Dubai Walk of Fame: everyone who has been awarded a Dubai Star so far


Emma Day
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They will decorate Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard when they are unveiled in October, but not every Dubai Star will be a surprise.

The stars, which will form Dubai's upcoming Walk of Fame project, will pay homage to local and international personalities from various fields including music, film, art, architecture, sport and literature, as well as social influencers.

Ahead of the official launch, the project has been unveiling some of the famous names that will decorate the stars.

In total, there will be 10,000 stars on the walk, however, to begin with, there will be 400, which will be voted for by the public.

Below, we keep track of the names already announced for a spot on the boulevard:

Chris Hemsworth

The Australian actor is most famed for his role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but has also starred in films including 2016's reboot of Ghostbusters, and 2019's Men in Black: International.

Shilpa Shetty

The Indian actress, producer and model made her on-screen debut in 1993, and has gone on to star in films such as Dhadkan and Rishtey. The philanthropist has also worked as a TV judge and presenter.

Ranbir Kapoor

The actor and producer is one of India's biggest stars, with roles in films including Sanju and Tamasha. The Filmfare Award winner is also co-owner of Mumbai City FC.

Gulzar

The Indian director, lyricist and poet, born Sampooran Singh Kalra, won a Grammy and an Academy Award for his musical work on Slumdog Millionaire.

Riyad Mahrez

The professional football, who plays as a winger for Premier League club Manchester City, is also captain of Algeria’s national team.

Sania Mirza

The Indian professional tennis player, who retired from singles in 2013, won six Grand Slam titles in her career.

Hussain Al Jassmi

The beloved Emirati singer, who is also a UN Goodwill Ambassador, is renewed for his hits, such as FegadtekMa Yeswa and Bawada'ak. Al Jassmi became the first Arab artist to take part in the annual Christmas concert at the Vatican last year.

Armin van Buuren

The Dutch DJ, record producer and remixer is know for his radio show A State of Trance, as well as his work on tracks including Strong Ones. 

Priyanka Chopra

The Baywatch actress and Quantico star is a former Miss World, as well as a singer. Chopra, who wed Nick Jonas last year, is also a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador as well as an entrepreneur.

Amr Diab

The Egyptian singer shot to international stardom with the release of his song Nour El Ein in 1996, and has since won a total of seven World Music Awards.

Usain Bolt

The now-retired Jamaican sprinter and Olympic gold medallist is a world record holder in the 100 metres, 20m and 4 × 100m relay, and is widely considered to be the greatest sprinter of all time.

Amitabh Bachchan

The Indian actor and producer first found fame in the 1970s, with movies such as Zanjeer, and has appeared in more than 190 films in his lengthy career.

Chris Evans

The American actor is best known for his portrayal of Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and has also starred in blockbusters such as Fantastic Four.

Nile Rodgers

The American record producer and musician has worked with stars such as Diana Ross, David Bowie and Mick Jagger. Rodger is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a multi Grammy Award winner.

Serena Williams

The American tennis champ has been seeded No. 1 by the Women's Tennis Association for 319 weeks during her esteemed career, and has 39 majors titles to her name. Williams also twice held all four Grand Slam singles titles simultaneously.

Sergio Ramos

The Spanish footballer is the captain of both Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, and has been named La Liga's Best Defender a record five times.

Mo Salah

The Egyptian footballer plays for Premier League club Liverpool and Egypt’s national team. He has also played for AS Roma, and won the Premier League Golden Boot in 2017-18.

Idris Elba

The British actor and DJ rose to fame with his role in TV series The Wire, and has gone on to star in Luther, as well as playing Nelson Mandela in the biographical film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.

Will Smith

The Fresh Prince of Bel Air will now be Dubai royalty, of a kind, with his recently awarded star. Aladdin actor Smith is a familiar face in the UAE: he jetted out to Dubai last year to skydive for his online show, and also attended December's Formula One in Abu Dhabi.

Zhang Ziyi

CHENGDU, CHINA - OCTOBER 27: Actress Zhang Ziyi attends Cle de Peau Beaute event on October 27, 2018 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province of China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)
CHENGDU, CHINA - OCTOBER 27: Actress Zhang Ziyi attends Cle de Peau Beaute event on October 27, 2018 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province of China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

The Chinese actress and model rose to fame in Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and has appeared in a wide range of Western and Chinese films since, including Rush Hour 2 and Memoirs of a Geisha, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe and Bafta.

Chris Martin

Lead singer of British band Coldplay Chris Martin performs at the Stade de France Arena in Saint Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on July 15, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE
Lead singer of British band Coldplay Chris Martin performs at the Stade de France Arena in Saint Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on July 15, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

The Coldplay frontman co-founded the British band back in 1996, and has gone on to pen hits such as Yellow, Fix You and Viva la Vida. NowdaysColdplay has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the world's best-selling music acts.

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio is a passionate environmentalist and a vocal champion of renewable energies. AP
Leonardo DiCaprio is a passionate environmentalist and a vocal champion of renewable energies. AP

Leonardo DiCaprio has been dominating the screens of Hollywood since 1991, but his big break came in 1993 when he played Arnie Grape in What's Eating Gilbert Grape, aged 19. By 1997 he had hit the big time playing Jack Dawson in Titanic, from there he went on to play a string of roles in hit films, including Revolutionary Road, Gangs of New York and Inception. He had to wait, however, until 2016 for his Academy Award, winning it for his role in The Revenant, despite being nominated for Best Actor three times before and Best Supporting Actor once. As well as acting, DiCaprio is a keen environmentalist. He started the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998, an organisation dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and fighting global warming.

Rami Malek 

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 06: Rami Malek attends The 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2019 in New York City. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue/AFP
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 06: Rami Malek attends The 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2019 in New York City. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue/AFP

The first Best Actor Oscar winner of Arab heritage, Mr Robot and Bohemian Rhapsody star, Rami Malek is getting a star. Malek was born in Los Angeles, California to Egyptian immigrant parents. He is set to star is the villain in the upcoming James Bond movie, known as Bond 25.

Robert Downey, Jr

Robert Downey, Jr has been awarded a star on the Dubai Walk of Fame. Getty Images
Robert Downey, Jr has been awarded a star on the Dubai Walk of Fame. Getty Images

The Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes star is one of the latest names to be announced for the Dubai Walk of Fame. He has been starring in Hollywood hit films since his wild 20s in the 1980s. In recent years he's become a popular member of the Marvel universe's Avengers cast as Iron Man.

Aamir Khan 

Aamir Khan has landed a star on the Dubai Walk of Fame. Shutterstock
Aamir Khan has landed a star on the Dubai Walk of Fame. Shutterstock

Bollywood actor and producer Aamir Khan is best known for his roles in films including Dangal, 3 Idiots and Raja Hindustani. He is the son of Bollywood director and producer Tahir Hussain and is married to director, producer and screenwriter Kiran Rao.

Abdel Halim Hafez

Picture taken in 1959 in the mountain resort of Aley, east of Beirut, shows Egyptian singer Abdel Halim Hafez during a live performance at the famous Piscine Aley grounds. Abdel Halim (1929-1977), Egypt's most popular male singer ever, starred in 15 musical films and sang hundreds of songs that appealed to young generations throughout the Arab world for over three decades. He never married and died at the age of 48 of Bilharzia. / AFP PHOTO
Picture taken in 1959 in the mountain resort of Aley, east of Beirut, shows Egyptian singer Abdel Halim Hafez during a live performance at the famous Piscine Aley grounds. Abdel Halim (1929-1977), Egypt's most popular male singer ever, starred in 15 musical films and sang hundreds of songs that appealed to young generations throughout the Arab world for over three decades. He never married and died at the age of 48 of Bilharzia. / AFP PHOTO

The accolade is not just for the living, as the nomination of beloved Egyptian singer, Abdel Halim Hafez, proves. Not just a singer, throughout his 25 year career he also had stints as an actor, conductor, business man, music teacher and movie producer. He is known for his patriotic songs, and was described as "The voice of the people". His most popular songs include Ahwak, Gana El Hawa and Maw'ood, his song Khosara was sampled by Jay Z in Big Pimpin'.

Nancy Ajram

The Ya Banat star is no stranger to the emirate, having performed numerous concerts in Dubai during her lengthy and accomplished career. The Lebanese singer, who also serves as a judge on MBC's Arab Idol, signed her first music contract at the age of 15, and has gone on to release more than 10 studio albums and sell more than 30 million records across the world.

Zachary Levi

Zachary Levi at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards. EPA
Zachary Levi at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards. EPA

The American actor and singer, known for roles in TV series Chuck and as the title character in this year's Shazam!, already made his mark in Dubai this year, attending April's Middle East Film and Comic Con. Prior to starring role in DC's Shazam!, Levi also appeared as Fandral, the Viking warrior, in Marvel's Thor franchise.

Ni Ni

This Chinese actress made her film debut in 2011, giving a much-acclaimed performance in Zhang Yimou's The Flowers of War. Ni Ni's CV also boasts roles in TV series and she has also released music. In 2016, she starred in Chinese-French fantasy blockbuster The Warriors Gate, written by Luc Besson.

Fairuz 

The Lebanese songstress is one of the Arab world's most beloved performers, famed for tunes such as Zahrat el Madaen and Ya Mina el Habayeb. Fairuz, who rose to prominence in the 1960s, has sold more than 150 million records worldwide.

Exo

Exo perform during the closing ceremony of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games. Getty
Exo perform during the closing ceremony of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games. Getty

The South Korean–Chinese boy band, which comprises nine members in total, is one of Asia's biggest-selling music acts. Exo, who are behind hits including Love Shot and Growl, also became the first K-pop band to have a track featured on the Dubai Fountain's playlist, with their smash track, Power.

Ranveer Singh

Ranveer Singh appeared in this year's 'Gully Boy'. Photo: Getty
Ranveer Singh appeared in this year's 'Gully Boy'. Photo: Getty

One of Bollywood's most recognisable actors – and snappiest dressers – Singh has starred in hits such as Simmba, Gully Boy and Padmaavat. The Mumbai-born actor, who has number of Filmfare Awards to his name, is married to fellow Bollywood celebrity Deepika Padukone.

Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson was a wrestler for eight years before moving into films. AP
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson was a wrestler for eight years before moving into films. AP

The wrestler-turned-actor, known as The Rock, is one of Hollywood's biggest blockbuster stars, with films such as Get Smart, Jumanji and Moana under his proverbial belt. He's one of the business's high-grossing and best-paid faces, and has also produced films under his production company Seven Bucks, which he founded in 2012.

Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan in 'Kung Fu Yoga'. Courtesy Gulf Film
Jackie Chan in 'Kung Fu Yoga'. Courtesy Gulf Film

The prolific martial artist and actor has appeared in more than 150 films since breaking into the business in the 1960s. The Hong Kong-born star, renowned for his awe-inspiring stunts, has appeared in hits such as Rush Hour and The Tuxedo, and also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.

BTS

The K-pop superstars, who first formed in Seoul in 2013, are the second Korean band to be given the accolade. The seven-piece – made up of Jimin, J-Hope, Jungkook, Jin, V, Suga and RM – have myriad albums, best-selling singles and feature films under their belt, and were invited to join the Recording Academy this year.

Khalil Gibran

UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 11: Photograph by Fred Holland Day (1864-1933) of Lebanese writer Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931). (Photo by The Royal Photographic Society Collection/Victoria and Albert Museum, London/Getty Images)
UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 11: Photograph by Fred Holland Day (1864-1933) of Lebanese writer Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931). (Photo by The Royal Photographic Society Collection/Victoria and Albert Museum, London/Getty Images)

The Lebanese-American author of The Prophet, who died in New York in 1931, is often remembered as one of the great visionaries of his time, and is regarded as one of the world's best-selling poets. In fact, since its publication in 1923, The Prophet has never gone out of print, selling tens of millions of copies. Gibran is also famed for his artwork, as well as his poetry.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

MS Dhoni helped captain India to a World Cup victory eight years ago. Getty
MS Dhoni helped captain India to a World Cup victory eight years ago. Getty

Known as MS Dhoni, the international cricketer captained India to their last World Cup triumph on home soil eight years ago, scoring an unbeaten 91 in the final against Sri Lanka. Cricket aside, Dhoni has also been awarded both the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour, and the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour.

Abdul Majeed Abdullah

The name of singer and composer Abdul Majeed Abdullah will feature on the upcoming Dubai Walk of Fame. Facebook / Abdul Majeed Abdullah
The name of singer and composer Abdul Majeed Abdullah will feature on the upcoming Dubai Walk of Fame. Facebook / Abdul Majeed Abdullah

The Saudi Arabian singer and composer, whose track Ensan Akthar has formed part of the Dubai Fountains' playlist, has released numerous albums over his lengthy career, including 2015's Esmaany and 2014's Haflet Dubai.

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi has won every major honour in club football, but is yet to taste international success with Argentina. AFP
Lionel Messi has won every major honour in club football, but is yet to taste international success with Argentina. AFP

The Barcelona superstar is the all-time highest goalscorer in La Liga and the youngest football player to win four Ballon d'Or awards, as The Dubai Stars project said when announcing his selection. Messi also has links to Dubai, and was named as a brand ambassador for Expo 2020 back in 2016. In May,  he appeared in a promotional video for the event, taking his silky footballing skills around the globe and uniting different nationalities through the universal language of football. The Fifa world player of the year was also spotted in Dubai last October, when he popped into the Nusret-Et Dubai restaurant for a bite alongside Manchester United star Paul Pogba.

Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan, pictured in front of The Dubai Fountain, will appear on the Dubai Walk of Fame when it's unveiled. Courtesy Dubai Media
Shah Rukh Khan, pictured in front of The Dubai Fountain, will appear on the Dubai Walk of Fame when it's unveiled. Courtesy Dubai Media

The Bollywood actor, who has appeared in more than 80 films in his distinguished career, was one of the most nominated celebrities for a star, the project revealed. The Zero star also has a long history of visiting the UAE and is the face of Dubai Tourism's Be My Guest campaign, welcoming fellow stars to the Emirates.

Elie Saab

Lebanese fashion designer Elie Saab was the first celebrity get a star. AFP
Lebanese fashion designer Elie Saab was the first celebrity get a star. AFP

The Lebanese couturier and red-carpet favourite was the first to receive a Dubai Star, at a ceremony held in April. The designer, whose label has dressed everyone from Jennifer Lopez to Catherine, Duchess of Sussex, is currently collaborating with Dubai real estate development company Emaar on luxury, branded apartments, offering Palm Jumeirah, Dubai skyline and Arabian Gulf views.

It’ll be summer in the city as car show tries to move with the times

If 2008 was the year that rocked Detroit, 2019 will be when Motor City gives its annual car extravaganza a revamp that aims to move with the times.

A major change is that this week's North American International Auto Show will be the last to be held in January, after which the event will switch to June.

The new date, organisers said, will allow exhibitors to move vehicles and activities outside the Cobo Center's halls and into other city venues, unencumbered by cold January weather, exemplified this week by snow and ice.

In a market in which trends can easily be outpaced beyond one event, the need to do so was probably exacerbated by the decision of Germany's big three carmakers – BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi – to skip the auto show this year.

The show has long allowed car enthusiasts to sit behind the wheel of the latest models at the start of the calendar year but a more fluid car market in an online world has made sales less seasonal.

Similarly, everyday technology seems to be catching up on those whose job it is to get behind microphones and try and tempt the visiting public into making a purchase.

Although sparkly announcers clasp iPads and outline the technical gadgetry hidden beneath bonnets, people's obsession with their own smartphones often appeared to offer a more tempting distraction.

“It's maddening,” said one such worker at Nissan's stand.

The absence of some pizzazz, as well as top marques, was also noted by patrons.

“It looks like there are a few less cars this year,” one annual attendee said of this year's exhibitors.

“I can't help but think it's easier to stay at home than to brave the snow and come here.”

At Eternity’s Gate

Director: Julian Schnabel

Starring: Willem Dafoe, Oscar Isaacs, Mads Mikkelsen

Three stars

UK's plans to cut net migration

Under the UK government’s proposals, migrants will have to spend 10 years in the UK before being able to apply for citizenship.

Skilled worker visas will require a university degree, and there will be tighter restrictions on recruitment for jobs with skills shortages.

But what are described as "high-contributing" individuals such as doctors and nurses could be fast-tracked through the system.

Language requirements will be increased for all immigration routes to ensure a higher level of English.

Rules will also be laid out for adult dependants, meaning they will have to demonstrate a basic understanding of the language.

The plans also call for stricter tests for colleges and universities offering places to foreign students and a reduction in the time graduates can remain in the UK after their studies from two years to 18 months.

Cryopreservation: A timeline
  1. Keyhole surgery under general anaesthetic
  2. Ovarian tissue surgically removed
  3. Tissue processed in a high-tech facility
  4. Tissue re-implanted at a time of the patient’s choosing
  5. Full hormone production regained within 4-6 months
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Results for Stage 2

Stage 2 Yas Island to Abu Dhabi, 184 km, Road race

Overall leader: Primoz Roglic SLO (Team Jumbo - Visma)

Stage winners: 1. Fernando Gaviria COL (UAE Team Emirates) 2. Elia Viviani ITA (Deceuninck - Quick-Step) 3. Caleb Ewan AUS (Lotto - Soudal)

TRAINING FOR TOKYO

A typical week's training for Sebastian, who is competing at the ITU Abu Dhabi World Triathlon on March 8-9:

  • Four swim sessions (14km)
  • Three bike sessions (200km)
  • Four run sessions (45km)
  • Two strength and conditioning session (two hours)
  • One session therapy session at DISC Dubai
  • Two-three hours of stretching and self-maintenance of the body

ITU Abu Dhabi World Triathlon

For more information go to www.abudhabi.triathlon.org.

Four motivational quotes from Alicia's Dubai talk

“The only thing we need is to know that we have faith. Faith and hope in our own dreams. The belief that, when we keep going we’re going to find our way. That’s all we got.”

“Sometimes we try so hard to keep things inside. We try so hard to pretend it’s not really bothering us. In some ways, that hurts us more. You don’t realise how dishonest you are with yourself sometimes, but I realised that if I spoke it, I could let it go.”

“One good thing is to know you’re not the only one going through it. You’re not the only one trying to find your way, trying to find yourself, trying to find amazing energy, trying to find a light. Show all of yourself. Show every nuance. All of your magic. All of your colours. Be true to that. You can be unafraid.”

“It’s time to stop holding back. It’s time to do it on your terms. It’s time to shine in the most unbelievable way. It’s time to let go of negativity and find your tribe, find those people that lift you up, because everybody else is just in your way.”

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
UAE Rugby finals day

Games being played at The Sevens, Dubai

2pm, UAE Conference final

Dubai Tigers v Al Ain Amblers

4pm, UAE Premiership final

Abu Dhabi Harlequins v Jebel Ali Dragons

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

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Price: From Dh149,900

Pakistan World Cup squad

Sarfraz Ahmed (c), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abid Ali, Babar Azam, Haris Sohail, Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez(subject to fitness), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Junaid Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain      

Two additions for England ODIs: Mohammad Amir and Asif Ali

The biog

Most memorable achievement: Leading my first city-wide charity campaign in Toronto holds a special place in my heart. It was for Amnesty International’s Stop Violence Against Women program and showed me the power of how communities can come together in the smallest ways to have such wide impact.

Favourite film: Childhood favourite would be Disney’s Jungle Book and classic favourite Gone With The Wind.

Favourite book: To Kill A Mockingbird for a timeless story on justice and courage and Harry Potters for my love of all things magical.

Favourite quote: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” — Winston Churchill

Favourite food: Dim sum

Favourite place to travel to: Anywhere with natural beauty, wildlife and awe-inspiring sunsets.

Specs
Engine: Electric motor generating 54.2kWh (Cooper SE and Aceman SE), 64.6kW (Countryman All4 SE)
Power: 218hp (Cooper and Aceman), 313hp (Countryman)
Torque: 330Nm (Cooper and Aceman), 494Nm (Countryman)
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Price: From Dh158,000 (Cooper), Dh168,000 (Aceman), Dh190,000 (Countryman)
Dubai World Cup nominations

UAE: Thunder Snow/Saeed bin Suroor (trainer), North America/Satish Seemar, Drafted/Doug Watson, New Trails/Ahmad bin Harmash, Capezzano, Gronkowski, Axelrod, all trained by Salem bin Ghadayer

USA: Seeking The Soul/Dallas Stewart, Imperial Hunt/Luis Carvajal Jr, Audible/Todd Pletcher, Roy H/Peter Miller, Yoshida/William Mott, Promises Fulfilled/Dale Romans, Gunnevera/Antonio Sano, XY Jet/Jorge Navarro, Pavel/Doug O’Neill, Switzerland/Steve Asmussen.

Japan: Matera Sky/Hideyuki Mori, KT Brace/Haruki Sugiyama. Bahrain: Nine Below Zero/Fawzi Nass. Ireland: Tato Key/David Marnane. Hong Kong: Fight Hero/Me Tsui. South Korea: Dolkong/Simon Foster.

World Cup warm up matches

May 24 Pakistan v Afghanistan, Bristol; Sri Lanka v South Africa, Cardiff

May 25 England v Australia, Southampton; India v New Zealand, The Oval

May 26 South Africa v West Indies, Bristol; Pakistan v Bangladesh, Cardiff

May 27 Australia v Sri Lanka, Southampton; England v Afghanistan, The Oval

May 28 West Indies v New Zealand, Bristol; Bangladesh v India, Cardiff

MATCH INFO

Uefa Champions League, semi-final result:

Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona

Liverpool win 4-3 on aggregate

Champions Legaue final: June 1, Madrid

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Some of Darwish's last words

"They see their tomorrows slipping out of their reach. And though it seems to them that everything outside this reality is heaven, yet they do not want to go to that heaven. They stay, because they are afflicted with hope." - Mahmoud Darwish, to attendees of the Palestine Festival of Literature, 2008

His life in brief: Born in a village near Galilee, he lived in exile for most of his life and started writing poetry after high school. He was arrested several times by Israel for what were deemed to be inciteful poems. Most of his work focused on the love and yearning for his homeland, and he was regarded the Palestinian poet of resistance. Over the course of his life, he published more than 30 poetry collections and books of prose, with his work translated into more than 20 languages. Many of his poems were set to music by Arab composers, most significantly Marcel Khalife. Darwish died on August 9, 2008 after undergoing heart surgery in the United States. He was later buried in Ramallah where a shrine was erected in his honour.