Workers add the final parts to the Tree of Trees sculpture, part of the Queen's Green Canopy Project. The sculpture, which will stand outside Buckingham Palace for the duration of the queen's platinum jubilee celebrations, consists of 350 native British trees planted in aluminium pots. Getty Images
Workers add the final parts to the Tree of Trees sculpture, part of the Queen's Green Canopy Project. The sculpture, which will stand outside Buckingham Palace for the duration of the queen's platinum jubilee celebrations, consists of 350 native British trees planted in aluminium pots. Getty Images
Thomas Heatherwick, designer of the Tree of Trees sculpture, poses in front of Buckingham Palace. AFP
Thomas Heatherwick, designer of the Tree of Trees sculpture, poses in front of Buckingham Palace. AFP
Royal superfan John Loughrey jumps for joy on The Mall, near Buckingham Palace, London, where he is already camped out for a prime position to view the platinum jubilee celebrations. PA
Royal superfan John Loughrey jumps for joy on The Mall, near Buckingham Palace, London, where he is already camped out for a prime position to view the platinum jubilee celebrations. PA
Model-maker Paula Young places a Lego replica of Queen Elizabeth II in a display replicating the royal balcony scene at Buckingham Palace for the Legoland platinum jubilee display in Windsor. PA
Model-maker Paula Young places a Lego replica of Queen Elizabeth II in a display replicating the royal balcony scene at Buckingham Palace for the Legoland platinum jubilee display in Windsor. PA
British Union flags are on display at Kirby Estate in London. EPA
British Union flags are on display at Kirby Estate in London. EPA
The gold state coach passes the Houses of Parliament during an early morning rehearsal through London for Sunday's platinum jubilee pageant. PA
The gold state coach passes the Houses of Parliament during an early morning rehearsal through London for Sunday's platinum jubilee pageant. PA
Workers hang bunting outside a hotel in central London. Reuters
Workers hang bunting outside a hotel in central London. Reuters
Voyager and Rivet Joint aircraft perform in the sky for the queen's platinum jubilee fly-past rehearsal in Sleaford. EPA
Voyager and Rivet Joint aircraft perform in the sky for the queen's platinum jubilee fly-past rehearsal in Sleaford. EPA
A view from a cockpit during the rehearsal. PA
A view from a cockpit during the rehearsal. PA
Royal Marines drummers play for residents of Church Hill near Birmingham. The nationwide celebrations will mark the 70th anniversary of the queen's accession to the throne. PA
Royal Marines drummers play for residents of Church Hill near Birmingham. The nationwide celebrations will mark the 70th anniversary of the queen's accession to the throne. PA
The 15-kilogram Queen's Platinum Jubilee coin, made with fine gold, is the largest coin made by the Royal Mint, produced in celebration of her 70-year milestone. PA
The 15-kilogram Queen's Platinum Jubilee coin, made with fine gold, is the largest coin made by the Royal Mint, produced in celebration of her 70-year milestone. PA
Chelsea Pensioners Ted Fell, left, and George Reid pose as they view 'The Queen's Platinum Jubilee' display by Simon Lycett at Chelsea Flower Show in London. Reuters
Chelsea Pensioners Ted Fell, left, and George Reid pose as they view 'The Queen's Platinum Jubilee' display by Simon Lycett at Chelsea Flower Show in London. Reuters
Union flags are displayed along The Mall in London. AP
Union flags are displayed along The Mall in London. AP
Fiona Baxter makes Union flags at the Flying Colours Flagmakers factory in Knaresborough. Getty Images
Fiona Baxter makes Union flags at the Flying Colours Flagmakers factory in Knaresborough. Getty Images
People stand underneath Union Jack flags hanging in Covent Garden, London. Reuters
People stand underneath Union Jack flags hanging in Covent Garden, London. Reuters
Construction work at Buckingham Palace in London before Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee. EPA
Construction work at Buckingham Palace in London before Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee. EPA
A display paying homage to Queen Elizabeth II is shown outside the Sloane Club in London, as part of 'Chelsea in Bloom'. AP
A display paying homage to Queen Elizabeth II is shown outside the Sloane Club in London, as part of 'Chelsea in Bloom'. AP
One of eight London buses given a purple makeover to celebrate the jubilee makes its way across central London. PA
One of eight London buses given a purple makeover to celebrate the jubilee makes its way across central London. PA
Jemma Melvin poses in Fortnum and Mason, central London, with her lemon Swiss roll trifle that beat 5,000 desserts to become the official pudding of the jubilee celebrations. PA
Jemma Melvin poses in Fortnum and Mason, central London, with her lemon Swiss roll trifle that beat 5,000 desserts to become the official pudding of the jubilee celebrations. PA
A man has his photograph taken next to a life-size cardboard cut-out of Queen Elizabeth II displayed in a shop in Windsor. Getty Images
A man has his photograph taken next to a life-size cardboard cut-out of Queen Elizabeth II displayed in a shop in Windsor. Getty Images
Flags designed by British fashion illustrator Anjelica Roselyn on display across South Molton Street in Mayfair to celebrate the jubilee. PA
Flags designed by British fashion illustrator Anjelica Roselyn on display across South Molton Street in Mayfair to celebrate the jubilee. PA
People pass a shop window display commemorating the platinum jubilee in Windsor. Getty Images
People pass a shop window display commemorating the platinum jubilee in Windsor. Getty Images
A knitted figure of the queen is displayed on top of a post box in Wallasey. Reuters
A knitted figure of the queen is displayed on top of a post box in Wallasey. Reuters
Temporary structures are built around Buckingham Palace for the celebrations. Reuters
Temporary structures are built around Buckingham Palace for the celebrations. Reuters
Linda Bainbridge and Miyuki Griffin put finishing touches to The Crown, Orb and Sceptre exhibit as part of 'A Festival of Flowers' at Salisbury Cathedral. PA
Linda Bainbridge and Miyuki Griffin put finishing touches to The Crown, Orb and Sceptre exhibit as part of 'A Festival of Flowers' at Salisbury Cathedral. PA
A glittering banner stretches across Carnaby Street shopping district in London. EPA
A glittering banner stretches across Carnaby Street shopping district in London. EPA
Lewis Wilde from Selkirk tests a gas-fuelled beacon he has made to signal the start of the celebrations, which will culminate with a four-day bank holiday in June. PA
Lewis Wilde from Selkirk tests a gas-fuelled beacon he has made to signal the start of the celebrations, which will culminate with a four-day bank holiday in June. PA
The gold state coach stands in the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace. The coach will be used as part of the jubilee celebrations. Getty Images
The gold state coach stands in the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace. The coach will be used as part of the jubilee celebrations. Getty Images
Union flags decorate a street Mayfair, London. EPA
Union flags decorate a street Mayfair, London. EPA
Puppet-maker Louise Jones puts the finishing touches to her group of corgis, each based on past and present royal corgis, for the platinum jubilee pageant. AP Photo
Puppet-maker Louise Jones puts the finishing touches to her group of corgis, each based on past and present royal corgis, for the platinum jubilee pageant. AP Photo
Grounds staff change bedding plants outside Buckingham Palace. Getty Images
Grounds staff change bedding plants outside Buckingham Palace. Getty Images
A member of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets holding the Commonwealth of Nations' Globe on its arrival at the Tower of London. It will be on display until June 2, when it will be used to light Buckingham Palace's principal beacon. PA
A member of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets holding the Commonwealth of Nations' Globe on its arrival at the Tower of London. It will be on display until June 2, when it will be used to light Buckingham Palace's principal beacon. PA
Power stilt artist Bouncy Bruce performs at the final unveiling of the platinum jubilee pageant at Bafta in London's West End. Reuters
Power stilt artist Bouncy Bruce performs at the final unveiling of the platinum jubilee pageant at Bafta in London's West End. Reuters
Workers place a decorative crown at the top of a flag pole facing Buckingham Palace. Reuters
Workers place a decorative crown at the top of a flag pole facing Buckingham Palace. Reuters
Abbey Marshall Leticia Edwards looks out at the view from the Henry VII roof of Westminster Abbey, which will be open to the public for the first time for guided tours, as part of its plans to celebrate the jubilee. PA
Abbey Marshall Leticia Edwards looks out at the view from the Henry VII roof of Westminster Abbey, which will be open to the public for the first time for guided tours, as part of its plans to celebrate the jubilee. PA
Members of the Household Cavalry during a musical ride rehearsal at Hyde Park in London for the Royal Windsor horse show, as part of the jubilee celebration. Reuters
Members of the Household Cavalry during a musical ride rehearsal at Hyde Park in London for the Royal Windsor horse show, as part of the jubilee celebration. Reuters
A gardener sows seeds into the moat surrounding the Tower of London that will grow into a 'superbloom' display to celebrate the jubilee later this year. Reuters
A gardener sows seeds into the moat surrounding the Tower of London that will grow into a 'superbloom' display to celebrate the jubilee later this year. Reuters
Gilder Claire Wright applies gold paint by hand as she works to produce a platinum jubilee commemorative beaker for Goviers, as part of its Royal Commemoratives collection. AFP
Gilder Claire Wright applies gold paint by hand as she works to produce a platinum jubilee commemorative beaker for Goviers, as part of its Royal Commemoratives collection. AFP
Members of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment take part in the Maj Gen's Inspection in Hyde Park. The ceremonial unit must pass the inspection to take part in state duties. EPA
Members of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment take part in the Maj Gen's Inspection in Hyde Park. The ceremonial unit must pass the inspection to take part in state duties. EPA

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Preparations and rehearsals in full swing for UK Queen's platinum jubilee celebrations

Pilots involved in Buckingham Palace fly-past take to the air to ensure no mishaps on the big day

Simon Rushton
Simon Rushton

May 25, 2022

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Across the UK, the country is gearing up into party mood as the days tick down to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee.

She is already the longest-serving British monarch and a four-day holiday starting on Thursday, June 2 will honour her 70 years on the throne.

A towering Tree Of Trees sculpture has been placed in front of Buckingham Palace.

The 21-metre platinum jubilee centrepiece features 350 British-grown trees was completed on Tuesday, with the final piece of trunk lifted into position in the afternoon.

The sculpture's British designer Thomas Heatherwick said: “The queen approved the plans. She gave a big thumbs-up."

Some of the main events involve much rehearsal to get everything right on the day, including for Trooping the Colour. Five spectators were hurt during a practice session when a stand collapsed.

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Pilots taking part in the Buckingham Palace fly-past have taken to the skies to practise and guard against any mishaps on the big day.

Six historic sites scattered across England, including a London theatre, Birmingham church and a Yorkshire pavilion, have been granted protected status as part of the celebrations.

A huge gold coin — 22cm in diameter and weighing 15kg — has been produced by the Royal Mint, commissioned by a private collector.

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Margaret Tyler, 77, poses with her collection of British royal memorabilia in her home in north London. EPA
Margaret Tyler, 77, poses with her collection of British royal memorabilia in her home in north London. EPA
Ice formations under the Michigan Street Bridge in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. EPA
Ice formations under the Michigan Street Bridge in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. EPA
Hindu devotees offer prayers by rolling on the ground as part of a ritual during the Madhav Narayan festival in Bhaktapur, Kathmandu. AFP
Hindu devotees offer prayers by rolling on the ground as part of a ritual during the Madhav Narayan festival in Bhaktapur, Kathmandu. AFP
A face mask lies on a street in Vienna as the Austrian Federal Council debates mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for people over 18. EPA
A face mask lies on a street in Vienna as the Austrian Federal Council debates mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for people over 18. EPA
evian global brand ambassador Emma Raducanu attends an immersive pop-up art installation in London to celebrate the launch of evian sparkling water. Getty Images
evian global brand ambassador Emma Raducanu attends an immersive pop-up art installation in London to celebrate the launch of evian sparkling water. Getty Images
Passersby wearing protective face masks are reflected in mirrors at the Omotesando fashion district in Tokyo. EPA
Passersby wearing protective face masks are reflected in mirrors at the Omotesando fashion district in Tokyo. EPA
Daniel Grassl of Italy takes to the ice in the Men's Single Skating event at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Reuters
Daniel Grassl of Italy takes to the ice in the Men's Single Skating event at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Reuters
Migrants cross illegally to Chile from bordering Bolivia. AFP
Migrants cross illegally to Chile from bordering Bolivia. AFP
Moroccan authorities and firefighters work to rescue five-year-old Rayan, who has been trapped in a deep well near Bab Berred in Morocco's rural northern province of Chefchaouen for three days. AFP
Moroccan authorities and firefighters work to rescue five-year-old Rayan, who has been trapped in a deep well near Bab Berred in Morocco's rural northern province of Chefchaouen for three days. AFP
Queen Elizabeth II meets American actress and model Marilyn Monroe at the premiere for the film 'Battle of River Plate' in London in 1956. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth II meets American actress and model Marilyn Monroe at the premiere for the film 'Battle of River Plate' in London in 1956. Getty Images
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie is presented with the Insignia of an Honorary Dame Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George by Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace in 2014. Getty Images
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie is presented with the Insignia of an Honorary Dame Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George by Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace in 2014. Getty Images
Legendary American singer Frank Sinatra bows as he is presented to a smiling Queen Elizabeth at the premiere for film 'Me and the Colonel', in London in 1958. Getty Images
Legendary American singer Frank Sinatra bows as he is presented to a smiling Queen Elizabeth at the premiere for film 'Me and the Colonel', in London in 1958. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth meets Sir Elton John, Sir Cliff Richard, Dame Shirley Bassey, Sir Tom Jones and Sir Paul McCartney backstage after the diamond jubilee Buckingham Palace concert in June 2012. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth meets Sir Elton John, Sir Cliff Richard, Dame Shirley Bassey, Sir Tom Jones and Sir Paul McCartney backstage after the diamond jubilee Buckingham Palace concert in June 2012. Getty Images
Star of the silent film era Charlie Chaplin greets Queen Elizabeth during the premiere of 'Limelight' at the Empire cinema in Leicester Square, London, 1952. Getty Images
Star of the silent film era Charlie Chaplin greets Queen Elizabeth during the premiere of 'Limelight' at the Empire cinema in Leicester Square, London, 1952. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth meets pop star Madonna at the world premiere of James Bond movie 'Die Another Day' in London. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth meets pop star Madonna at the world premiere of James Bond movie 'Die Another Day' in London. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth speaks to singer Lady Gaga after the 2009 Royal Variety Performance in Blackpool. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth speaks to singer Lady Gaga after the 2009 Royal Variety Performance in Blackpool. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth famously starred in the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony with James Bond actor Daniel Craig. AFP
Queen Elizabeth famously starred in the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony with James Bond actor Daniel Craig. AFP
Queen Elizabeth shakes hands with former Manchester United and Real Madrid superstar David Beckham at Buckingham Palace in 2018. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth shakes hands with former Manchester United and Real Madrid superstar David Beckham at Buckingham Palace in 2018. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth meets American singer and actress Jennifer Lopez backstage at the Dominion Theatre in London in 2001. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth meets American singer and actress Jennifer Lopez backstage at the Dominion Theatre in London in 2001. Getty Images
1990s girl band The Spice Girls meet Queen Elizabeth at the Royal Command Performance in 1997. Getty Images
1990s girl band The Spice Girls meet Queen Elizabeth at the Royal Command Performance in 1997. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth receives an honorary Bafta from actor and director Kenneth Branagh in recognition of a lifetime's support to British Film and Television, at Windsor Castle in 2013. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth receives an honorary Bafta from actor and director Kenneth Branagh in recognition of a lifetime's support to British Film and Television, at Windsor Castle in 2013. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth meets tennis royalty in 2010, Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic, as she attends Wimbledon Championships. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth meets tennis royalty in 2010, Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic, as she attends Wimbledon Championships. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth watches Dame Helen Mirren delivering a speech from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' at a dramatic arts reception in the ballroom of the Buckingham Palace in 2014. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth watches Dame Helen Mirren delivering a speech from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' at a dramatic arts reception in the ballroom of the Buckingham Palace in 2014. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth greets Italian operatic tenor Andrea Bocelli at the Royal Variety Performance in 2012. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth greets Italian operatic tenor Andrea Bocelli at the Royal Variety Performance in 2012. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth meets former One Direction member Liam Payne after the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in 2018. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth meets former One Direction member Liam Payne after the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in 2018. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth and American singer and actress Bette Midler chat after the Royal Variety Performance in 2009. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth and American singer and actress Bette Midler chat after the Royal Variety Performance in 2009. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth greets Penny Lancaster and pop star Rod Stewart at St James's Palace in 2013. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth greets Penny Lancaster and pop star Rod Stewart at St James's Palace in 2013. Getty Images
British tennis great Andy Murray meets Queen Elizabeth at Wimbledon in 2010. Getty Images
British tennis great Andy Murray meets Queen Elizabeth at Wimbledon in 2010. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth meets Star Wars and Indiana Jones creator George Lucas at Windsor Castle in 2013. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth meets Star Wars and Indiana Jones creator George Lucas at Windsor Castle in 2013. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth shakes the hand of former James Bond actor Sir Roger Moore at Windsor Castle in 2006. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth shakes the hand of former James Bond actor Sir Roger Moore at Windsor Castle in 2006. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth and former Eurythmics singer Annie Lennox attend a reception at the Royal Academy of Arts in London in 2016. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth and former Eurythmics singer Annie Lennox attend a reception at the Royal Academy of Arts in London in 2016. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth presents artist David Hockney with the Order of Merit at Buckingham Palace in 2012. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth presents artist David Hockney with the Order of Merit at Buckingham Palace in 2012. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth meets comic actor Rowan Atkinson and 'X-Files' star Gillian Anderson at Buckingham Palace in 2012. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth meets comic actor Rowan Atkinson and 'X-Files' star Gillian Anderson at Buckingham Palace in 2012. Getty Images
Cinema stars Veronica Hurst and Rock Hudson are introduced to Queen Elizabeth in Leicester Square, London, in 1952. Getty Images
Cinema stars Veronica Hurst and Rock Hudson are introduced to Queen Elizabeth in Leicester Square, London, in 1952. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth meets horror film actor Christopher Lee at Windsor Castle in 2013. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth meets horror film actor Christopher Lee at Windsor Castle in 2013. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth talks to British boxer Anthony Joshua at the Commonwealth Day Service in 2020. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth talks to British boxer Anthony Joshua at the Commonwealth Day Service in 2020. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth and former Take That frontman Gary Barlow on stage as part of her diamond jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace in 2012. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth and former Take That frontman Gary Barlow on stage as part of her diamond jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace in 2012. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth presents jockey Frankie Dettori with his award for winning The Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in 2018. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth presents jockey Frankie Dettori with his award for winning The Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in 2018. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth greets Australian singer Kylie Minogue, as American singer Neil Diamond looks on at the Royal Variety Performance in 2012. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth greets Australian singer Kylie Minogue, as American singer Neil Diamond looks on at the Royal Variety Performance in 2012. Getty Images
Hollywood star Rex Harrison meets Queen Elizabeth at the premiere of the film 'Dr Dolittle' in London, in 1967. Getty Images
Hollywood star Rex Harrison meets Queen Elizabeth at the premiere of the film 'Dr Dolittle' in London, in 1967. Getty Images
Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal meets Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace in 2012. Getty Images
Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal meets Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace in 2012. Getty Images
Members of the band Girls Aloud smile as Queen Elizabeth attends the Royal Variety Performance in 2012. Getty Images
Members of the band Girls Aloud smile as Queen Elizabeth attends the Royal Variety Performance in 2012. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth meets the show's stars on a visit to the set of the long-running television soap opera Coronation Street, in 2021. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth meets the show's stars on a visit to the set of the long-running television soap opera Coronation Street, in 2021. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth meets actress Joan Collins and singer Shirley Bassey at the Royal Academy of Arts in 2012. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth meets actress Joan Collins and singer Shirley Bassey at the Royal Academy of Arts in 2012. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth shakes hands with actress Carey Mulligan at Windsor Castle in 2013. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth shakes hands with actress Carey Mulligan at Windsor Castle in 2013. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth greets Microsoft co-founder turned philanthropist Bill Gates at Windsor Castle in 2021. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth greets Microsoft co-founder turned philanthropist Bill Gates at Windsor Castle in 2021. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth meets Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne at Windsor Castle in 2013. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth meets Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne at Windsor Castle in 2013. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth sits next to editor-in-chief of 'Vogue' Anna Wintour as she visits London Fashion Week in 2018. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth sits next to editor-in-chief of 'Vogue' Anna Wintour as she visits London Fashion Week in 2018. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth meets British artist Tracey Emin while visiting the Turner Contemporary Gallery in Margate, in 2011. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth meets British artist Tracey Emin while visiting the Turner Contemporary Gallery in Margate, in 2011. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth welcomes actress Gemma Arterton to a reception at Buckingham Palace in 2014. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth welcomes actress Gemma Arterton to a reception at Buckingham Palace in 2014. Getty Images
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Red flags
  • Promises of high, fixed or 'guaranteed' returns.
  • Unregulated structured products or complex investments often used to bypass traditional safeguards.
  • Lack of clear information, vague language, no access to audited financials.
  • Overseas companies targeting investors in other jurisdictions - this can make legal recovery difficult.
  • Hard-selling tactics - creating urgency, offering 'exclusive' deals.

Courtesy: Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching

RESULTS

Catchweight 82kg
Piotr Kuberski (POL) beat Ahmed Saeb (IRQ) by decision.

Women’s bantamweight
Corinne Laframboise (CAN) beat Cornelia Holm (SWE) by unanimous decision.

Welterweight
Omar Hussein (PAL) beat Vitalii Stoian (UKR) by unanimous decision.

Welterweight
Josh Togo (LEB) beat Ali Dyusenov (UZB) by unanimous decision.

Flyweight
Isaac Pimentel (BRA) beat Delfin Nawen (PHI) TKO round-3.

Catchweight 80kg​​​​​​​
Seb Eubank (GBR) beat Emad Hanbali (SYR) KO round 1.

Lightweight
Mohammad Yahya (UAE) beat Ramadan Noaman (EGY) TKO round 2.

Lightweight
Alan Omer (GER) beat Reydon Romero (PHI) submission 1.

Welterweight
Juho Valamaa (FIN) beat Ahmed Labban (LEB) by unanimous decision.

Featherweight
Elias Boudegzdame (ALG) beat Austin Arnett (USA) by unanimous decision.

Super heavyweight
Maciej Sosnowski (POL) beat Ibrahim El Sawi (EGY) by submission round 1.

Results

5.30pm: Maiden (TB) Dh82,500 (Dirt) 1,600m, Winner: Panadol, Mickael Barzalona (jockey), Salem bin Ghadayer (trainer)

6.05pm: Maiden (TB) Dh82,500 (Turf) 1,400m, Winner: Mayehaab, Adrie de Vries, Fawzi Nass

6.40pm: Handicap (TB) Dh85,000 (D) 1,600m, Winner: Monoski, Mickael Barzalona, Salem bin Ghadayer

7.15pm: Handicap (TB) Dh102,500 (T) 1,800m, Winner: Eastern World, Royston Ffrench, Charlie Appleby

7.50pm: Handicap (TB) Dh92,500 (D) 1,200m, Winner: Madkal, Adrie de Vries, Fawzi Nass

8.25pm: Handicap (TB) Dh92,500 (T) 1,200m, Winner: Taneen, Dane O’Neill, Musabah Al Muhairi

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THE LOWDOWN

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Rating: 4/5

Produced by: Poetic License Motion Pictures; RSVP Movies

Director: Ritesh Batra

Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sanya Malhotra, Farrukh Jaffar, Deepak Chauhan, Vijay Raaz

 

 

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Power: 374hp at 5,500-6,500rpm

Torque: 500Nm from 1,900-5,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 8.5L/100km

Price: from Dh285,000

On sale: from January 2022 

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When: April 25, 10.45pm kick-off (UAE)
Where: Allianz Arena, Munich
Live: BeIN Sports HD
Second leg: May 1, Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid

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More than 2.2 million Indian tourists arrived in UAE in 2023
More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
Indian tourists can make purchases in UAE using rupee accounts in India through QR-code-based UPI real-time payment systems
Indian residents in UAE can use their non-resident NRO and NRE accounts held in Indian banks linked to a UAE mobile number for UPI transactions

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