Audi is marking the UAE’s 50th anniversary with a series of special-edition RS6 Avant, RS7 Sportback and RSQ8 models.
The marketing men and women of the German manufacturer say the fresh faces commemorate five decades of “future-shaping innovation, visionary leadership and extraordinary achievements” in the Emirates.
In line with the half-century theme, only 50 customised units will be available.
The cars have been given a proper makeover to reflect the UAE’s half centenary – each has been fitted out with a luxurious and sporty red and black interior, much-loved by Audi’s design team.
Further in tune with the theme, the vehicles have also been modified to feature a ‘50 years’ emblem in white, red and green on a black background, to represent the country’s flag.
This logo adorns the doors and entry lights, as well as being prominent throughout the cars’ interiors and exteriors.
The manufacturer says the vehicles are the embodiment of the brand’s mission statement of performance with attitude, so what were sporty runners already are now in an extra-sporty guise.
Audi Middle East’s managing director Carsten Bender said: “The UAE has recorded many significant achievements during the past 50 years, which have been marked by hard work, an unwavering commitment to excellence and an incredible amount of progress that has truly united us all.”
The cars are now available for pre-order in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
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Artist: Coldplay
Label: Parlophone/Atlantic
Number of tracks: 10
Rating: 3/5
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
Muslim Council of Elders condemns terrorism on religious sites
The Muslim Council of Elders has strongly condemned the criminal attacks on religious sites in Britain.
It firmly rejected “acts of terrorism, which constitute a flagrant violation of the sanctity of houses of worship”.
“Attacking places of worship is a form of terrorism and extremism that threatens peace and stability within societies,” it said.
The council also warned against the rise of hate speech, racism, extremism and Islamophobia. It urged the international community to join efforts to promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
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Top 10 locations for inquiries from US house hunters, according to Rightmove
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Westminster, London
- Camden, London
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Islington, London
- Kensington and Chelsea, London
- Highlands, Scotland
- Argyll and Bute, Scotland
- Fife, Scotland
- Tower Hamlets, London
How to wear a kandura
Dos
- Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion
- Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
- Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work
- Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester
Don’ts
- Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal
- Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
2025 Fifa Club World Cup groups
Group A: Palmeiras, Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami.
Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle.
Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica.
Group D: Flamengo, ES Tunis, Chelsea, Leon.
Group E: River Plate, Urawa, Monterrey, Inter Milan.
Group F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan, Mamelodi Sundowns.
Group G: Manchester City, Wydad, Al Ain, Juventus.
Group H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal, Pachuca, Salzburg.
