{"id":1989521,"date":"2025-08-31T10:46:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T10:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1989521"},"modified":"2025-08-31T10:46:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T10:46:13","slug":"queen-ranias-birthday-jordanian-royal-family-share-birthday-tributes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/queen-ranias-birthday-jordanian-royal-family-share-birthday-tributes\/","title":{"rendered":"Queen Rania&#8217;s birthday: Jordanian royal family share birthday tributes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-0-ZXEDQS4ATVHOPBB44LWHRLIL5U\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/tags\/queen-rania\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/tags\/queen-rania\/\">Queen Rania<\/a> is celebrating her 55th birthday, with members of the Jordanian royal family sharing tributes online. <\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-1-LWOYLVI3YJHIHLNGLFCGPRZAE4\">Her son, Crown Prince Hussein, took to social media to share a photo, which shows his mother along with his wife Princess Rajwa, in which he wrote: &#8220;Happy birthday to my loving mother. God bless you.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p><!--$!--><template\/><!--\/$--><\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-4-SL3O7IXLJFBSTLHED6J4PZZU3Q\">Meanwhile, the official Royal Hashemite Court has also shared a photo of Queen Rania with her husband King Abdullah. &#8220;Wishing Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah many happy returns on the occasion of her birthday,&#8221; said the caption.<\/p>\n<p><!--$!--><template\/><!--\/$--><\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-6-PM5DAMZGAZBJLNMUB6VGVQIIDM\">Ahead of her birthday, a new portrait of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/tags\/queen-rania\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/tags\/queen-rania\/\">Queen Rania<\/a> was also unveiled on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-7-OKF4LLTVGRFMFIMNJ7JOMZLJTU\">In the portrait, the queen stands beneath an archway in a teal textured maxi dress with billowing sleeves, a high neckline and subtle striped detailing. She kept the look understated with soft make-up, loose curls and simple silver hoop earrings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-10-334VU2BT5RFDJPWJJQ3WF7NL7I\">This year has been a big one for the royal. She had a prominent role at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/news\/asia\/2025\/04\/12\/expo-2025-osaka-opens-after-huge-success-in-dubai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/news\/asia\/2025\/04\/12\/expo-2025-osaka-opens-after-huge-success-in-dubai\/\">Expo 2025<\/a> in Osaka, Japan, where she opened Jordan\u2019s pavilion and emphasised her country\u2019s heritage, innovation and commitment to sustainability. <\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-11-LL66ZBAPOVFX7KONAPXQPITF6U\">She also continued to raise awareness about children\u2019s rights and protection, notably at the World Summit on Children\u2019s Rights at the Vatican, focusing attention on little ones affected by war and conflict.<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-12-GTAEWXOP6RAHXCSJIW2WWXDXCU\">&#8220;Today, one in six children on Earth live in areas affected by conflict. Every day, dozens of them are killed or maimed,\u201d she said. Speaking at the Vatican, she reiterated her call for an end to the bloodshed in Gaza, and condemned \u201ca status quo that deems some children&#8217;s suffering acceptable, based on their name, faith or the land of their birth&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-13-LSDJORCRZ5CK5IUC2F46UZBTFA\">Within Jordan, Queen Rania reinforced her advocacy for women\u2019s empowerment and economic development, visiting local businesses such as the Al Ahli Bazaar in Amman and supporting artisan initiatives in Al Salt. <\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-14-OYQYLHGNSBE2NKPIUX3XY7DM5Q\">Her daughter, Princess Iman, and her husband, Jameel Alexander Thermiotis, welcomed <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/lifestyle\/2025\/01\/24\/princess-iman-jordan-pregnant-baby\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/lifestyle\/2025\/01\/24\/princess-iman-jordan-pregnant-baby\/\">their first child<\/a>, Princess Amina, in February. She is Queen Rania\u2019s second grandchild. Only months earlier, Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa celebrated the birth of their daughter, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/lifestyle\/2024\/08\/03\/princess-rajwa-baby-birth-jordan-crown-prince-hussein\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/lifestyle\/2024\/08\/03\/princess-rajwa-baby-birth-jordan-crown-prince-hussein\/\">Princess Iman<\/a>, in August 2024. <\/p>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">HIJRA<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<p><strong>Starring:<\/strong>\u00a0Lamar Faden, Khairiah Nathmy, Nawaf Al-Dhufairy<em><br \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Director:<\/strong> Shahad Ameen<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rating: <\/strong>3\/5<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">COMPANY%20PROFILE<\/h5>\n<p>%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ECompany%20name%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Revibe%20%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EStarted%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%202022%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EFounders%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Hamza%20Iraqui%20and%20Abdessamad%20Ben%20Zakour%20%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EBased%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20UAE%20%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EIndustry%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Refurbished%20electronics%20%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EFunds%20raised%20so%20far%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20%2410m%20%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EInvestors%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3EFlat6Labs%2C%20Resonance%20and%20various%20others%0D%3C%2Fp%3E%0A<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">Turning%20waste%20into%20fuel<\/h5>\n<p>%3Cp%3EAverage%20amount%20of%20biofuel%20produced%20at%20DIC%20factory%20every%20month%3A%20%3Cstrong%3EApproximately%20106%2C000%20litres%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3EAmount%20of%20biofuel%20produced%20from%201%20litre%20of%20used%20cooking%20oil%3A%20%3Cstrong%3E920ml%20(92%25)%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3ETime%20required%20for%20one%20full%20cycle%20of%20production%20from%20used%20cooking%20oil%20to%20biofuel%3A%20%3Cstrong%3EOne%20day%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3EEnergy%20requirements%20for%20one%20cycle%20of%20production%20from%201%2C000%20litres%20of%20used%20cooking%20oil%3A%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3E%E2%96%AA%20Electricity%20-%201.1904%20units%3Cbr%3E%E2%96%AA%20Water-%2031%20litres%3Cbr%3E%E2%96%AA%20Diesel%20%E2%80%93%2026.275%20litres%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%0A<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<p>Our Time Has Come<br \/>Alyssa Ayres, Oxford University Press<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">Non-oil%20trade<\/h5>\n<p>%3Cp%3ENon-oil%20trade%20between%20the%20UAE%20and%20Japan%20grew%20by%2034%20per%20cent%20over%20the%20past%20two%20years%2C%20according%20to%20data%20from%20the%20Federal%20Competitiveness%20and%20Statistics%20Centre.%C2%A0%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3EIn%2010%20years%2C%20it%20has%20reached%20a%20total%20of%20Dh524.4%20billion.%C2%A0%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3ECars%20topped%20the%20list%20of%20the%20top%20five%20commodities%20re-exported%20to%20Japan%20in%202022%2C%20with%20a%20value%20of%20Dh1.3%20billion.%C2%A0%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3EJewellery%20and%20ornaments%20amounted%20to%20Dh150%20million%20while%20precious%20metal%20scraps%20amounted%20to%20Dh105%20million.%C2%A0%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3ERaw%20aluminium%20was%20ranked%20first%20among%20the%20top%20five%20commodities%20exported%20to%20Japan.%C2%A0%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3ETop%20of%20the%20list%20of%20commodities%20imported%20from%20Japan%20in%202022%20was%20cars%2C%20with%20a%20value%20of%20Dh20.08%20billion.%3C%2Fp%3E%0A<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">MATCH INFO<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<p><strong>What:<\/strong> 2006 World Cup quarter-final<br \/><strong>When:<\/strong> July 1<br \/><strong>Where:<\/strong> Gelsenkirchen Stadium, Gelsenkirchen, Germany<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result:<\/strong><br \/>England 0 Portugal 0<br \/>(Portugal win 3-1 on penalties)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">What are the influencer academy modules?<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<ol>\n<li>Mastery of audio-visual content creation.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Cinematography, shots and movement.<\/li>\n<li>All aspects of post-production.<\/li>\n<li>Emerging technologies and VFX with AI and CGI.<\/li>\n<li>Understanding of marketing objectives and audience engagement.<\/li>\n<li>Tourism industry knowledge.<\/li>\n<li>Professional ethics.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">Where to donate in the UAE<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecp.ae\/english\/Catalog\/Pages\/ListCatalog.aspx?donationtypeid=562\">The Emirates Charity Portal <\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can donate to several registered charities through a \u201cdonation catalogue\u201d. The use of the donation is quite specific, such as buying a fan for a poor family in Niger for Dh130.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awqaf.gov.ae\/en\">The General Authority of Islamic Affairs &amp; Endowments<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/alnoorspneeds.ae\/\">Al Noor Special Needs Centre<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can donate online or order Smiles n\u2019 Stuff products handcrafted by Al Noor students. The centre publishes a wish list of extras needed, starting at Dh500.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/beitalkhair.org\/en\/\">Beit Al Khair Society<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Beit Al Khair Society has the motto \u201cFrom \u2013 and to \u2013 the UAE,\u201d 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.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.daralber.ae\/en\/home\">Dar Al Ber Society<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dubaicares.ae\/en\">Dubai Cares<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bookings2030.ae\/\">Bookings 2030<\/a>, which allows people to help change the future of six underprivileged children and young people.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.emiratesairlinefoundation.org\/english\/\">Emirates Airline Foundation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emiratesrc.ae\">Emirates Red Crescent<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gulf4good.org\">Gulf for Good<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Gulf for Good raises funds for partner charity projects through challenges, like climbing Kilimanjaro and cycling through Thailand. This year\u2019s projects are in partnership with Street Child Nepal, Larchfield Kids, the Foundation for African Empowerment and SOS Children&#8217;s Villages. Since 2001, the organisation has raised more than $3.5 million (Dh12.8m) in support of over 50 children\u2019s charities.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noordubai.ae\/\">Noor Dubai Foundation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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 \u201cNoor\u201d to 4565 (Etisalat) or 4849 (du).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">SHOW COURTS ORDER OF PLAY<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<p><strong>Centre Court (4pm UAE\/12pm GMT)<\/strong><br \/>Victoria Azarenka (BLR) v Heather Watson (GBR)<br \/>Rafael Nadal (ESP x4) v Karen Khachanov (RUS x30)<br \/>Andy Murray (GBR x1) v Fabio Fognini (ITA x28)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Court 1\u00a0(4pm UAE)<\/strong><br \/>Steve Johnson (USA x26) v Marin Cilic (CRO x7)<br \/>Johanna Konta (GBR x6) v Maria Sakkari (GRE)<br \/>Naomi Osaka (JPN) v Venus Williams (USA x10)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Court 2\u00a0(2.30pm UAE)<\/strong><br \/>Aljaz Bedene (GBR) v Gilles Muller (LUX x16)<br \/>Peng Shuai (CHN) v Simona Halep (ROM x2)<br \/>Jelena Ostapenko (LAT x13) v Camila Giorgi (ITA)<br \/>Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA x12) v Sam Querrey (USA x24)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Court 3\u00a0(2.30pm UAE)<\/strong><br \/>Kei Nishikori (JPN x9) v Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP x18)<br \/>Carina Witthoeft (GER) v Elina Svitolina (UKR x4)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Court 12 (2.30pm UAE)<\/strong><br \/>Dominika Cibulkova (SVK x8) v Ana Konjuh (CRO x27)<br \/>Kevin Anderson (RSA) v Ruben Bemelmans (BEL)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Court 18 (2.30pm UAE)<\/strong><br \/>Caroline Garcia (FRA x21) v Madison Brengle (USA)<br \/>Benoit Paire (FRA) v Jerzy Janowicz (POL)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">Key figures in the life of the fort<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<p><strong>Sheikh Dhiyab bin Isa (ruled 1761-1793)<\/strong> Built Qasr Al Hosn as a watchtower to guard over the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi island.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab (ruled 1793-1816)<\/strong> Expanded the tower into a small fort and transferred his ruling place of residence from Liwa Oasis to the fort on the island.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sheikh Tahnoon bin Shakhbut (ruled 1818-1833)<\/strong> Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further as Abu Dhabi grew from a small village of palm huts to a town of more than 5,000 inhabitants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbut (ruled 1833-1845)<\/strong> Repaired and fortified the fort.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon (ruled 1845-1855)<\/strong> Turned Qasr Al Hosn into a strong two-storied structure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa (ruled 1855-1909)<\/strong> Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further to reflect the emirate&#8217;s increasing prominence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan (ruled 1928-1966) <\/strong>Renovated and enlarged Qasr Al Hosn, adding a decorative arch and two new villas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan (ruled 1966-2004)<\/strong> Moved the royal residence to Al Manhal palace and kept his diwan at Qasr Al Hosn.<\/p>\n<p><em>Sources: Jayanti Maitra, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.adach.ae\" target=\"_blank\">www.adach.ae<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">Key facilities<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<ul>\n<li>Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m\/25m training lanes<\/li>\n<li>Premier League-standard football pitch<\/li>\n<li>400m Olympic running track<\/li>\n<li>NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium<\/li>\n<li>600-seat auditorium<\/li>\n<li>Spaces for historical and cultural exploration<\/li>\n<li>An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad<\/li>\n<li data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">Specialist robotics and science laboratories<\/li>\n<li data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">AR and VR-enabled learning centres<\/li>\n<li data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\">Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">Company profile<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<p><strong>Date started<\/strong>: 2015<\/p>\n<p><strong>Founder<\/strong>: John Tsioris and Ioanna Angelidaki<\/p>\n<p><strong>Based<\/strong>: Dubai<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sector<\/strong>: Online grocery delivery<\/p>\n<p><strong>Staff<\/strong>: 200<\/p>\n<p><strong>Funding<\/strong>: Undisclosed, but investors include the Jabbar Internet Group and Venture Friends<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">Red flags<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<ul>\n<li>Promises of high, fixed or &#8216;guaranteed&#8217; returns.<\/li>\n<li>Unregulated structured products or complex investments often used to bypass traditional safeguards.<\/li>\n<li>Lack of clear information, vague language, no access to audited financials.<\/li>\n<li>Overseas companies targeting investors in other jurisdictions &#8211; this can make legal recovery difficult.<\/li>\n<li>Hard-selling tactics &#8211; creating urgency, offering &#8216;exclusive&#8217; deals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Courtesy: Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">HOW%20TO%20ACTIVATE%20THE%20GEMINI%20SHORTCUT%20ON%20CHROME%20CANARY<\/h5>\n<p>%3Cp%3E1.%20Go%20to%20%3Cstrong%3Echrome%3A%2F%2Fflags%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E2.%20Find%20and%20enable%20%3Cstrong%3EExpansion%20pack%20for%20the%20Site%20Search%20starter%20pack%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E3.%20Restart%20Chrome%20Canary%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E4.%20Go%20to%20%3Cstrong%3Echrome%3A%2F%2Fsettings%2FsearchEngines%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20in%20the%20address%20bar%20and%20find%20the%20%3Cstrong%3EChat%20with%20Gemini%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20shortcut%20under%20%3Cstrong%3ESite%20Search%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E5.%20Open%20a%20new%20tab%20and%20type%20%40%20to%20see%20the%20Chat%20with%20Gemini%20shortcut%20along%20with%20other%20Omnibox%20shortcuts%20to%20search%20tabs%2C%20history%20and%20bookmarks%3C%2Fp%3E%0A<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">Indoor Cricket World Cup<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<p><strong>Venue<\/strong> Insportz, Dubai, September 16-23<\/p>\n<p><strong>UAE squad<\/strong> Saqib Nazir (captain),\u00a0Aaqib Malik,\u00a0Fahad Al Hashmi,\u00a0Isuru Umesh,\u00a0Nadir Hussain,\u00a0Sachin Talwar,\u00a0Nashwan Nasir,\u00a0Prashath Kumara,\u00a0Ramveer Rai, Sameer Nayyak,\u00a0Umar Shah,\u00a0Vikrant Shetty<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">Killing of Qassem Suleimani<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">Killing of Qassem Suleimani<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">Our family matters legal consultant<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong>\u00a0Hassan Mohsen Elhais<\/p>\n<p><strong>Position:<\/strong>\u00a0legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">AI traffic lights to ease congestion at seven points to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<p>The seven points are:<\/p>\n<p>Shakhbout bin Sultan Street<\/p>\n<p>Dhafeer Street<\/p>\n<p>Hadbat Al Ghubainah Street (outbound)<\/p>\n<p>Salama bint Butti Street<\/p>\n<p>Al Dhafra Street<\/p>\n<p>Rabdan Street<\/p>\n<p>Umm Yifina Street exit (inbound)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">The specs<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Engine: <\/strong>3.9-litre twin-turbo V8<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power:\u00a0<\/strong>640hp<\/li>\n<li><strong>Torque: <\/strong>760nm<\/li>\n<li><strong>On sale: <\/strong>2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price: <\/strong>Not announced yet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">The specs<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<p>AT4 Ultimate, as tested<\/p>\n<p>Engine: 6.2-litre V8<\/p>\n<p>Power: 420hp<\/p>\n<p>Torque: 623Nm<\/p>\n<p>Transmission: 10-speed automatic<\/p>\n<p>Price: From Dh330,800 (Elevation: Dh236,400; AT4: Dh286,800; Denali: Dh345,800)<\/p>\n<p>On sale: Now<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">How\u00a0tumultuous\u00a0protests\u00a0grew<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<ul>\n<li>A\u00a0fuel\u00a0tax\u00a0protest\u00a0by\u00a0French\u00a0drivers\u00a0appealed\u00a0to\u00a0wider\u00a0anti-government\u00a0sentiment<\/li>\n<li>Unlike\u00a0previous\u00a0French\u00a0demonstrations\u00a0there\u00a0was\u00a0no\u00a0trade\u00a0union\u00a0or\u00a0organised\u00a0movement\u00a0involved\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrators\u00a0responded\u00a0to\u00a0online\u00a0petitions\u00a0and\u00a0flooded\u00a0squares\u00a0to\u00a0block\u00a0traffic<\/li>\n<li>At\u00a0its\u00a0height\u00a0there\u00a0were\u00a0almost\u00a0300,000\u00a0on\u00a0the\u00a0streets\u00a0in\u00a0support<\/li>\n<li>Named\u00a0after\u00a0the\u00a0high\u00a0visibility\u00a0jackets\u00a0that\u00a0drivers\u00a0must\u00a0keep\u00a0in\u00a0cars\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Clashes\u00a0soon\u00a0turned\u00a0violent\u00a0as\u00a0thousands\u00a0fought\u00a0with\u00a0police\u00a0at\u00a0cordons<\/li>\n<li>An\u00a0estimated\u00a0two\u00a0dozen\u00a0people\u00a0lost\u00a0eyes\u00a0and\u00a0many\u00a0others\u00a0were\u00a0admitted\u00a0to\u00a0hospital\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">Conflict, drought, famine<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<p>Estimates of the number of deaths caused by the famine range from 400,000 to 1 million, according to a document prepared for the UK House of Lords in 2024. <br \/>It has been claimed that the policies of the Ethiopian government, which took control after deposing Emperor Haile Selassie in a military-led revolution in 1974, contributed to the scale of the famine.<br \/>Dr Miriam Bradley, senior lecturer in humanitarian studies at the University of Manchester, has argued that, by the early 1980s, \u201cseveral government policies combined to cause, rather than prevent, a famine which lasted from 1983 to 1985. Mengistu\u2019s government imposed Stalinist-model agricultural policies involving forced collectivisation and villagisation [relocation of communities into planned villages].<br \/>The West became aware of the catastrophe through a series of BBC News reports by journalist Michael Buerk in October 1984 describing a \u201cbiblical famine\u201d and containing graphic images of thousands of people, including children, facing starvation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">Band Aid<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<p>Bob Geldof, singer with the Irish rock group The Boomtown Rats, formed Band Aid in response to the horrific images shown in the news broadcasts.<br \/>With Midge Ure of the band Ultravox, he wrote the hit charity single <em>Do They Know it\u2019s Christmas<\/em> in December 1984, featuring a string of high-profile musicians.<br \/>Following the single\u2019s success, the idea to stage a rock concert evolved.<br \/>Live Aid was a series of simultaneous concerts that took place at Wembley Stadium in London, John F Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, the US, and at various other venues across the world.<br \/>The combined event was broadcast to an estimated worldwide audience of 1.5 billion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">Specs<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<div class=\"controlled-font\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"1ighh\" data-offset-key=\"4b7bf-0-0\">\n<div role=\"presentation\">\n<p><strong>Engine: <\/strong>Electric motor generating 54.2kWh (Cooper SE and Aceman SE), 64.6kW (Countryman All4 SE)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Power: <\/strong>218hp (Cooper and Aceman), 313hp (Countryman)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Torque: <\/strong>330Nm (Cooper and Aceman), 494Nm (Countryman)<\/p>\n<p><strong>On sale:<\/strong> Now<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> From Dh158,000 (Cooper), Dh168,000 (Aceman), Dh190,000 (Countryman)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<p><strong>COMPANY PROFILE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Name: Rain Management<\/p>\n<p>Year started: 2017<\/p>\n<p>Based: Bahrain<\/p>\n<p>Employees: 100-120<\/p>\n<p>Amount raised: $2.5m from BitMex Ventures and Blockwater. Another $6m raised from MEVP, Coinbase, Vision Ventures, CMT, Jimco and DIFC Fintech Fund<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">Nepotism is the name of the game<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<p>Salman Khan\u2019s father, Salim Khan, is one of Bollywood\u2019s most legendary screenwriters. Through his partnership with co-writer Javed Akhtar, Salim is credited with having paved the path for the Indian film industry\u2019s blockbuster format in the 1970s. Something his son now rules the roost of. More importantly, the Salim-Javed\u00a0duo also created the persona of the \u201cangry young man\u201d for Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan in the 1970s, reflecting the angst of the average Indian. In choosing to be the ordinary man\u2019s \u201chero\u201d as opposed to a thespian in new Bollywood, Salman Khan remains tightly linked to his father\u2019s oeuvre. Thanks dad.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">The specs<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<p><strong>Engine:<\/strong> 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged and three electric motors<\/p>\n<p><strong>Power: <\/strong>Combined output 920hp<\/p>\n<p><strong>Torque:<\/strong> 730Nm at 4,000-7,000rpm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transmission: <\/strong>8-speed dual-clutch automatic<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fuel consumption: <\/strong>11.2L\/100km<\/p>\n<p><strong>On sale:<\/strong> Now, deliveries expected later in 2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>expected to start at Dh1,432,000<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">The%20specs%3A%20Panamera%20Turbo%20E-Hybrid<\/h5>\n<p>%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EEngine%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E4.0-litre%20twin-turbo%20V8%20hybrid%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EPower%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E680hp%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ETorque%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E930Nm%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ETransmission%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3EEight-speed%20dual-clutch%20auto%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EPrice%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3EFrom%20Dh749%2C000%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EOn%20sale%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3ENow%3C%2Fp%3E%0A<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">The%20specs%3A%202024%20Panamera<\/h5>\n<p>%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EEngine%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E2.9-litre%20twin-turbo%20V6%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EPower%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E353hp%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ETorque%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E500Nm%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ETransmission%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3EEight-speed%20dual-clutch%20auto%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EPrice%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3EFrom%20Dh408%2C200%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EOn%20sale%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Now%3C%2Fp%3E%0A<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">The%20specs%20<\/h5>\n<p>%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EEngine%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E2.0-litre%204cyl%20turbo%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EPower%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E261hp%20at%205%2C500rpm%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ETorque%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E400Nm%20at%201%2C750-4%2C000rpm%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ETransmission%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E7-speed%20dual-clutch%20auto%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EFuel%20consumption%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E10.5L%2F100km%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EOn%20sale%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3ENow%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EPrice%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3EFrom%20Dh129%2C999%20(VX%20Luxury)%3B%20from%20Dh149%2C999%20(VX%20Black%20Gold)%3C%2Fp%3E%0A<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">The stats<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<p><strong>Ship name:<\/strong> MSC Bellissima<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ship class:<\/strong> Meraviglia Class<\/p>\n<p><strong>Delivery date:<\/strong> February 27, 2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gross tonnage:<\/strong> 171,598 GT<\/p>\n<p><strong>Passenger capacity:<\/strong> 5,686<\/p>\n<p><strong>Crew members:<\/strong> 1,536<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of cabins:<\/strong> 2,217<\/p>\n<p><strong>Length:<\/strong> 315.3 metres<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maximum speed:<\/strong> 22.7 knots (42kph)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">%20Ramez%20Gab%20Min%20El%20Akher<\/h5>\n<p>%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ECreator%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Ramez%20Galal%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EStarring%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Ramez%20Galal%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EStreaming%20on%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3EMBC%20Shahid%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ERating%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E2.5%2F5%3C%2Fp%3E%0A<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">Company%20profile<\/h5>\n<p>%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EName%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3EEmonovo%20(previously%20Marj3)%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EBased%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3ECairo%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ELaunch%20year%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E2016%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ENumber%20of%20employees%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E12%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESector%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3Eeducation%20technology%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EFunding%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3Ethree%20rounds%2C%20undisclosed%20amount%3C%2Fp%3E%0A<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">Essentials<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<p><strong>The flights<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.emirates.com\">Emirates<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.etihad.com\">Etihad<\/a>\u00a0fly direct from the UAE\u00a0to Geneva from Dh2,845 return,\u00a0including taxes. The flight takes 6 hours.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>The package<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.laprairie.ch\">Clinique La Prairie<\/a> offers a variety of programmes. A six-night Master Detox costs from 14,900 Swiss francs (Dh57,655), including all food, accommodation and a set schedule of medical consultations and spa treatments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">MATCH INFO<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<p><strong>Chelsea 0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Liverpool 2<\/strong> (Mane 50&#8242;, 54&#8242;)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Red card: <\/strong>Andreas Christensen (Chelsea)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Man of the match: <\/strong>Sadio Mane (Liverpool)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">$1,000 award for 1,000 days on madrasa portal<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<p>Daily cash awards of $1,000 dollars will sweeten the Madrasa e-learning project by tempting more pupils to an education portal to deepen their understanding of math and sciences.<\/p>\n<p>School children are required to watch an educational video each day and answer a question related to it. They then enter into a raffle draw for the $1,000 prize.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are targeting everyone who wants to learn. This will be $1,000 for 1,000 days so there will be a winner every day for 1,000 days,\u201d said Sara Al Nuaimi, project manager of the Madrasa e-learning platform that was launched on Tuesday by the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, to reach Arab pupils from kindergarten to grade 12 with educational videos. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe objective of the Madrasa is to become the number one reference for all Arab students in the world. The 5,000 videos we have online is just the beginning, we have big ambitions. Today in the Arab world there are 50 million students. We want to reach everyone who is willing to learn.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">Sole survivors<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<ul>\n<li>Cecelia Crocker was on board Northwest Airlines Flight 255 in 1987 when it crashed in Detroit, killing 154 people, including her parents and brother. The plane had hit a light pole on take off<\/li>\n<li>George Lamson Jr, from Minnesota, was on a Galaxy Airlines flight that crashed in Reno in 1985, killing 68 people. His entire seat was launched out of the plane<\/li>\n<li>Bahia Bakari, then 12, survived when a Yemenia Airways flight crashed near the Comoros in 2009, killing 152. She was found clinging to wreckage after floating in the ocean for 13 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Jim Polehinke was the co-pilot and sole survivor of a 2006 Comair flight that crashed in Lexington, Kentucky, killing 49.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">10 tips for entry-level job seekers<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<ul>\n<li>Have an up-to-date, professional LinkedIn profile. If you don\u2019t have a LinkedIn account, set one up today. Avoid poor-quality profile pictures with distracting backgrounds. Include a professional summary and begin to grow your network.<\/li>\n<li>Keep track of the job trends in your sector through the news. Apply for job alerts at your dream organisations and the types of jobs you want \u2013 LinkedIn uses AI to share similar relevant jobs based on your selections.<\/li>\n<li>Double check that you\u2019ve highlighted relevant skills on your resume and LinkedIn profile.<\/li>\n<li>For most entry-level jobs, your resume will first be filtered by an applicant tracking system for keywords. Look closely at the description of the job you are applying for and mirror the language as much as possible (while being honest and accurate about your skills and experience).<\/li>\n<li>Keep your CV professional and in a simple format \u2013 make sure you tailor your cover letter and application to the company and role.<\/li>\n<li>Go online and look for details on job specifications for your target position. Make a list of skills required and set yourself some learning goals to tick off all the necessary skills one by one.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t be afraid to reach outside your immediate friends and family to other acquaintances and let them know you are looking for new opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you\u2019ve set your LinkedIn profile to signal that you are \u201copen to opportunities\u201d. Also be sure to use LinkedIn to search for people who are still actively hiring by searching for those that have the headline \u201cI\u2019m hiring\u201d or \u201cWe\u2019re hiring\u201d in their profile.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare for online\u00a0interviews using mock interview tools. Even before landing interviews, it can be useful to start practising.<\/li>\n<li>Be professional and patient. Always be professional with whoever you are interacting with throughout your search process, this will be remembered. You need to be patient, dedicated and not give up on your search. Candidates need to make sure they are following up appropriately for roles they have applied.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"right\"><em>Arda Atalay, head of Mena private sector at LinkedIn Talent Solutions, Rudy Bier, managing partner of Kinetic Business Solutions and <\/em><em>Ben\u00a0Kinerman Daltrey, co-founder of KinFitz<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">KILLING OF QASSEM SULEIMANI<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">Killing of Qassem Suleimani<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">More from Neighbourhood Watch:<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<p>Sui Dhaaga: Made in India<\/p>\n<p>Director: Sharat Katariya<\/p>\n<p>Starring: Varun Dhawan, Anushka Sharma, Raghubir Yadav<\/p>\n<p>3.5\/5<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">Killing of Qassem Suleimani<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div data-identifier=\"factsbox-container\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBox-sc-owpykd-0 jPxOBL hidden_lg\">\n<h5 data-identifier=\"factxbox-heading\" class=\"Factsbox__StyledFactsBoxHeading-sc-owpykd-1 ccCbvn\">Gulf Under 19s<\/h5>\n<div data-identifier=\"factxbox-body\">\n<p><strong>Pools<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A \u2013<\/strong> Dubai College, Deira International School, Al Ain Amblers, Warriors<br \/><strong>B \u2013 <\/strong>Dubai English Speaking College, Repton Royals, Jumeirah College, Gems World Academy<br \/><strong>C \u2013 <\/strong>British School Al Khubairat, Abu Dhabi Harlequins, Dubai Hurricanes, Al Yasmina Academy<br \/><strong>D \u2013 <\/strong>Dubai Exiles, Jumeirah English Speaking School, English College, Bahrain Colts<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recent winners<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2018 \u2013 <\/strong>Dubai College<br \/><strong>2017 \u2013 <\/strong>British School Al Khubairat<br \/><strong>2016 \u2013 <\/strong>Dubai English Speaking School<br \/><strong>2015 \u2013 <\/strong>Al Ain Amblers<br \/><strong>2014 \u2013 <\/strong>Dubai College<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.thenationalnews.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Queen Rania is celebrating her 55th birthday, with members of the Jordanian royal family sharing tributes online. 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