Some 646,000 - The number of Rohingya who have fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh amid a military crackdown against the Muslim minority, according to the United Nations. This figure is in addition to the estimated 214,000 Rohingya that were already living in Bangladesh. The UN human rights chief has said the crackdown cannot be ruled out as genocide.
8 - The number of countries that backed the United States in its recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. On December 6, the United States recognised the holy city as Israel's capital since the foundation of the Israeli state in 1948 in a move that sparked deadly clashes in Jerusalem, Ramallah, the West Bank and Gaza strip.
Dh1.7bn (US$450m) - The amount Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism paid for Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da Vinci in November - the highest price ever paid for a painting at auction. It will go on display at Louvre Abu Dhabi.
90 - The percentage of "yes" votes in the Catalan referendum for independence according to the regional government. The referendum marked a turning point in Catolonia's nationalists' longstanding dream of independence from Spain.
US$20,000 - The value Bitcoin nearly rose to on December 7 when its price rose just above $19,900 on Coinbase, the largest digital currency exchange in America - its highest price yet.
945,362 - The number of Yemenis who are suspected of having been infected with cholera this year, according to the latest data from the World Health Organisation. The body has recorded 2,211 associated deaths. Yemen has been described by the UN as "the worst humanitarian crisis in the world".
112,268 Venezuelan bolivar - The amount of Venezuelan currency it takes to buy US$1 on the black market in a country where the average monthly minimum wage is 180,000 bolivares.
US$50 million - The initial estimated worth of a 709-carat diamond found in Sierra Leone. The stone, named the Peace Diamond, is the second largest found in the West African nation and the 14th largest in the world. Despite its size the diamond sold for a disappointing $6.5 million and its proceeds are set to go to the village where it was found.
Between 9,000 and 11,000 - The number of civilians killed during the nine-month battle to liberate Mosul from ISIL, according to an unofficial investigation by the global news agency Associated Press. Prime minister Haider al-Abadi put the figure at only 1,260. The AP obtained a list from Mosul's morgue of 9,606 people killed during the operation. Hundreds of dead civilians are believed to still be buried in the rubble.
2 percent - The UAE's expected economic growth for 2017, according to economists. In the face of low oil prices, Abu Dhabi has cut spending and worked to consolidated key sectors of the economy. As a result, next year's spending cuts are expected to be milder than those of the past couple of years.
71 - The number of people who died when a fire engulfed residential high rise Grenfell Tower in west London on July 14. The blaze began in a refrigerator on the fourth floor and quickly spread to the building's top. Prime minister Teresa May faced public backlash when she did not meet with survivor's of the fire.
175 mph - The maximum sustained winds of Hurricane Maria, the category five hurricane that raged across the Caribbean between September and October. The overall death toll is still unclear but a recent review by the New York Times puts the number at 1,502 in Puerto Rico alone, rather then the government's official figure of 64.
300,000 - The number of Kuwaiti government employees that skipped two days of work to extend their Eid holiday this year. Employees claimed illness or simply did not show up, resulting in a 40 percent absenteeism throughout the ministries.
10 tips for entry-level job seekers
- Have an up-to-date, professional LinkedIn profile. If you don’t 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.
- 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 – LinkedIn uses AI to share similar relevant jobs based on your selections.
- Double check that you’ve highlighted relevant skills on your resume and LinkedIn profile.
- 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).
- Keep your CV professional and in a simple format – make sure you tailor your cover letter and application to the company and role.
- 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.
- Don’t be afraid to reach outside your immediate friends and family to other acquaintances and let them know you are looking for new opportunities.
- Make sure you’ve set your LinkedIn profile to signal that you are “open to opportunities”. Also be sure to use LinkedIn to search for people who are still actively hiring by searching for those that have the headline “I’m hiring” or “We’re hiring” in their profile.
- Prepare for online interviews using mock interview tools. Even before landing interviews, it can be useful to start practising.
- 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.
Arda Atalay, head of Mena private sector at LinkedIn Talent Solutions, Rudy Bier, managing partner of Kinetic Business Solutions and Ben Kinerman Daltrey, co-founder of KinFitz
THE LIGHT
Director: Tom Tykwer
Starring: Tala Al Deen, Nicolette Krebitz, Lars Eidinger
Rating: 3/5
The specs
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cyl turbo
Power: 201hp at 5,200rpm
Torque: 320Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm
Transmission: 6-speed auto
Fuel consumption: 8.7L/100km
Price: Dh133,900
On sale: now
The specs
Engine: Long-range single or dual motor with 200kW or 400kW battery
Transmission: Single-speed automatic
Max touring range: 620km / 590km
Price: From Dh250,000 (estimated)
MATCH INFO
Chelsea 4 (Mount 18',Werner 44', Hudson-Odoi 49', Havertz 85')
Morecambe 0
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
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COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Almnssa
Started: August 2020
Founder: Areej Selmi
Based: Gaza
Sectors: Internet, e-commerce
Investments: Grants/private funding
The Transfiguration
Director: Michael O’Shea
Starring: Eric Ruffin, Chloe Levine
Three stars
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Kumulus Water
Started: 2021
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
Based: Tunisia
Sector: Water technology
Number of staff: 22
Investment raised: $4 million
The specs
Engine: 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder turbo
Transmission: CVT
Power: 170bhp
Torque: 220Nm
Price: Dh98,900
Key findings
- Over a period of seven years, a team of scientists analysed dietary data from 50,000 North American adults.
- Eating one or two meals a day was associated with a relative decrease in BMI, compared with three meals. Snacks count as a meal. Likewise, participants who ate more than three meals a day experienced an increase in BMI: the more meals a day, the greater the increase.
- People who ate breakfast experienced a relative decrease in their BMI compared with “breakfast-skippers”.
- Those who turned the eating day on its head to make breakfast the biggest meal of the day, did even better.
- But scrapping dinner altogether gave the best results. The study found that the BMI of subjects who had a long overnight fast (of 18 hours or more) decreased when compared even with those who had a medium overnight fast, of between 12 and 17 hours.
The specs
Engine: 4-litre twin-turbo V8
Transmission: nine-speed
Power: 542bhp
Torque: 700Nm
Price: Dh848,000
On sale: now
Draw
Quarter-finals
Real Madrid (ESP) or Manchester City (ENG) v Juventus (ITA) or Lyon (FRA)
RB Leipzig (GER) v Atletico Madrid (ESP)
Barcelona (ESP) or Napoli (ITA) v Bayern Munich (GER) or Chelsea (ENG)
Atalanta (ITA) v Paris Saint-Germain (FRA)
Ties to be played August 12-15 in Lisbon
Vidaamuyarchi
Director: Magizh Thirumeni
Stars: Ajith Kumar, Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan, Regina Cassandra
Rating: 4/5
The Brutalist
Director: Brady Corbet
Stars: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce, Joe Alwyn
Rating: 3.5/5
