Trend: Get the finishing touch to your workwear with vibrant ties Summer is all about bold colour, even at the workplace. Try some loud, printed ties to add a little fun to your everyday look

1. Yellow and blue, Dh475, Thomas Pink, The Galleria, 02 676 7002; Dubai Mall, 04 339 8598. 2. Pink, blue, green and yellow with palm leaf design, Dh95, Topman, Dubai Mall, 04 339 9802 and elsewhere. 3. Green camouflage, Dh475, Eton; 4. Dark blue floral, Dh525; 5. Dark blue polka dots, Dh525, both Duchamp, all at Bloomingdale's, Dubai Mall, 04 350 5333. 6. Turquoise and pink, Dh475, Thomas Pink. 7. Pink paisley, Dh400, Hugo Boss at Bloomingdale's. 8. Pink with white spots, Dh400, Corneliani at Harvey Nichols, Mall of the Emirates, 04 409 8888. 9. Red leopard print, Dh95, Topman.

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THE SPECS

Engine: 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol engine

Power: 420kW

Torque: 780Nm

Transmission: 8-speed automatic

Price: From Dh1,350,000

On sale: Available for preorder now

SERIES SCHEDULE

First Test, Galle International Stadium
July 26-30
Second Test, Sinhalese Sports Club Ground
August 3-7
Third Test, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
August 12-16
First ODI, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
August 20
Second ODI, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
August 24
Third ODI, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
August 27
Fourth ODI, R Premadasa Stadium
August 31
Fifth ODI, R Premadasa Stadium
September 3
T20, R Premadasa Stadium
September 6

AI traffic lights to ease congestion at seven points to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street

The seven points are:

Shakhbout bin Sultan Street

Dhafeer Street

Hadbat Al Ghubainah Street (outbound)

Salama bint Butti Street

Al Dhafra Street

Rabdan Street

Umm Yifina Street exit (inbound)

The specs

Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
Power: 640hp
Torque: 760nm
On sale: 2026
Price: Not announced yet

Volvo ES90 Specs

Engine: Electric single motor (96kW), twin motor (106kW) and twin motor performance (106kW)

Power: 333hp, 449hp, 680hp

Torque: 480Nm, 670Nm, 870Nm

On sale: Later in 2025 or early 2026, depending on region

Price: Exact regional pricing TBA

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