An aerial view of Syrians gathering for a demonstration by the ruins of a building that was hit in prior bombardment and adorned with a giant flag of the Syrian opposition, in the town of Ariha in the rebel-held northwestern Idlib province. AFP
An aerial view of Syrians gathering for a demonstration by the ruins of a building that was hit in prior bombardment and adorned with a giant flag of the Syrian opposition, in the town of Ariha in the rebel-held northwestern Idlib province. AFP
Palestinian volunteers distribute food to empoverished people in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip during a lockdown in the Palestinian enclave due to increasing cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus infections. AFP
Palestinian volunteers distribute food to empoverished people in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip during a lockdown in the Palestinian enclave due to increasing cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus infections. AFP
Palestinian members of staff pray in an almost empty mosque in the northern Gaza Strip. Reuters
Palestinian members of staff pray in an almost empty mosque in the northern Gaza Strip. Reuters
Palestinian fishermen remove crabs from a net in Gaza City. Reuters
Palestinian fishermen remove crabs from a net in Gaza City. Reuters
Children play with a football past rubble and destruction along a street in the Gemmayzeh district of Lebanon's capital Beirut in the aftermath of the monster blast at the nearby post which devastated the city. AFP
Children play with a football past rubble and destruction along a street in the Gemmayzeh district of Lebanon's capital Beirut in the aftermath of the monster blast at the nearby post which devastated the city. AFP
An aerial view of children playing with a football past rubble and destruction along a street in the Gemmayzeh district of Lebanon's capital Beirut. AFP
An aerial view of children playing with a football past rubble and destruction along a street in the Gemmayzeh district of Lebanon's capital Beirut. AFP
Worshippers gather near the Imam al-Abbas Shrine as they commemorate the martyrdom of Prophet Mohammad's grandson Imam Hussein, during the Islamic month of Muharram in Iraq's central holy city of Karbala. Ashura is a period of mourning in remembrance of the seventh-century martyrdom of Prophet Mohammad's grandson Imam Hussein, who was killed in the battle of Karbala in modern-day Iraq, in 680 AD. AFP
Worshippers gather near the Imam al-Abbas Shrine as they commemorate the martyrdom of Prophet Mohammad's grandson Imam Hussein, during the Islamic month of Muharram in Iraq's central holy city of Karbala. Ashura is a period of mourning in remembrance of the seventh-century martyrdom of Prophet Mohammad's grandson Imam Hussein, who was killed in the battle of Karbala in modern-day Iraq, in 680 AD. AFP
A worker sprays disinfectant as worshippers gather near the Imam al-Abbas Shrine. AFP
A worker sprays disinfectant as worshippers gather near the Imam al-Abbas Shrine. AFP
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wearing a protective face mask as he listens to a reciting of the Quran and a speaker at the empty mosque in his residence compound during the holy month of Muharram, ahead of Ashura day, in Tehran, Iran. EPA
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wearing a protective face mask as he listens to a reciting of the Quran and a speaker at the empty mosque in his residence compound during the holy month of Muharram, ahead of Ashura day, in Tehran, Iran. EPA
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein receiving his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud in Baghdad. AFP
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein receiving his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud in Baghdad. AFP
Cows graze on grass as a young farmer watches them, near a village in Yemen's Jabal Haraz mountainous region located between the capital Sanaa and the city of Hodeidah. AFP
Cows graze on grass as a young farmer watches them, near a village in Yemen's Jabal Haraz mountainous region located between the capital Sanaa and the city of Hodeidah. AFP
Muslims wearing protective face masks are seen at Al-Azhar mosque for the first Friday prayers after reopening it as the government eased restrictions, in the old Islamic area of Cairo, Egypt. Reuters
Muslims wearing protective face masks are seen at Al-Azhar mosque for the first Friday prayers after reopening it as the government eased restrictions, in the old Islamic area of Cairo, Egypt. Reuters
Muslims maintain social distance as they pray inside the Al-Azhar mosque during the first Friday prayers after reopening, in the old area of Cairo, Egypt. Reuters
Muslims maintain social distance as they pray inside the Al-Azhar mosque during the first Friday prayers after reopening, in the old area of Cairo, Egypt. Reuters
Three small rescue boats that are part of the Sea-Watch 4 civil sea rescue ship approching he pink rescue boat "Louise Michel" off the coast of Libya. British street artist Banksy is funding the Louise Michel, covered with his own artwork, to rescue migrants in the Mediterranean. AFP
Three small rescue boats that are part of the Sea-Watch 4 civil sea rescue ship approching he pink rescue boat "Louise Michel" off the coast of Libya. British street artist Banksy is funding the Louise Michel, covered with his own artwork, to rescue migrants in the Mediterranean. AFP

The Middle East Framed - regional photography for August 29, 2020

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Uefa Nations League

League A:
Germany, Portugal, Belgium, Spain, France, England, Switzerland, Italy, Poland, Iceland, Croatia, Netherlands

League B:
Austria, Wales, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden, Ukraine, Republic of Ireland, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Northern Ireland, Denmark, Czech Republic, Turkey

League C:
Hungary, Romania, Scotland, Slovenia, Greece, Serbia, Albania, Norway, Montenegro, Israel, Bulgaria, Finland, Cyprus, Estonia, Lithuania

League D:
Azerbaijan, Macedonia, Belarus, Georgia, Armenia, Latvia, Faroe Islands, Luxembourg, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Liechtenstein, Malta, Andorra, Kosovo, San Marino, Gibraltar

The Freedom Artist

By Ben Okri (Head of Zeus)

KILLING OF QASSEM SULEIMANI
Tomorrow 2021
Our family matters legal consultant

Name: Hassan Mohsen Elhais

Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.

The team

Videographer: Jear Velasquez 

Photography: Romeo Perez 

Fashion director: Sarah Maisey 

Make-up: Gulum Erzincan at Art Factory 

Models: Meti and Clinton at MMG 

Video assistant: Zanong Maget 

Social media: Fatima Al Mahmoud  

MATCH INFO

Day 2 at the Gabba

Australia 312-1 

Warner 151 not out, Burns 97,  Labuschagne 55 not out

Pakistan 240 

Shafiq 76, Starc 4-52

The bio

Favourite book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Favourite travel destination: Maldives and south of France

Favourite pastime: Family and friends, meditation, discovering new cuisines

Favourite Movie: Joker (2019). I didn’t like it while I was watching it but then afterwards I loved it. I loved the psychology behind it.

Favourite Author: My father for sure

Favourite Artist: Damien Hurst

BABYLON
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Scoreline

UAE 2-1 Saudi Arabia

UAE Mabkhout 21’, Khalil 59’

Saudi Al Abed (pen) 20’

Man of the match Ahmed Khalil (UAE)

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Credit Score explained

What is a credit score?

In the UAE your credit score is a number generated by the Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB), which represents your credit worthiness – in other words, your risk of defaulting on any debt repayments. In this country, the number is between 300 and 900. A low score indicates a higher risk of default, while a high score indicates you are a lower risk.

Why is it important?

Financial institutions will use it to decide whether or not you are a credit risk. Those with better scores may also receive preferential interest rates or terms on products such as loans, credit cards and mortgages.

How is it calculated?

The AECB collects information on your payment behaviour from banks as well as utilitiy and telecoms providers.

How can I improve my score?

By paying your bills on time and not missing any repayments, particularly your loan, credit card and mortgage payments. It is also wise to limit the number of credit card and loan applications you make and to reduce your outstanding balances.

How do I know if my score is low or high?

By checking it. Visit one of AECB’s Customer Happiness Centres with an original and valid Emirates ID, passport copy and valid email address. Liv. customers can also access the score directly from the banking app.

How much does it cost?

A credit report costs Dh100 while a report with the score included costs Dh150. Those only wanting the credit score pay Dh60. VAT is payable on top.

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

ENGLAND SQUAD

Joe Root (captain), Dom Sibley, Rory Burns, Dan Lawrence, Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, Ben Foakes (wicketkeeper), Moeen Ali, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad

Haircare resolutions 2021

From Beirut and Amman to London and now Dubai, hairstylist George Massoud has seen the same mistakes made by customers all over the world. In the chair or at-home hair care, here are the resolutions he wishes his customers would make for the year ahead.

1. 'I will seek consultation from professionals'

You may know what you want, but are you sure it’s going to suit you? Haircare professionals can tell you what will work best with your skin tone, hair texture and lifestyle.

2. 'I will tell my hairdresser when I’m not happy'

Massoud says it’s better to offer constructive criticism to work on in the future. Your hairdresser will learn, and you may discover how to communicate exactly what you want more effectively the next time.

3. ‘I will treat my hair better out of the chair’

Damage control is a big part of most hairstylists’ work right now, but it can be avoided. Steer clear of over-colouring at home, try and pursue one hair brand at a time and never, ever use a straightener on still drying hair, pleads Massoud.

The specs

Price, base / as tested Dh100,000 (estimate)

Engine 2.4L four-cylinder 

Gearbox Nine-speed automatic 

Power 184bhp at 6,400rpm

Torque 237Nm at 3,900rpm

Fuel economy, combined 9.4L/100km

The Uefa Awards winners

Uefa Men's Player of the Year: Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)

Uefa Women's Player of the Year: Lucy Bronze (Lyon)

Best players of the 2018/19 Uefa Champions League

Goalkeeper: Alisson (Liverpool)

Defender: Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)

Midfielder: Frenkie de Jong (Ajax)

Forward: Lionel Messi (Barcelona)

Uefa President's Award: Eric Cantona

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5.30pm: Al Wathba Stallions Cup – Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (T) 2,200m
6pm: The President’s Cup Prep – Conditions (PA) Dh100,000 (T) 2,200m
6.30pm: Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club – Prestige (PA) Dh125,000 (T) 1,600m
7pm: Al Ruwais – Group 3 (PA) Dh300,000 (T) 1,200m
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