There was a time when I would have baulked at the idea of wearing zip-off trousers. But as their styles and materials have improved, the benefits become more apparent. Having trousers and shorts in a single garment saves space when packing. They are hard wearing and dry quickly. Suddenly, wearing a pair of these hybrids out and about doesn’t seem so odd.
Craghoppers Kiwi zip-off trousers
These trousers are made from treated polyester cotton, which repels water and dries quickly. They are comfortable because the fabric has a bit of stretch and the waist is elastic. There are eight pockets and a large cargo pocket on the leg. They weigh just 600 grams and convert into shorts, thanks to the zips above the knee. The trousers come with a lifetime guarantee.
Available in four colours, from www.craghoppers.com from $36.64 (Dh135), plus shipping.
North Face Horizon Falls convertible trousers
Expensive but very lightweight, these trousers are made from nylon ripstop that is tough and quick-drying, with an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) of 50. They change into 25cm-long shorts. Subtle details, such as the ankle zips and a gusseted crotch, make them feel like they are worth the extra money. The fit is loose and they come in grey and beige.
Available from www.ellis-brigham.com from $77.95 (Dh286), plus shipping.
Marmot Cruz convertible trousers
These trousers are made from recycled nylon, which has been treated to protect against sun (UPF 50) and rain. They are breathable and have a waistband lined with tricot, a material with a close-knit weave, which wicks moisture away quickly. They have zips on the leg hems to make them easy to fit over bulky boots. They can be converted into 25cm-shorts using zips above the knee.
Available from www.backcountry.com from $55.96 (Dh206), plus shipping.
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MATCH INFO
Kolkata Knight Riders 245/6 (20 ovs)
Kings XI Punjab 214/8 (20 ovs)
Kolkata won by 31 runs
Key facilities
- Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- Premier League-standard football pitch
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
- AR and VR-enabled learning centres
- Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
What can you do?
Document everything immediately; including dates, times, locations and witnesses
Seek professional advice from a legal expert
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You can use the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation’s dedicated hotline
In criminal cases, you can contact the police for additional support
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Pox that threatens the Middle East's native species
Camelpox
Caused by a virus related to the one that causes human smallpox, camelpox typically causes fever, swelling of lymph nodes and skin lesions in camels aged over three, but the animal usually recovers after a month or so. Younger animals may develop a more acute form that causes internal lesions and diarrhoea, and is often fatal, especially when secondary infections result. It is found across the Middle East as well as in parts of Asia, Africa, Russia and India.
Falconpox
Falconpox can cause a variety of types of lesions, which can affect, for example, the eyelids, feet and the areas above and below the beak. It is a problem among captive falcons and is one of many types of avian pox or avipox diseases that together affect dozens of bird species across the world. Among the other forms are pigeonpox, turkeypox, starlingpox and canarypox. Avipox viruses are spread by mosquitoes and direct bird-to-bird contact.
Houbarapox
Houbarapox is, like falconpox, one of the many forms of avipox diseases. It exists in various forms, with a type that causes skin lesions being least likely to result in death. Other forms cause more severe lesions, including internal lesions, and are more likely to kill the bird, often because secondary infections develop. This summer the CVRL reported an outbreak of pox in houbaras after rains in spring led to an increase in mosquito numbers.
In numbers: PKK’s money network in Europe
Germany: PKK collectors typically bring in $18 million in cash a year – amount has trebled since 2010
Revolutionary tax: Investigators say about $2 million a year raised from ‘tax collection’ around Marseille
Extortion: Gunman convicted in 2023 of demanding $10,000 from Kurdish businessman in Stockholm
Drug trade: PKK income claimed by Turkish anti-drugs force in 2024 to be as high as $500 million a year
Denmark: PKK one of two terrorist groups along with Iranian separatists ASMLA to raise “two-digit million amounts”
Contributions: Hundreds of euros expected from typical Kurdish families and thousands from business owners
TV channel: Kurdish Roj TV accounts frozen and went bankrupt after Denmark fined it more than $1 million over PKK links in 2013
A MINECRAFT MOVIE
Director: Jared Hess
Starring: Jack Black, Jennifer Coolidge, Jason Momoa
Rating: 3/5
THE DETAILS
Kaala
Dir: Pa. Ranjith
Starring: Rajinikanth, Huma Qureshi, Easwari Rao, Nana Patekar
Rating: 1.5/5
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