Around the UAE
We've been asking ourselves this @jarofjuice, let us know when you find out the answer. "Why is Middle Earth a fertile soil for conflict?"
As you get ready for your summer jollies you might want to take this advice from @ExpatWomanDubai about your home security. "Summer In Dubai - Home Security Tips: Don't leave home without reading our vacation tips! It is very common... http://bit.ly/Mti8Zq".
News
Here at @lifeNationalUAE we've got together a summer treat for you. "A dab hand in the kitchen or barely able to make toast? We round up the best #cooking classes for all skill levels http://shar.es/qUTlM".
Also "Working women in UAE most ambitious globally http://bit.ly/LAEwEC."
And lastly, a surprising bust at DXB International: "That ol' black magic leads to bust at #Dubai airport http://bit.ly/LigfSH vials of blood, sorcery incantations, you know the usual".
Promotions
@dxbdiva needed a little help. "Just bought this haha well needs must! Professional Home Cleaning via //www.cobone.com/deals/dubai/professional-house-cleaning-4hrs/10260?ref=1hmq7c8g799".
Go to @TheDubaiMall to "grab the classiest of collection for ladies and kids from M&Co, The Dubai Mall, at its FANTASTIC SALE of up to 50 http://twitpic.com/9v83s3".
Trends
This week we see a return of #BringTimmyHome and the #UAEDressCode.
Timmy MacColl, a British Royal Navy sailor, went missing in Dubai two weeks ago. The 27-year-old, from Scotland, has not been heard from since leaving Rock Bottom Cafe in the Regent Palace Hotel at 2am on Sunday, May 27. Despite reports that the Scot had been put in a taxi by his fellow sailors, there is a possibility that he got into a cab with two other people, neither of whom have been named.
@ukinuae "Have you seen Timmy MacColl ?? British man who has been missing in Dubai since 27 May 2012. http://www.bringtimmyhome.co.uk #findtimmy #bringtimmyhome".
@carolineindubai: "RT @missingabroad: Please RT Timmy Maccoll is still missing in Dubai http://www.missingabroad.org/missing-profile/timmy-maccoll #bringtimmyhome #FINDTIMMY #Dubai #missingpeople".
While the debate on #UAEDressCode rages on, the FNC Council was scheduled to meet today to address whether to make covering everything between the shoulders and knees mandatory. We think that while living in or visiting an Islamic country, this is not too much to ask.
@UAEDressCode "#UAEDressCode UAE is well known as Arabic & Islamic country & its welcoming environment. Kindly respect & apply the dress code in public."
@Audiomonkee "FNC to argue tomorrow to make @UAEDressCode a law... to support respectful dress- what are your thoughts?"
@rod_ster "UAE culture minister to be quizzed on dress code http://bit.ly/KuBzzZ I think giving leaflets at the airport maybe a bit late. #UAEDressCode."
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FFP EXPLAINED
What is Financial Fair Play?
Introduced in 2011 by Uefa, European football’s governing body, it demands that clubs live within their means. Chiefly, spend within their income and not make substantial losses.
What the rules dictate?
The second phase of its implementation limits losses to €30 million (Dh136m) over three seasons. Extra expenditure is permitted for investment in sustainable areas (youth academies, stadium development, etc). Money provided by owners is not viewed as income. Revenue from “related parties” to those owners is assessed by Uefa's “financial control body” to be sure it is a fair value, or in line with market prices.
What are the penalties?
There are a number of punishments, including fines, a loss of prize money or having to reduce squad size for European competition – as happened to PSG in 2014. There is even the threat of a competition ban, which could in theory lead to PSG’s suspension from the Uefa Champions League.
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Scores
Rajasthan Royals 160-8 (20 ov)
Kolkata Knight Riders 163-3 (18.5 ov)
The smuggler
Eldarir had arrived at JFK in January 2020 with three suitcases, containing goods he valued at $300, when he was directed to a search area.
Officers found 41 gold artefacts among the bags, including amulets from a funerary set which prepared the deceased for the afterlife.
Also found was a cartouche of a Ptolemaic king on a relief that was originally part of a royal building or temple.
The largest single group of items found in Eldarir’s cases were 400 shabtis, or figurines.
Khouli conviction
Khouli smuggled items into the US by making false declarations to customs about the country of origin and value of the items.
According to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, he provided “false provenances which stated that [two] Egyptian antiquities were part of a collection assembled by Khouli's father in Israel in the 1960s” when in fact “Khouli acquired the Egyptian antiquities from other dealers”.
He was sentenced to one year of probation, six months of home confinement and 200 hours of community service in 2012 after admitting buying and smuggling Egyptian antiquities, including coffins, funerary boats and limestone figures.
For sale
A number of other items said to come from the collection of Ezeldeen Taha Eldarir are currently or recently for sale.
Their provenance is described in near identical terms as the British Museum shabti: bought from Salahaddin Sirmali, "authenticated and appraised" by Hossen Rashed, then imported to the US in 1948.
- An Egyptian Mummy mask dating from 700BC-30BC, is on offer for £11,807 ($15,275) online by a seller in Mexico
- A coffin lid dating back to 664BC-332BC was offered for sale by a Colorado-based art dealer, with a starting price of $65,000
- A shabti that was on sale through a Chicago-based coin dealer, dating from 1567BC-1085BC, is up for $1,950
Cricket World Cup League Two
Oman, UAE, Namibia
Al Amerat, Muscat
Results
Oman beat UAE by five wickets
UAE beat Namibia by eight runs
Fixtures
Wednesday January 8 –Oman v Namibia
Thursday January 9 – Oman v UAE
Saturday January 11 – UAE v Namibia
Sunday January 12 – Oman v Namibia
APPLE IPAD MINI (A17 PRO)
Display: 21cm Liquid Retina Display, 2266 x 1488, 326ppi, 500 nits
Chip: Apple A17 Pro, 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
Storage: 128/256/512GB
Main camera: 12MP wide, f/1.8, digital zoom up to 5x, Smart HDR 4
Front camera: 12MP ultra-wide, f/2.4, Smart HDR 4, full-HD @ 25/30/60fps
Biometrics: Touch ID, Face ID
Colours: Blue, purple, space grey, starlight
In the box: iPad mini, USB-C cable, 20W USB-C power adapter
Price: From Dh2,099
The rules on fostering in the UAE
A foster couple or family must:
- be Muslim, Emirati and be residing in the UAE
- not be younger than 25 years old
- not have been convicted of offences or crimes involving moral turpitude
- be free of infectious diseases or psychological and mental disorders
- have the ability to support its members and the foster child financially
- undertake to treat and raise the child in a proper manner and take care of his or her health and well-being
- A single, divorced or widowed Muslim Emirati female, residing in the UAE may apply to foster a child if she is at least 30 years old and able to support the child financially
Scoreline
Liverpool 3
Mane (7'), Salah (69'), Firmino (90')
Bournemouth 0
A little about CVRL
Founded in 1985 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, the Central Veterinary Research Laboratory (CVRL) is a government diagnostic centre that provides testing and research facilities to the UAE and neighbouring countries.
One of its main goals is to provide permanent treatment solutions for veterinary related diseases.
The taxidermy centre was established 12 years ago and is headed by Dr Ulrich Wernery.