Meghan Markle, in a black shirt and shorts, attends the DPA pre-Emmy gift lounge at the Peninsula Hotel on September 18, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California. AFP
Meghan Markle, in a black shirt and shorts, attends the DPA pre-Emmy gift lounge at the Peninsula Hotel on September 18, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California. AFP
Meghan Markle, in a pink mini dress, attends the Some Kind-a Gorgeous style and beauty lounge at the Chateau Marmont on August 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. AFP
Meghan Markle, in a pink mini dress, attends the Some Kind-a Gorgeous style and beauty lounge at the Chateau Marmont on August 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. AFP
Meghan Markle, in a navy lace dress, attends the USA Network's tour at the Pacific Design Centre on February 15, 2012 in West Hollywood, California. AFP
Meghan Markle, in a navy lace dress, attends the USA Network's tour at the Pacific Design Centre on February 15, 2012 in West Hollywood, California. AFP
Meghan Markle, in a grey midi dress, attends the WGC Hosts Party at the Windsor Arms Hotel on September 11, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. AFP
Meghan Markle, in a grey midi dress, attends the WGC Hosts Party at the Windsor Arms Hotel on September 11, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. AFP
Meghan Markle, in pink satin, attends the Rising Stars: Producers Ball during the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. AFP
Meghan Markle, in pink satin, attends the Rising Stars: Producers Ball during the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. AFP
Meghan Markle, in a terracotta gathered dress, arrives at the GQ Men of the Year Party at Chateau Marmont on November 13, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. AFP
Meghan Markle, in a terracotta gathered dress, arrives at the GQ Men of the Year Party at Chateau Marmont on November 13, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. AFP
Meghan Markle, in a fuchsia strapless dress, attends the Elle Women in Television Celebration at Soho House on January 24, 2013 in West Hollywood, California.AFP
Meghan Markle, in a fuchsia strapless dress, attends the Elle Women in Television Celebration at Soho House on January 24, 2013 in West Hollywood, California.AFP
Meghan Markle, in a printed mini dress, attends a USA Network event at Pier 36 on May 16, 2013 in New York, US. AFP
Meghan Markle, in a printed mini dress, attends a USA Network event at Pier 36 on May 16, 2013 in New York, US. AFP
Meghan Markle, in an embellished LBD, attends the premiere of 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' at Odeon Leicester Square on November 11, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan Markle, in an embellished LBD, attends the premiere of 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' at Odeon Leicester Square on November 11, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan Markle, in a knotted strapless dress, attends the London Global Gift Gala at ME Hotel on November 19, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan Markle, in a knotted strapless dress, attends the London Global Gift Gala at ME Hotel on November 19, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan Markle, in Roland Mouret, attends the Elton John Aids Foundation's benefit at Cipriani Wall Street on October 28, 2014 in New York, US. AFP
Meghan Markle, in Roland Mouret, attends the Elton John Aids Foundation's benefit at Cipriani Wall Street on October 28, 2014 in New York, US. AFP
Meghan Markle, in Misha Nonoo, attends NBC's press day at Four Seasons Hotel New York on June 24, 2015 in New York, US. AFP
Meghan Markle, in Misha Nonoo, attends NBC's press day at Four Seasons Hotel New York on June 24, 2015 in New York, US. AFP
Meghan Markle, in Dolce & Gabbana, attends Elle's 6th Annual Women In Television dinner at Sunset Tower Hotel on January 20, 2016 in West Hollywood, California. AFP
Meghan Markle, in Dolce & Gabbana, attends Elle's 6th Annual Women In Television dinner at Sunset Tower Hotel on January 20, 2016 in West Hollywood, California. AFP
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, in a coat by Line The Label, announce their engagement at The Sunken Gardens at Kensington Palace on November 27, 2017 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, in a coat by Line The Label, announce their engagement at The Sunken Gardens at Kensington Palace on November 27, 2017 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, in a Mackage coat, visit Nottingham for their first official public engagement on December 1, 2017 in Nottingham, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, in a Mackage coat, visit Nottingham for their first official public engagement on December 1, 2017 in Nottingham, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, in Burberry, arrive at Social Bite cafe in Rose Street on February 13, 2018 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, in Burberry, arrive at Social Bite cafe in Rose Street on February 13, 2018 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Getty Images
Meghan Markle, in a J Crew coat, arrives in Birmingham, England, on March 8, 2018. Getty Images
Meghan Markle, in a J Crew coat, arrives in Birmingham, England, on March 8, 2018. Getty Images
Meghan Markle, in a Greta Constantine skirt and Victoria Beckham jumper, during a walkabout on March 23, 2018 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Getty Images
Meghan Markle, in a Greta Constantine skirt and Victoria Beckham jumper, during a walkabout on March 23, 2018 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Getty Images
Meghan Markle, in Max Mara, attends a reception with the Commonwealth Youth Forum at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre on April 18, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan Markle, in Max Mara, attends a reception with the Commonwealth Youth Forum at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre on April 18, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, in Self-Portrait, attend the Invictus Games Reception at Australia House on April 21, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, in Self-Portrait, attend the Invictus Games Reception at Australia House on April 21, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince William, Meghan Markle, in Emilia Wickstead, and Prince Harry attend an Anzac Day service at Westminster Abbey on April 25, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince William, Meghan Markle, in Emilia Wickstead, and Prince Harry attend an Anzac Day service at Westminster Abbey on April 25, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Givenchy, leave St George's Chapel after their wedding ceremony on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Givenchy, leave St George's Chapel after their wedding ceremony on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Getty Images
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Goat, attend the Prince of Wales's 70th birthday celebration at Buckingham Palace on May 22, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Goat, attend the Prince of Wales's 70th birthday celebration at Buckingham Palace on May 22, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Brandon Maxwell, attends the Your Commonwealth Youth Challenge reception at Marlborough House on July 5, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Brandon Maxwell, attends the Your Commonwealth Youth Challenge reception at Marlborough House on July 5, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Dior, attends an event to mark the centenary of the RAF on July 10, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Dior, attends an event to mark the centenary of the RAF on July 10, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Oscar de la Renta, attend the Coach Core Awards held at Loughborough University on September 24, 2018 in Loughborough, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Oscar de la Renta, attend the Coach Core Awards held at Loughborough University on September 24, 2018 in Loughborough, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a Hugo Boss skirt, and Prince Harry at The University of Chichester Tech Park during an official visit to Sussex on October 3, 2018 in Chichester, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a Hugo Boss skirt, and Prince Harry at The University of Chichester Tech Park during an official visit to Sussex on October 3, 2018 in Chichester, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a Martin Grant coat, arrive at the Sydney Opera House on October 16, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a Martin Grant coat, arrive at the Sydney Opera House on October 16, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Martin Grant, visit Bondi Beach on October 19, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Martin Grant, visit Bondi Beach on October 19, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Emilia Wickstead, attend the official opening of the Anzac Memorial at Hyde Park on October 20, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Emilia Wickstead, attend the official opening of the Anzac Memorial at Hyde Park on October 20, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Safiyaa, arrive for a state dinner on October 23, 2018 in Suva, Fiji. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Safiyaa, arrive for a state dinner on October 23, 2018 in Suva, Fiji. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Figue, visits the University of the South Pacific on October 24, 2018 in Suva, Fiji. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Figue, visits the University of the South Pacific on October 24, 2018 in Suva, Fiji. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Self-Portrait, arrive at Fua'amotu Airport on October 25, 2018 in Nuku'Alofa, Tonga. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Self-Portrait, arrive at Fua'amotu Airport on October 25, 2018 in Nuku'Alofa, Tonga. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Oscar de la Renta, attend the Australian Geographic Society Awards at the Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney, Australia, on October 26, 2018. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Oscar de la Renta, attend the Australian Geographic Society Awards at the Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney, Australia, on October 26, 2018. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Givenchy, arrive at a public walkabout at the Rotorua Government Gardens on October 31, 2018 in Rotorua, New Zealand. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Givenchy, arrive at a public walkabout at the Rotorua Government Gardens on October 31, 2018 in Rotorua, New Zealand. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a Sentaler coat, depart Birkenhead Town Hall on January 14, 2019 in Birkenhead, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a Sentaler coat, depart Birkenhead Town Hall on January 14, 2019 in Birkenhead, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in an H&M dress, visits the Mayhew, an animal welfare charity, on January 16, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in an H&M dress, visits the Mayhew, an animal welfare charity, on January 16, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Roland Mouret, attend the Cirque du Soleil premiere Of 'Totem' at Royal Albert Hall on January 16, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Roland Mouret, attend the Cirque du Soleil premiere Of 'Totem' at Royal Albert Hall on January 16, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Givenchy, attend the Endeavour Fund awards at Drapers' Hall on February 7, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Givenchy, attend the Endeavour Fund awards at Drapers' Hall on February 7, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Carolina Herrera, with King Mohammed VI of Morocco, during an audience at his residence on February 25, 2019 in Rabat, Morocco. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Carolina Herrera, with King Mohammed VI of Morocco, during an audience at his residence on February 25, 2019 in Rabat, Morocco. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Erdem, and Prince Harry attend a Commonwealth Day Youth Event at Canada House on March 11, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Erdem, and Prince Harry attend a Commonwealth Day Youth Event at Canada House on March 11, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Givenchy, pose with their newborn son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor at St George's Hall at Windsor Castle on May 8, 2019 in Windsor, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Givenchy, pose with their newborn son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor at St George's Hall at Windsor Castle on May 8, 2019 in Windsor, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Jason Wu, attend the premiere of Disney's 'The Lion King' at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 14, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Jason Wu, attend the premiere of Disney's 'The Lion King' at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 14, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Veronica Beard, and Prince Harry visit District 6 Museum on September 23, 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Veronica Beard, and Prince Harry visit District 6 Museum on September 23, 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Nonie, arrive at the Creative Industries and Business Reception at the British High Commissioners residence on October 2, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Nonie, arrive at the Creative Industries and Business Reception at the British High Commissioners residence on October 2, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a Sentaler coat, and Prince Harry attend the 91st Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on November 7, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a Sentaler coat, and Prince Harry attend the 91st Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on November 7, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a Reiss coat, arrives for her visit with Prince Harry to Canada House on January 7, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a Reiss coat, arrives for her visit with Prince Harry to Canada House on January 7, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Victoria Beckham, presents an award during the annual Endeavour Fund Awards at Mansion House on March 5, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Victoria Beckham, presents an award during the annual Endeavour Fund Awards at Mansion House on March 5, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Safiyaa, arrive at the Royal Albert Hall on March 7, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Safiyaa, arrive at the Royal Albert Hall on March 7, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Emilia Wickstead, attend the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on March 9, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Emilia Wickstead, attend the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on March 9, 2020 in London, England. Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Armani, in conversation with Oprah Winfrey for an interview which will be broadcast in the US on March 7, 2021. AP
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in Armani, in conversation with Oprah Winfrey for an interview which will be broadcast in the US on March 7, 2021. AP

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Meghan Markle felt reduced to a 'bimbo' on 'Deal or No Deal'

Duchess of Sussex worked on the popular show before she met Prince Harry

The National

October 19, 2022

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, said her experience on the US television series Deal or No Deal left her feeling objectified and reduced to the “bimbo” stereotype.

On her Archetypes podcast, Meghan spoke to comedian Iliza Shlesinger and former reality star Paris Hilton about breaking down “dumb blonde” labels. The duchess said she felt reduced to that label during her time as a “briefcase girl” on the programme.

“There were times when I was on set at Deal or No Deal and, thinking back to my time working as an intern at the US embassy in Argentina, in Buenos Aires … and being in the motorcade with the secretary of treasury at the time and being valued specifically for my brain,” Meghan said.

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“Here I was being valued for something quite the opposite.”

Deal or No Deal, an American game show, featured 26 female models, each holding a suitcase that contained money ranging from $0.01 to $1 million. Contestants would then tell host Howie Mandel which suitcase they want to be opened. The show ended in 2019.

She opened briefcases for the show in 2006. As a “briefcase girl”, she would walk up and down a staircase and wait for contestants to call on her suitcase number.

Meghan said she came across an old episode of the show recently and recalled how other suitcase models had to put on fake eyelashes and hair extensions. She also said the models were given vouchers to receive spray tans.

“We tell a woman to be one way then we ridicule her for following suit,” she said.

“That’s exactly why archetypes ― including the bimbo or the dumb blonde ― this is why they flourished in the reality TV boom of the early 2000s.

“There was a very cookie-cutter idea of precisely what we should look like.”

Meghan eventually quit the show before meeting future husband Prince Harry.

“I was thankful for the job, but not for how it made me feel, which was not smart. And, by the way, I was surrounded by smart women on that stage with me, but that wasn't the focus of why we were there,” she said.

“And I would end up leaving with this pit in my stomach, knowing that I was so much more than what was being objectified on the stage.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Duchess of Sussex through the years — in pictures

Doria Ragland, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attend the Ms Foundation Women of Vision Awards in New York City. Getty
Doria Ragland, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attend the Ms Foundation Women of Vision Awards in New York City. Getty
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies in Los Angeles in April. Getty
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies in Los Angeles in April. Getty
The royal couple speak onstage at the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala in New York in December 2022. Getty
The royal couple speak onstage at the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala in New York in December 2022. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan watch as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is placed into the hearse following the state funeral service at Westminster Abbey in central London in September 2022. AP
Prince Harry and Meghan watch as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is placed into the hearse following the state funeral service at Westminster Abbey in central London in September 2022. AP
Prince Harry and Meghan pay their respects at the Palace of Westminster. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan pay their respects at the Palace of Westminster. Getty
Prince Harry, Meghan and Kate, Princess of Wales, attend a service for the reception of Queen Elizabeth's coffin at Westminster Hall. AFP
Prince Harry, Meghan and Kate, Princess of Wales, attend a service for the reception of Queen Elizabeth's coffin at Westminster Hall. AFP
The Princess of Wales, Prince William, Prince Harry and Meghan meet members of the public outside Windsor Castle. Getty
The Princess of Wales, Prince William, Prince Harry and Meghan meet members of the public outside Windsor Castle. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan leave after a service of thanksgiving for the queen. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan leave after a service of thanksgiving for the queen. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York in September 2021. AP
Prince Harry and Meghan at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York in September 2021. AP
Prince Harry and Meghan on the cover of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world edition, in September 2021. Reuters
Prince Harry and Meghan on the cover of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world edition, in September 2021. Reuters
Prince Harry and Meghan are interviewed by Oprah Winfrey in March 2021. Reuters
Prince Harry and Meghan are interviewed by Oprah Winfrey in March 2021. Reuters
Prince Harry and Meghan shared this image on social media in February 2021 to announce they were expecting their second child. AFP
Prince Harry and Meghan shared this image on social media in February 2021 to announce they were expecting their second child. AFP
Prince Harry and Meghan visit Canada House, London, in January 2020. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan visit Canada House, London, in January 2020. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan visit Auwal Mosque on Heritage Day during their royal tour of South Africa in September 2019. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan visit Auwal Mosque on Heritage Day during their royal tour of South Africa in September 2019. Getty
Prince Harry, Meghan and their son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor in South Africa in September 2019. Getty
Prince Harry, Meghan and their son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor in South Africa in September 2019. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan meet Beyonce Knowles-Carter and Jay-Z at the European Premiere of Disney's The Lion King at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, London, in July 2019. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan meet Beyonce Knowles-Carter and Jay-Z at the European Premiere of Disney's The Lion King at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, London, in July 2019. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan pose for a photo with the New York Yankees before their baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at London Stadium in June 2019. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan pose for a photo with the New York Yankees before their baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at London Stadium in June 2019. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan pose with their newborn son Archie in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle in May 2019. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan pose with their newborn son Archie in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle in May 2019. Getty
Meghan, joined by her mother Ms Ragland, shows her new son to Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Windsor Castle in May 2019. AP
Meghan, joined by her mother Ms Ragland, shows her new son to Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Windsor Castle in May 2019. AP
Prince Harry and Meghan officially open Number 7, a Feeding Birkenhead citizen’s supermarket and community cafe in Merseyside in January 2019. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan officially open Number 7, a Feeding Birkenhead citizen’s supermarket and community cafe in Merseyside in January 2019. Getty
Prince William, the Princess of Wales, Meghan and Prince Harry attend a Christmas Day church service at the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate in December 2018. Getty
Prince William, the Princess of Wales, Meghan and Prince Harry attend a Christmas Day church service at the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate in December 2018. Getty
Prince William, Prince Harry, Meghan and the Duchess of Cambridge attend a service marking the centenary of the First World War armistice at Westminster Abbey in November 2018. Getty
Prince William, Prince Harry, Meghan and the Duchess of Cambridge attend a service marking the centenary of the First World War armistice at Westminster Abbey in November 2018. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan visit Redwoods Tree Walk in October 2018 in Rotorua, New Zealand. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan visit Redwoods Tree Walk in October 2018 in Rotorua, New Zealand. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan visit an exhibition of Tongan handicrafts at the Fa'onelua Convention Centre in October 2018 in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan visit an exhibition of Tongan handicrafts at the Fa'onelua Convention Centre in October 2018 in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan visit the University of the South Pacific in October 2018 in Suva, Fiji. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan visit the University of the South Pacific in October 2018 in Suva, Fiji. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan address the public during a Community Event at Victoria Park in October 2018 in Dubbo, Australia. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan address the public during a Community Event at Victoria Park in October 2018 in Dubbo, Australia. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan meet a koala during a visit to Taronga Zoo in October 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan meet a koala during a visit to Taronga Zoo in October 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan arrive at the University of Chichester's Engineering and Digital Technology Park during an official visit to West Sussex in October 2018. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan arrive at the University of Chichester's Engineering and Digital Technology Park during an official visit to West Sussex in October 2018. Getty
The queen, Meghan, Prince Harry, Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge watch the RAF 100th anniversary fly-past from the balcony of Buckingham Palace in July 2018. Getty
The queen, Meghan, Prince Harry, Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge watch the RAF 100th anniversary fly-past from the balcony of Buckingham Palace in July 2018. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan on their wedding day in May 2018. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan on their wedding day in May 2018. Getty
Prince Harry places a wedding ring on his new wife's finger. Getty
Prince Harry places a wedding ring on his new wife's finger. Getty
Meghan and Prince Harry head to their evening wedding reception at Frogmore House. Getty
Meghan and Prince Harry head to their evening wedding reception at Frogmore House. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan walk through the corridors of the Palace of Holyroodhouse on their way to a reception for young people at the Palace in February 2018 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Getty
Prince Harry and Meghan walk through the corridors of the Palace of Holyroodhouse on their way to a reception for young people at the Palace in February 2018 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Getty
Prince Harry and his then-fiancee Meghan visit Nottingham for their first official public engagement together in December 2017. Getty
Prince Harry and his then-fiancee Meghan visit Nottingham for their first official public engagement together in December 2017. Getty
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While you're here
GAC GS8 Specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 400Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 9.1L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh149,900

The specs

AT4 Ultimate, as tested

Engine: 6.2-litre V8

Power: 420hp

Torque: 623Nm

Transmission: 10-speed automatic

Price: From Dh330,800 (Elevation: Dh236,400; AT4: Dh286,800; Denali: Dh345,800)

On sale: Now

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
11 cabbie-recommended restaurants and dishes to try in Abu Dhabi

Iqbal Restaurant behind Wendy’s on Hamdan Street for the chicken karahi (Dh14)

Pathemari in Navy Gate for prawn biryani (from Dh12 to Dh35)

Abu Al Nasar near Abu Dhabi Mall, for biryani (from Dh12 to Dh20)

Bonna Annee at Navy Gate for Ethiopian food (the Bonna Annee special costs Dh42 and comes with a mix of six house stews – key wet, minchet abesh, kekel, meser be sega, tibs fir fir and shiro).

Al Habasha in Tanker Mai for Ethiopian food (tibs, a hearty stew with meat, is a popular dish; here it costs Dh36.75 for lamb and beef versions)

Himalayan Restaurant in Mussaffa for Nepalese (the momos and chowmein noodles are best-selling items, and go for between Dh14 and Dh20)

Makalu in Mussaffa for Nepalese (get the chicken curry or chicken fry for Dh11)

Al Shaheen Cafeteria near Guardian Towers for a quick morning bite, especially the egg sandwich in paratha (Dh3.50)

Pinky Food Restaurant in Tanker Mai for tilapia

Tasty Zone for Nepalese-style noodles (Dh15)

Ibrahimi for Pakistani food (a quarter chicken tikka with roti costs Dh16)

Match info

Bournemouth 0
Liverpool 4 (Salah 25', 48', 76', Cook 68' OG)

Man of the match: Andrew Robertson (Liverpool)

How to help

Donate towards food and a flight by transferring money to this registered charity's account.

Account name: Dar Al Ber Society

Account Number: 11 530 734

IBAN: AE 9805 000 000 000 11 530 734

Bank Name: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

To ensure that your contribution reaches these people, please send the copy of deposit/transfer receipt to: juhi.khan@daralber.ae

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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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JAPAN SQUAD

Goalkeepers: Masaaki Higashiguchi, Shuichi Gonda, Daniel Schmidt
Defenders: Yuto Nagatomo, Tomoaki Makino, Maya Yoshida, Sho Sasaki, Hiroki Sakai, Sei Muroya, Genta Miura, Takehiro Tomiyasu
Midfielders: Toshihiro Aoyama, Genki Haraguchi, Gaku Shibasaki, Wataru Endo, Junya Ito, Shoya Nakajima, Takumi Minamino, Hidemasa Morita, Ritsu Doan
Forwards: Yuya Osako, Takuma Asano, Koya Kitagawa

Generation Start-up: Awok company profile

Started: 2013

Founder: Ulugbek Yuldashev

Sector: e-commerce

Size: 600 plus

Stage: still in talks with VCs

Principal Investors: self-financed by founder

First Person
Richard Flanagan
Chatto & Windus 

UAE currency
The specs: 2018 Ducati SuperSport S

Price, base / as tested: Dh74,900 / Dh85,900

Engine: 937cc

Transmission: Six-speed gearbox

Power: 110hp @ 9,000rpm

Torque: 93Nm @ 6,500rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 5.9L / 100km

Updated: October 20, 2022, 5:33 AM`
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