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Brazilian jockey Silvestre De Sousa, right, riding Dubai Future, celebrates his Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, on April 5. Along with him is Godolphin trainer Saeed bin Suroor, left. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Brazilian jockey Silvestre De Sousa, right, riding Dubai Future, celebrates his Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, on April 5. Along with him is Godolphin trainer Saeed bin Suroor, left. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Elation from Silvestre De Sousa aboard Dubai Future after their Dubai Gold Cup victory during the Dubai World Cup
Elation from Silvestre De Sousa aboard Dubai Future after their Dubai Gold Cup victory during the Dubai World Cup
Silvestre De Sousa takes Dubai Future to Dubai Gold Cup victory
Silvestre De Sousa takes Dubai Future to Dubai Gold Cup victory
First Classs ridden by Connor Beasley on their way to victory in the Dubai Kahayla Classic during the Dubai World Cup at Meydan
First Classs ridden by Connor Beasley on their way to victory in the Dubai Kahayla Classic during the Dubai World Cup at Meydan
Purebred Arabian First Classs with Connor Beasley on board wins the Dubai Kahayla Classic
Purebred Arabian First Classs with Connor Beasley on board wins the Dubai Kahayla Classic
A racegoer arrives at Meydan for the Dubai World Cup 2025, proclaimed as the world's most spectacular race day
A racegoer arrives at Meydan for the Dubai World Cup 2025, proclaimed as the world's most spectacular race day
Race day at the Dubai World Cup is as much about being seen as seeing. Meydan Racecourse hosts nine races on April 5 with a total prize pot of $30.5 million
Race day at the Dubai World Cup is as much about being seen as seeing. Meydan Racecourse hosts nine races on April 5 with a total prize pot of $30.5 million
Jojo Rhodes arrives for the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse. Ladies - and gentlemen's - fashions have become a high point of the day off the track with fierce competition to impress style judges
Jojo Rhodes arrives for the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse. Ladies - and gentlemen's - fashions have become a high point of the day off the track with fierce competition to impress style judges
Racegoers at Meydan for the Dubai World Cup
Racegoers at Meydan for the Dubai World Cup
The Meydan Racecourse is the place to be seen in Dubai on Saturday
The Meydan Racecourse is the place to be seen in Dubai on Saturday
Racing enthusiasts at the Dubai World Cup
Racing enthusiasts at the Dubai World Cup
Racegoers were at their fashionable best in Dubai
Racegoers were at their fashionable best in Dubai
Fashion at the forefront during the Dubai World Cup
Fashion at the forefront during the Dubai World Cup
Meydan Racecourse is as big a fixture in the Dubai World Cup as the horses, riders, trainers and eyecatching rewards to horseracing's best
Meydan Racecourse is as big a fixture in the Dubai World Cup as the horses, riders, trainers and eyecatching rewards to horseracing's best
Queues outside Meydan anticipate a memorable day's racing
Queues outside Meydan anticipate a memorable day's racing
Dubai World Cup is big on fashion statements
Dubai World Cup is big on fashion statements
Ifeoluwa Adebayo arrives for the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse
Ifeoluwa Adebayo arrives for the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse
Fascinators of all styles on show at the Dubai World Cup
Fascinators of all styles on show at the Dubai World Cup
Eyes on the prize: a racegoer is photographed with the Dubai World Cup
Eyes on the prize: a racegoer is photographed with the Dubai World Cup
People arrive for the Dubai World Cup. Meydan Racecourse, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
People arrive for the Dubai World Cup. Meydan Racecourse, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A racegoer looks forward to a day at Meydan
A racegoer looks forward to a day at Meydan
Say it with flowers and colourful fashion at Meydan
Say it with flowers and colourful fashion at Meydan
Guests buy their race programme for the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse
Guests buy their race programme for the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse
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Key figures in the life of the fort

Sheikh Dhiyab bin Isa (ruled 1761-1793) Built Qasr Al Hosn as a watchtower to guard over the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi island.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab (ruled 1793-1816) Expanded the tower into a small fort and transferred his ruling place of residence from Liwa Oasis to the fort on the island.

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Shakhbut (ruled 1818-1833) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further as Abu Dhabi grew from a small village of palm huts to a town of more than 5,000 inhabitants.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbut (ruled 1833-1845) Repaired and fortified the fort.

Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon (ruled 1845-1855) Turned Qasr Al Hosn into a strong two-storied structure.

Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa (ruled 1855-1909) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further to reflect the emirate's increasing prominence.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan (ruled 1928-1966) Renovated and enlarged Qasr Al Hosn, adding a decorative arch and two new villas.

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan (ruled 1966-2004) Moved the royal residence to Al Manhal palace and kept his diwan at Qasr Al Hosn.

Sources: Jayanti Maitra, www.adach.ae

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•   Spend less than you earn and save the rest. You can do this by earning more, or being frugal. Better still, do both.

•   Invest early, invest often. It takes time to grow your wealth on the stock market. The sooner you begin, the better.

•   Choose the right level of risk. Don't gamble by investing in get-rich-quick schemes or high-risk plays. Don't play it too safe, either, by leaving long-term savings in cash.

•   Diversify. Do not keep all your eggs in one basket. Spread your money between different companies, sectors, markets and asset classes such as bonds and property.

•   Keep charges low. The biggest drag on investment performance is all the charges you pay to advisers and active fund managers.

•   Keep it simple. Complexity is your enemy. You can build a balanced, diversified portfolio with just a handful of ETFs.

•   Forget timing the market. Nobody knows where share prices will go next, so don't try to second-guess them.

•   Stick with it. Do not sell up in a market crash. Use the opportunity to invest more at the lower price.

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Maros Sefcovic is juggling multiple international trade agreement files, but his message was clear when he spoke to The National on Wednesday.

The EU-UAE bilateral trade deal will be finalised soon, he said. It is in everyone’s interests to do so. Both sides want to move quickly and are in alignment. He said the UAE is a very important partner for the EU. It’s full speed ahead - and with some lofty ambitions - on the road to a free trade agreement. 

We also talked about US-EU tariffs. He answered that both sides need to talk more and more often, but he is prepared to defend Europe's position and said diplomacy should be a guiding principle through the current moment. 

 

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The flights

There are direct flights from Dubai to Sofia with FlyDubai (www.flydubai.com) and Wizz Air (www.wizzair.com), from Dh1,164 and Dh822 return including taxes, respectively.

The trip

Plovdiv is 150km from Sofia, with an hourly bus service taking around 2 hours and costing $16 (Dh58). The Rhodopes can be reached from Sofia in between 2-4hours.

The trip was organised by Bulguides (www.bulguides.com), which organises guided trips throughout Bulgaria. Guiding, accommodation, food and transfers from Plovdiv to the mountains and back costs around 170 USD for a four-day, three-night trip.

 

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