For the first time in four years, British comedian Russell Kane will perform in the UAE.
The award-winning comic, known for hosting Live at the Electric and for regular appearances on popular UK TV shows Live at the Apollo, Celebrity Juice and I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! Now! will appear on stage at the Dubai Opera on September 29.
He's a man of many talents; not only does he regularly sell out his comedy shows across the world, but he has also published a novel, The Humorist, which was nominated for a literary prize; has directed and starred in three plays; appeared in a movie; and travelled the world with YouTubers for BBC Three survival programme Stupid Man, Smart Phone.
He also made history when he became the first comedian to win both the Edinburgh Comedy Award and Melbourne Comedy Festival's Barry Award in the same year.
The Dubai show will be approximately two hours long and begins at 8pm on Wednesday, September 29.
“Dubai, I cannot wait to be back to see you all in September at Dubai Opera," said Kane of the show. "Grab your tickets now and see you there.”
As per Dubai Opera's recommendation, the show is suitable for people aged 16 and over, although those under 16 can attend if they're accompanied by an adult. Children under 2 will not be permitted.
Strict Covid-19 safety measures will be in place, including mandatory mask-wearing, social distancing guidelines and limited capacity.
Proof of vaccination is not required to attend.
Tickets are on sale now at www.dubaiopera.com and prices start from Dh150. Online bookings are strongly recommended.
Kane is just one of a whole line-up of comedians set to perform in the UAE in the coming months. Beloved British comic Michael McIntyre will hit Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi in November, after Canadian comedian Russell Peters returns to the country for a gig at the same venue in September.
British comedian Rob Beckett will also make his Dubai debut on Thursday, October 28 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
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If you are looking to build your long-term wealth in 2021 and beyond, the stock market is still the best place to do it as equities powered on despite the pandemic.
Investing in individual stocks is not for everyone and most private investors should stick to mutual funds and ETFs, but there are some thrilling opportunities for those who understand the risks.
Peter Garnry, head of equity strategy at Saxo Bank, says the 20 best-performing US and European stocks have delivered an average return year-to-date of 148 per cent, measured in local currency terms.
Online marketplace Etsy was the best performer with a return of 330.6 per cent, followed by communications software company Sinch (315.4 per cent), online supermarket HelloFresh (232.8 per cent) and fuel cells specialist NEL (191.7 per cent).
Mr Garnry says digital companies benefited from the lockdown, while green energy firms flew as efforts to combat climate change were ramped up, helped in part by the European Union’s green deal.
Electric car company Tesla would be on the list if it had been part of the S&P 500 Index, but it only joined on December 21. “Tesla has become one of the most valuable companies in the world this year as demand for electric vehicles has grown dramatically,” Mr Garnry says.
By contrast, the 20 worst-performing European stocks fell 54 per cent on average, with European banks hit by the economic fallout from the pandemic, while cruise liners and airline stocks suffered due to travel restrictions.
As demand for energy fell, the oil and gas industry had a tough year, too.
Mr Garnry says the biggest story this year was the “absolute crunch” in so-called value stocks, companies that trade at low valuations compared to their earnings and growth potential.
He says they are “heavily tilted towards financials, miners, energy, utilities and industrials, which have all been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic”. “The last year saw these cheap stocks become cheaper and expensive stocks have become more expensive.”
This has triggered excited talk about the “great value rotation” but Mr Garnry remains sceptical. “We need to see a breakout of interest rates combined with higher inflation before we join the crowd.”
Always remember that past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Last year’s winners often turn out to be this year’s losers, and vice-versa.
LAST-16 FIXTURES
Sunday, January 20
3pm: Jordan v Vietnam at Al Maktoum Stadium, Dubai
6pm: Thailand v China at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain
9pm: Iran v Oman at Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Monday, January 21
3pm: Japan v Saudi Arabia at Sharjah Stadium
6pm: Australia v Uzbekistan at Khalifa bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain
9pm: UAE v Kyrgyzstan at Zayed Sports City Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Tuesday, January 22
5pm: South Korea v Bahrain at Rashid Stadium, Dubai
8pm: Qatar v Iraq at Al Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi
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