Eid Al Adha is almost here.
One of the year's biggest holidays, it is a time to spoil loved ones – whether this means presenting children with eidiyah money, or having a special platter by Le Macarons delivered to the family home as a surprise.
Edible presents always go down a treat, and SugarMoo offers a platter of 20 bite-size versions of its best-selling cakes. Make it even more exciting by presenting the tiny cakes on a marble cake stand from Bloomr, while The Flower Shop delivers not only flowers but also bouquets of fruit, half of which are chocolate-dipped.
Add a regional twist to the gifting, such as with Samar Honey by Al Malaky, which comes in a stylish wooden presentation box. Or, perhaps dates from Bateel, which is offered in an array of reusable vegan leather boxes. While it may be too hot to eat outside, gifting a food lover the nifty pizza oven by Ooni Koda – which is sold at Crate and Barrel – will give everyone something to look forward to once it cools down.
For the jewellery fans in the family, Swarovski has a range of bracelets with coloured stones, while Pandora uses sparkling crystals for its crossover pave earrings. To add some evening shimmer, the crystal-strewn clutches by US handbag designer Tyler Ellis in collaboration with Emirati fashion designer Hamda Al Fahim are bound to be a hit with every recipient.
Perfume makes for a lovely gift, and Dolce & Gabbana has The One for men, which blends bergamot, blood orange, clary sage, and Egyptian geranium with cardamom and Haitian vetiver for a spicy, woody eau de parfum that includes citrusy notes. For inside the home, meanwhile, HomeCentre has a cashmere diffuser to infuse a space with gentle scent.
Looking to really make an impression? The Endeavor chronograph by Breitling will upgrade every wearer's outfit, while Max Mara's oversized Elsa sunglasses bring a dash of glamour everyday. Whatever you choose, don't be afraid to think beyond the conventional and search out thoughtful, imaginative gifts this season.
UK-EU trade at a glance
EU fishing vessels guaranteed access to UK waters for 12 years
Co-operation on security initiatives and procurement of defence products
Youth experience scheme to work, study or volunteer in UK and EU countries
Smoother border management with use of e-gates
Cutting red tape on import and export of food
The Florida Project
Director: Sean Baker
Starring: Bria Vinaite, Brooklynn Prince, Willem Dafoe
Four stars
Specs
Engine: Electric motor generating 54.2kWh (Cooper SE and Aceman SE), 64.6kW (Countryman All4 SE)
Power: 218hp (Cooper and Aceman), 313hp (Countryman)
Torque: 330Nm (Cooper and Aceman), 494Nm (Countryman)
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh158,000 (Cooper), Dh168,000 (Aceman), Dh190,000 (Countryman)
ADCC AFC Women’s Champions League Group A fixtures
October 3: v Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC
October 6: v Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC
October 9: v Sabah FA
Company Profile
Company name: Yeepeey
Started: Soft launch in November, 2020
Founders: Sagar Chandiramani, Jatin Sharma and Monish Chandiramani
Based: Dubai
Industry: E-grocery
Initial investment: $150,000
Future plan: Raise $1.5m and enter Saudi Arabia next year
Labour dispute
The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.
- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law
Ferrari 12Cilindri specs
Engine: naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12
Power: 819hp
Torque: 678Nm at 7,250rpm
Price: From Dh1,700,000
Available: Now
The Gandhi Murder
- 71 - Years since the death of MK Gandhi, also christened India's Father of the Nation
- 34 - Nationalities featured in the film The Gandhi Murder
- 7 - million dollars, the film's budget
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Tearful appearance
Chancellor Rachel Reeves set markets on edge as she appeared visibly distraught in parliament on Wednesday.
Legislative setbacks for the government have blown a new hole in the budgetary calculations at a time when the deficit is stubbornly large and the economy is struggling to grow.
She appeared with Keir Starmer on Thursday and the pair embraced, but he had failed to give her his backing as she cried a day earlier.
A spokesman said her upset demeanour was due to a personal matter.
