Dubai Harbour Marina has welcomed Gulf Craft, the Emirates’ based yacht manufacturers to be the first to experience the marina’s services and facilities. All photos: Dubai Harbour Marina
Dubai Harbour Marina has welcomed Gulf Craft, the Emirates’ based yacht manufacturers to be the first to experience the marina’s services and facilities. All photos: Dubai Harbour Marina
A helipad will be a striking feature of the Dubai Harbour to accommodate flying visits.
A helipad will be a striking feature of the Dubai Harbour to accommodate flying visits.
A spectacular rendering of the Dubai Harbour development.
A spectacular rendering of the Dubai Harbour development.
The sprawling maritime area is primed to be the emirate's latest tourist attraction.
The sprawling maritime area is primed to be the emirate's latest tourist attraction.
The Dubai Harbour aims to be a yachting centre and will serve as a major cruise liner terminal.
The Dubai Harbour aims to be a yachting centre and will serve as a major cruise liner terminal.
The vast Dubai Harbour will span 1.85 million square metres.
The vast Dubai Harbour will span 1.85 million square metres.
Dubai Harbour welcomed its first two vessels ahead of its grand opening.
Dubai Harbour welcomed its first two vessels ahead of its grand opening.

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Dubai Harbour gears up for grand opening as first vessels arrive

Two yachts were welcomed into the waters ahead of the official opening of the mega maritime project

The National

September 29, 2020

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Dubai Harbour has welcomed its first two visiting vessels ahead of its eagerly-awaited official opening.

The sprawling maritime facility is expected to launch next month and is primed to be the emirate's latest tourist attraction.

Gulf Craft, a UAE-based yacht manufacturer, received the honour of having two of its gleeming fleet dock in the vast marina.

A tri-deck Majesty 120 superyacht and the next-generation Oryx 379 sailed into the waters, marking a major milestone in an ambitious three-year journey for the mega project.

Nestled between Bluewaters Island and Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Harbour’s integrated infrastructure is built over an area of 1.85 million square metres.

When fully operational, Dubai Harbour will boast 1,100 berths for yachts up to 160 metres in length.

Managed by luxury marina group D-Marin Dubai, the vast marina will be a yachting hub with a blend of restaurants, hotels, residences, a world-class crew club, independent fuel pumps, crew facility, a helipad and more.

Dubai Harbour's cruise liner terminals will have a combined floor area of 300,000 square feet.

A sophisticated transport network will guide passengers between the cruise terminal and the hotels, yacht club and airport.

“We are excited to welcome the first yachts into Dubai Harbour Marina," said Selcuk Balci, managing director at D-Marin Dubai and Dubai Harbour’s marina operator.

Yacht berths stand ready at Dubai Marina's new harbour extension. All photos by Antonie Robertson / The National
Yacht berths stand ready at Dubai Marina's new harbour extension. All photos by Antonie Robertson / The National
New vessel berths and a series of towers across from the Marina are taking shape
New vessel berths and a series of towers across from the Marina are taking shape
New vessel berths and a series of towers across from the Marina are taking shape
New vessel berths and a series of towers across from the Marina are taking shape
New vessel berths and a series of towers across from the Marina are taking shape
New vessel berths and a series of towers across from the Marina are taking shape
New vessel berths and a series of towers across from the Marina are taking shape
New vessel berths and a series of towers across from the Marina are taking shape

"The marina will strengthen Dubai’s status as a modern maritime hub for yacht owners and captains to maritime businesses in need of a strategic logistics location.

"With the marina’s extensive facilities and world-class services, we are looking forward to operating the largest leisure maritime destination in the Middle East.”

Abeer Alshaali, chief executive at Gulf Craft, was delighted to be part of the landmark moment for the luxury development.

“We are proud to be part of Dubai’s much anticipated landmark, the Dubai Harbour," she said.

"Dubai Harbour will lead the way for greater economic growth both in tourism and yachting as Dubai adds boat enthusiasts to the ever-growing list of visitors and highlights the level of luxury that yachts made in the UAE will achieve”.

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UAE megaprojects

Dubai Creek Harbour: This perfectly fits the term 'mega-project', as it's almost twice the size of Downtown Dubai. Its flagship district is Creek island Dubai and will be home to 33,000 residents. The centrepiece however is The Tower, which is slated to be even taller than Burj Khalifa to become the world's tallest. Renderings courtesy Emaar
Dubai Creek Harbour: This perfectly fits the term 'mega-project', as it's almost twice the size of Downtown Dubai. Its flagship district is Creek island Dubai and will be home to 33,000 residents. The centrepiece however is The Tower, which is slated to be even taller than Burj Khalifa to become the world's tallest. Renderings courtesy Emaar
Dubai Creek Harbour under construction. Dubai Media Office
Dubai Creek Harbour under construction. Dubai Media Office
Burj Jumeirah: This one really is something special. The oval shaped tower will stretch to 550m once completed in the heart of Dubai. The defining feature is the fingerprint of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, which will adorn the base.
Burj Jumeirah: This one really is something special. The oval shaped tower will stretch to 550m once completed in the heart of Dubai. The defining feature is the fingerprint of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, which will adorn the base.
The project is being developed by Dubai Holding and will include homes, office space and hotels. The first phase is due to be completed by 2023. Wam
The project is being developed by Dubai Holding and will include homes, office space and hotels. The first phase is due to be completed by 2023. Wam
Sahel Al Emarat: The Emirates' very own Riviera was announced by developer Imkan last year. Located in Abu Dhabi’s Ghantoot nature reserve, close to the Dubai border, the first phase will feature 293 small, “ranch-like”, villas and is scheduled to be completed by 2021. The idea is for it to be a coastal retreat like The Hamptons in New York. Courtesy Maram El Hendy
Sahel Al Emarat: The Emirates' very own Riviera was announced by developer Imkan last year. Located in Abu Dhabi’s Ghantoot nature reserve, close to the Dubai border, the first phase will feature 293 small, “ranch-like”, villas and is scheduled to be completed by 2021. The idea is for it to be a coastal retreat like The Hamptons in New York. Courtesy Maram El Hendy
Dubai Harbour: This Meraas development, located beside Palm Jumeirah, will have a lighthouse, shops, restaurants, cafés, luxury residences and hotels. Meraas chairman Abdulla Al Habbai said it will build on Dubai's historic seafaring traditions. Pawan Singh / The National
Dubai Harbour: This Meraas development, located beside Palm Jumeirah, will have a lighthouse, shops, restaurants, cafés, luxury residences and hotels. Meraas chairman Abdulla Al Habbai said it will build on Dubai's historic seafaring traditions. Pawan Singh / The National
The marina will have 1,100 berths, including 180 for superyachts, plus an exclusive yacht club and a helipad.
The marina will have 1,100 berths, including 180 for superyachts, plus an exclusive yacht club and a helipad.
Jubail Island in Abu Dhabi is currently undeveloped, but a huge Dh5 billion project will see the construction of six villages and homes for up to 6,000 residents. The first parts of the development will be handed over by the first quarter of 2021 and the whole development finished by 2022. Pawan Singh / The National
Jubail Island in Abu Dhabi is currently undeveloped, but a huge Dh5 billion project will see the construction of six villages and homes for up to 6,000 residents. The first parts of the development will be handed over by the first quarter of 2021 and the whole development finished by 2022. Pawan Singh / The National
The World Islands: 300 luxurious islands modelled on the globe was conceived back in 2003 and was constructed by 2008 by Nakheel. Apart from the Lebanon island, little progress was made - but that appears to be changing. EPA
The World Islands: 300 luxurious islands modelled on the globe was conceived back in 2003 and was constructed by 2008 by Nakheel. Apart from the Lebanon island, little progress was made - but that appears to be changing. EPA
In August 2018 developer Kleindienst Group announced the first country in its Heart of Europe project was ready to open a residence. The Sweden Beach Palace was priced at Dh100m and is joined by nine more palaces. Chris Whiteoak / The National
In August 2018 developer Kleindienst Group announced the first country in its Heart of Europe project was ready to open a residence. The Sweden Beach Palace was priced at Dh100m and is joined by nine more palaces. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi: Saadiyat Island is already home to the fantastic Louvre and there's plans for plenty more in the cultural quarter. Saif Ghobash, undersecretary at the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, recently confirmed that major projects such as the Guggenheim and Zayed National Museum were still in progress. Courtesy Guggenheim
The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi: Saadiyat Island is already home to the fantastic Louvre and there's plans for plenty more in the cultural quarter. Saif Ghobash, undersecretary at the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, recently confirmed that major projects such as the Guggenheim and Zayed National Museum were still in progress. Courtesy Guggenheim
Dubai Arena: Considered a game-changer for the UAE music scene it allowed music acts to come to the Emirates during the summer and perform indoors in the 17,000-seat air-conditioned stadium. Built by Dubai-based developer Meraas, it is located in the City Walk district. Courtesy Dubai Media Office / Meraas
Dubai Arena: Considered a game-changer for the UAE music scene it allowed music acts to come to the Emirates during the summer and perform indoors in the 17,000-seat air-conditioned stadium. Built by Dubai-based developer Meraas, it is located in the City Walk district. Courtesy Dubai Media Office / Meraas
Museum of the Future in Dubai: This could be the place to give technophobes a nudge. It will feature a research centre with labs and classrooms, as well as a space for visitors to experience coming technology. Visitors will use wearable devices for interactive experiences. Courtesy Wam
Museum of the Future in Dubai: This could be the place to give technophobes a nudge. It will feature a research centre with labs and classrooms, as well as a space for visitors to experience coming technology. Visitors will use wearable devices for interactive experiences. Courtesy Wam
The Dh500m museum was originally scheduled to open in 2017 but was later postponed until 2020. Antonie Robertson / The National
The Dh500m museum was originally scheduled to open in 2017 but was later postponed until 2020. Antonie Robertson / The National
Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi: Construction of the $25 billion plant began in 2011. It connected to the UAE power grid for the first time in 2020. Arun Girija / AFP
Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi: Construction of the $25 billion plant began in 2011. It connected to the UAE power grid for the first time in 2020. Arun Girija / AFP
Etihad Rail: Created in 2009, the first phase was operational by 2016 and carried sulphur, a by-product of the oil refineries at Habshan in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi, to the port at Ruwais for export. After a delay to phase two, it was confirmed late in 2018 that the network would be extended, stretching from the border of Saudi Arabia to Fujairah. Wam
Etihad Rail: Created in 2009, the first phase was operational by 2016 and carried sulphur, a by-product of the oil refineries at Habshan in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi, to the port at Ruwais for export. After a delay to phase two, it was confirmed late in 2018 that the network would be extended, stretching from the border of Saudi Arabia to Fujairah. Wam
Stage two, when complete, will run for 605 kilometres from Ghuweifat to the Port of Fujairah and will take in Mussaffah in Abu Dhabi's industrial area and Jebel Ali and Khalifa ports. A contract for the first phase of stage two - Ruwais to Ghuweifat - was awarded in March. Courtesy Etihad Rail
Stage two, when complete, will run for 605 kilometres from Ghuweifat to the Port of Fujairah and will take in Mussaffah in Abu Dhabi's industrial area and Jebel Ali and Khalifa ports. A contract for the first phase of stage two - Ruwais to Ghuweifat - was awarded in March. Courtesy Etihad Rail
Hyperloop: Dubai to Abu Dhabi in less than 15 minutes? Yes please. Pictured is a station planned for Abu Dhabi by Hyperloop Transportation Technologies. What was once considered just part of sci-fi is now close to becoming a reality with the high-speed mode of transport which sees passengers propelled via a pod in a tube.
Hyperloop: Dubai to Abu Dhabi in less than 15 minutes? Yes please. Pictured is a station planned for Abu Dhabi by Hyperloop Transportation Technologies. What was once considered just part of sci-fi is now close to becoming a reality with the high-speed mode of transport which sees passengers propelled via a pod in a tube.
Both Hyperloop TT and Virgin Hyperloop One are each planning to unveil versions of the technology in the UAE in time for Expo 2020. The proposed route would take in Al Ghadeer on the Dubai-Abu Dhabi border which would be a boon for the growing community there. Roy Cooper / The National
Both Hyperloop TT and Virgin Hyperloop One are each planning to unveil versions of the technology in the UAE in time for Expo 2020. The proposed route would take in Al Ghadeer on the Dubai-Abu Dhabi border which would be a boon for the growing community there. Roy Cooper / The National
Yas Island: It's all systems go on the island known for its entertainment destinations. Master developer Miral has Dh6.2bn worth of projects under construction including the 18,000-seat indoor Yas Bay Arena. Pictured is the West Yas housing development. Hamad Al Mansouri for Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
Yas Island: It's all systems go on the island known for its entertainment destinations. Master developer Miral has Dh6.2bn worth of projects under construction including the 18,000-seat indoor Yas Bay Arena. Pictured is the West Yas housing development. Hamad Al Mansouri for Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
Yas South will have a new pier, the arena and waterfront promenade with residential complexes and restaurants. It will also be the new home of media and entertainment free zone twofour54. There's plans to open a SeaWorld Abu Dhabi in 2022.
Yas South will have a new pier, the arena and waterfront promenade with residential complexes and restaurants. It will also be the new home of media and entertainment free zone twofour54. There's plans to open a SeaWorld Abu Dhabi in 2022.
Midfield Terminal: Commuters heading between Dubai and Abu Dhabi will have witnessed progress of the huge new development at Abu Dhabi International Airport during the past few years. It has been in the phase of testing. Pawan Singh / The National
Midfield Terminal: Commuters heading between Dubai and Abu Dhabi will have witnessed progress of the huge new development at Abu Dhabi International Airport during the past few years. It has been in the phase of testing. Pawan Singh / The National
Midfield Terminal will span 742,000 square metres, and will have a capacity of 45 million passengers a year when completed. Courtesy KPF
Midfield Terminal will span 742,000 square metres, and will have a capacity of 45 million passengers a year when completed. Courtesy KPF
Dubai Metro: The red line is being extended by 15km to serve millions of visitors to Expo 2020 Dubai. It will run from Nakheel Harbour and Tower Station and 80 per cent of the rail track is currently complete. Courtesy RTA
Dubai Metro: The red line is being extended by 15km to serve millions of visitors to Expo 2020 Dubai. It will run from Nakheel Harbour and Tower Station and 80 per cent of the rail track is currently complete. Courtesy RTA
Expo 2020 site: It was the date in everyone's diary - October 20, 2020, but has now shifted to 2021 amid the pandemic. It will be the first time the world fair has been hosted in the Middle East and it is shaping up to be an extraordinary occasion. The project is spread over more than 4 sq km in Dubai South and construction has been continuing apace since the UAE won staging rights in 2013. MOFAAIC
Expo 2020 site: It was the date in everyone's diary - October 20, 2020, but has now shifted to 2021 amid the pandemic. It will be the first time the world fair has been hosted in the Middle East and it is shaping up to be an extraordinary occasion. The project is spread over more than 4 sq km in Dubai South and construction has been continuing apace since the UAE won staging rights in 2013. MOFAAIC
Expo 2020 will feature 190 countries and is expected to attract more than 25 million visitors during its six-month run. Eighty per cent of the Expo-built structures on site will be retained as part of District 2020, an integrated community that will be a new destination in Dubai.
Expo 2020 will feature 190 countries and is expected to attract more than 25 million visitors during its six-month run. Eighty per cent of the Expo-built structures on site will be retained as part of District 2020, an integrated community that will be a new destination in Dubai.
Reem Island: The skyline on this popular location for expatriate dwellers in the capital continues to evolve. Aside from the new residential towers, it now has a Burjeel hospital and its first Adnoc petrol station. Victor Besa / The National
Reem Island: The skyline on this popular location for expatriate dwellers in the capital continues to evolve. Aside from the new residential towers, it now has a Burjeel hospital and its first Adnoc petrol station. Victor Besa / The National
One of the main developments on the island is Reem Mall. When completed it will feature 450 stores and various family entertainment attractions including Snow Park Abu Dhabi. As many as 14 tower cranes have been on site alongside 4,000 workers ahead of its scheduled 2020 completion date. Courtesy Al Farwaniya Property Developments
One of the main developments on the island is Reem Mall. When completed it will feature 450 stores and various family entertainment attractions including Snow Park Abu Dhabi. As many as 14 tower cranes have been on site alongside 4,000 workers ahead of its scheduled 2020 completion date. Courtesy Al Farwaniya Property Developments
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Wednesday

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Newcastle United v Aston Villa (9pm)

Norwich City v Everton (9pm)

Wolves v Bournemouth (9pm)

Liverpool v Crystal Palace (11.15pm)

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Burnley v Watford (9pm)

Southampton v Arsenal (9pm)

Chelsea v Manchester City (11.15pm)

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Nigel Farage told Reform's annual conference that the party will proscribe the Muslim Brotherhood if he becomes Prime Minister.
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“All across the Middle East, countries have banned and proscribed the Muslim Brotherhood as a dangerous organisation. We will do the very same.”
It is 10 years since a ground-breaking report into the Muslim Brotherhood by Sir John Jenkins.
Among the former diplomat's findings was an assessment that “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” has “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
The prime minister at the time, David Cameron, who commissioned the report, said membership or association with the Muslim Brotherhood was a "possible indicator of extremism" but it would not be banned.

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Know how to fight: Shetty married his wife, Radhi, three years ago (he met her in a meditation class before he went off and became a monk). He says they’ve had to learn to respect each other’s “fighting styles” – he’s a talk it-out-immediately person, while she needs space to think. “When you’re having an argument, remember, it’s not you against each other. It’s both of you against the problem. When you win, they lose. If you’re on a team you have to win together.” 

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How green is the expo nursery?

Some 400,000 shrubs and 13,000 trees in the on-site nursery

An additional 450,000 shrubs and 4,000 trees to be delivered in the months leading up to the expo

Ghaf, date palm, acacia arabica, acacia tortilis, vitex or sage, techoma and the salvadora are just some heat tolerant native plants in the nursery

Approximately 340 species of shrubs and trees selected for diverse landscape

The nursery team works exclusively with organic fertilisers and pesticides

All shrubs and trees supplied by Dubai Municipality

Most sourced from farms, nurseries across the country

Plants and trees are re-potted when they arrive at nursery to give them room to grow

Some mature trees are in open areas or planted within the expo site

Green waste is recycled as compost

Treated sewage effluent supplied by Dubai Municipality is used to meet the majority of the nursery’s irrigation needs

Construction workforce peaked at 40,000 workers

About 65,000 people have signed up to volunteer

Main themes of expo is  ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’ and three subthemes of opportunity, mobility and sustainability.

Expo 2020 Dubai to open in October 2020 and run for six months

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Where to donate in the UAE

The Emirates Charity Portal

You can donate to several registered charities through a “donation catalogue”. The use of the donation is quite specific, such as buying a fan for a poor family in Niger for Dh130.

The General Authority of Islamic Affairs & Endowments

The site has an e-donation service accepting debit card, credit card or e-Dirham, an electronic payment tool developed by the Ministry of Finance and First Abu Dhabi Bank.

Al Noor Special Needs Centre

You can donate online or order Smiles n’ Stuff products handcrafted by Al Noor students. The centre publishes a wish list of extras needed, starting at Dh500.

Beit Al Khair Society

Beit Al Khair Society has the motto “From – and to – the UAE,” with donations going towards the neediest in the country. Its website has a list of physical donation sites, but people can also contribute money by SMS, bank transfer and through the hotline 800-22554.

Dar Al Ber Society

Dar Al Ber Society, which has charity projects in 39 countries, accept cash payments, money transfers or SMS donations. Its donation hotline is 800-79.

Dubai Cares

Dubai Cares provides several options for individuals and companies to donate, including online, through banks, at retail outlets, via phone and by purchasing Dubai Cares branded merchandise. It is currently running a campaign called Bookings 2030, which allows people to help change the future of six underprivileged children and young people.

Emirates Airline Foundation

Those who travel on Emirates have undoubtedly seen the little donation envelopes in the seat pockets. But the foundation also accepts donations online and in the form of Skywards Miles. Donated miles are used to sponsor travel for doctors, surgeons, engineers and other professionals volunteering on humanitarian missions around the world.

Emirates Red Crescent

On the Emirates Red Crescent website you can choose between 35 different purposes for your donation, such as providing food for fasters, supporting debtors and contributing to a refugee women fund. It also has a list of bank accounts for each donation type.

Gulf for Good

Gulf for Good raises funds for partner charity projects through challenges, like climbing Kilimanjaro and cycling through Thailand. This year’s projects are in partnership with Street Child Nepal, Larchfield Kids, the Foundation for African Empowerment and SOS Children's Villages. Since 2001, the organisation has raised more than $3.5 million (Dh12.8m) in support of over 50 children’s charities.

Noor Dubai Foundation

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the Noor Dubai Foundation a decade ago with the aim of eliminating all forms of preventable blindness globally. You can donate Dh50 to support mobile eye camps by texting the word “Noor” to 4565 (Etisalat) or 4849 (du).

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Tuesday
Sevilla v Maribor
Spartak Moscow v Liverpool
Manchester City v Shakhtar Donetsk
Napoli v Feyenoord
Besiktas v RB Leipzig
Monaco v Porto
Apoel Nicosia v Tottenham Hotspur
Borussia Dortmund v Real Madrid

Wednesday
Basel v Benfica
CSKA Moscow Manchester United
Paris Saint-Germain v Bayern Munich
Anderlecht v Celtic
Qarabag v Roma (8pm)
Atletico Madrid v Chelsea
Juventus v Olympiakos
Sporting Lisbon v Barcelona

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Saturday (All UAE kick-off times)

Cagliari v AC Milan (6pm)

Lazio v Napoli (9pm)

Inter Milan v Atalanta (11.45pm)

Sunday

Udinese v Sassuolo (3.30pm)

Sampdoria v Brescia (6pm)

Fiorentina v SPAL (6pm)

Torino v Bologna (6pm)

Verona v Genoa (9pm)

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The National Archives, Abu Dhabi

Founded over 50 years ago, the National Archives collects valuable historical material relating to the UAE, and is the oldest and richest archive relating to the Arabian Gulf.

Much of the material can be viewed on line at the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive - https://www.agda.ae/en

Teams

Punjabi Legends Owners: Inzamam-ul-Haq and Intizar-ul-Haq; Key player: Misbah-ul-Haq

Pakhtoons Owners: Habib Khan and Tajuddin Khan; Key player: Shahid Afridi

Maratha Arabians Owners: Sohail Khan, Ali Tumbi, Parvez Khan; Key player: Virender Sehwag

Bangla Tigers Owners: Shirajuddin Alam, Yasin Choudhary, Neelesh Bhatnager, Anis and Rizwan Sajan; Key player: TBC

Colombo Lions Owners: Sri Lanka Cricket; Key player: TBC

Kerala Kings Owners: Hussain Adam Ali and Shafi Ul Mulk; Key player: Eoin Morgan

Venue Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Format 10 overs per side, matches last for 90 minutes

Timeline October 25: Around 120 players to be entered into a draft, to be held in Dubai; December 21: Matches start; December 24: Finals

The Case For Trump

By Victor Davis Hanson
 

Our legal columnist

Name: Yousef Al Bahar

Advocate at Al Bahar & Associate Advocates and Legal Consultants, established in 1994

Education: Mr Al Bahar was born in 1979 and graduated in 2008 from the Judicial Institute. He took after his father, who was one of the first Emirati lawyers

While you're here
AndhaDhun

Director: Sriram Raghavan

Producer: Matchbox Pictures, Viacom18

Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu, Radhika Apte, Anil Dhawan

Rating: 3.5/5

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PROFILE OF SWVL

Started: April 2017

Founders: Mostafa Kandil, Ahmed Sabbah and Mahmoud Nouh

Based: Cairo, Egypt

Sector: transport

Size: 450 employees

Investment: approximately $80 million

Investors include: Dubai’s Beco Capital, US’s Endeavor Catalyst, China’s MSA, Egypt’s Sawari Ventures, Sweden’s Vostok New Ventures, Property Finder CEO Michael Lahyani

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