Ties that bind

RED: Dh545, Valentino at Saks Fifth Avenue, BurJuman, Dubai, 04 800 7257; GREEN: Dh415, Richard James at Villa Moda Men's, DIFC, 04 382 5160; PINK/YELLOW: Dh3,819, Charvet at Saks Fifth Avenue; PINK: Dh529, Aquascutum, PURPLE: Dh415, Richard James, ORANGE: Dh529, Aquascutum, all at Villa Moda Men's Photo: Tina Chang / The National Stylist: Shannon Wylie

S*uce is holding its first Design a Dress competition, which is open to anyone in the region, as long as they are not already selling clothes at its boutiques in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The assignment? Design an "Eighties-rock-inspired kaftan dress". The winner, selected by a panel of judges, will get to design a six-piece collection co-produced by, and sold at, S*uce. Those interested must e-mail melina@shopatsauce.com for guidelines and information about the competition. The deadline for submissions is September 30.

On Women's Day

Dr Nawal Al-Hosany: Why more women should be on the frontlines of climate action

Samar Elmnhrawy: How companies in the Middle East can catch up on gender equality

The National Editorial: Is there much to celebrate on International Women's Day 2021?

Justin Thomas: Challenge the notion that 'men are from Mars, women are from Venus'

On Women's Day

Dr Nawal Al-Hosany: Why more women should be on the frontlines of climate action

Shelina Janmohamed: Why shouldn't a spouse be compensated fairly for housework?

Samar Elmnhrawy: How companies in the Middle East can catch up on gender equality

The National Editorial: Is there much to celebrate on International Women's Day 2021?

Day 5, Abu Dhabi Test: At a glance

Moment of the day When Dilruwan Perera dismissed Yasir Shah to end Pakistan’s limp resistance, the Sri Lankans charged around the field with the fevered delirium of a side not used to winning. Trouble was, they had not. The delivery was deemed a no ball. Sri Lanka had a nervy wait, but it was merely a stay of execution for the beleaguered hosts.

Stat of the day – 5 Pakistan have lost all 10 wickets on the fifth day of a Test five times since the start of 2016. It is an alarming departure for a side who had apparently erased regular collapses from their resume. “The only thing I can say, it’s not a mitigating excuse at all, but that’s a young batting line up, obviously trying to find their way,” said Mickey Arthur, Pakistan’s coach.

The verdict Test matches in the UAE are known for speeding up on the last two days, but this was extreme. The first two innings of this Test took 11 sessions to complete. The remaining two were done in less than four. The nature of Pakistan’s capitulation at the end showed just how difficult the transition is going to be in the post Misbah-ul-Haq era.

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets

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