Cellar master Sebastien Halbout carries cheese for France's record-breaking bid to create the world's largest fondue, which weighed 2,177.5kg, at Fort des Rousses. AFP
Cellar master Sebastien Halbout carries cheese for France's record-breaking bid to create the world's largest fondue, which weighed 2,177.5kg, at Fort des Rousses. AFP
Mohammed Sahloul, 17, is greeted by his sister Nina after being released from an Israeli prison in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip. AP
Mohammed Sahloul, 17, is greeted by his sister Nina after being released from an Israeli prison in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip. AP
An image of Pope Francis is projected on the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. AFP
An image of Pope Francis is projected on the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. AFP
Shoppers in the Asakusa area of the Japanese capital, with the 634-metre Tokyo Skytree in the background. AFP
Shoppers in the Asakusa area of the Japanese capital, with the 634-metre Tokyo Skytree in the background. AFP
UAE aid for Gaza being loaded at Al Hamriya Port in Dubai. Victor Besa /The National
UAE aid for Gaza being loaded at Al Hamriya Port in Dubai. Victor Besa /The National
A soldier, who lost a leg in combat in eastern Ukraine in 2015, with a howitzer in the country's Kharkiv region, as the war with Russia rumbles on. AP
A soldier, who lost a leg in combat in eastern Ukraine in 2015, with a howitzer in the country's Kharkiv region, as the war with Russia rumbles on. AP
Ruined houses in Jarjanaz, eastern Idlib, Syria, two months after the fall of the Assad regime, whose forces tore the roofs off homes to steal iron. EPA
Ruined houses in Jarjanaz, eastern Idlib, Syria, two months after the fall of the Assad regime, whose forces tore the roofs off homes to steal iron. EPA
Left Party candidate Heidi Reichinnek and colleagues celebrate their results at a general election event in Berlin. EPA
Left Party candidate Heidi Reichinnek and colleagues celebrate their results at a general election event in Berlin. EPA
A Venezuelan migrant who had hoped to reach the US but decided to return home due to President Donald Trump's new immigration policies, waits for a boat in Gardi Sugdub, Panama. Reuters
A Venezuelan migrant who had hoped to reach the US but decided to return home due to President Donald Trump's new immigration policies, waits for a boat in Gardi Sugdub, Panama. Reuters
Spain's King Felipe VI, accompanied by Queen Letizia, after receiving an honorary degree from the University of Alcala. EPA
Spain's King Felipe VI, accompanied by Queen Letizia, after receiving an honorary degree from the University of Alcala. EPA
A hummingbird feeds in a cactus garden on the outfield lawn before a baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Athletics, in Surprise, Arizona. AP
A hummingbird feeds in a cactus garden on the outfield lawn before a baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Athletics, in Surprise, Arizona. AP
Ukrainian forces fire rockets towards Russian troops, near the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, Ukraine. Reuters
Ukrainian forces fire rockets towards Russian troops, near the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, Ukraine. Reuters
It was worth the climb for these people standing on top of Manquehuito hill in Santiago, Chile. AP
It was worth the climb for these people standing on top of Manquehuito hill in Santiago, Chile. AP
People leave toy tractors outside the National Farming Union's annual conference in London, in protest over how inheritance tax reforms could affect farmers’ families. Getty Images
People leave toy tractors outside the National Farming Union's annual conference in London, in protest over how inheritance tax reforms could affect farmers’ families. Getty Images
Rescuers work at the construction site of a bridge on the Seoul-Sejong motorway after it collapsed, leaving three workers dead and five injured, in Anseong, South Korea. EPA
Rescuers work at the construction site of a bridge on the Seoul-Sejong motorway after it collapsed, leaving three workers dead and five injured, in Anseong, South Korea. EPA
Former members of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and police officers who allegedly surrendered to M23 rebels arrive in Goma, Congo. AP
Former members of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and police officers who allegedly surrendered to M23 rebels arrive in Goma, Congo. AP
Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Jack Dashwood warms up before a game against the San Diego Padres, in Peoria, Arizona. AP
Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Jack Dashwood warms up before a game against the San Diego Padres, in Peoria, Arizona. AP
European leaders and officials mark the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, at Independence Square, Kyiv. AFP
European leaders and officials mark the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, at Independence Square, Kyiv. AFP
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks at a briefing next to TV screens displaying the word 'Victory' after a judge ruled against Associated Press. The news agency had requested the immediate restoration of access after its journalists were barred for continuing to refer to the Gulf of Mexico in coverage. Reuters
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks at a briefing next to TV screens displaying the word 'Victory' after a judge ruled against Associated Press. The news agency had requested the immediate restoration of access after its journalists were barred for continuing to refer to the Gulf of Mexico in coverage. Reuters
Israelis gather for the funeral procession of Shiri Bibas, 32, and her two children, Kfir, nine months, and Ariel, four, who were kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas and whose bodies were released on February 21, in Rishon Le Zion, Israel. Reuters
Israelis gather for the funeral procession of Shiri Bibas, 32, and her two children, Kfir, nine months, and Ariel, four, who were kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas and whose bodies were released on February 21, in Rishon Le Zion, Israel. Reuters
Hindu devotees bathe at the confluence of the rivers Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati on Shivratri, the final day of Maha Kumbh festival, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. AP
Hindu devotees bathe at the confluence of the rivers Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati on Shivratri, the final day of Maha Kumbh festival, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. AP
The fishing village of Sakrisoya, in Norway's Lofoten islands. AFP
The fishing village of Sakrisoya, in Norway's Lofoten islands. AFP
Models showcase Gucci's autumn/winter women's collection at Milan Fashion Week. AFP
Models showcase Gucci's autumn/winter women's collection at Milan Fashion Week. AFP
The drivers pose for a group photograph during testing in Bahrain ahead of the new F1 season. Reuters
The drivers pose for a group photograph during testing in Bahrain ahead of the new F1 season. Reuters
Luminous, an immersive light and sound show by the Luxmuralis collaboration of sculptor Peter Walker and composer David Harper, at St Paul's Cathedral in London. AFP
Luminous, an immersive light and sound show by the Luxmuralis collaboration of sculptor Peter Walker and composer David Harper, at St Paul's Cathedral in London. AFP
The illuminated reflection of Jama Masjid in New Delhi, India. Reuters
The illuminated reflection of Jama Masjid in New Delhi, India. Reuters
A woman photographs one of the ice caves in the 'tongue' of the Morteratsch glacier, which is melting due to climate change, in Pontresina, near Saint Moritz in eastern Switzerland. Reuters
A woman photographs one of the ice caves in the 'tongue' of the Morteratsch glacier, which is melting due to climate change, in Pontresina, near Saint Moritz in eastern Switzerland. Reuters
Ramadan lights along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Ramadan lights along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Dancers perform a folk dance during full-dress rehearsal for the upcoming Jhumur festival in Guwahati, India. AFP
Dancers perform a folk dance during full-dress rehearsal for the upcoming Jhumur festival in Guwahati, India. AFP

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February 28, 2025

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ONCE UPON A TIME IN GAZA

Starring: Nader Abd Alhay, Majd Eid, Ramzi Maqdisi

Directors: Tarzan and Arab Nasser

Rating: 4.5/5

Our legal consultant

Name: Dr Hassan Mohsen Elhais

Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.

The specs

Engine: 3-litre twin-turbo V6

Power: 400hp

Torque: 475Nm

Transmission: 9-speed automatic

Price: From Dh215,900

On sale: Now

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Profile

Co-founders of the company: Vilhelm Hedberg and Ravi Bhusari

Launch year: In 2016 ekar launched and signed an agreement with Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi. In January 2017 ekar launched in Dubai in a partnership with the RTA.

Number of employees: Over 50

Financing stage: Series B currently being finalised

Investors: Series A - Audacia Capital 

Sector of operation: Transport

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The biog

Family: wife, four children, 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren

Reads: Newspapers, historical, religious books and biographies

Education: High school in Thatta, a city now in Pakistan

Regrets: Not completing college in Karachi when universities were shut down following protests by freedom fighters for the British to quit India 

 

Happiness: Work on creative ideas, you will also need ideals to make people happy

If you go…

Emirates launched a new daily service to Mexico City this week, flying via Barcelona from Dh3,995.

Emirati citizens are among 67 nationalities who do not require a visa to Mexico. Entry is granted on arrival for stays of up to 180 days. 

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Updated: February 28, 2025, 6:02 PM
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