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Theme Districts to be built within the Expo 2020 Dubai site experiences for Expo’s many millions of visitors to enjoy. In total, the Theme Districts and the buildings within them will have a floor area of 222,000 square metres.

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ubai based Al Futtaim Carillion has been awarded the contract for key developments of three Theme Districts at Expo 2020 Dubai. The contract is worth AED 2.2 billion and is the first of AED 11 billion worth of construction contracts that Expo 2020 Dubai plans to award in 2017.

Expo’s three Theme Districts will be named Opportunity, Mobility

and Sustainability after its three sub-themes and the design will reflect traditional Dubai architecture.

When Expo 2020 Dubai opens on October 20, 2020, the Theme Districts will be home to 136 pavilions for many of the participating countries, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and commercial partners at Expo. It will host cutting-edge exhibits and

Ahmed Al Khatib, Vice President – Real Estate at Expo 2020 Dubai said that the award marked an exciting step in the growth of Dubai, both for the six months of the event itself and beyond.The Districts and full Expo site will become an integral part of Dubai South’s vibrant and varied new development.

“We commenced the construction of the infrastructure last year and are right on track with our plans. With the Theme Districts construction award, we are starting the main phase of buildings and construction,” he said.

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“Electricity tariffs at the charging stations will be clearly H Sheikh Ahmed bin defined by the Government of Saeed Al Maktoum, Chair- Dubai. DEWA will duly adhere to man of the Dubai Supreme these tariffs. We urge the public Council of Energy, has issued and private sectors to collaboDirective number 1 of 2017 on rate with each other to achieve the establishment and installa- these ambitious targets,” added tion of electric vehicle charging Al Muhairbi. stations in Dubai. This directive states that all public and private DEWA has successfully installed organisations and developers in 100 electric vehicle charging staDubai must get approvals from tions in different areas in Dubai, Dubai Electricity and Water in cooperation with many stakeAuthority (DEWA) before estab- holders who helped to identify the lishing, installing, operating or most appropriate locations for the maintaining any electric vehicle stations. Locations include Dubai charging station. In turn, DEWA Airports, Dubai Municipality, the will coordinate with Dubai RTA, shopping malls, petrol staMunicipality (DM) and the Roads tions, hotels, parking areas and and Transport Authority (RTA) Developer’s locations. 

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Theme Districts basements have been completed and are ready for the appointed contractor to begin construction.

Ahmed Al Khatib added that flexibility of use was the key design consideration for the Districts as part of Expo 2020 Dubai’s legacy after its closure in April 2021. It will then become a vital part of the future Dubai South ecosystem for its residents and visitors. The Theme Districts will be a major part of the site, explored and enjoyed by many thousands of people daily during the six months of Expo 2020 Dubai. Al Futtaim Carillion was successful in a competitive procurement process. Public spaces in the Theme Districts will host innovative shades and climate control solutions, which together with the passive design of the buildings; will create a comfortable and enjoyable visitor experience. 

New stringent baggage Electric vehicle charging stations to be rules to be introduced established in Dubai by Dubai Airports to ensure that electric vehicle charging stations meet the technical requirements and standards adopted by the relevant authorities.

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to the aircraft and inconvenience our customers.” Accordingly, the new rule will see bags without flat surfaces rejected at check-in effective March 8, 2017. Dubai Airports has advised all airlines operating into DXB of the imminent change and has updated its ubai Airports will soon intro- website, mobile app and signage duce a new baggage rule to across the airport to help raise help improve service, reduce the awareness. risk of mishandlings and enhance the performance of its check-in “We are trying to get the message and baggage operation at Dubai out there as much as possible,” International. added Angizeh. “Passengers, who show up at the airport with “Dubai International provides non-compliant baggage, will some of the most sophisticated also be given the option to have it baggage systems in the world,” repacked in boxes for a fee.” said Ali Angizeh, Vice President of Terminal Operations at Dubai Stretching 140 kilometres and International. “However, even the covering a surface area of 75 most technologically advanced football fields, DXB’s baggage systems can be disrupted by handling system is among the irregular shaped or oversized largest in the world. It has 15,000 bags. Bags that are round or do trays and is powered by 21,000 not have a flat surface of any motors. DXB handled approxikind are by far the largest source mately 9.3 million bags in January of baggage jams. These jams this year. A bag spends an avercan shut down sections of our age of 29 minutes in the baggage system, delay baggage delivery system at DXB. 

UAE’s first ‘Smart Flower’ blossoms at Dubai Municipality

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Must-See Destinations for Women this Women’s Day Page | 9

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In a Catholic school cafeteria, a nun places a note in front of a pile of apples, “Only take one. God is watching.” Further down the line is a pile of cookies. A little boy makes his own note, “Take all you want. God is watching the apples.”

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UAE’s first ‘Smart The theme for International Flower’ blossoms at Women’s Day 2017 Dubai Municipality

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nternational Women’s Day (IWD) globally marked on March 8 celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

It honours the grit and determination of woman to face all odds fearlessly.

This year, the IWD 2017 campaign theme is asking all women out there to #BeBoldForChange.

In line with the current

international political and economic scenario, the theme rightly propagates the right of women to take stern stand against gender bias, inequality or any form of violence. This movement will resonate the stance taken by several campaigners over the years for women’s rights in every spear of life.

Women’s Day is not just celebrating achievements, but also about empowering women to take any decision without fear. With increased

participation from women in government, public and private sectors, the relevance of including more women in the decision making process is gaining momentum. Women are not just adding value to the economy, but taking huge strides in shaping its future.

Several countries have officially declared March 8 as a holiday for women.

Various events are held all over the world to inspire women and advocate the cause of social equality.

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ubai Municipality has installed UAE’s first flower-shaped solar panel that can reorient itself to face sunlight. Developed by an Austrian company, the ‘Smart Flower’ contains sensors allowing it to automatically track rays of sunlight. The Smart Flower is one of several initiatives started by the municipality’s sustainability and renewable energy department.

This feature makes it 23 per cent more efficient than traditional roof-top solar systems. The device has a weather-adapting feature and a passive ventilation system to ensure it is efficient in high temperatures.

Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of the Municipality, said the Smart Flower is in

line with the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai.

“Dubai Municipality’s commitment to innovation and implementation of creative ideas in line with Dubai Government’s vision of becoming the world’s most innovative and sustainable city,” said Mr Lootah. 

GoShoppi – A cool new avenue to shop daily essentials online More stores are expected to come onboard in the coming weeks.

When time is precious, save it!

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on’t be luxurious with various local hyperin spending time markets, supermarkets by visiting shops and convenience stores when the same pur- in different locations in pose can be served with the city and bridges the GoShoppi. Life should gap between customer be simple and happy, and the store by assisting particularly after a tiring in getting handpicked, day. If you find essen- desired items to your doortials missing, you will be step at an amazing speed. pulled down. GoShoppi is a one-stop-shop for GoShoppi has comyour daily needs and is menced operations in now available on Desk- and around Al Karama, top and Smart Phones Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai, with native applications! Al Nahda, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Nad-Al-Sheba, AcaGoShoppi is partnering demic City and Al Hamriya.

While building, GoShoppi hopes to set the stage for a simple & transparent experience to make your shopping easy and hassle-free.

You can select a desired store associated with GoShoppi and order yo u r requirements.

In an effort to provide the GoShoppi gives you full best possible service to access to all in-store customers, GoShoppi has promotions and offers also launched an exclusive with the same price of service, “Store Pickup”. store and sometimes The motto behind this is with exclusive offers and ‘Comfort to Customers’. deals from GoShoppi. They will be adding some new exciting features All you people living over the next few weeks, in Dubai would able so do keep a lookout! to choose from a Order now! No more live inventory of over 10,000 unique items in getting stuck in traffic your vicinity across all jams, paying for parking, categories including gro- standing in long queues ceries, fruits, vegetables and carrying heavy bags. and general merchan- Spend more time to enjoy dise from your favorite doing the things you love neighborhood stores. with friends and family and leave the heavy With much more area lifting on GoShoppi. to play on the webLog on to www. site, GoShoppi offers sharper product photos goshoppi.ae. The app and a more immer- is available on both iOS sive online experience. and Android phones. 

Retailer to E-Tailer just a click away!

GoShoppi is a giant leap in the field of online shopping. The Application enables retailers to reach out to their customers by converting their physical store to an online store. Honeysys has solely designed GoShoppi to meet all the needs of the customer as well as the retailers by adding unique features to boost their business on one hand and simplifying the process on the other making it very user friendly.

Every store is an individual web store within GoShoppi with its own store branding,

product classification and individual storefront.

GoShoppi has entered the market with a fully developed OMNI Channel version with multifaceted features and complete web and mobile administrative modules for retailers.

Company has nurtured an opinion that full pledged version is the only solution to current market needs.

GoShoppi always strive to stay abreast and ahead of meeting retail marketing needs. 

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Splash ‘n’ Party to ‘Cookie for a Cause’ celebrate the festival campaign raises AED 23,000 of Colours – Holi

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plash ‘n’ Party, Dubai’s is gearing up to celebrate ‘Holi Festival of Colours’ on March 11 from 3pm to 6pm where the little ones can experience a thrilling water party featuring jugglers, water guns and balloons, dancers, stilt walkers, and much more.

The Splash n Party Holi festival will have Bollywood dancers, jugglers, and a DJ on the decks, along with party food. Splash ‘n’ Party will provide water guns and balloons to all children attending the event.

Kids can enjoy delicious

food and drinks once they have spent the entire day grooving to catchy Bollywood music and celebrating the Indian festival of colours. One can also spend the afternoon swimming with Ursula, an underwater resident mermaid at Splash n Party. 

The Sheikha Manal ‘Little Artists Program’ launched

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harjah Girl Guides (SGG) recently concluded its annual ‘Cookie for a Cause’ which raised AED 23,000 for orphans through Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation. It significantly highlighted the importance of community values and social responsibility.

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at Madinat Jumeriah.

The Sheikha Manal “Little Artists Program” provides a unique opportunity for young artists, aged between 5 and 17, living in the UAE to engage in various art activities which will hone their artistic skills, encourage innovative ideas, promote artistic values, and provide them with the experience they need to move forward in their artistic careers, in line with The Cultural Office and Art Dubai’s ongoing commitment to develop the UAE’s artistic and culture scene.

HH explained that the “Little Artists Program” encourages young people to become creatively involved in the arts, and serves as a platform for creative thinking and artistic expression within the region. HH said: “The ‘Little Artists Program’ plays a significant role in the UAE’s cultural movement, by providing young people with the skills and confidence to express their interest in the arts, and by instilling an artistic culture amongst children which will encourage them to grow into talented professional artists in the future.” 

Shaikha Abdulaziz Al Shamsi, Assistant Manager

Al Shamsi added: “Our primary goals are to ensure that SGG plays a role in contributing to the local and national community and also to introduce new experiences which will help the girls later in life.

With the Cookie for a Cause campaign we have combined these two elements with equal measure and equal success.” 

Enjoy multi-cultural street performances at Global Village

G he fifth edition of The Sheikha Manal “Little Artists Program” was launched

by Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council, President of Dubai Women Establishment, and wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Minister of Presidential Affairs. The Program is scheduled to take place during the 11th Art Dubai exhibition, from March 15-18, 2017,

12-15) and brownies (7-11), sold over 1100 packs of cookies, provided by Zo’s Kitchen, at AED 20 each at American University of Sharjah, University of Sharjah, and the Higher College of Technology Sharjah Women’s Colleges.

at Sharjah Girl Guides, said: “The girls made the most of the opportunity to contribute to an extremely worthwhile cause and at the same time learn some positive lessons which will help them to develop into responsible and socially conscientious citizens. The campaign has proved to be highly effective from both a practical and humanitarian viewpoint, perfectly aligned with UAE’s 2017 Year of Giving.”

lobal Village has introduced multi-cultural street performances to keep the visitors excited for the remainder of the season. With more than 10 performances lined up every day, guests can expect to witness these performances while walking through Global Village this season and have front-row access to some of the most dynamic street theatre acts in the region.

Men on stilts fascinate guests as they walk around the park and one can often

find a magician entertaining passers-by, next to a pavilion or even the children’s area. Globot, the toy robot is a character that is guaranteed to leave the little guests in awe and is very popular amongst children.

Global Village’s street entertainment team consists of a group of international professionals.

“The shows that we have here at Global Village are as good as you can get from anywhere around the world” said Victoria Barklamb, street team leader, who has more than

20 years of professional experience working in the entertainment industry.

“Personally I believe in giving guests magical moments and I encourage the entire crew to do the same. In the end, it’s about seeing the smiles and laughter of our guests that makes our job so great”.

Adam Barker, who specializes in the stilt acts is back again for the second time at Global Village. He said: “We have some of the most amazing audiences, and we’re very lucky to have that. They’re always eager to see more and interact with the entire team and that’s exactly what we love to do. Global Village will just keep getting bigger and better and we are happy that we can contribute in our little way. Seeing people laugh while I’m doing my job is the real jackpot.” 

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Dining

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MILKLAB to host ‘Blind Barista Battle’

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ILKLAB, an Australian-made range of milks uniquely designed for specialty coffee is sponsoring a Blind Barista Battle, where the country’s best baristas will go head to head in an exciting latte art competition.

The Blind Barista Battle will be held at the Sum of Us Coffee Roastery at the Burj al Salam Trade Centre on Sunday March 5, 2017 from 9am. Thirty talented baristas will be challenged to produce latte art patterns using various dairy and

non-dairy milk types in the knockout-style event. Cash prizes and product will be awarded to top three places, as judged on skill, presentation and taste of the baristas’ MILKLAB latte creations.

“A coffee issue that has plagued hipsters and baristas the world over is how to make a latte without having the milk split and curdle due to the high acidity of black coffee and temperature. MILKLAB was born from the realisation that the best coffee needs better milk, and is designed to texture and stretch to

work with espresso coffee,” said Peter Brown, GM Commercial at Freedom Foods, maker of MILKLAB. The Blind Barista Battle event is being supported by the Victorian Government Business Office (VGBO) in Dubai. The State of Victoria is known as the “bread basket” of Australia and is home to the country’s world-class dairy production.

as the product comes from Victoria,” said John Butler, Victorian Government Commissioner to the Middle East, Africa and Turkey.

“We are pleased to be supporting such a fun and unique event like this in Dubai, particularly

“The UAE, and the wider Middle East, is one of Victoria’s largest food and beverage export markets.

Promoting new and innovative initiatives like this helps to underpin Victoria’s position as a provider of high quality products to the region.”

MILKLAB is available throughout Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia and now, the United Arab Emirates.

The event coincides with the launch of Sum of Us own range of ‘Encounter’ specialty coffee beans, which are roasted in house and will be used by baristas on the day. It is expected that the event will be well attended by baristas, bloggers, industry professionals and coffee-lovers. 

Eight World Wonders from Gulfood 2017 The 22nd edition of Gulfood 2017 witnessed participation from over 5,000 exhibitors from 120 countries, displaying an array of innovative new products impacting an industry striving to meet seismic shifts in consumer dietary and lifestyle preferences.

From weird to the wonderful, conventional to revolutionary, we pick the eight new products tipped to be world beaters in months to come.

Enter the veggie shawarma Hungary’s Korostej Ltd showcased its new veggie shawarma cheese concept at World Food,

one of Gulfood’s eight dedicated sectors. The company is producing its already popular grilled cheese in huge blocks ready to fit on a traditional shawarma grill. Accompanied by lettuce, tomato and green pepper, Sales Manager Omar Haboulsi said the cheesy option is designed to give increasing numbers of vegetarians vegetarian consumers an alternative to the traditional lamb and chicken shawarmas.

Why fry when you can bake?

Northern Ireland’s Kestrel Foods leveraged Gulfood 2017 for the international launch of its Forest Feast range of baked, not fried, fruit

Gulfood is anything to go by, these pasties are destined for big things!

and nut snacks. In contrast to the conventional frying of dried fruit and nut snacks, the Forest Fresh range is air baked, making it perfectly attuned to the region’s increasing demand for healthy snacks.

Halal, is it ‘meat’ you’re looking for?

The traditional Cornish pasty is going halal with Crescent Halal Pies & Pasties. Produced by the UK’s Lewis Pie & Pasty Co. the range is approved by the UK’s Halal Authority Board and has already been ordered by the region’s Choithram Supermarket chain. If interest at the British Pavilion at

Back to the future with Jimmy’s Iced Coffee.

The ethically-produced iced coffee products are already bona fide hits in the UK. Aligning with the fast growing RTD (ready-todrink) coffee segment and available in three flavours - Original, Skinny and Mocha - Jimmy’s Iced Coffee contains only four ingredients:

British semi-skinned milk, Arabica coffee, demerara sugar and water. With every carton carrying the brand’s signature ‘Keep Your Chin Up’ strapline, Jimmy’s tongue-in-cheek rapping in slick advertising virals have made the graband-go beverages brand a genuine YouTube sensation.

Hummus on the go!

The world’s only UHT aseptic hummus launched at Gulfood 2017 won

first-day orders from Saudi Arabia and Turkey. The result of 15 years of design and research by the Amman-based Kasih Food Production Company, the ‘hummus-on-the-go’ snack

is featured in the show’s official Jordanian national pavilion. The hummus products come in three types: a larger catering version; handy, long-life home packs; and a kids’ packs – Hammous and Hammousa which are fortified with vitamins A, B6, B9, B12, D3 and D with funky child-friendly packaging that is proving highly popular with retailers looking to satisfy demand for nutritious and convenient lunchbox and car journey options.

Water wonderful world!

Dubai-based SME Sky River has launched its futuristic, game-changing water coolers at Gulfood.

The revolutionary machines literally convert air into

water by capturing the air around them, before filtering and cooling it into the purest form of drinking

water. With no need for bottles, plastic or chemicals, Sky River creates water in its purest form, for example, seawater contains about 80,000 parts per million (ppm) of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), bottled water roughly 100-200 ppm.

high in nutrients. Once harvested, the farmed product is formed into frozen portions to preserve freshness, increase shelf-life to 12 months and retain optimum levels of nutrition. It’s a perfect product for creating functional healthy juices, salads and smoothies.

Spread some gold on your toast!

Joanna Morgan, owner of Welsh marmalade

Kale you believe it!

Al Areesh has debuted its water-grown fresh AQUA Kale at Gulfood.

With normal kale grown in soil exposed to pesticides and microbial, this water-grown version is 100% pesticide-free and

maker Radnor Reserves and winner of the World’s Best Marmalade Award, dreamed up the idea as a gift for her parents’ Golden Wedding Anniversary last year. After the orange fruit preserve, mixed with the 23ct gold flakes, earned glittering praise from friends who claimed it is good for arthritis, Morgan brought her golden creation to Gulfood 2017 and hopes to have it in UAE stores soon.

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Joanna Portella heats things up in RARE’s theatre kitchen or shared, which is ideal for a social dinner with friends or a romantic meal for two.

Guests can choose from a selection of beginnings from the Raw, Cured and Smoked sections, with her extensive menu featuring fresh spicy tuna or shrimp ceviche, beef tartare, to Rangers Valley Farm aged beef from Australia.

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oanna Portella, a Grill Specialist from Brazil has newly joined the team at RARE where she has infused her specialist capabilities on the Asado grill bringing out flavours and aromas in meat, seafood and produce. With her love of open-fire cooking, RARE at Desert Palm PER

AQUUM has introduced Latin flair to a global basket of ingredients. Chef Joanna’s way of cutting and preparing the meats is also traditional, such as featuring ceviche on the menu that is made in the traditional Peruvian way.

From the menu, her dishes can be enjoyed individually

For the meat connoisseur, her signature cut of beef is a Dry Rubbed Ribeye bone-in short cut, or for a more classic aficionado, a choice of Rangers Valley Farm 300-day aged Australian grain-fed Black Angus Ribeye, or a 450-day aged grain-fed Wagyu tenderloin.

She has created exclusive marinades for RARE blending various spices and different types of peppers.

To make the signature meat marinade, she uses smoked paprika, Jalapeños, onion powder, pink salt, dried parsley, mustard seeds and cloves as some of her secret ingredients. 

Best Western Plus Pearl Creek opens for business

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est Western Plus Pearl Creek at Baniyas Square was recently inaugurated in glitzy ceremony which witnessed the presence of ‘Chacha Cricket’, an ardent Pakistani Cricket fan. The hotel, strategically located in the heart of Old Dubai caters to business as well as leisure travellers.

Khwaja Atif from Best Western Plus said, “We

started this business with a one star hotel in 2005.

Today, we have reached 16 hotels with various other businesses in pipeline.”

Best Western Plus boasts of stylish designs to the modern amenities where guests enjoy comfort and value at the hotel. The hotel offers breakfast each morning apart from customizable “build your own” breakfast stations,

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ista Bar & Terrace at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City has recently launched their brand-new Saturday brunch delights.

Between 12.30pm– 3.30pm, the bar and terrace will come alive with a vibrant Spanish fiesta, featuring modern tapas dishes including cold cuts,

cheeses, ceviche’s, tacos and rusks created across multiple live cooking counters. It also consists of a dedicated Sangria Station, with innovative creations including Rose Grape, Pomegranate, Cranberry and Cloves or White Grape, Peach, Basil and Lime. One can enjoy with friends at the exclusive tequila bar.

The atmosphere is complemented with a Latino soundtrack featuring Flamenco artists Paola & Emanuel, with stunning views over the Downtown Dubai skyline and historic Dubai Creek provide the perfect backdrop for a sophisticated Saturday afternoon celebration. 

Punjabi By Nature collaborates with Deliveroo

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unjabi By Nature has recently free highcommenced speed deliveries through internet, Deliveroo. The move is a fitness aimed at strengthening centre, its deliveries and reach business out to more customers centre, across Dubai who love and authentic Punjabi cuisine. laundry/ Sharan Kakwani, Founder, dry-clean- Punjabi By Nature, said, ing “We’re excited to be a part services. of the Deliveroo database.

As we have been previThere are ously delivering via call, several dining options with this is a big step ahead the hotel. Cloud 9 Shisha for us. We look forward to Lounge & Restaurant is a great relationship with located on the roof top Deliveroo and hope that overseeing amazing view our long-standing cusof the creek. Pearl Dining tomers will enjoy the ease is an all day dining restauand options we provide rant that serves buffet for ordering in with us!” style breakfast, followed by a multi cuisine buffet Anis Harb, general lunch. One can also relax manager of Deliveroo and rejuvenate at Café UAE said, “We are always Latte, the 24 hours coffee looking to expand our shop located at Lobby range of cuisines on offer level of the hotel.  on Deliveroo that would

appeal to a wide array of nationalities here in the UAE. By adding Punjabi

By Nature to Deliveroo we hope to appeal to fans of quality Indian and Pakistani food.” 

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Education & Training

DIAC and Jobhuntgulf.com to host largest Internship Career Fair in Dubai

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ubai International Academic City (DIAC)’s annual DIAC Career Fair 2017 is set to take place on March 7 and 8 from 09:00 am to 04:00 pm, at Dubai Knowledge Park (DKP) Conference Centre, Block 1 (First floor).The career fair aims to introduce graduate students from 25 academic institutions based in DIAC and DKP, and employers from over 100 leading regional and international organizations over two days.

Jobhunters Registration are available at jobhuntgulf. com/DIAC-Career-Fair.

The career fair is a platform for employers to interact and discuss career opportunities with the students and attract the right talent. For students, the fair is an opportunity to start their career in their respective fields, along with a platform to learn to identify and understand their abilities, hence targeting the most ideal jobs.

Jaya Bhatia, M.D., H.R.

Advisor, Career Coach, and founder of Jobhuntgulf.com said, “We, at JOBHUNT HR are very pleased to host the upcoming DIAC Career Fair 2017 – Powered by Jobhuntgulf.com. After a successful partnership with the DIAC team last year, we were able to create over 300 job opportunities and were able to reach out and connect to employers and Jobhunters alike. This year again, we are keen to provide a platform to jobhunters to widen their search and meet the openings based on their skills. We encourage students to take advantage of the facilities provided and come forward and register to visit the event.”

Mohammad Abdullah, Managing Director of DIAC and DKP, commented: “I’m excited to welcome back students to the 10th edition of the annual Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) Career Fair. Our goal with the DIAC Career Fair is to

bridge the gap between academia and industry. We want students, whether those close to graduating or those still in the middle of their academic journey, to meet with employers and recruiters so they can build their professional network and jumpstart their careers in in-demand fields. They’ll also be able to learn more about the specific skills they need to succeed in the current employment climate. A highlight this year is the option to explore part-time jobs following the new regulation announced by Dubai Creative Clusters Authority, which will give students the opportunity to put their learning’s into practice and gain valuable work experience.”

The DIAC Career Fair is a set up for Human Resource Professionals, Employers, Recruiters who are hiring students & graduates from various positions for Internship, Freelance, Part-time and Fulltime Job Openings for Millennials to be integral part of their organization. Last year’s edition of the DIAC Career Fair was its biggest on record, with more than 6,000 students and job-seekers attending. 

Dubai International Academic City StudHub Week of Welcome 2017 concludes successfully efforts to travel just to participate the show in DKP.

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he final leg of Dubai International Academic City StudHub Week of Welcome 2017 was recently concluded at Dubai Knowledge Park.

The three day student extravaganza witnessed an astonishing response with great participation from students across Dubai. Week of Welcome 2017 or (WOW 2017) is a yearly signature event hosted by Tecom

Studhub and organized by VIVA INTERNATIONAL. The event turned out to be one of the biggest students’ festivals with talented students participating from Universities like University of Wollongong (UOWD), Middlesex University and SAE Institute. Students from Manipal Univeristy, Amity, Heriott Watt and Ajman Univeristy students also exerted

Students and visitors enjoyed various giveaways/ gift vouchers from sponsors CANON, HTC, Virgin Mobile, Kotex, Ria Maria, Pantene, Gloriosa Perfumes, Forever 21 and unlimited all day beverages from LIPTON ICE TEA. Your Neighbourhood Flash was the official media partner of the event. Flash hosted a stall at the event where a raffle draw was conducted each evening of the event.

Lucky winners won exciting prizes by our sponsers – Aptech, Trobone, Forty Destinations, Oregano, Unique Desert Tourism and Turan Toursim LLC. 

Kids Finance Initiative classes are right on the money

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oungsters are discovering what money means to them in their everyday lives, thanks to the Kids Finance Initiative. The first course of the fun, finance education programme is now well under way and enjoying great feedback from pupils, parents and educators alike.

their own experiences and join in, and the classes have been incredibly interactive,” she explains.

“We’ve started the programme with the softer side of finance, looking at the psychology behind spending and concepts such as wants versus needs, because we’ve designed it to be as real-life as possible – essentially, bringing finance to life for kids. And it’s worked as they’ve all been so engaged and receptive.”

First term gets great buy-in from parents and pupils, as children start to change their spending habits

“We’re midway through the first programme of classes and we’re pleased to say it’s going incredibly well,” says founder Marilyn Pinto. “We’ve had several parents tell us their children are really enjoying it – which, of course, is crucial – but even more rewarding for us, they’re telling us their kids are already changing their habits and their attitude to money.”

The programme comprises eight weekly classes covering everything from saving and investing to sensible borrowing, the use of finance tools such as credit cards, and more.

Sessions are divided into primary age and secondary, with content tailored to suit each group.

“This initiative is something we didn’t have growing up, so we learnt the hard way,” says Shilpi Sengupta, mum to Kids Finance Initiative student Raashi. “I’ve already observed that Raashi is

becoming very understanding towards saving; for the first time, she’s talking about saving money, and wanting to understand the value of that money.”

Ramzi Soujah, father of Leena and Vera, agrees and admits that prior to starting the programme his children had no sense of the value of money. “This course is providing some hope that a professional can get the message across to them that they need to think twice before blowing their pocket money on senseless things, things they don’t need,” he says. “After only three sessions we’re seeing them change their behaviour, and they have even started questioning our behaviour and our purchases!”

Manisha Daya, course educator for Kids Finance Initiative, says the reaction she’s getting from the children themselves is an excellent indication of how well the sessions are going.

“All of the kids have been enthusiastic, keen to share

Founder Marilyn is confident the initiative is a valuable, much-needed part of education and will go from strength to strength. “As I said when I set up Kids Finance Initiative, piggy banks and weekly allowances just weren’t cutting it for my kids,” she says. “They were cavalier with their allowances, flippant with their purchasing choices… just being kids, really. But I felt they needed more direction and more of an understanding of what finances really mean. I know we’re getting this message across and I’m excited to see what the future holds for the programme and the initiative.”

The next eight-week Kids Finance Initiative programme starts on April 15 and details can be found at www.kidsfinaceinitiative.com. 

Sports

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Grandmaster Alexander Grischuk wins 2017 FIDE World Chess Sharjah Grand Prix

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he 2017 FIDE World Chess Sharjah Grand Prix was held successfully

concluded at Sharjah Cultural and Chess Club. The winners were honoured

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Sheikh Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Mualla, FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov at the closing ceremony.

Sheikh Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Mualla thanked 18 Grandmasters who were competing at the Grand Prix for the prize fund of 130 000 euro. They included Salem Saleh, the first Grandmaster from UAE to compete in an official World Chess Championship event. He said, “I’m pleased to congratulate you all for the end of successful tournament and thank you for your participation and presence in United Arab Emirates and Sharjah City. Wish to see you again!”

medal. FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov was also present to award the winner, Russian grandmaster Alexander Grischuk with gold medal and the grand Cup. Both players received luxurious gifts from World Chess Official Writing Instrument, S.T. Dupont.

Sheikh Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Mualla himself then awarded the runner-up of 2017 FIDE World Chess Sharjah Grand Prix, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave from France, world’s #5 with silver

Georgios Makropulous, FIDE Deputy President, said: “I compliment Alexander with the victory and I am very happy about the smooth Grand Prix Series Start. This is a new page in chess history and

The winner received a prize cheque of 20 000 Euros while his closest chaser was awarded 15 000 Euros. The Grand Prix cycle was sponsored

by EG Capital Advisors and Kaspersky Lab.

in collaboration of FIDE and World Chess. I am also proud to say Swiss system we used during first leg in Sharjah lived up to our expectations”.

Amir Kanaan, General Manager in the Middle East of Kaspersky Lab, the official cybersecurity partner of FIDE and World Chess, commented: “The games at this first Grand Prix of the 2017-2018 series were really spectacular and extremely interesting.

We hope that chess fans all over the world, and especially in the UAE, enjoyed them, while also remembering about cyber safety.”

The following leg of the 2017 FIDE World Chess Grand Prix starts in Moscow on May 12th. 

ICC Academy Athletes take up the Challengers Triyas Challenge at Yas winners announced Marina Circuit

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CC Academy Challengers Cup 2017, the first indoor tournament of the season at the ICC Cricket Academy indoor facilities was recently held at the Dubai Sports City.

DBMSC emerged champions in the Gold Division while DBMSC – B clinched the Silver

Division. Mir CC secured the Bronze Division while AW Rostamani sealed the Plate Division. Trophies for the teams were sponsored by Crystal Gallery.

DBMSC Steel Manager Amit Chaturvedi was delighted that both the teams were winners in the Gold & Silver Division.

He said “I was pretty confident of ‘A’ team by winning the title as the team has been very consistent in the past few tournaments. But ‘B’ team winning in the Silver category was an icing on the cake for us. We are really proud of both teams & are thankful to the owners for supporting us.” 

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he seventh edition of TriYAS by Daman’s ActiveLife has been hailed successful with over 1,400 participants taking part in the region’s only day-to-night triathlon.

with 20 per cent of the total field made up of first-time triathletes. The KidsTRI category also achieved record numbers this year, with 180 children signing up.

Dr. Sven Rohte, Chief Athletes of all ages, abiliCommercial Officer, The ties and nationalities took on National Health Insurance the challenge of the comCompany – Daman, said: bined swim, cycle and run “Daman is once again glad across several categories of to be a sponsor of TriYAS for ability and distance, includthe fourth year. The capital ing a 12-strong ProField, offers a rich collection of

sporting experiences and undoubtedly TriYAS is one of the best in the UAE. Many UAE residents, who are already into physical fitness, see TriYAS an opportunity to hone their skills and further improve their fitness levels. And Daman’s weekly and monthly ActiveLife programmes including TrainYAS and TrainZSC respectively, are a great platform to begin training for a triathlon. 

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Health & Wellness

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WOW Film Festival Aster Kids introduces to Deliver Powerful Emergency First Aid Training via the Aster Message on Cancer Scouts Initiative

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he World of Women’s Cinema – WOW Film Fair Middle East has partnered with leading doctors in Dubai and research-based biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca to raise awareness of the diseases which are estimated to kill hundreds of women a year in the GCC. Taking place from March 3-8,2017.

Organisers of the film festival which champions the role of women in the movie industry have made the fight against ovarian and breast cancer a key theme for the event which returns to cinemas in Dubai this week.

A special screening of a film on breast cancer, ‘Brest Friends’, at the Galleria Mall on Al Wasl Road, Dubai on March 4 will be followed by an interactive discussion entitled ‘Listen to your Body: Cancer Awareness’ featuring a panel of experts who will address the audience

a view on enlisting more schools to send their pupils for subsequent events. The training was carried out by Roshlal, a Certified First Aid Training Instructor at Aster Hospital Mankhool.

and answer questions.

The panel will consist of Dr. Houriya Kazim, Medical Director and Consultant Specialist Breast Surgeon at the Well Woman Clinic, Dubai and the UAE’s first female surgeon; and His Excellency Dr. Amin Hussain Al Amiri, from the UAE Ministry of Health among others.

The WOW Film Fair Middle East is supported by the Australian government’s Council for Australian Arab Relations (CAAR). With

all ticket proceeds being donated to the Al Jalila Foundation, the festival is held in association with VOX Cinemas, Mall of the Emirates, with films also showing at various locations such as A4 cinema at Al Serkal Avenue.

The fair will showcase 31 films created predominantly by female filmmakers, producers and screenwriters from 24 countries across five continents. Health is a big focus every year in the festival. 

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ster Kids has recently organized the first ‘Aster Scouts’ session at Aster IVF and Women Clinic. The event was aimed at educating school going students about the basics of emergency first aid care. This particular session, being the first of many to come, was attended by 22 students, from grades 7 to 9, of the Gulf Indian School, Dubai.

The students took part in the interactive training sessions, demonstrative safety measures and an open quiz.

The primary goals of the Aster Scouts initiative are to,

firstly, imbue school going children with the ability and knowledge to identify a first aid situation. And secondly, to provide them with first aid training, given by a certified instructor, so that they can take prompt action in the advent of a first aid emergency.

The Aster Scouts initiative was established to teach the school going children of Dubai, the basics of emergency first aid response, until the arrival of Emergency Services to their location. This was the first ever Aster Scouts Session to take place, with

During the course of two hours, the children were taught about the various emergency situations that might occur at home and elsewhere, in a fun and interactive manner. These emergency situations included fractures, vomiting, breathlessness and choking. Special emphasis was placed on first aid for choking, due to the large number of incidents of choking that occur with school going children. The demonstrations were all performed live, with the use of a mannequin in order to recreate real life situations.

At the end of the training, the children were given special sashes and caps, which commemorated their participation and their newly acquired knowledge. 

Zabeel Healthcare Arcadia promotes healthy Center opens living among students

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abeel Healthcare Center was recently inaugurated by Dubai Crown Prince H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at Zabeel 1 area in Dubai.

The Zabeel Primary Healthcare Centre recently received a Joint

have a full spectrum of health services at primary healthcare level.

are either overweight or obese. Of these 14 to 16 per cent are obese.

The Arcadia Preparatory School (Arcadia), located in Dubai’s Jumeirah Village Triangle, has devised a delicious hot meal and snack menu that will have a balance of dairy, fruit and protein, considering all dietary requirements for students.

Commission International accreditation with excellence and zero findings.

The center offers services such as urgent care, family medicine, has specialized diabetes clinics, ENT (ear, nose and throat) specialised clinic, child and maternity services, vaccination services. It is equipped with the absolute latest foetal monitoring system and ultrasound machines.

It has mammogram services, radiology services such as x-ray and a fully equipped laboratory.

The Centre is equipped with the latest stateof-the-art facilities and offers the community specialised health services, ensuring community members

His Excellency Humaid Al Qatami, Chairman of the Board and Director General of the Dubai Health Authority also attended the inauguration event. 

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s childhood obesity continues to be a major concern among parents and health authorities across the UAE, schools are now working proactively to inculcate good eating habits in

children. According to a recent report by the Dubai Health Authority’s Schools and Educational Institutions Unit, 33 per cent of children from kindergarten to Grade 12 across 176 private educational institutions

Graham Beale, Founding Principal of The Arcadia Preparatory School said, “Since school meals account for the majority of the food children eat during the week, it’s not just enough that they serve children quality food, but also educate them on the importance of having healthy eating habits.” 

Travel & Hospitality

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Must-See Destinations for Women this Women’s Day Women’s Day is around the corner. If you are looking for a complete entertainment getaway, away from stress and most importantly no men to bother you, then pack your bags and take off to one of these exciting destinations.

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hen you are with your friends, especially with your treasured BFFs, then everything seems very exciting and lively. So, all the lovely girls out there, check out these highly-recommended destinations from Holidayme.com to loosen up and update your travel’s bucket’s list.

Shop, till you drop…. in Paris Activities: Shopping, gossiping, bargains, cuisine hopping

they need to buy. Some of us are on the chase for a bargain while others are ready to splurge on high-end fashion. When it comes to shopping (girl’s outing), what’s better than the “City of Love”, Paris.

The French capital is home to world-renowned fashion brands, haute couture, independent boutiques and luxury brands. Shop to your heart’s content and in between, sip coffee at the charming open-air cafes and check-off your bucket list by visiting iconic sites.

Places to Shop in Paris – Haili, Beau Travail, St-GerWhen it comes to shopping, main des Près, Le ciel est à tout le monde, La Petite everybody has their own Fripe, Rose Bunker etc. style. A few of us know what they want, they know where Go Camping…. in Nepal to buy and at what price!

Then there are others, dieActivities: Bonfire night, hard shopaholics, who are music, dance, culture in heaven, strolling through the street side shops, do Let’s face it girls – lizards, window shopping, and bugs, snakes and spiders even if there’s nothing

have been our nightmares for way too long, now.

Forget about what you have heard about camping, whatever fear you have in your mind. Camping is not an activity limited just for the summer holidays, it’s a lifetime experience for those who really want to spend their night beneath the stars. What’s better than a camping adventure in Nepal with your BFFs. The mighty mountains, howling winds, star-lit sky and a camp of alpine tents with bonfire! Nepal, the Himalayan Kingdom in ideal for trekking and camping.

Our recommendation, try the camping experience at Everest Base Camp or enjoy the Annapurna Circuit trek.

Walk on the top of the hill … in Chile Activities: Trekking, hiking, riding and exploring wildlife Chile is a great place

for adventure lovers, for it offers several adrenaline-pumping activities right from trekking, hiking, riding to discovering wildlife.

Whether you fancy skiing down the Andes; wandering amidst the lush forests; surfing up the waves of the immaculate beaches; go on a road tripping journey; or simply sit back and revel in the native Andean music and relish the delectable Chilean cuisine. Holidaying in Chile is bound to be an unforgettable experience.

This beautiful South American country is a trekker’s paradise with scenic landscapes and pristine wildlife. However, Chile is not only about landscapes, it also about the urban cities like Santiago, Concepcion, Valparaiso and Iquique.

tional crowd and hippie beaches while southern Goa has more serene and unspoilt beaches.

Take a road trip to …. Leh Ladakh Activities: Bike riding, eating in roadside hotels, trekking

explore the coral reef…. in Hawaii Activities: Snorkeling, Scuba diving, surfing Discover the underwater marine life in Hawaii for an exciting luxury diving holiday, with your best buddies.

Head to the sun-kissed Big Island, home to white sandy beaches, crystal clear water and surreal sunsets. One of the options is to stay at the Fairmont Orchids Resort, a beach front resort, as you immerse yourself in a huge, serene pool facing the ocean, spectacular views and stunningly decorated interior. Go diving in the turquoise sea water and explore the sea turtles, colourful fishes, and various species.

Party like a princess…. in Goa

Put together your jacket, strap on leather boots, hire a study Enfield bike and get-set-go!!! Let your bikes travel through the hilly roads of Ladakh, a region in Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. A heaven for biking enthusiasts, it offers one of the best bike routes in the world, which stretches over 475 kms.

Journey to this heavenly place on a bike is a must-experience road trip. Don’t forget to visit the beautiful Pangong Tso lake, Tsomoriri Lake and Nubra Valley!

Activities: Campfire, water sports, shopping.

Bring on the night…. at Ibiza

Activities: Spa, meditation, culture

Let your hair down and party like never before at one of the several beaches in the Indian heaven called Goa. Dotted with innumerable beaches and coupled with a susegad (laidback) lifestyle, this tiny state of India attracts thousands of visitors throughout the year.

Goa exuberates a beautiful combination of Portuguese and Konkani culture with beautiful churches, basilicas and temples. The unending sun-kissed beaches; lovely shacks and delicious food makes Goa a haven for tourists. Northern Goa is known for its interna-

Activities: Music, partying and dancing

Done with shopping, trekking and partying, get away from the hustle and bustle of life as Bali offers the perfect blend of old world charm and new-age glitzy nightlife and entertainment options.

It makes for a great girly bash with its variety of spa resorts, high quality liquor and white sandy beaches for sun bathing. The Laguna Resort in Bali offers mudwraps, hot stone massage, oil soaks and a variety of treatments like aromatherapy, scrubs for you. This helps your mind, body and soul to reach a relaxed state like never before. 

White sandy beaches, cool Mediterranean climate and vibrant nightlife, Ibiza - an archipelago of Spain, is the perfect place for parties for girls looking to kick up their heels. As the sun goes down, Ibiza offers option of endless bars, vibrant restaurants for a gastronomic experience before heading to the renowned clubs and bars at San Antonia beach.

This beach is a paradise for the late-night party animals.

Go scuba diving and

Keep calm and relax at a spa…. in Bali

Middle East Travellers can now explore Silhouette Island discovered by air, land and sea on short break trips from the GCC. Guests can sail or helicopter around the island, which boasts a Jurassic Park-style landscape, before landing on secluded beaches to meet locals, interact with 125-year-old giant tortoises in their natural habitat and cook breadfruit straight from the tree on open fires.

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ilhouette Island in Seychelles is now open to travellers from the

Middle East to explore completely for the very first time.

Silhouette Island can be

The island’s white sand beaches surround a mountainous interior. Those with

the energy can make the 10km trek from one side of Silhouette to the other taking in the incredible views and wildlife.

Once owned by pirates, Silhouette Island was taken over by the Dauban family in the mid-19th Century.

Originally from France and settled in Mauritus, the family were responsible for developing its extensive plantations.

Following its purchase by

the Seychelles government in 1983, Silhouette Island was then home to a small hotel, which was later replaced by the larger Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa. Silhouette Island is also believed to be where the famous corsair Jean-François Hodoul buried his treasure.

Silhouette Island has a barrier reef with some of the healthiest coral in the Seychelles and its sheer granite cliffs make for

some spectacular diving even down to depths of 35 meters. Night diving is safe here as the water is warm and very clear. Recently, guitar sharks have been spotted along the seabed, a rare sighting for avid divers.

It also shelters a huge diversity of flora and fauna, from the incense tree to 125-year old giant tortoises. The well-maintained trails allow visitors to explore beaches and parts of the rainforest. 

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Breakfast delights at Cocoa Room

By Niha Sameer, a student from Middlesex University

Movie Actresses 1 - Word Search

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Six-year-old Meera Manikandan from Gems Our Own English High School trains under her father Mr.Manikandan who is also the coach at Golden Star Karate Center, Karama. She is a currently a Blue Belt holder and has won several prizes.

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Movies & Entertainment

LOGAN Release date: March 3

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne Keen

Language: English

Andre Reyes and his group to perform at Wafi

In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan’s attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces.

BEFORE I FALL Release date: March 3

Starring: Zoey Deutch, Halston Sage, Cynthy Wu

Language: English February 12 is just another day in Sam’s charmed life until it turns out to be her last. Stuck reliving her last day over one inexplicable week, Sam untangles the mystery around her death and discovers everything she’s in danger of losing.

THE SHACK Release date: March 3

Starring: Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer, Tim McGraw

Language: English A grieving man receives a mysterious, personal invitation to meet with God at a place called “The Shack.”

RAW Release date: March 10

Starring: Garance Marillier, Ella Rumpf, Rabah Nait Oufella

Language: English When a young vegetarian undergoes a carnivorous hazing ritual at vet school, an unbidden taste for meat begins to grow in her.

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n the Park events’ is set to return on March 16, 2017 with another spectacular performance of Andre Reyes and his group live at the picturesque Pyramids Rooftop Gardens, Wafi.

André Reyes was born in Arles, a town in southern France. He is one of the founders and main member of The Gipsy Kings, a group of musicians from Arles and Montpellier in the south of France who performs in

Spanish with an Andalusian accent. They are known for bringing Catalan rumba, a pop-oriented music distantly derived from traditional flamenco music, to worldwide audiences.

“After last year success, I am very pleased to welcome Andre Reyes and his group to back to Seville’s to celebrate another Anniversary,” said Mariano Andres, General Manager of Pyramids Restaurants at Wafi. “With their spectacular perfor-

mance, I am confident that Seville’s 16th birthday will be a memorable one! The very first Spanish tapas bar and restaurant that opened in Dubai 16 years ago will remain as the number one authentic Spanish restaurant in Dubai,” added Andres.

Tickets are priced at Dhs150 per person, and are inclusive of two selected beverages per person. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the giant beanbags and experience a lively night of Spanish music. 

Jyotee Sirsat is an astrologer, based in Dubai. With years of experience in teaching Maths and Science, she was drawn closer to the movements of planets and their effect on humans. She believes that success or failure in career, relationships or health is a result of Karma and it is manifested through the principles of divine justice. These are reflected by the planetary influences in our birthcharts and it is through astrology that we can find remedies for alleviating these Karmic consequences. If you would like to contact Jyotee for personal consultation, kindly get in touch with her at +971 55 3908489.

Gemini(May 21- Jun 20)

Aries(Mar 21- Apr 19)

Taurus(Apr 20- May 20)

You will benefit from senior officials or authorities. Journeys related to work will be fruitful. Friends will come to your rescue during times of difficulty.

This fortnight will be very favorable and auspicious in almost all your endeavors. Reputation may get a boost within your social circle.

Long pending projects will be revived and your profession will touch new heights. Travel related to a religious place is on the cards.

Cancer(Jun 21- Jul 22)

Leo(Jul 23- Aug 22)

Virgo(Aug 23- Sep 22)

You will get desired results by making serious efforts. In case you have lent money, you will be recovering them back.

This is the time to shine like a star, perform well and you shall see positive results. Government related work or jobs will be accomplished.

Health needs utmost attention. Family atmosphere will be hormonal. Do not get involved in starting any new project. Things will improve by the end of this month.

Libra(Sep 23- Oct 22)

Scorpio(Oct 23- Nov 21)

Sagittarius(Nov 22- Dec 21)

Recent efforts for getting success in establishing business or efforts in getting promotion in job shall prove successful. Health might be a concern, so take better care.

Health problems related to stomach may trouble you. Do not initiate any new projects or tasks. Control your temper. Beware from hidden enemies.

Capricorn (Dec 22- Jan 19) Try being disciplined and regular in your daily routine. Students will get success in written exams. People involved with jewelry, luxury items or clothes business will yield good results.

Aquarius(Jan 20- Feb 19) Expect unexpected events to happen. Friends may turn foe or vicea-verses. Keep track of your financial transactions. Health may remain a concern.

Great effort may be required to execute your regular work. Avoid unwanted futile quarrels in family.

Journeys may not yield good results.

Pisces (Feb 20- Mar 20) Good time for people in love. Love affairs will be fruitful. There are chances of being trapped in some sort of conspiracy. So beware of people around you. Things will run smoothly by month end.