Young boys dance to traditional Emirati music by Al Mazyood band for National Day celebrations, at Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Young boys dance to traditional Emirati music by Al Mazyood band for National Day celebrations, at Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
UAE, Middle East and world breaking news, stories and analysis
December 02, 2022
Celebrating the UAE's journey
With reference to Salam Al Amir's report Unique rendition of UAE national anthem with sounds from space (November 30):On the occasion of the UAE's 51st National Day, I congratulate all the people in the Emirates. Over the decades, the country has recorded dramatic growth, and has been an example to the international community. Having spent 16 years in the UAE and seen some of the rapid development, I feel proud to have been a small part of the country's journey.
K Ragavan, Bengaluru, India
Saudi Arabia's soccer win is for the records
Regarding John McAuley's article Sami Al Jaber: 'I couldn't sleep for two days after Saudi Arabia beat Argentina'(November 30): The epic upset of Argentina’s tougher soccer team by Saudi Arabia was one for the record books. Despite the surprise to the soccer world, it was a game where sportsmanship, grit, athleticism, glory and professionalism were on display. Congratulations to the Saudi team, and to all involved in the Qatar games. To my own country, Canada: you make us proud. Let the red and white flag with the iconic maple leaf wave against tough competitors.
Kerwin Maude, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Handbags are an asset investment
About Nick Webster's piece Dubai Bling star Kris Fade taken to task by radio show caller(November 30): Kris Fade was right about one thing: “To get money, you don’t spend money,” and that's exactly how millionaires are made. I have never seen a millionaire spend his hard earned money just like that.
Tania Al Khalidi, Dubai
My dad was a multi-millionaire and he spent huge amounts of money on property, cars, alongside investing in various enterprises. And my mum had a handbag collection that could buy a house on the Palm if all those bags were sold.
One should not spend on liabilities. That is what wealthy people do not do. And handbags are not a liability investment at all. They are an asset investment. And the only way to grow your wealth is to speculate and invest in a varied personal portfolio of assets. In my family that means precious metals, property, art and yes, handbags. Not joking on the last one. Fade may have meant something else as money sat in a bank only depreciates. Long story short: nothing wrong with spending money even at times on frivolous trinkets.
Tanya Milbourne, Dubai
A wish for Madeleine McCann
With reference to Soraya Ebrahimi's report New arrest warrant for Madeleine McCann suspect as German linked to other cases(November 29): I’ve often thought about Madeleine. I can’t believe it’s been 15 years. The optimistic scenario is that she would now be living a new life somewhere. Sadly, I very much doubt that. We can only hope she is somewhere safe.
Ananda Balan, Hyderabad, India
if you go
'My Son'
Director: Christian Carion
Starring: James McAvoy, Claire Foy, Tom Cullen, Gary Lewis
Rating: 2/5
Specs
Engine: 51.5kW electric motor
Range: 400km
Power: 134bhp
Torque: 175Nm
Price: From Dh98,800
Available: Now
Scoreline
Switzerland 5
In The Heights
Directed by: Jon M. Chu
Stars: Anthony Ramos, Lin-Manual Miranda
Rating: ****
MATCH INFO
Chelsea 4 (Mount 18',Werner 44', Hudson-Odoi 49', Havertz 85')
Morecambe 0
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
ULTRA PROCESSED FOODS
- Carbonated drinks, sweet or savoury packaged snacks, confectionery, mass-produced packaged breads and buns
- Margarines and spreads; cookies, biscuits, pastries, cakes, and cake mixes, breakfast cereals, cereal and energy bars
- Energy drinks, milk drinks, fruit yoghurts and fruit drinks, cocoa drinks, meat and chicken extracts and instant sauces
- Infant formulas and follow-on milks, health and slimming products such as powdered or fortified meal and dish substitutes
- Many ready-to-heat products including pre-prepared pies and pasta and pizza dishes, poultry and fish nuggets and sticks, sausages, burgers, hot dogs, and other reconstituted meat products, powdered and packaged instant soups, noodles and desserts
The biog
Alwyn Stephen says much of his success is a result of taking an educated chance on business decisions.
His advice to anyone starting out in business is to have no fear as life is about taking on challenges.
“If you have the ambition and dream of something, follow that dream, be positive, determined and set goals.
"Nothing and no-one can stop you from succeeding with the right work application, and a little bit of luck along the way.”
Mr Stephen sells his luxury fragrances at selected perfumeries around the UAE, including the House of Niche Boutique in Al Seef.
He relaxes by spending time with his family at home, and enjoying his wife’s India cooking.
Founded in 1985 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, the Central Veterinary Research Laboratory (CVRL) is a government diagnostic centre that provides testing and research facilities to the UAE and neighbouring countries.
One of its main goals is to provide permanent treatment solutions for veterinary related diseases.
The taxidermy centre was established 12 years ago and is headed by Dr Ulrich Wernery.
