The last of the morning fog burns off over the Marina in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The last of the morning fog burns off over the Marina in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, right, thanks Dr Anwar Gargash for his service in the foreign ministry. He takes up a new role advising the President, Sheikh Khalifa, on diplomatic affairs. Courtesy of UAE Government
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, right, thanks Dr Anwar Gargash for his service in the foreign ministry. He takes up a new role advising the President, Sheikh Khalifa, on diplomatic affairs. Courtesy of UAE Government
The Burj Khalifa takes centre stage in this picture of the Dubai skyline after sunset. AFP
The Burj Khalifa takes centre stage in this picture of the Dubai skyline after sunset. AFP
Police give advice on taking precautions against the coronavirus on the streets of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. SPA
Police give advice on taking precautions against the coronavirus on the streets of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. SPA
Qatar's Amiri Guard hold sporting activities at Barzan camp in celebration of National Sports Day. The holiday is celebrated each year on the second Tuesday in February. QNA
Qatar's Amiri Guard hold sporting activities at Barzan camp in celebration of National Sports Day. The holiday is celebrated each year on the second Tuesday in February. QNA
British artist Sacha Jafri walks past his artwork "The Journey of Humanity" at Dubai's Leila Heller Gallery. The painting was created over seven months as the world's largest canvas, then broken down into 70 separate pieces. Getty Images
British artist Sacha Jafri walks past his artwork "The Journey of Humanity" at Dubai's Leila Heller Gallery. The painting was created over seven months as the world's largest canvas, then broken down into 70 separate pieces. Getty Images
Mevlut Cavusoglu, Turkey's foreign minister, is welcomed by Oman's foreign minister Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi on his visit today. ONA
Mevlut Cavusoglu, Turkey's foreign minister, is welcomed by Oman's foreign minister Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi on his visit today. ONA
Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al Sabah receives the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled. KUNA
Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al Sabah receives the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled. KUNA
Seha, the largest healthcare network in the UAE, has signed a partnership with King Fahad Specialist Hospital in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. WAM
Seha, the largest healthcare network in the UAE, has signed a partnership with King Fahad Specialist Hospital in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. WAM

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GIANT REVIEW

Starring: Amir El-Masry, Pierce Brosnan

Director: Athale

Rating: 4/5

While you're here
While you're here
Stage result

1. Jasper Philipsen (Bel) Alpecin-Fenix 4:42:34

2. Sam Bennett (Irl) Bora-Hansgrohe

3. Elia Viviani (Ita) Ineos Grenadiers

4. Dylan Groenewegen (Ned) BikeExchange-Jayco

5. Emils Liepins (Lat) Trek-Segafredo

6. Arnaud Demare (Fra) Groupama-FDJ

7. Max Kanter (Ger) Movistar Team

8. Olav Kooij (Ned) Jumbo-Visma

9. Tom Devriendt (Bel) Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert Matériaux

10. Pascal Ackermann (Ger) UAE Team Emirate

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What vitamins do we know are beneficial for living in the UAE

Vitamin D: Highly relevant in the UAE due to limited sun exposure; supports bone health, immunity and mood.Vitamin B12: Important for nerve health and energy production, especially for vegetarians, vegans and individuals with absorption issues.Iron: Useful only when deficiency or anaemia is confirmed; helps reduce fatigue and support immunity.Omega-3 (EPA/DHA): Supports heart health and reduces inflammation, especially for those who consume little fish.

TRAP

Starring: Josh Hartnett, Saleka Shyamalan, Ariel Donaghue

Director: M Night Shyamalan

Rating: 3/5

Seemar’s top six for the Dubai World Cup Carnival:

1. Reynaldothewizard
2. North America
3. Raven’s Corner
4. Hawkesbury
5. New Maharajah
6. Secret Ambition

Timeline

2012-2015

The company offers payments/bribes to win key contracts in the Middle East

May 2017

The UK SFO officially opens investigation into Petrofac’s use of agents, corruption, and potential bribery to secure contracts

September 2021

Petrofac pleads guilty to seven counts of failing to prevent bribery under the UK Bribery Act

October 2021

Court fines Petrofac £77 million for bribery. Former executive receives a two-year suspended sentence 

December 2024

Petrofac enters into comprehensive restructuring to strengthen the financial position of the group

May 2025

The High Court of England and Wales approves the company’s restructuring plan

July 2025

The Court of Appeal issues a judgment challenging parts of the restructuring plan

August 2025

Petrofac issues a business update to execute the restructuring and confirms it will appeal the Court of Appeal decision

October 2025

Petrofac loses a major TenneT offshore wind contract worth €13 billion. Holding company files for administration in the UK. Petrofac delisted from the London Stock Exchange

November 2025

180 Petrofac employees laid off in the UAE

Profile

Company: Justmop.com

Date started: December 2015

Founders: Kerem Kuyucu and Cagatay Ozcan

Sector: Technology and home services

Based: Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai

Size: 55 employees and 100,000 cleaning requests a month

Funding:  The company’s investors include Collective Spark, Faith Capital Holding, Oak Capital, VentureFriends, and 500 Startups. 

It Was Just an Accident

Director: Jafar Panahi

Stars: Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari, Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Majid Panahi, Mohamad Ali Elyasmehr

Rating: 4/5

Our legal columnist

Name: Yousef Al Bahar

Advocate at Al Bahar & Associate Advocates and Legal Consultants, established in 1994

Education: Mr Al Bahar was born in 1979 and graduated in 2008 from the Judicial Institute. He took after his father, who was one of the first Emirati lawyers

Most sought after workplace benefits in the UAE
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  • Pension support
  • Mental well-being assistance
  • Insurance coverage for optical, dental, alternative medicine, cancer screening
  • Financial well-being incentives 
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