
Huddersfield Town 0 Southampton 0
Crystal Palace 0 Swansea City 2
Manchester United 2 Leicester City 0
West Bromwich Albion 1 Stoke City 1
Chelsea 2 Everton 0
Tottenham Hotspur 1 Burnley 1
Liverpool 4 Arsenal 0

T10 Cricket League
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
December 14- 17
6pm, Opening ceremony, followed by:
Bengal Tigers v Kerala Kings 
Maratha Arabians v Pakhtoons
Tickets available online at q-tickets.com/t10

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Favourite book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Favourite travel destination: Maldives and south of France

Favourite pastime: Family and friends, meditation, discovering new cuisines

Favourite Movie: Joker (2019). I didn’t like it while I was watching it but then afterwards I loved it. I loved the psychology behind it.

Favourite Author: My father for sure

Favourite Artist: Damien Hurst

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