Natalie Portman, in Dior, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Natalie Portman, in Dior, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Janelle Monae, in Ralph Lauren, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Janelle Monae, in Ralph Lauren, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Valentino, at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on February 8, 2020. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Valentino, at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on February 8, 2020. EPA
Rooney Mara, in Givenchy, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA
Rooney Mara, in Givenchy, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA
Zoe Kravitz, in Saint Laurent, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA
Zoe Kravitz, in Saint Laurent, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA
Ariana Grande, in Giambattista Valli, at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 2020. EPA
Ariana Grande, in Giambattista Valli, at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 2020. EPA
Scarlett Johansson, in Armani Prive, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 19, 2020. EPA
Scarlett Johansson, in Armani Prive, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 19, 2020. EPA
Kylie Jenner, in Ralph & Russo, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Kylie Jenner, in Ralph & Russo, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Vanessa Kirby, in Valentino, at the 77th annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, on September 5, 2020. EPA
Vanessa Kirby, in Valentino, at the 77th annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, on September 5, 2020. EPA
Kerry Washington, in Zuhair Murad, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Kerry Washington, in Zuhair Murad, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Renee Zellweger, in Dior, at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on February 8, 2020. EPA
Renee Zellweger, in Dior, at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on February 8, 2020. EPA
Caitriona Balfe, in The Vampire's Wife, at the Vanity Fair and Lancome Women in Hollywood Celebration at Soho House in Hollywood, California, on February 6, 2020. EPA
Caitriona Balfe, in The Vampire's Wife, at the Vanity Fair and Lancome Women in Hollywood Celebration at Soho House in Hollywood, California, on February 6, 2020. EPA
Charlize Theron, in Dior, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA
Charlize Theron, in Dior, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA
Zoey Deutch, in Fendi, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
Zoey Deutch, in Fendi, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
Renee Zellweger, in Prada, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA
Renee Zellweger, in Prada, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA
Chrissy Teigen, in Yanina Couture, at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 2020. EPA
Chrissy Teigen, in Yanina Couture, at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 2020. EPA
Lizzo, in Atelier Versace, at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 2020. EPA
Lizzo, in Atelier Versace, at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 2020. EPA
Florence Pugh, in Prada, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
Florence Pugh, in Prada, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
Anne Hathaway, in Atelier Versace, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
Anne Hathaway, in Atelier Versace, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
Beanie Feldstein, in Miu Miu, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Beanie Feldstein, in Miu Miu, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Sandra Oh, in Cong Tri, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Sandra Oh, in Cong Tri, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Tracee Ellis Ross, in Zuhair Murad, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Tracee Ellis Ross, in Zuhair Murad, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Elle Fanning, in Armani Prive, at the 70th annual Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, on February 26, 2020. EPA
Elle Fanning, in Armani Prive, at the 70th annual Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, on February 26, 2020. EPA
Gia Coppola, in Gucci, at the 77th annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, on September 5, 2020. EPA
Gia Coppola, in Gucci, at the 77th annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, on September 5, 2020. EPA
Cynthia Erivo, in Schiaparelli, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 19, 2020. EPA
Cynthia Erivo, in Schiaparelli, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 19, 2020. EPA
Jennifer Aniston, in Dior, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 19, 2020. EPA
Jennifer Aniston, in Dior, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 19, 2020. EPA
Zoey Deutch, in Oscar de la Renta, at the Producers Guild Awards in Hollywood, California, on January 18, 2020. EPA
Zoey Deutch, in Oscar de la Renta, at the Producers Guild Awards in Hollywood, California, on January 18, 2020. EPA
Laura Dern, in Emilia Wickstead, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
Laura Dern, in Emilia Wickstead, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
Hildur Gudnadottir, in a fringed gown, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA
Hildur Gudnadottir, in a fringed gown, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA
Priyanka Chopra, in Cristina Ottaviano, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
Priyanka Chopra, in Cristina Ottaviano, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
Taylor Swift, in Etro, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
Taylor Swift, in Etro, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
Jodie Turner-Smith, in Gucci, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA
Jodie Turner-Smith, in Gucci, at the 73rd annual Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on February 2, 2020. EPA
Eiza Gonzalez, in Galvan, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Eiza Gonzalez, in Galvan, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Lucy Boynton, in Miu Miu, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Lucy Boynton, in Miu Miu, at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Cynthia Erivo, in Versace, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Cynthia Erivo, in Versace, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Hailee Steinfeld, in Fendi, at the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena in London, UK, on February 18, 2020. EPA
Hailee Steinfeld, in Fendi, at the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena in London, UK, on February 18, 2020. EPA
Liu Yifei, in Elie Saab, at the premiere of the 'Mulan' at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on March 9, 2020. EPA
Liu Yifei, in Elie Saab, at the premiere of the 'Mulan' at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on March 9, 2020. EPA
Katherine Waterston, in Prada, at the 77th annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, on September 6, 2020. EPA
Katherine Waterston, in Prada, at the 77th annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, on September 6, 2020. EPA
Kate Beckinsale, in Georges Chakra, at the Monte-Carlo Gala for Planetary Health in Monaco on September 24, 2020. EPA
Kate Beckinsale, in Georges Chakra, at the Monte-Carlo Gala for Planetary Health in Monaco on September 24, 2020. EPA
Cate Blanchett, in Armani Prive, at the 77th annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, on September 12, 2020. EPA
Cate Blanchett, in Armani Prive, at the 77th annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, on September 12, 2020. EPA
Jameela Jamil, in Georges Chakra, at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 2020. EPA
Jameela Jamil, in Georges Chakra, at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 2020. EPA
Millie Bobby Brown, in Louis Vuitton, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 19, 2020. EPA
Millie Bobby Brown, in Louis Vuitton, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 19, 2020. EPA
Danai Gurira, in Mugler, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 19, 2020. EPA
Danai Gurira, in Mugler, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 19, 2020. EPA
Helen Mirren, in Dior, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
Helen Mirren, in Dior, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
Mindy Kaling, in Dolce & Gabbana, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Mindy Kaling, in Dolce & Gabbana, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Brie Larson, in Celine, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Brie Larson, in Celine, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Kaitlyn Dever, in Valentino, at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on February 8, 2020. EPA
Kaitlyn Dever, in Valentino, at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on February 8, 2020. EPA
Youssra, in Zuhair Murad, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Youssra, in Zuhair Murad, at the 92nd annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA
Gwendoline Christie, in Dior, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
Gwendoline Christie, in Dior, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
Zendaya, in Tom Ford, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
Zendaya, in Tom Ford, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Georges Hobeika, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
Jennifer Lopez, in Georges Hobeika, at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 12, 2020. EPA
Renee Zellweger, in Giorgio Armani, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
Renee Zellweger, in Giorgio Armani, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
Naomi Watts, in Armani Prive, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
Naomi Watts, in Armani Prive, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2020. EPA
Dorra Zarrouk, in Rami Kadi, at the 42nd Cairo International Film Festival in Cairo, Egypt, on December 2, 2020. EPA
Dorra Zarrouk, in Rami Kadi, at the 42nd Cairo International Film Festival in Cairo, Egypt, on December 2, 2020. EPA

Fashion

The 54 best red carpet looks of 2020: From Priyanka Chopra and Cate Blanchett to Kylie Jenner and Charlize Theron

Premieres and parties may be far and few between, but the first few months of the year still delivered plenty of glitz and glamour

Emma Day
Emma Day

December 20, 2020

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This year has been full of lots of things; baking banana bread, Zoom quizzes and hand sanitiser, for example.

One thing it's been lacking, however, is the usual lashing of glitz and glamour.

The global pandemic struck a blow to red carpets across the world, with traditionally A-list affairs either taking place virtually – such as the Emmys – or cancelled entirely – including the Met Gala – as the coronavirus took hold.

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However, it hasn't been an entirely quiet year, with events such as the Oscars and Golden Globes taking place before restrictions were introduced around the globe.

While we may not have as many premieres and awards bashes to pluck breathtaking gowns from in 2020, stars including Jennifer Lopez, Scarlett Johansson, Priyanka Chopra and Janelle Monae gave us plenty of sartorial inspiration before lockdowns struck.

Bold, block colours in minimal silhouettes, ethereal creations emblazoned with shimmering sequins and avant-garde approaches to eveningwear all impressed throughout the year, with labels such as Versace, Dior and Valentino dressing many a celebrity.

Regional labels including Georges Chakra and Zuhair Murad also stole spots on numerous best-dressed lists, worn by the likes of Kerry Washington and Youssra.

Scroll through the gallery above to see our selection of the best dressed stars of 2020.

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The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE. 

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FA Cup quarter-final draw

The matches will be played across the weekend of 21 and 22 March

Sheffield United v Arsenal

Newcastle v Manchester City

Norwich v Derby/Manchester United

Leicester City v Chelsea

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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.

The BIO

Favourite piece of music: Verdi’s Requiem. It’s awe-inspiring.

Biggest inspiration: My father, as I grew up in a house where music was constantly played on a wind-up gramophone. I had amazing music teachers in primary and secondary school who inspired me to take my music further. They encouraged me to take up music as a profession and I follow in their footsteps, encouraging others to do the same.

Favourite book: Ian McEwan’s Atonement – the ending alone knocked me for six.

Favourite holiday destination: Italy - music and opera is so much part of the life there. I love it.

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Federer's 19 grand slam titles

Australian Open (5 titles) - 2004 bt Marat Safin; 2006 bt Marcos Baghdatis; 2007 bt Fernando Gonzalez; 2010 bt Andy Murray; 2017 bt Rafael Nadal

French Open (1 title) - 2009 bt Robin Soderling

Wimbledon (8 titles) - 2003 bt Mark Philippoussis; 2004 bt Andy Roddick; 2005 bt Andy Roddick; 2006 bt Rafael Nadal; 2007 bt Rafael Nadal; 2009 bt Andy Roddick; 2012 bt Andy Murray; 2017 bt Marin Cilic

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Defence review at a glance

• Increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 but given “turbulent times it may be necessary to go faster”

• Prioritise a shift towards working with AI and autonomous systems

• Invest in the resilience of military space systems.

• Number of active reserves should be increased by 20%

• More F-35 fighter jets required in the next decade

• New “hybrid Navy” with AUKUS submarines and autonomous vessels

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Dubai works towards better air quality by 2021

Dubai is on a mission to record good air quality for 90 per cent of the year – up from 86 per cent annually today – by 2021.

The municipality plans to have seven mobile air-monitoring stations by 2020 to capture more accurate data in hourly and daily trends of pollution.

These will be on the Palm Jumeirah, Al Qusais, Muhaisnah, Rashidiyah, Al Wasl, Al Quoz and Dubai Investment Park.

“It will allow real-time responding for emergency cases,” said Khaldoon Al Daraji, first environment safety officer at the municipality.

“We’re in a good position except for the cases that are out of our hands, such as sandstorms.

“Sandstorms are our main concern because the UAE is just a receiver.

“The hotspots are Iran, Saudi Arabia and southern Iraq, but we’re working hard with the region to reduce the cycle of sandstorm generation.”

Mr Al Daraji said monitoring as it stood covered 47 per cent of Dubai.

There are 12 fixed stations in the emirate, but Dubai also receives information from monitors belonging to other entities.

“There are 25 stations in total,” Mr Al Daraji said.

“We added new technology and equipment used for the first time for the detection of heavy metals.

“A hundred parameters can be detected but we want to expand it to make sure that the data captured can allow a baseline study in some areas to ensure they are well positioned.”

10 tips for entry-level job seekers
  • Have an up-to-date, professional LinkedIn profile. If you don’t have a LinkedIn account, set one up today. Avoid poor-quality profile pictures with distracting backgrounds. Include a professional summary and begin to grow your network.
  • Keep track of the job trends in your sector through the news. Apply for job alerts at your dream organisations and the types of jobs you want – LinkedIn uses AI to share similar relevant jobs based on your selections.
  • Double check that you’ve highlighted relevant skills on your resume and LinkedIn profile.
  • For most entry-level jobs, your resume will first be filtered by an applicant tracking system for keywords. Look closely at the description of the job you are applying for and mirror the language as much as possible (while being honest and accurate about your skills and experience).
  • Keep your CV professional and in a simple format – make sure you tailor your cover letter and application to the company and role.
  • Go online and look for details on job specifications for your target position. Make a list of skills required and set yourself some learning goals to tick off all the necessary skills one by one.
  • Don’t be afraid to reach outside your immediate friends and family to other acquaintances and let them know you are looking for new opportunities.
  • Make sure you’ve set your LinkedIn profile to signal that you are “open to opportunities”. Also be sure to use LinkedIn to search for people who are still actively hiring by searching for those that have the headline “I’m hiring” or “We’re hiring” in their profile.
  • Prepare for online interviews using mock interview tools. Even before landing interviews, it can be useful to start practising.
  • Be professional and patient. Always be professional with whoever you are interacting with throughout your search process, this will be remembered. You need to be patient, dedicated and not give up on your search. Candidates need to make sure they are following up appropriately for roles they have applied.

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