Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces; Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohamed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region; and Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, attend a Sea Palace barza. All photos: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces; Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohamed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region; and Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, attend a Sea Palace barza. All photos: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces greets a guest.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces greets a guest.
Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohamed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohamed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region.
Sheikh Diab bin Zayed and Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation.
Sheikh Diab bin Zayed and Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces delivers a speech.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces delivers a speech.
Maj Gen Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Deputy National Security Adviser, member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office; and Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan, UAE ambassador to Bahrain.
Maj Gen Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Deputy National Security Adviser, member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office; and Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan, UAE ambassador to Bahrain.
Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.
Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces greets a guest during a Sea Palace barza. Seen with Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohamed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region; Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region; and Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces greets a guest during a Sea Palace barza. Seen with Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohamed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region; Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region; and Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohamed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohamed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, delivers a speech.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, delivers a speech.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohamed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohamed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohamed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohamed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region.
Sheikh Saeed bin Mohamed and Lt Gen Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, attend a Sea Palace barza.
Sheikh Saeed bin Mohamed and Lt Gen Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, attend a Sea Palace barza.

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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed says UAE has overcome Covid-19 crisis

In an uplifting address, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi said life must ‘go back to normal’

Chris Maxwell
Chris Maxwell

October 06, 2021

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  • Arabic

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, delivered a message of hope as he declared that the UAE had “overcome the Covid-19 crisis” and called on people to return to normality.

During an in-person Qasr Al Bahr Majlis, Sheikh Mohamed said the country had learnt crucial lessons from its fight against the coronavirus.

He said the UAE was in “good condition”, although he cautioned that some adjustments must be made in the post-pandemic age.

“I am blessed to see your kind faces today. I announce to you that things are good; the health condition in the UAE is good. I would like to affirm to you all that our lives must get back to normal,” Sheikh Mohamed said in video footage from the gathering, released by state news agency Wam.

“Maybe our habits might change a little. We will adjust and make some changes in our habits, such as our work, our children's education or our private lives, such as going out, seeing people and being seen by people.

“We ought to praise and thank God, whatever our condition.

“We thank God that we have overcome this crisis with our well-being, dignity, safety, health and experiences that have cost us but from which we have learnt a lot.

“Praise to Allah and I am blessed to see you.”

Sheikh Mohamed praised the UAE's robust response to the pandemic and pointed to the encouraging decline in infection rates in recent months.

He offered condolences to all who had lost loves ones during the pandemic.

“2020 was difficult and has witnessed great challenges, but the UAE, thanks to God, was able to be one of the first countries to emerge from the crisis at a time when some countries faced great difficulties.

“The number of cases in the country has decreased to less than 500 [per day]. This is promising and indicates that Covid-19 is under control and less dangerous than it was.”

The majlis was attended by a number of senior dignitaries, including Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohamed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain; Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra; and Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, vice chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council.

The UAE's road to recovery

A woman receives a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine at Zabeel Health Centre in Dubai.
A woman receives a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine at Zabeel Health Centre in Dubai.
A teenage receives the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in Dubai.
A teenage receives the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in Dubai.
A woman receives a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine at Zabeel Health Centre.
A woman receives a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine at Zabeel Health Centre.
Asha Susan Philip, a nurse with Dubai Health Authority, receives the Pfizer vaccine. Dubai Media Office
Asha Susan Philip, a nurse with Dubai Health Authority, receives the Pfizer vaccine. Dubai Media Office
A girl receives a vaccine dose in Dubai.
A girl receives a vaccine dose in Dubai.
A boy receives the Covid-19 Pfizer-BioNTech shot in Dubai.
A boy receives the Covid-19 Pfizer-BioNTech shot in Dubai.
A health worker prepares to administer the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in Dubai.
A health worker prepares to administer the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in Dubai.
A nurse displays a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine at Al Barsha Health Centre.
A nurse displays a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine at Al Barsha Health Centre.
A boy receives a vaccine dose in Dubai.
A boy receives a vaccine dose in Dubai.
A boy is given the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
A boy is given the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

The UAE recorded its first Covid-19 cases in January last year – involving a Chinese family on holiday in the Emirates – as the virus spread rapidly around the globe.

Daily case numbers peaked at close to 4,000 in February this year. However, rigorous safety measures introduced by the authorities, such as physical distancing and rules on face masks – coupled with extensive testing and vaccination – helped to turn the tide.

Infection rates have dropped significantly since June, hitting a 18-month low of 156 new cases on Wednesday.

More than 85.5 million PCR tests have been conducted, and more than 20.2 million doses of coronavirus vaccine have been administered to the public to date.

In the early months of the pandemic, offices closed and classrooms emptied when employees and pupils worked and studied from home to curb the spread of the virus.

Since then, the UAE has steadily recovered and gradually reopened to boost businesses and restore a sense of normality.

Schools welcome back pupils

Pupils arriving on the first day back of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai. Nearly 13,000 pupils went back for in-person classes across three campuses. All photos: Ruel Pableo for The National
Pupils arriving on the first day back of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai. Nearly 13,000 pupils went back for in-person classes across three campuses. All photos: Ruel Pableo for The National
Pupils arriving on the first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai. Close to 95 per cent of these pupils were returning to in-person schooling for the first time in 18 months.
Pupils arriving on the first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai. Close to 95 per cent of these pupils were returning to in-person schooling for the first time in 18 months.
Pupils arriving on the first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai. Pupils were excited to meet their friends and teachers again.
Pupils arriving on the first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai. Pupils were excited to meet their friends and teachers again.
Pupils go through the proper sanitation protocol on the first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai.
Pupils go through the proper sanitation protocol on the first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai.
Pupils queuing to enter their classrooms on the first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai.
Pupils queuing to enter their classrooms on the first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai.
Pupils arriving in school buses on the first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai.
Pupils arriving in school buses on the first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai.
Pupils queuing to enter their classrooms on the first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai.
Pupils queuing to enter their classrooms on the first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai.
Pupils arriving on the first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai.
Pupils arriving on the first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai.
Pupils arriving on the first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai.
Pupils arriving on the first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai.
Pupils queuing to enter their classrooms on the first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai.
Pupils queuing to enter their classrooms on the first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai.
Pupils queuing to enter their classrooms on the first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai.
Pupils queuing to enter their classrooms on the first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai.
Teacher Usha Devi on the first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai.
Teacher Usha Devi on the first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai.
Students on their first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai.
Students on their first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai.
Punit MK Vasu, chief executive of the Indian High School, on the first day of in-person learning.
Punit MK Vasu, chief executive of the Indian High School, on the first day of in-person learning.
Pupils listen to their teacher on their first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai.
Pupils listen to their teacher on their first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai.
Priyal Babariya was one of the pupils to attend on the first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai.
Priyal Babariya was one of the pupils to attend on the first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai.
Sian Shinjo, a 10th grader at the school, said: 'I am a bit nervous as everything has changed a lot. I am sure it will be safe, and the school has kept us informed.'
Sian Shinjo, a 10th grader at the school, said: 'I am a bit nervous as everything has changed a lot. I am sure it will be safe, and the school has kept us informed.'
Rohi Ilyas, a mother-of-two and an entrepreneur, said her children had studied at home for 18 months.
Rohi Ilyas, a mother-of-two and an entrepreneur, said her children had studied at home for 18 months.
Utkarsh Chaube, father of a 13-year-old pupil at the Indian High School, said his son spent about 10 to 12 hours in a day in front of a screen when studying remotely.
Utkarsh Chaube, father of a 13-year-old pupil at the Indian High School, said his son spent about 10 to 12 hours in a day in front of a screen when studying remotely.
Pupils on their first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School.
Pupils on their first day of in-person learning at the Indian High School.
Sathya Lakshmi, 15, said seeing everyone back together was the most special part of returning to in-person classes.
Sathya Lakshmi, 15, said seeing everyone back together was the most special part of returning to in-person classes.
Uma Madhumohan, whose daughter Tejasvi is a 10th grader at the school, said her daughter was excited to get back to learning.
Uma Madhumohan, whose daughter Tejasvi is a 10th grader at the school, said her daughter was excited to get back to learning.
'I am on cloud nine. It’s been one-and-a-half-years since I have been on campus for in-person classes and I have missed it and my friends terribly,' said Nehan Naseem Ali, 12.
'I am on cloud nine. It’s been one-and-a-half-years since I have been on campus for in-person classes and I have missed it and my friends terribly,' said Nehan Naseem Ali, 12.
Pupils back at work inside the classroom.
Pupils back at work inside the classroom.
'Having the pupils back is unbelievable. I feel ecstatic,' said Punit MK Vasu, chief executive of the Indian High School.
'Having the pupils back is unbelievable. I feel ecstatic,' said Punit MK Vasu, chief executive of the Indian High School.
Indian High school
Indian High school

Workers have returned to offices in large numbers and most pupils have resumed in-person lessons as part of a carefully considered reopening strategy.

On Sunday, Dubai's private schools ended distance learning, except for those with exemptions.

High vaccination levels among pupils and teaching staff bolstered confidence of those returning to on-site lessons.

The move met with praise from many parents and school leaders.

Abu Dhabi on Tuesday announced plans to allow schools to relax Covid-19 safety measures based on their vaccination rates.

The Blue Schools initiative will be introduced in the second term of the academic year.

It will permit schools with higher vaccination levels to gradually reduce social distancing, ease mask-wearing protocols, increase classroom and school transport capacity, and resume extracurricular activities and field trips.

A colour-coded tier system will be set up. This will determine the extent to which safety procedures can be lifted, based on the percentage of the school population immunised.

A requirement to be PCR tested to enter Abu Dhabi from other emirates was lifted in September.

The UAE has resumed the hosting of large events, in line with safety measures.

Expo 2020 Dubai – which was delayed by one year owing to the pandemic – has enjoyed a successful first week, drawing tens of thousands of visitors from all parts of the world to marvel at the array of attractions.

Next month, Dubai Airshow will take place for the first time since 2019, highlighting the encouraging recovery of a travel industry hit hard by the pandemic.

Results

5pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (Turf) 1,000mm, Winners: Mumayaza, Fabrice Veron (jockey), Eric Lemartinel (trainer)

5.30pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (T) 2,200m, Winners: Sharkh, Pat Cosgrave, Helal Al Alawi

6pm: The President’s Cup Prep - Conditions (PA) Dh100,000 (T) 2,200m, Winner: Somoud, Richard Mullen, Jean de Roualle

6.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh90,000 (T) 1,600m, Winner: Harrab, Ryan Curatolo, Jean de Roualle

7pm: Abu Dhabi Equestrian Gold Cup - Prestige (PA) Dh125,000 (T) 1,600m, Winner: Hameem, Adrie de Vries, Abdallah Al Hammadi

7.30pm: Al Ruwais – Group 3 (PA) Dh300,000 (T) 1,200m, Winner: AF Alwajel, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel

8pm: Maiden (TB) Dh80,000 (T) 1,400m, Winner: Nibras Passion, Bernardo Pinheiro, Ismail Mohammed

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
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The National's picks

4.35pm: Tilal Al Khalediah
5.10pm: Continous
5.45pm: Raging Torrent
6.20pm: West Acre
7pm: Flood Zone
7.40pm: Straight No Chaser
8.15pm: Romantic Warrior
8.50pm: Calandogan
9.30pm: Forever Young

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RACE CARD

6.30pm Mazrat Al Ruwayah – Group 2 (PA) $36,000 (Dirt) 1,600m

7.05pm Handicap (TB) $68,000 (Turf) 2,410m

7.40pm Meydan Trophy – Conditions (TB) $50,000 (T) 1,900m

8.15pm Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2 - Group 2 (TB) $293,000 (D) 1,900m

8.50pm Al Rashidiya – Group 2 (TB) $163,000 (T) 1,800m

9.25pm Handicap (TB) $65,000 (T) 1,000m

Chelsea 2 Burnley 3
Chelsea Morata (69'), Luiz (88')
Burnley Vokes (24', 43'), Ward (39')
Red cards Cahill, Fabregas (Chelsea)

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David Haye record

Total fights: 32
Wins: 28
Wins by KO: 26
Losses: 4

Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
  • Priority access to new homes from participating developers
  • Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
  • Flexible payment plans from developers
  • Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
  • DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
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The Voice of Hind Rajab

Starring: Saja Kilani, Clara Khoury, Motaz Malhees

Director: Kaouther Ben Hania

Rating: 4/5

The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE. 

Read part four: an affection for classic cars lives on

Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins

Read part two: how climate change drove the race for an alternative 

BMW M5 specs

Engine: 4.4-litre twin-turbo V-8 petrol enging with additional electric motor

Power: 727hp

Torque: 1,000Nm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 10.6L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh650,000

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Director: S Sashikanth

Cast: Nayanthara, Siddharth, Meera Jasmine, R Madhavan

Star rating: 2/5

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More from Rashmee Roshan Lall

Engine: 80 kWh four-wheel-drive

Transmission: eight-speed automatic

Power: 402bhp

Torque: 760Nm

Price: From Dh280,000

How to wear a kandura

Dos

  • Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion 
  • Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
  • Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work 
  • Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester

Don’ts 

  • Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal 
  • Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
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The specs
Engine: 4.0-litre flat-six
Power: 510hp at 9,000rpm
Torque: 450Nm at 6,100rpm
Transmission: 7-speed PDK auto or 6-speed manual
Fuel economy, combined: 13.8L/100km
On sale: Available to order now
Price: From Dh801,800
Results

5pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (Turf) 1,200m, Winner: ES Rubban, Antonio Fresu (jockey), Ibrahim Aseel (trainer)

5.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh85,000 (T) 1,200m, Winner: Al Mobher, Sczcepan Mazur, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami

6pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 2,200m, Winner: Jabalini, Tadhg O’Shea, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami

6.30pm: Wathba Stallions Cup (PA) Dh70,000 (T) 2,200m, Winner: AF Abahe, Tadgh O’Shea, Ernst Oertel

7pm: Handicap (PA) Dh85,000 (T) 1,600m, Winner: AF Makerah, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel

7.30pm: Maiden (TB) Dh80,000 (T) 1,600m, Winner: Law Of Peace, Tadhg O’Shea, Satish Seemar

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Day 1 results:

Open Men (bonus points in brackets)
New Zealand 125 (1) beat UAE 111 (3)
India 111 (4) beat Singapore 75 (0)
South Africa 66 (2) beat Sri Lanka 57 (2)
Australia 126 (4) beat Malaysia -16 (0)

Open Women
New Zealand 64 (2) beat South Africa 57 (2)
England 69 (3) beat UAE 63 (1)
Australia 124 (4) beat UAE 23 (0)
New Zealand 74 (2) beat England 55 (2)

THE SPECS

Cadillac XT6 2020 Premium Luxury

Engine:  3.6L V-6

Transmission: nine-speed automatic

Power: 310hp

Torque: 367Nm

Price: Dh280,000

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)

War on waste
The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting

2. Prayer

3. Hajj

4. Shahada

5. Zakat 

Lexus LX700h specs

Engine: 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 plus supplementary electric motor

Power: 464hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 790Nm from 2,000-3,600rpm

Transmission: 10-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 11.7L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh590,000

Specs

Engine: 51.5kW electric motor

Range: 400km

Power: 134bhp

Torque: 175Nm

Price: From Dh98,800

Available: Now

Indoor Cricket World Cup Dubai 2017

Venue Insportz, Dubai; Admission Free

Fixtures - Open Men 2pm: India v New Zealand, Malaysia v UAE, Singapore v South Africa, Sri Lanka v England; 8pm: Australia v Singapore, India v Sri Lanka, England v Malaysia, New Zealand v South Africa

Fixtures - Open Women Noon: New Zealand v England, UAE v Australia; 6pm: England v South Africa, New Zealand v Australia

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