Elite Residence penthouse in Dubai with pool. Photo: Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
Elite Residence penthouse in Dubai with pool. Photo: Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
Elite Residence penthouse in Dubai with pool. Photo: Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
Elite Residence penthouse in Dubai with pool. Photo: Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty

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Best of UAE Property of the Week - which was your favourite in 2021?

Let us know which home you liked the most from those we featured in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Ian Oxborrow
Ian Oxborrow

January 11, 2022

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We like choosing them, and you like looking at them.

Each week The National selects a home that's on the market for its Property of the Week feature – and, whether it's located in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, they come in all different shapes and sizes.

From private islands to swimming pools in the lounge and cinemas in the basement, these haven't been your typical two-up, two down-style homes, or regular new build apartments of which there are plenty across the UAE.

Now it's your chance to have your say on which you liked best. So take a look at the options we've selected below and vote in the poll at the bottom.

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Dh125 million Bentley Palace on Dubai's Sweden Island

The Bentley Palace on Sweden Island located within the World Islands development in Dubai. All photos: Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
The Bentley Palace on Sweden Island located within the World Islands development in Dubai. All photos: Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
The property comes with expansive views out across the ocean
The property comes with expansive views out across the ocean
The house comes with Bentley-branded furnishings
The house comes with Bentley-branded furnishings
The bathrooms are not fitted with your average bath tub
The bathrooms are not fitted with your average bath tub
This bathtub is from a single piece of marble
This bathtub is from a single piece of marble
The Bentley Palace villa has seven bedrooms
The Bentley Palace villa has seven bedrooms
The property has a fully-quipped gymnasium
The property has a fully-quipped gymnasium
The house comes fully furnished
The house comes fully furnished
There are plenty of options for pampering with a spa at home
There are plenty of options for pampering with a spa at home
The home has two kitchens, both with soft close cabinets, natural stone tops and Miele appliances
The home has two kitchens, both with soft close cabinets, natural stone tops and Miele appliances
The home is spread across six storeys
The home is spread across six storeys
It is the last of the nine villas on Sweden Island left to be sold
It is the last of the nine villas on Sweden Island left to be sold
The property comes with a private beach
The property comes with a private beach
The rooftop view looks over the Arabian Gulf
The rooftop view looks over the Arabian Gulf
For those who prefer not to swim in the sea, there's also a large overflow infinity pool
For those who prefer not to swim in the sea, there's also a large overflow infinity pool
Along wit the spa and sauna, there is a snow room for cold treatments
Along wit the spa and sauna, there is a snow room for cold treatments
A bedroom with a jungle view
A bedroom with a jungle view
There is 24-hour service that you can dial in from the neighbouring five-star hotels
There is 24-hour service that you can dial in from the neighbouring five-star hotels
The sauna room
The sauna room
The island is accessible via boat or helicopter
The island is accessible via boat or helicopter

This seven-bedroom mansion is part of The Heart of Europe development at The World Islands off the coast of Dubai. It is one of nine villas on the Sweden Island, of which eight have been sold. The villa comes with eight bathrooms, has a built up area of 25,000 square feet and sits on a plot of 34,500 square feet.

The neighbours are made up of regional royalty, and a new buyer must be vetted by the authorities first, and then be approved by all the neighbours.

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Loft-style living for Dh4.5m in JBR

A loft is an open plan style of living. All images courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
A loft is an open plan style of living. All images courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
The custom-designed kitchen has built in appliances.
The custom-designed kitchen has built in appliances.
The living area. The property comes nicely furnished.
The living area. The property comes nicely furnished.
A pool table comes with the property - perfect for socialising.
A pool table comes with the property - perfect for socialising.
The view out over Palm Jumeirah.
The view out over Palm Jumeirah.
It is spacious and airy - comfortable for a couple to reside with a child.
It is spacious and airy - comfortable for a couple to reside with a child.
The high ceilings provide character.
The high ceilings provide character.
There are two bedrooms.
There are two bedrooms.
Some interesting furnishings are dotted about.
Some interesting furnishings are dotted about.
The kitchen comes with views out the window.
The kitchen comes with views out the window.
The bedrooms are not overloaded with furniture.
The bedrooms are not overloaded with furniture.
The loft is located in the Sadaf 6 development.
The loft is located in the Sadaf 6 development.
It has undergone extensive renovations.
It has undergone extensive renovations.
The mirrored glass gives a sense of extra space.
The mirrored glass gives a sense of extra space.
The master bedroom comes with a Jacuzzi.
The master bedroom comes with a Jacuzzi.
The floor to ceiling room divider is a pleasant addition.
The floor to ceiling room divider is a pleasant addition.
The view out towards Ain Dubai.
The view out towards Ain Dubai.
The apartment is ready to move in.
The apartment is ready to move in.

Just because the price tag isn't in the dozens of millions doesn't mean it can't be super cool. This loft, located on a high floor in the Sadaf 6 development in JBR, is made for a young (or old) hipster with its high ceilings and open plan layout.

The extensive upgrades and refurbishment cost approximately Dh500,000.

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Dh10.6m Abu Dhabi villa with a 'one-of-a-kind' view

The privacy of your own pool in a community development. All images courtesy Henry Wiltshire International
The privacy of your own pool in a community development. All images courtesy Henry Wiltshire International
The main lounge is airy with its double-height ceiling.
The main lounge is airy with its double-height ceiling.
The view over Al Zeina towards Yas Island.
The view over Al Zeina towards Yas Island.
A choice of view from the comfort of your bed.
A choice of view from the comfort of your bed.
The lounge opens out on to the terrace.
The lounge opens out on to the terrace.
The kitchen has fully integrated appliances by Miele and Quooker.
The kitchen has fully integrated appliances by Miele and Quooker.
The dining room overlooks the pool - and the sea.
The dining room overlooks the pool - and the sea.
The lounge runs through to the kitchen-diner.
The lounge runs through to the kitchen-diner.
Diners can sit at the kitchen island for less formal eating.
Diners can sit at the kitchen island for less formal eating.
The upstairs entertainment room.
The upstairs entertainment room.
The villa has seven bathrooms.
The villa has seven bathrooms.
With six bedrooms, there is space for all the family.
With six bedrooms, there is space for all the family.
More outdoor space.
More outdoor space.
The community of Al Zeina includes a nursery and retail outlets.
The community of Al Zeina includes a nursery and retail outlets.
Remote-controlled blinds can keep the sunlight out.
Remote-controlled blinds can keep the sunlight out.
There is a private beach for residents.
There is a private beach for residents.
There's still room for the new owner to bring in more furniture.
There's still room for the new owner to bring in more furniture.
The bedrooms are of a decent size and shape.
The bedrooms are of a decent size and shape.
The dining room. The property also comes with a maid's room and two parking spaces.
The dining room. The property also comes with a maid's room and two parking spaces.
The villa is on the market for Dh10.6 million.
The villa is on the market for Dh10.6 million.
Toasters, blenders, pressure cookers - they'll all fit in this kitchen.
Toasters, blenders, pressure cookers - they'll all fit in this kitchen.
His and hers showers are accompanied by a high-sided bath.
His and hers showers are accompanied by a high-sided bath.

Again, not the most expensive, or the biggest, but has so much going for it. This villa set in the sought-after Al Zeina community at Al Raha Beach has the privacy of a penthouse apartment, plus the views, but still has its own outdoor space.

The design is tasteful, there's something for all of the family and the community has its own beach for residents.

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Dh100m Palm Jumeirah beachfront mansion

This Palm Jumeirah property is on the market for Dh100 million. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
This Palm Jumeirah property is on the market for Dh100 million. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
The property is spread across 14,420 square feet on a 14,451 sqft plot. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
The property is spread across 14,420 square feet on a 14,451 sqft plot. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
The home cinema room. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
The home cinema room. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
Open-plan living on the ground floor. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
Open-plan living on the ground floor. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
A spacious family kitchen. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
A spacious family kitchen. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
The property is being sold fully furnished. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
The property is being sold fully furnished. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
It is located on a private 67-metre stretch of beach. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
It is located on a private 67-metre stretch of beach. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
The sleek and modern outdoor barbecue area. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
The sleek and modern outdoor barbecue area. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
The inviting entrance to the home. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
The inviting entrance to the home. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
An informal, family dining area. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
An informal, family dining area. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
Dubai Marina views from the second-floor terrace. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
Dubai Marina views from the second-floor terrace. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
The interiors have been designed to maximise light. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
The interiors have been designed to maximise light. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
Light and bright interiors throughout. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
Light and bright interiors throughout. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
A home office, located on the second floor. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
A home office, located on the second floor. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
The property is finished with Italian marble throughout. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
The property is finished with Italian marble throughout. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
The master dressing room. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
The master dressing room. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
A 20-metre infinity pool. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
A 20-metre infinity pool. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
Plenty of private spaces to relax in. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
Plenty of private spaces to relax in. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
The property boasts floor-to-ceiling windows throughout. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
The property boasts floor-to-ceiling windows throughout. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
One of six spacious en-suite bedrooms. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
One of six spacious en-suite bedrooms. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
A generously sized driveway. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
A generously sized driveway. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
Ample seating areas outside the home. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
Ample seating areas outside the home. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
The entrance to Villa Aurum. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
The entrance to Villa Aurum. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
The property boasts a number of water features. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
The property boasts a number of water features. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
A formal living area. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
A formal living area. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
The infinity pool looks out over Dubai Marina. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
The infinity pool looks out over Dubai Marina. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
A relaxed garden seating area. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
A relaxed garden seating area. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
A generously sized terrace. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
A generously sized terrace. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
Each of the six bedrooms are en-suite. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
Each of the six bedrooms are en-suite. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
A view of the private stretch of beach from the top floor. Courtesy BlackBrick Property
A view of the private stretch of beach from the top floor. Courtesy BlackBrick Property

High-end living at its finest. This six-bedroom, six-bathroom Palm Jumeirah property has a gym, sauna, spa, cinema, infinity pool and 67 metres of private white, sandy beach.

The owner will be only one of 16 who own a property at the very frond tip of one of the world's largest manmade archipelagos.

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Dh4m Parisian palace in the heart of Dubai

Stepping into this villa, located in Dubai's Green Community, transports you to a 19-century Parisian home. Courtesy Luxury Property
Stepping into this villa, located in Dubai's Green Community, transports you to a 19-century Parisian home. Courtesy Luxury Property
The grand three-bedroom villa has been renovated in a period stye from top to bottom. Courtesy Luxury Property
The grand three-bedroom villa has been renovated in a period stye from top to bottom. Courtesy Luxury Property
Artwork, fabrics and wallpapers were sourced directly from Europe, predominantly from France. Courtesy Luxury Property
Artwork, fabrics and wallpapers were sourced directly from Europe, predominantly from France. Courtesy Luxury Property
A classic clawfoot bathtub in a very spacious bathroom. Courtesy Luxury Property
A classic clawfoot bathtub in a very spacious bathroom. Courtesy Luxury Property
A classic country-style kitchen in the heart of the home. Courtesy Luxury Property
A classic country-style kitchen in the heart of the home. Courtesy Luxury Property
A far-cry from muted fitted wardrobes more often seen in Dubai properties. Courtesy Luxury Property
A far-cry from muted fitted wardrobes more often seen in Dubai properties. Courtesy Luxury Property
You can imagine a waltz or two taking place in this formal living room. Courtesy Luxury Property
You can imagine a waltz or two taking place in this formal living room. Courtesy Luxury Property
A television is the only telltale sign that you're in the 21st century. Courtesy Luxury Property
A television is the only telltale sign that you're in the 21st century. Courtesy Luxury Property
A snug and traditional living room. Courtesy Luxury Property
A snug and traditional living room. Courtesy Luxury Property
A calm office area, with period furniture and artwork. Courtesy Luxury Property
A calm office area, with period furniture and artwork. Courtesy Luxury Property
From the outside, the villa is a classic UAE property. Courtesy Luxury Property
From the outside, the villa is a classic UAE property. Courtesy Luxury Property
A spacious garden in the 10,000 sq ft plot. Courtesy Luxury Property
A spacious garden in the 10,000 sq ft plot. Courtesy Luxury Property
Boundary walls have been covered to look like a classic garden maze. Courtesy Luxury Property
Boundary walls have been covered to look like a classic garden maze. Courtesy Luxury Property
An outdoor seating area. Courtesy Luxury Property
An outdoor seating area. Courtesy Luxury Property

This unusual renovated three-bedroom property decorated in 19th-century Parisian style is located in the Green Community West, in the outskirts of the city in Dubai Investments Park.

It is unlike any you'll find elsewhere in the UAE and is like something straight out of the Netflix series Bridgerton.

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Dubai Marina penthouse with a swimming pool in the living room

The Elite Residence six-bedroom penthouse with an indoor pool in the living room. All photos: Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
The Elite Residence six-bedroom penthouse with an indoor pool in the living room. All photos: Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
A modern open-plan kitchen with integrated appliances
A modern open-plan kitchen with integrated appliances
One of the two spacious living areas
One of the two spacious living areas
The penthouse apartment has six en-suite bedrooms
The penthouse apartment has six en-suite bedrooms
Palm Jumeirah views from the bar area of the Elite Residence penthouse
Palm Jumeirah views from the bar area of the Elite Residence penthouse
A home office area in the penthouse
A home office area in the penthouse
The private indoor pool spans a portion of the living room
The private indoor pool spans a portion of the living room
A cosy spot to relax
A cosy spot to relax
The dining room
The dining room
Ample space for entertaining
Ample space for entertaining
The property has a bright and spacious open-plan set-up
The property has a bright and spacious open-plan set-up
There is a modern lighting feature throughout the penthouse
There is a modern lighting feature throughout the penthouse
The property has ample sea views
The property has ample sea views
A private indoor swimming pool in an apartment is a rarity even in Dubai
A private indoor swimming pool in an apartment is a rarity even in Dubai
One of eight spacious bathrooms in the property
One of eight spacious bathrooms in the property

This six-bedroom, eight-bathroom penthouse property in Elite Residence in Dubai Marina was on the market for between Dh33m and Dh35m.

Properties that come with their own swimming pool are no rarity in the UAE – however, apartments with a swimming pool inside the living room are not common.

It also comes with plenty of other benefits such as 360° views.

New UK refugee system

 

  • A new “core protection” for refugees moving from permanent to a more basic, temporary protection
  • Shortened leave to remain - refugees will receive 30 months instead of five years
  • A longer path to settlement with no indefinite settled status until a refugee has spent 20 years in Britain
  • To encourage refugees to integrate the government will encourage them to out of the core protection route wherever possible.
  • Under core protection there will be no automatic right to family reunion
  • Refugees will have a reduced right to public funds
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Barcelona 4 (Suarez 27', Vidal 32', Dembele 35', Messi 78')

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Red cards: Ronald Araujo, Ousmane Dembele (Barcelona)

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Zakat definitions

Zakat: an Arabic word meaning ‘to cleanse’ or ‘purification’.

Nisab: the minimum amount that a Muslim must have before being obliged to pay zakat. Traditionally, the nisab threshold was 87.48 grams of gold, or 612.36 grams of silver. The monetary value of the nisab therefore varies by current prices and currencies.

Zakat Al Mal: the ‘cleansing’ of wealth, as one of the five pillars of Islam; a spiritual duty for all Muslims meeting the ‘nisab’ wealth criteria in a lunar year, to pay 2.5 per cent of their wealth in alms to the deserving and needy.

Zakat Al Fitr: a donation to charity given during Ramadan, before Eid Al Fitr, in the form of food. Every adult Muslim who possesses food in excess of the needs of themselves and their family must pay two qadahs (an old measure just over 2 kilograms) of flour, wheat, barley or rice from each person in a household, as a minimum.

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Skoda Superb Specs

Engine: 2-litre TSI petrol

Power: 190hp

Torque: 320Nm

Price: From Dh147,000

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Other ways to buy used products in the UAE

UAE insurance firm Al Wathba National Insurance Company (AWNIC) last year launched an e-commerce website with a facility enabling users to buy car wrecks.

Bidders and potential buyers register on the online salvage car auction portal to view vehicles, review condition reports, or arrange physical surveys, and then start bidding for motors they plan to restore or harvest for parts.

Physical salvage car auctions are a common method for insurers around the world to move on heavily damaged vehicles, but AWNIC is one of the few UAE insurers to offer such services online.

For cars and less sizeable items such as bicycles and furniture, Dubizzle is arguably the best-known marketplace for pre-loved.

Founded in 2005, in recent years it has been joined by a plethora of Facebook community pages for shifting used goods, including Abu Dhabi Marketplace, Flea Market UAE and Arabian Ranches Souq Market while sites such as The Luxury Closet and Riot deal largely in second-hand fashion.

At the high-end of the pre-used spectrum, resellers such as Timepiece360.ae, WatchBox Middle East and Watches Market Dubai deal in authenticated second-hand luxury timepieces from brands such as Rolex, Hublot and Tag Heuer, with a warranty.

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The blast in the provincial capital Lashkar Gah killed the Afghan election candidate and at least another three people, Interior Minister Wais Ahmad Barmak told reporters. Another three were wounded, while three suspects were detained, he said.

The Taliban – which controls much of Helmand and has vowed to disrupt the October 20 parliamentary elections – claimed responsibility for the attack.

Mr Qahraman was at least the 10th candidate killed so far during the campaign season, and the second from Lashkar Gah this month. Another candidate, Saleh Mohammad Asikzai, was among eight people killed in a suicide attack last week. Most of the slain candidates were murdered in targeted assassinations, including Avtar Singh Khalsa, the first Afghan Sikh to run for the lower house of the parliament.

The same week the Taliban warned candidates to withdraw from the elections. On Wednesday the group issued fresh warnings, calling on educational workers to stop schools from being used as polling centres.

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The flights

Direct flights from the UAE to the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, are available with Air Arabia, (www.airarabia.com) Fly Dubai (www.flydubai.com) or Etihad (www.etihad.com) from Dh1,200 return including taxes. The trek described here started from Jomson, but there are many other start and end point variations depending on how you tailor your trek. To get to Jomson from Kathmandu you must first fly to the lake-side resort town of Pokhara with either Buddha Air (www.buddhaair.com) or Yeti Airlines (www.yetiairlines.com). Both charge around US$240 (Dh880) return. From Pokhara there are early morning flights to Jomson with Yeti Airlines or Simrik Airlines (www.simrikairlines.com) for around US$220 (Dh800) return. 

The trek

Restricted area permits (US$500 per person) are required for trekking in the Upper Mustang area. The challenging Meso Kanto pass between Tilcho Lake and Jomson should not be attempted by those without a lot of mountain experience and a good support team. An excellent trekking company with good knowledge of Upper Mustang, the Annaurpuna Circuit and Tilcho Lake area and who can help organise a version of the trek described here is the Nepal-UK run Snow Cat Travel (www.snowcattravel.com). Prices vary widely depending on accommodation types and the level of assistance required. 

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Size: A team of 12 with six employed full-time

Sector: Renewable energy

Funding: $500,000 in Series A funding from family and friends in 2018. A Series B round looking to raise $1.5m is now live.

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AUSTRALIA SQUAD v SOUTH AFRICA

Aaron Finch (capt), Shaun Marsh, Travis Head, Chris Lynn, Glenn Maxwell, D'Arcy Short, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey, Ashton Agar, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Zampa

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Monster Hunter: World

Capcom

PlayStation 4, Xbox One

SERIES INFO

Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, Abu Dhabi Sunshine Series

All matches at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Test series

1st Test: Zimbabwe beat Afghanistan by 10 wickets
2nd Test: Wednesday, 10 March – Sunday, 14 March

Play starts at 9.30am

T20 series

1st T20I: Wednesday, 17 March
2nd T20I: Friday, 19 March
3rd T20I: Saturday, 20 March

TV
Supporters in the UAE can watch the matches on the Rabbithole channel on YouTube

What is blockchain?

Blockchain is a form of distributed ledger technology, a digital system in which data is recorded across multiple places at the same time. Unlike traditional databases, DLTs have no central administrator or centralised data storage. They are transparent because the data is visible and, because they are automatically replicated and impossible to be tampered with, they are secure.

The main difference between blockchain and other forms of DLT is the way data is stored as ‘blocks’ – new transactions are added to the existing ‘chain’ of past transactions, hence the name ‘blockchain’. It is impossible to delete or modify information on the chain due to the replication of blocks across various locations.

Blockchain is mostly associated with cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Due to the inability to tamper with transactions, advocates say this makes the currency more secure and safer than traditional systems. It is maintained by a network of people referred to as ‘miners’, who receive rewards for solving complex mathematical equations that enable transactions to go through.

However, one of the major problems that has come to light has been the presence of illicit material buried in the Bitcoin blockchain, linking it to the dark web.

Other blockchain platforms can offer things like smart contracts, which are automatically implemented when specific conditions from all interested parties are reached, cutting the time involved and the risk of mistakes. Another use could be storing medical records, as patients can be confident their information cannot be changed. The technology can also be used in supply chains, voting and has the potential to used for storing property records.

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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Match statistics

Dubai Sports City Eagles 8 Dubai Exiles 85

Eagles
Try: Bailey
Pen: Carey

Exiles
Tries: Botes 3, Sackmann 2, Fourie 2, Penalty, Walsh, Gairn, Crossley, Stubbs
Cons: Gerber 7
Pens: Gerber 3

Man of the match: Tomas Sackmann (Exiles)

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AndhaDhun

Director: Sriram Raghavan

Producer: Matchbox Pictures, Viacom18

Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu, Radhika Apte, Anil Dhawan

Rating: 3.5/5

Match info

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Joselu (11')

Tottenham Hotspur 2
Vertonghen (8'), Alli (18')

Asia Cup 2018 final

Who: India v Bangladesh

When: Friday, 3.30pm, Dubai International Stadium

Watch: Live on OSN Cricket HD

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Terror attacks in Paris, November 13, 2015

- At 9.16pm, three suicide attackers killed one person outside the Atade de France during a foootball match between France and Germany- At 9.25pm, three attackers opened fire on restaurants and cafes over 20 minutes, killing 39 people- Shortly after 9.40pm, three other attackers launched a three-hour raid on the Bataclan, in which 1,500 people had gathered to watch a rock concert. In total, 90 people were killed- Salah Abdeslam, the only survivor of the terrorists, did not directly participate in the attacks, thought to be due to a technical glitch in his suicide vest- He fled to Belgium and was involved in attacks on Brussels in March 2016. He is serving a life sentence in France

Profile

Company: Justmop.com

Date started: December 2015

Founders: Kerem Kuyucu and Cagatay Ozcan

Sector: Technology and home services

Based: Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai

Size: 55 employees and 100,000 cleaning requests a month

Funding:  The company’s investors include Collective Spark, Faith Capital Holding, Oak Capital, VentureFriends, and 500 Startups. 

Updated: January 11, 2022, 8:43 AM