TOP TIPS
New flight routes from the UAE
- The National was on Etihad Airways' inaugural flight to Copenhagen, which launched on October 1. The capital of Denmark is one of Scandinavia's most popular destinations and is famous for its Nyhavn district – with the colourful houses lining the canals – cafe culture and Tivoli Gardens, the world's oldest theme park. The Abu Dhabi airline has moved to cater to the high demand for travel by also opening new routes to Dusseldorf and Osaka.
- Flydubai has several launches on the horizon including a daily flight to Cairo from October 28. The day after, services to Poznan, in western Poland, will begin. It is known for its universities and old town with Renaissance-style buildings, and will be the airline's third destination in the country. They will be followed by flights to Mombasa, Kenya, from January 17, as well as Penang and Langkawi in Malaysia from February 10.
- From November 1, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi will start operating services to Sphinx International Airport, Cairo, offering an affordable new route between the UAE capital and Egypt on Wednesdays and Sundays. The low-cost carrier also launched a route to Erbil, the ancient capital of the Kurdistan Region in Iraq, on October 6. Fares start at Dh289 ($78).
THE LAST WORD
“This is one of the global horse capitals ... with a genuine equine synergy that encompasses racing, show jumping, dressage and polo, breeding and training.”
Franck Le Mestre, director general of Deauville’s Pole International du Cheval
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
THE BIO
Favourite place to go to in the UAE: The desert sand dunes, just after some rain
Who inspires you: Anybody with new and smart ideas, challenging questions, an open mind and a positive attitude
Where would you like to retire: Most probably in my home country, Hungary, but with frequent returns to the UAE
Favorite book: A book by Transilvanian author, Albert Wass, entitled ‘Sword and Reap’ (Kard es Kasza) - not really known internationally
Favourite subjects in school: Mathematics and science
Reputation
Taylor Swift
(Big Machine Records)
The biog
Profession: Senior sports presenter and producer
Marital status: Single
Favourite book: Al Nabi by Jibran Khalil Jibran
Favourite food: Italian and Lebanese food
Favourite football player: Cristiano Ronaldo
Languages: Arabic, French, English, Portuguese and some Spanish
Website: www.liliane-tannoury.com
FIXTURES
All times UAE ( 4 GMT)
Friday
Saint-Etienne v Montpellier (10.45pm)
Saturday
Monaco v Caen (7pm)
Amiens v Bordeaux (10pm)
Angers v Toulouse (10pm)
Metz v Dijon (10pm)
Nantes v Guingamp (10pm)
Rennes v Lille (10pm)
Sunday
Nice v Strasbourg (5pm)
Troyes v Lyon (7pm)
Marseille v Paris Saint-Germain (11pm)
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
