Actor Johnny Depp watches as the jury of 11 men and one woman arrive in the courtroom of Fairfax County Circuit Court in Virginia. Depp is suing his former wife, Amber Heard, for $50 million, claiming that her accusations of domestic abuse in a 'Washington Post' opinion piece libelled him and caused him to lose work. AFP
Actor Johnny Depp watches as the jury of 11 men and one woman arrive in the courtroom of Fairfax County Circuit Court in Virginia. Depp is suing his former wife, Amber Heard, for $50 million, claiming that her accusations of domestic abuse in a 'Washington Post' opinion piece libelled him and caused him to lose work. AFP
Actor Amber Heard watches the jury arrive for day 20 of the case. Reuters
Actor Amber Heard watches the jury arrive for day 20 of the case. Reuters
Depp arrives in the courtroom for day 20 of his $50 million defamation suit against his ex-wife. AFP
Depp arrives in the courtroom for day 20 of his $50 million defamation suit against his ex-wife. AFP
Heard arrives to hear day 20 of evidence. AFP
Heard arrives to hear day 20 of evidence. AFP
Richard Moore, a doctor, testified that Depp's severed finger was likely caused by an accordion door or a car door being slammed on it. Reuters
Richard Moore, a doctor, testified that Depp's severed finger was likely caused by an accordion door or a car door being slammed on it. Reuters
Heard listens in the courtroom as jurors see an X-ray of Depp's severed finger. AFP
Heard listens in the courtroom as jurors see an X-ray of Depp's severed finger. AFP
Depp looks at his finger. AFP
Depp looks at his finger. AFP
Depp gestures to the gallery as he leaves for a break. EPA
Depp gestures to the gallery as he leaves for a break. EPA
According to a friend's testimony, Depp called his fans remoras, 'which is a type of suckerfish that attaches itself to the hull of a ship and puts a hole in it and then sinks it'. EPA
According to a friend's testimony, Depp called his fans remoras, 'which is a type of suckerfish that attaches itself to the hull of a ship and puts a hole in it and then sinks it'. EPA
David Spiegel, a psychiatrist, testified that he twice requested a meeting with Depp and was denied. EPA
David Spiegel, a psychiatrist, testified that he twice requested a meeting with Depp and was denied. EPA
Heard arrives in the courtroom after a break. AFP
Heard arrives in the courtroom after a break. AFP
Lawyer Camille Vasquez sits next to Depp in the courtroom. Reuters
Lawyer Camille Vasquez sits next to Depp in the courtroom. Reuters
Dr Spiegel testified that Depp has a 'severe substance abuse disorder'. AFP
Dr Spiegel testified that Depp has a 'severe substance abuse disorder'. AFP
Heard listens in the courtroom. EPA
Heard listens in the courtroom. EPA
Depp’s glasses, beverage and sketchbook in the courtroom. AFP
Depp’s glasses, beverage and sketchbook in the courtroom. AFP
Depp talks to his attorney Ben Chew. EPA
Depp talks to his attorney Ben Chew. EPA
Heard arrives into the courtroom after a break. EPA
Heard arrives into the courtroom after a break. EPA
Producer Kathryn Arnold testified that Depp's lawsuits did not help his waning reputation in Hollywood. AFP
Producer Kathryn Arnold testified that Depp's lawsuits did not help his waning reputation in Hollywood. AFP
Depp carries his notebook and phone in the courtroom. AFP
Depp carries his notebook and phone in the courtroom. AFP
Ms Arnold testified that Depp's 'erratic behaviour' was only part of his undoing in the eyes of studio executives. AFP
Ms Arnold testified that Depp's 'erratic behaviour' was only part of his undoing in the eyes of studio executives. AFP
The court gallery watches as Depp leaves the courtroom. EPA
The court gallery watches as Depp leaves the courtroom. EPA

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Johnny Depp's career 'was already waning before Heard article'

Expert witnesses say Hollywood had started to turn its back on him

Holly Aguirre
Holly Aguirre

May 24, 2022

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Defence lawyers on Monday called more experts to testify in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard libel case, after a week in which her team produced witnesses who described his career decline.

Depp filed a $50 million suit against his former wife, alleging that her 2018 Washington Post opinion piece, in which Heard described herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse”, caused irreparable damage to his career and cost him "everything".

Last week Heard’s lawyers spent most of the trial producing witnesses who said his star was waning before the article and that Depp was frequently jealous, unable to control his anger and often drunk and or under the influence of illicit drugs.

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Depp testified that he has never been violent towards anyone and that it was Heard who was physically abusive in the relationship. She is counter-suing him for $100m. The trial is now in its sixth week.

Kathryn Arnold, a long-time entertainment industry expert, testified that Hollywood had already begun to turn its back on Depp before the article was printed.

“His behaviour, both on and off the set, in his personal life and in his professional life, started to interfere with what everybody saw was his great talent … between 2006 and 2010,” Ms Arnold testified.

Last week Tracey Jacobs, Depp’s talent agent of 30 years, said that his actions began harming her ability to get him roles in about 2010.

“Initially, crews loved him because he was always so great with the crew," Ms Jacobs said. "But crews don’t love sitting around for hours and hours and hours waiting for the star of the movie to show up.

Depp at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, promoting the 'Pirates' franchise. Photo: Andy Templeton
Depp at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, promoting the 'Pirates' franchise. Photo: Andy Templeton
Depp backstage with members of the stage production of 'Edward Scissorhands' at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Technologik
Depp backstage with members of the stage production of 'Edward Scissorhands' at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Technologik
Depp fired the bulk of his long-time representation in 2016 and sued many of them. Photo: Vanessa Lua
Depp fired the bulk of his long-time representation in 2016 and sued many of them. Photo: Vanessa Lua
Depp and his 'Pirates of the Caribbean' co-star Penelope Cruz. Photo: Eric Charbonneau / WireImage
Depp and his 'Pirates of the Caribbean' co-star Penelope Cruz. Photo: Eric Charbonneau / WireImage
Depp reportedly punched a location manager on the set of 'City of Lies'. Photo: Celebrity ABC
Depp reportedly punched a location manager on the set of 'City of Lies'. Photo: Celebrity ABC
'The Lone Ranger' was a Hollywood disaster on many levels. Photo: Inside the Magic
'The Lone Ranger' was a Hollywood disaster on many levels. Photo: Inside the Magic
Depp's star began to fade years before his wife wrote an op ed for 'The Washington Post' on domestic abuse. Photo: Alli Kwong
Depp's star began to fade years before his wife wrote an op ed for 'The Washington Post' on domestic abuse. Photo: Alli Kwong
Heard filed an order of protection against Depp after filing for divorce. Photo: Technologik
Heard filed an order of protection against Depp after filing for divorce. Photo: Technologik
Depp has been an international star for more than 40 years. Photo: Loren Javier
Depp has been an international star for more than 40 years. Photo: Loren Javier
Depp's film about Whitey Bulger underperformed at the box office. Photo: Asim Bharwani
Depp's film about Whitey Bulger underperformed at the box office. Photo: Asim Bharwani
Depp often plays with his band, the Hollywood Vampires, in small clubs in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Starbright31
Depp often plays with his band, the Hollywood Vampires, in small clubs in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Starbright31
Depp told the court that he would 'never damage his own finger' as he loves playing the guitar. Photo: Starbright31
Depp told the court that he would 'never damage his own finger' as he loves playing the guitar. Photo: Starbright31
Depp often played at his own club, the Viper Room. Photo: Starbright31
Depp often played at his own club, the Viper Room. Photo: Starbright31
Depp appears at a Disney theme park. Photo: Loren Javier
Depp appears at a Disney theme park. Photo: Loren Javier
Depp put his handprints and footprints at the famous Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Photo: Loren Javier
Depp put his handprints and footprints at the famous Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Photo: Loren Javier
Depp's character from 'Dark Shadows' appears on the side of a building in New York. Photo: Brecht Bug
Depp's character from 'Dark Shadows' appears on the side of a building in New York. Photo: Brecht Bug
Depp was in 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore' but said he was forced to exit the franchise. Photo: Gage Skidmore
Depp was in 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore' but said he was forced to exit the franchise. Photo: Gage Skidmore
Johnny Depp with actor David Hasselhoff (C) and his long-time friend Bruce Witkin who testified on behalf of his ex-wife Amber Heard. Photo: Hollywood Vampires Facebook
Johnny Depp with actor David Hasselhoff (C) and his long-time friend Bruce Witkin who testified on behalf of his ex-wife Amber Heard. Photo: Hollywood Vampires Facebook

“And it also got around town. I mean, people talk, it’s a small community. And it made people reluctant to use him.”

On the witness stand for close to two hours, Ms Arnold affirmed Ms Jacobs testimony, talking of Depp’s tardiness, drinking, drug abuse and “other issues in his personal life”.

“It got more complicated for her to find him work and I think it got harder for production companies and studios to hire him due to the challenges that he put on a production,” Ms Arnold said.

It was after Depp’s bizarre appearance on the 2014 Hollywood Film Awards that Ms Jacobs received “many phone calls from producers, casting directors and production executives” inquiring about the star.

“They all wanted to know, ‘What is going on with your client? Do you know what's going on with his behaviour? Can we get them under control?’” Ms Arnold testified.

Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp

Given the task of presenting an award for best documentary film to Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon, Depp swerved and stumbled his way across the stage, stared down at the microphone and tried to slur his way through the live event.

CBS eventually cut to a commercial after he dropped several expletives.

“And then I think it really started to shift around the Pirates V movie in Australia, with again the lateness and the issues with the finger that stopped production, and things of that nature, and then it just got harder and harder,” Ms Arnold said.

In her opinion, Depp’s unpredictable conduct, absences and intoxication were not the only things to make him unpopular with film executives.

There was also his parade of legal filings against long-time associates, business partners, publications and his former wife.

US actors Johnny Depp and Benito Del Toro with model Kate Moss at a screening of the film 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' at the 51st Cannes film festival. AFP
US actors Johnny Depp and Benito Del Toro with model Kate Moss at a screening of the film 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' at the 51st Cannes film festival. AFP
Inquiring minds want to know what Kate Moss might say about her relationship with Johnny Depp. WireImage
Inquiring minds want to know what Kate Moss might say about her relationship with Johnny Depp. WireImage
Johnny Depp waves to fans from the back of his vehicle. AFP
Johnny Depp waves to fans from the back of his vehicle. AFP
A fan of Depp wears ribbons in a show of support. AFP
A fan of Depp wears ribbons in a show of support. AFP
Depp fans continue to congregate outside the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia. AFP
Depp fans continue to congregate outside the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia. AFP
Depp and Amber Heard's friend, iO Tillet Wright, said that Depp used derogatory words for his fan base, calling them 'remoras, which is a type of suckerfish that attaches itself to the hull of a ship and puts a hole in it and then sinks it'. AFP
Depp and Amber Heard's friend, iO Tillet Wright, said that Depp used derogatory words for his fan base, calling them 'remoras, which is a type of suckerfish that attaches itself to the hull of a ship and puts a hole in it and then sinks it'. AFP
A rare supporter of Heard outside the Virginia courthouse. AFP
A rare supporter of Heard outside the Virginia courthouse. AFP
Throughout the six-week trial, most of the fans outside the courtroom have come to support Depp. AFP
Throughout the six-week trial, most of the fans outside the courtroom have come to support Depp. AFP
The trial is on its 20th day of evidence. AFP
The trial is on its 20th day of evidence. AFP
A social media expert said that during Depp's London trial against 'The Sun', every tweet with the hashtag #justiceforjohnny contained negative language concerning Heard. AFP
A social media expert said that during Depp's London trial against 'The Sun', every tweet with the hashtag #justiceforjohnny contained negative language concerning Heard. AFP
Depp has made a point to acknowledge his fans in the courtroom. AFP
Depp has made a point to acknowledge his fans in the courtroom. AFP

Depp lost a libel case against the Sun, a British paper that wrote he was a "wife beater". A London High Court judge ruled that he had repeatedly assaulted Heard.

“There's a lot of publicity around anything that he does … and whether it was about erratic behaviour or domestic abuse or drugs and alcohol, and even spending habits, the press and publicity has just been charged up and brought everything back to light,” Ms Arnold said.

Heard’s article never mentioned him by name, but Depp says it cost him a lucrative payday on the sixth Pirates of the Caribbean film.

Tina Newman, a Walt Disney Studios production executive, was asked last week by Heard’s lawyers if any decision maker at the studio said he was not cast because of the article.

“No,” Ms Newman said.

Ms Arnold said that to the best of her knowledge, no one even knew about The Washington Post article until Depp brought it up.

She said it was an October 2108 article in The Hollywood Reporter in which two of the film’s writers gave their opinions that Depp’s character would go away.

Another derogatory piece appeared in Rolling Stone magazine and then a second in The Hollywood Reporter delivered the death knell.

Earlier in the trial, Depp’s lawyers called Richard Marks, who testified that it was the opinion piece that fuelled The Hollywood Reporter’s findings and led to Disney firing Depp.

“It was actually printed in the Reporter the same morning that the Washington Post article was printed," Ms Arnold said.

"So there's no way that the Washington Post article had any impact on what The Hollywood Reporter journalist wrote as they were on the same morning, they were released simultaneously, interestingly enough."

Earlier in the day, jurors were shown graphic photos of Depp's bloody finger and heard testimony from orthopaedic surgeon Dr Richard Moore, who had reviewed Depp's medical records.

"Looking at the images, there's really no, no significant injury to the dorsal or the finger," Dr Moore said.

"And to create the type of injury with that, with that type of a crush injury, we would anticipate both injury to the fingernail and other parts of the finger."

During cross examination by Depp's lawyer, he said: "I can't rule out that a vodka bottle caused the injury, but I can rule out that it was caused in the manner described in his testimony."

Depp in an Australian hospital for surgery to reattach his finger that he said his ex-wife Amber Heard severed with a vodka bottle. Johnny Depp Legal Team / Reuters
Depp in an Australian hospital for surgery to reattach his finger that he said his ex-wife Amber Heard severed with a vodka bottle. Johnny Depp Legal Team / Reuters

Depp claims that he lost the tip of his finger when Heard hurled a vodka bottle at him while the couple were having an argument in Australia.

Heard testified that they did have a vicious argument, but that Depp may have injured himself when he smashed a wall-mounted phone into "smithereens".

Depp and Heard met in 2011 while filming The Rum Diary and married in February 2015. Their divorce was finalised less than two years later.

Heard's lawyers have argued that she told the truth and that her opinion was protected free speech under the First Amendment of the US Constitution.

This photo was taken at the Los Angeles courthouse the day Heard filed her domestic violence restraining order against Johnny Depp. AP
This photo was taken at the Los Angeles courthouse the day Heard filed her domestic violence restraining order against Johnny Depp. AP
Evidence showing pictures of injuries to Heard appear on a screen. EPA
Evidence showing pictures of injuries to Heard appear on a screen. EPA
Actor Johnny Depp is seen laying in a hospital after his finger was injured while he and his ex-wife Amber Heard were in Australia in March 2015. Photo: Johnny Depp Legal Team / Reuters
Actor Johnny Depp is seen laying in a hospital after his finger was injured while he and his ex-wife Amber Heard were in Australia in March 2015. Photo: Johnny Depp Legal Team / Reuters
Evidence presented by US actress Amber Heard showing a bald spot in her head. AFP
Evidence presented by US actress Amber Heard showing a bald spot in her head. AFP
Evidence showing US actress Amber Heard's hair she testified was pulled out by her ex-husband Johnny Depp. AFP
Evidence showing US actress Amber Heard's hair she testified was pulled out by her ex-husband Johnny Depp. AFP
Evidence showing pictures of US actress Amber Heard's injuries presented in court. AFP
Evidence showing pictures of US actress Amber Heard's injuries presented in court. AFP
Evidence showing pictures of US actress Amber Heard appear on a screen during a defamation trial. AFP
Evidence showing pictures of US actress Amber Heard appear on a screen during a defamation trial. AFP
More evidence showing pictures of US actress Amber Heard. AFP
More evidence showing pictures of US actress Amber Heard. AFP
Johnny Depp reportedly wrote messages in his own blood to his former wife Amber Heard. EPA
Johnny Depp reportedly wrote messages in his own blood to his former wife Amber Heard. EPA
Pictures of shattered glass presented as evidence by Amber Heard's defence team. EPA
Pictures of shattered glass presented as evidence by Amber Heard's defence team. EPA
Photo presented as evidence by Amber Heard's defence team. EPA
Photo presented as evidence by Amber Heard's defence team. EPA
This is a photo of the ping pong table where Amber Heard testified she was sexually assaulted by her former husband Johnny Depp. EPA
This is a photo of the ping pong table where Amber Heard testified she was sexually assaulted by her former husband Johnny Depp. EPA
Johnny Depp's scribblings presented as evidence by Amber Heard's defence team. EPA
Johnny Depp's scribblings presented as evidence by Amber Heard's defence team. EPA
Evidence appears on a monitor during the Depp vs Heard defamation trial. EPA
Evidence appears on a monitor during the Depp vs Heard defamation trial. EPA
Evidence appears on a monitor during the Depp vs Heard defamation trial.
Evidence appears on a monitor during the Depp vs Heard defamation trial.
A photo of Johnny Depp that Amber Heard says she took of him whilst he was passed out. EPA
A photo of Johnny Depp that Amber Heard says she took of him whilst he was passed out. EPA
Communications presented as evidence by Amber Heard's defence team. EPA
Communications presented as evidence by Amber Heard's defence team. EPA
Evidence appears on a monitor in the courtroom during the 50 million US dollar Depp vs Heard defamation trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia, EPA
Evidence appears on a monitor in the courtroom during the 50 million US dollar Depp vs Heard defamation trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia, EPA
More evidence was shared in the courtroom in the US actor Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial. EPA
More evidence was shared in the courtroom in the US actor Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial. EPA
Johnny Depp's emails were submitted as evidence in today's trial. EPA
Johnny Depp's emails were submitted as evidence in today's trial. EPA
An image taken by US actress Amber Heard of her former husband, Johnny Depp, passed out was submitted as trial evidence. EPA
An image taken by US actress Amber Heard of her former husband, Johnny Depp, passed out was submitted as trial evidence. EPA
Johnny Depp testified that these pictures were taken during the period when he had 'fallen off the wagon'. EPA
Johnny Depp testified that these pictures were taken during the period when he had 'fallen off the wagon'. EPA
Evidence shown in today's proceedings. When asked if he would often drink whisky in the morning, Mr Depp replied: “Isn’t happy hour anytime?”
Evidence shown in today's proceedings. When asked if he would often drink whisky in the morning, Mr Depp replied: “Isn’t happy hour anytime?”
US actress Amber Heard reacts as she listens to an audio recording of she and US actor Johhny Depp arguing. AFP
US actress Amber Heard reacts as she listens to an audio recording of she and US actor Johhny Depp arguing. AFP
US actor Johnny Depp testifies during the 50 million US dollar Depp vs Heard defamation trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia. EPA
US actor Johnny Depp testifies during the 50 million US dollar Depp vs Heard defamation trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia. EPA
US actress Amber Heard during the trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia. EPA
US actress Amber Heard during the trial at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia. EPA
Images of Amber Heard admitted as evidence. AP
Images of Amber Heard admitted as evidence. AP
Images of Amber Heard admitted as evidence. AP
Images of Amber Heard admitted as evidence. AP
Images of Amber Heard admitted as evidence. AP
Images of Amber Heard admitted as evidence. AP
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THE RESULTS

5pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 1,400m

Winner: Alnawar, Connor Beasley (jockey), Helal Al Alawi (trainer)

5.30pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 1,400m

Winner: Raniah, Noel Garbutt, Ernst Oertel

6pm: Handicap (PA) Dh90,000 2,200m

Winner: Saarookh, Richard Mullen, Ana Mendez

6.30pm: Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown (PA) Rated Conditions Dh125,000 1,600m

Winner: RB Torch, Tadhg O’Shea, Eric Lemartinel

7pm: Al Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap Dh70,000 1,600m

Winner: MH Wari, Antonio Fresu, Elise Jeane

7.30pm: Handicap Dh90,000 1,600m

Winner: Mailshot, Royston Ffrench, Salem bin Ghadayer

 

MATCH INFO

Asian Champions League, last 16, first leg:

Al Ain 2 Al Duhail 4

Second leg:

Tuesday, Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha. Kick off 7.30pm

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The specs

Engine: Direct injection 4-cylinder 1.4-litre
Power: 150hp
Torque: 250Nm
Price: From Dh139,000
On sale: Now

The biog

Title: General Practitioner with a speciality in cardiology

Previous jobs: Worked in well-known hospitals Jaslok and Breach Candy in Mumbai, India

Education: Medical degree from the Government Medical College in Nagpur

How it all began: opened his first clinic in Ajman in 1993

Family: a 90-year-old mother, wife and two daughters

Remembers a time when medicines from India were purchased per kilo

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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
While you're here
Real estate tokenisation project

Dubai launched the pilot phase of its real estate tokenisation project last month.

The initiative focuses on converting real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology and helps in streamlining the process of buying, selling and investing, the Dubai Land Department said.

Dubai’s real estate tokenisation market is projected to reach Dh60 billion ($16.33 billion) by 2033, representing 7 per cent of the emirate’s total property transactions, according to the DLD.

THE BIO: Martin Van Almsick

Hometown: Cologne, Germany

Family: Wife Hanan Ahmed and their three children, Marrah (23), Tibijan (19), Amon (13)

Favourite dessert: Umm Ali with dark camel milk chocolate flakes

Favourite hobby: Football

Breakfast routine: a tall glass of camel milk

DMZ facts
  • The DMZ was created as a buffer after the 1950-53 Korean War.
  • It runs 248 kilometers across the Korean Peninsula and is 4km wide.
  • The zone is jointly overseen by the US-led United Nations Command and North Korea.
  • It is littered with an estimated 2 million mines, tank traps, razor wire fences and guard posts.
  • Donald Trump and Kim Jong-Un met at a building in Panmunjom, where an armistice was signed to stop the Korean War.
  • Panmunjom is 52km north of the Korean capital Seoul and 147km south of Pyongyang, North Korea’s capital.
  • Former US president Bill Clinton visited Panmunjom in 1993, while Ronald Reagan visited the DMZ in 1983, George W. Bush in 2002 and Barack Obama visited a nearby military camp in 2012. 
  • Mr Trump planned to visit in November 2017, but heavy fog that prevented his helicopter from landing.
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Studying addiction

This month, Dubai Medical College launched the Middle East’s first master's programme in addiction science.

Together with the Erada Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation, the college offers a two-year master’s course as well as a one-year diploma in the same subject.

The move was announced earlier this year and is part of a new drive to combat drug abuse and increase the region’s capacity for treating drug addiction.

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Know your camel milk:
Flavour: Similar to goat’s milk, although less pungent. Vaguely sweet with a subtle, salty aftertaste.
Texture: Smooth and creamy, with a slightly thinner consistency than cow’s milk.
Use it: In your morning coffee, to add flavour to homemade ice cream and milk-heavy desserts, smoothies, spiced camel-milk hot chocolate.
Goes well with: chocolate and caramel, saffron, cardamom and cloves. Also works well with honey and dates.

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Uefa Nations League: How it works

The Uefa Nations League, introduced last year, has reached its final stage, to be played over five days in northern Portugal. The format of its closing tournament is compact, spread over two semi-finals, with the first, Portugal versus Switzerland in Porto on Wednesday evening, and the second, England against the Netherlands, in Guimaraes, on Thursday.

The winners of each semi will then meet at Porto’s Dragao stadium on Sunday, with the losing semi-finalists contesting a third-place play-off in Guimaraes earlier that day.

Qualifying for the final stage was via League A of the inaugural Nations League, in which the top 12 European countries according to Uefa's co-efficient seeding system were divided into four groups, the teams playing each other twice between September and November. Portugal, who finished above Italy and Poland, successfully bid to host the finals.

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