Hearing mention of Abu Dhabi in international television shows and films is not only a thrill for those of us who live here, but it also helps our tourism industry. That’s why the authorities are encouraging filmmakers to come here and showcase the emirate’s attractions.
But in a new episode of the American spy drama Homeland, a scene featuring CIA bureau chief Saul Berenson (Mandy Patinkin) being driven in a taxi through the streets of Abu Dhabi was actually shot in Morocco – which is different from Abu Dhabi but seems to fit the Hollywood idea of what an Arab city ought to look like.
While we want Abu Dhabi to be name-checked in popular shows, wouldn't it be better if the film crews actually came here to shoot these scenes? As the makers of Furious 7 and The Bold and the Beautiful, among many others, have found, Abu Dhabi has much more to offer the film industry than just a name.
Zidane's managerial achievements
La Liga: 2016/17
Spanish Super Cup: 2017
Uefa Champions League: 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18
Uefa Super Cup: 2016, 2017
Fifa Club World Cup: 2016, 2017
Kanguva
Director: Siva
Stars: Suriya, Bobby Deol, Disha Patani, Yogi Babu, Redin Kingsley
How to protect yourself when air quality drops
Install an air filter in your home.
Close your windows and turn on the AC.
Shower or bath after being outside.
Wear a face mask.
Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.
If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Almnssa
Started: August 2020
Founder: Areej Selmi
Based: Gaza
Sectors: Internet, e-commerce
Investments: Grants/private funding
Electoral College Victory
Trump has so far secured 295 Electoral College votes, according to the Associated Press, exceeding the 270 needed to win. Only Nevada and Arizona remain to be called, and both swing states are leaning Republican. Trump swept all five remaining swing states, North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, sealing his path to victory and giving him a strong mandate.
Popular Vote Tally
The count is ongoing, but Trump currently leads with nearly 51 per cent of the popular vote to Harris’s 47.6 per cent. Trump has over 72.2 million votes, while Harris trails with approximately 67.4 million.
