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DUBAI’S ‘HAPPY’ COMMUNITY PUBLICATION

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Meydan One Development scheduled to be completed by 2020 brought together all the wonders of a retail and leisure experience into one space, making this the number one destination for the UAE and indeed, the Middle East.

With construction now underway, the Meydan One Mall is scheduled to be completed by 2020, in line with phase 1 of the Meydan One mega development.”

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he Meydan One development, located between Meydan and Al Khail Road is set to become one of Dubai’s premium destination when the first phase opens in 2020. The Meydan One development, sprawling across 40,406,320 square foot area will feature the 711m tall Dubai One tower, the Meydan One Mall, a civic plaza with dancing water features, a 4km canal, a berth marina, 5.3km bicycle and jogging trails, a 9km boardwalk, a 300m long beach and a one of a kind heritage village.

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has officially launched the groundbreaking of the new Meydan One Mall development. With 620 retail shops including two major department stores and a 131,150 square foot hypermarket, its smart technology and features including a retractable skylight will redefine shopping, leisure and entertainment destinations.

Meydan Chairman Saeed Humaid Al Tayer said, “In our vision for Meydan One, we have

strip at the 1,315 foot long Central Canyon, directly accessible from the road. With extra-large displays for highlighting haute couture trends of the season, the strip will be the most sought after place to shop.The unique retractable skylight, measured 160 metres by 100 metres, will set Meydan One Mall apart from other retail destinations, offering Customers will be able to enjoy al fresco dining and shopping to the best brands from around the thousands of visitors. the world, including new to the region and exclusive lines, and The largest dancing water founthe Mall will be the first to ever be tain in the world will act as just constructed in close partnership one of the Mall’s main attractions, with leading international retail- measuring 380m long, while the ers. one kilometre indoor ski slope will become the most popular The Meydan Group has col- spot for skiing and snowboardlaborated with a host of retailers ing enthusiasts in the region. since the inception of the mall Participants can escape the heat to design spaces which exactly any time of year by enjoying an meet the brand requirements, adrenaline-filled day in the snow, meet their needs in maximising or enjoy the whole weekend space and ensuring an unrivalled- at 4 and 5-star hotel rooms and customer experience is offered. apartments that are directly connected to the venue and live the High-end luxury brands will have snowy winter experience without a specially designated shopping ever leaving the Middle East

Art Nights returns to DIFC Ahmed Askalany explores the time-honoured connection in his country between traditional materials and craftsmanship, with his work characterised by the preserved, mummy-style look of ancient times.

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ubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) recently hosted the first edition of Art Nights under the theme of ‘Art Fresco’. Art Nights showcased artists from across the globe and launched the DIFC Art Integration Programme, with exhibits from world-renowned artists Sir Tony Cragg and Oliviero Rainaldi in the Gate Village and around the iconic Gate Building. Over 3000 visitors graced the occasion.

Raja Al Mazrouei, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Corporate Communications at

Highlights of the gallery collections included Art Sawa’s Avoca Avocado, a debut exhibition by acclaimed architect and designer Georges Mohasseb which searches for a fine balance DIFC Authority, said: “The event between the material and immais a very special platform for art- terial. ists, art and culture enthusiasts to come together, and enjoy a truly Ayyam Gallery showcased unique evening.” the powerful work of Afshin Pirhashemi, which highlighted the Visitors were treated to stunning Iranian artist’s depiction of bold installations, including Cultivat- women in an epic story of freeing Fruits, an ongoing project by dom and determination while the Emirati artist Raudha Al Ghurair, Farjam Foundation celebrated which aims to create a dialogue the life and visual legacy of between preconception and renowned film director, photogreality related to preservation rapher, painter and poet, Abbas and decay in a genetically mod- Kiarostami. ified world.

Andakulova Gallery’s exhibiRunners by Egyptian artist tion 66lbs, by Said Atabekov,

reflected on the ancient nomadic tradition of Kokpar, a game played on horseback in Kazakhstan where two teams compete to carry a headless goat carcass across a goal line.

The community also enjoyed a wide selection of food on the night. Boutique Le Chocolat celebrated the art of chocolate making with some incredible sculptures, live demonstrations and complimentary treats dished out via a vintage tricycle, while Firebird’s gourmet interpretation of burger sliders and milkshakes went down a treat on the terrace complete with jukebox and classic American tunes.

Dusty’s took visitors of Art Nights on an incredible journey across the world, with a culinary tour from China and Peru, to Japan and Naples, while Mercato hosted the exclusive media tour for the event, serving a special menu of wholesome Italian delicacies and screening classic Italian films.

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

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Family & Fun

The Sheikha Manal ‘Little Artists Program’ launched Page | 3

Sports

The UAE leg of FIDE World Chess Sharjah Grand Prix concludes successfully Page | 7 Travel & Hospitality

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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Saudi Dentist becomes the first ever swimmer to cross Dubai Creek and the Dubai Water Canal most striking touristic sites.

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r. Mariam Saleh Binladen, a Saudi Dentist and Humanitarian has recently set a new record, adding to her tally of world records, as she crossed the Dubai Creek and the Dubai Water Canal swimming a total distance of 24km.

The special event was held in collaboration with Dubai Sports Council, Dubai Maritime City Authority, Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, Dubai Police and Marine Rescue. This event, which is part of Dr. Mariam’s continued pledge to support Syrian orphan refugees, was attended by a delegation from the Dubai Sports Council and other support-

ing partners, in addition to marine safety, rescue and coordination teams.

Dr. Mariam’s challenging venture began at 05:00hrs on Friday March 10, starting from the canal’s Dubai Creek entrance in the Al Shindagha area of Dubai’s historic district.

She achieved the feat at 14:10hrs, finishing at Al Ghubaiba Station next to the Four Season’s Hotel.

Swimming for 9 hours and 10 minutes, Dr. Mariam battled through strong currents at the entrance and mouth of the canal and navigated through a number of challenges along the way, passing through some of Dubai

After reaching the finish line, Dr. Mariam expressed her gratitude towards the huge support that she received and said: “I want to extend my warmest appreciation and gratitude to HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and President of the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) for his gracious patronage of the event, and to the team members who worked really hard over the past month to make this great event a memorable success.

I would also like to thank all the people who turned up just to cheer and encourage me throughout the day.”

This event is part of her continued pledge to raise awareness of the plight of thousands of Syrian orphan refugees, who have lost their parents and guardians been uprooted from their homes and scattered across different parts of the world. She also wanted to motivate more and more women from the Arab World to take on sports and use their talents to achieve the unachievable, knowing that nothing is impossible.

RTA adds three more centres for testing classic vehicles

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he Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently announced that 3 centres would be offering the service of testing & registering vintage cars namely: Tasjeel Al Barsha, Tasjeel Warsan and Wasil Nad Al Hamar over & above the Automobile & Touring Club of the

UAE, which had been running this service exclusively. The addition of new facilities for testing & registering classic vehicles shall take effect as of March 15, 2017.

The move is part of RTA’s endeavours to broaden the scope of its services and make it easy for owners of classic vehicles to process their transactions that echoes RTA’s third strategic goal (People Happiness).

Sultan Al Marzooki,

Director of Vehicles Licensing, RTA’s Licensing Agency, said, “The broadening of the scope of testing & registering classic vehicles would be carried out via three service outlets, namely: Tasjeel Al Barsha, Tasjeel Warsan and Wasil Nad Al Hamar in addition to the Automobile & Touring Club of the UAE. The move is prompted by RTA’s keenness to enable this segment of clients to access to smart services & technological facilities offered by RTA, which shall prove effective in processing the testing of classic vehicles.

Dubai Cares urges the UAE community to empower underprivileged children

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ubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, is calling upon the UAE community, including its longstanding donors and supporters to reaffirm their commitment to Dubai Cares, as it embarks on a new chapter for the next 10 years. This was recently announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai during the organization’s 10th Anniversary event. The organization encouraged members of the UAE community to contribute to Dubai Cares’ work and make a lasting difference in the lives of millions of children and young

people around the world.

As part of its future plans, Dubai Cares will increase its focus on funding interventions in areas where governments have limited resources or are unable to provide services in situations of conflict, natural disasters and epidemics to support the most vulnerable children and young people.

Dubai Cares will increase funding for research-oriented programs and establish pilot initiatives that provide meaningful and valuable evidence for governments, policymakers, and civil society, to support them in defining an educational framework for the future.

Dubai Cares will also support capacity development and mobilization of resources at national level by providing assistance to local education groups, national education coalitions in civil society, and consortia of foundations in countries where Dubai Cares has strategic involvement. ºAmong the donors who have pledged support to Dubai Cares in its new chapter are LuLu Group International with an AED 10 million commitment, Al Ansari Exchange with an AED 10 million pledge and Mahesh Menda, Chairman and Managing Director of World of Electricals with an AED 1 million commitment.

Five new parks to be opened in Dubai

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he 37th edition of UAE Plantation Week of will be held from March 12 to March 16. Under the slogan “Let’s plant a greener emirate together”, new initiatives have been announced by the Dubai Municipality. As

part of the UAE Plantation Week, five new parks will come up in the city.

Al Warqa 3 Park is the first of five parks to be inaugurated in the presence of His Excel-

lency Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment. Other parks include Al Khawaneej Pond Park, Nadd Al Sheba 2 Park, Hatta Valley Park and Al Mizhar 2 Park.

Family & Fun

Pasha Dance Theatre Brings a Beautiful Love Story to Global Village

EDITOR’S PICK FOR MARCH Wasl Bazaar at Karama Explore the fun of shopping at a Bazaar Wasl Bazaar every Thursday and Friday from 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM, March 16 to April 7 in Karama Central Market near the Fish Market.

Shop from different products, handcrafts and more while enjoying musical, artistic and entertaining performances.

Shadmehr Live in Dubai Watch Shadmehr, Iranian pop music and the most googled persian artist by Time Magazine 2016 perform live at Music Hall Dubai, Zabeel Saray Hotel, The Palm. Doors open at 8:30 pm while show starts at 9:30 PM till 2:00 AM

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lobal Village has introduced a special theatrical dance performance Pasha Dance Theater in Dubai for the very first time. It is a story of love and immortality, the cultures of the Middle-East, the Balkan Peninsula and Anatolia come together for this fairy-tale performance.

Comprising of a team of 45 professional dancers dressed in colourful and regal costumes, the beautifully choreographed theatrical performance tells a story about the love between the Pasha, a high-ranking Turkish lord and a beautiful, young maid. The plot slowly

begins to unravel with the lines, “once upon a time” and takes viewers back in time to the ancient land of Anatolia, where the Pasha takes guests on a visual dance journey to rescue his kidnapped love. The dance opens with the introduction of the Pasha through bold, strong dance movements followed by graceful, oriental dancing with the introduction of the young maid.

Using vibrant folkloric dances such as the Horon dance of the Black Sea, the strong Zeibeks dance steps and oriental dancing while also adapting them to the modern style dance, the passionate scenes of the plot

convey the tale through stunning visual imagery in the background of the dance performance, opening the doors to the fabled city of Antalya in Turkey, to the world.

The scenic beauty of the southern region of Turkey is showcased with moving images on the screen of the stage and the entire story comes alive, taking the spectator to a different world belonging to an ancient time.

An absolute must-watch, Pasha Dance Theatre, is amongst many culturally-rich shows performed at Global Village, and will be running 3 shows a day until April 2nd 2017.

‘Little Artists Program’ launched at Art Dubai

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he fifth edition of ‘Sheikha Manal Little Artists Program’ was inaugurated by the Children of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs at Art Dubai currently taking place at the Madinat Jumeirah. The programme is organised by the Cultural Office of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Moham-

med bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

During their visit, the children of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed participated in various activities with the aim of encouraging the budding artists to engage in art and innovation. They took part in the ‘Discovery Tours’ led by local and international artists throughout Art Dubai.

Sheikha Fatima, Sheikh Mohammed, Sheikh Hamdan and Sheikha Latifa also participated in ‘Expanding Treasures’, a project focused on children’s art education. The participation of the children of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed aims to raise awareness about the role of art in the development of personality and the nurturing of creativity at a young age.

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DJ Savyo feat. Siddharth Menon | Free Formation Siddharth Menon from Thaikkudam Bridge and DJ Savyo are set to put the stage on fire on March 23, 2017 at Vegas Club, Holiday Inn. Siddharth Menon will be releasing his latest single.

The Gaia Centre Performances and Live Art at Ripe Market Catch The Gaia Centre @ Ripe Markets in Zabeel Park on March 24, 2017. Ranging from a series of short dramatic plays to original and published poems performed

by Gaia students to Art Activities and Interactive Games for the visitors at Ripe Market, The Gaia Centre aims to provide a unique and artistic experience for all our visitors.

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Dining

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Max’s Chicken launches new menu

Celebrate Easter with Desert Palm PER AQUUM

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ax’s Chicken has launched a new menu, conceptualized by new executive chef Enrique Suarez, which features grilled dishes, sizzlers, seafood and Pinoy favorites like Adobo, Sisig, Tokwa’t Baka, Inihaw na Pusit and Boneless chicken BBQ and even Spanish influenced dishes like the Beef Ribs Humba.

According to Chef Henry, the new menu will continue to include core dishes such as Max’s Fried Chicken and Kare-Kare that have helped cement Max’s reputation as the region’s number choice for Filipino food.

“Filipino food is comfort food and meant to be eaten with family and friends.

This is reflected in the

cozy, friendly and inviting atmosphere you’ll find in each Max’s Restaurant, now enhanced by a new menu that exudes the passion my team and I have for preparing the food we grew up eating and now love to cook for others,” added Chef Henry. “It tastes both familiar and new, which is exactly the experience we wish for our diners.”

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esert Palm PER AQUUM’s RARE restaurant is gearing up to celebrate Easter with a Vintage Brunch which will take place on April 14, 2017 overseeing the views of lush polo fields and the cityscape.

Guests can enjoy a pre-

mium culinary journey of Easter-themed European cuisine along witha range of live cooking stations with specific juice and beverage pairings to heighten the experience. The Easter Vintage brunch includes half a bottle of French bubbly per person, unlimited

drinks from the menu, carefully selected grape and house beverages.

Little ones can experience the joy of Easter with an array of activities including a bouncy castle, face painting, an Easter egg hunt and an Easter gift.

Jones the Grocer McDonald’s UAE Launches opens at Dubai Airport National Breakfast Week

flexibility, convenience and the opportunity to enjoy delicious food on their own terms. Many of our customers love McDonald’s breakfasts but often miss out as they rush to go to work, drop off their children to school or even try to fit in a workout in the morning.”

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cDonald’s UAE is celebrating the brilliance of breakfast by making its most popular breakfast items available around the clock for a full week.

Running from March 14-20, 2017, National Breakfast Week will let enthusiasts in the UAE have the extended opportunity to enjoy iconic McMuffins throughout the day and night.

Usually only served between 5am – 11am, McDonald’s breakfast items including Egg McMuffins, Chicken Muffins and Hotcakes have become firm favourites. Every day in the UAE alone, more than 8,000 Breakfast Meals are enjoyed around the country.

Walid Fakih, General Manager at McDonald’s UAE said, “With increasingly busy, fast paced and mobile lifestyles, people are looking for greater

“National Breakfast Week is an opportunity to elevate the humble breakfast to centre stage and give our customers the chance to enjoy selected items at any time of the day, regardless of their schedule.”

For ‘early birds hoping to catch the worm’, McDonald’s UAE will also be marking the special occasion with breakfast based rewards. For meals purchased during regular breakfast serving hours, customers will be treated to selected complimentary breakfast items via a coupon redeemable between 5am – 11am during the special week.

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assengers can now enjoy artisan food right next to the boarding gate following the launch of gourmet brand Jones the Grocer’s express concept in Dubai International (DXB) Terminal 3 B Gates. This is the first in a series of unique bespoke food and lifestyle concepts to be rolled out at Dubai airport as it strives to transform the passenger experience and make the airport a

destination on its own.

In keeping with its desire to provide the best gourmet food for everyday living, Jones the Grocer’s DXB outlet serves its famous single origin coffees, croissants, muffins, sandwiches, salads, soups and hearty mains. All items are made fresh daily and packaged ready for immediate take away, perfect for passengers that are about to board

their flights. Designed in Jones’ trademark contemporary yet casual décor, the café also featured seating for customers that want to enjoy delicious refreshments in stylish surroundings.

Jones the Grocer Express is located in Dubai International, Terminal 3 B Gates. Dubai International now offers over 150 eating options for passengers, catering to all tastes and budgets.

Technology

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Mall for the World Ecommerce Platform launches in the Middle East

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allfortheWorld’s cross platform app has forayed its way into the Middle East with both desktop and mobile versions allowing customers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar to access over 150 leading retailers in the US. MallfortheWorld is the parent company of the global e-commerce giant MallforAfrica. Growing at a steady rate, the app is available in Africa, Caribbean, and now the Middle East.

It is convenient, safe, fast and provides consumers access to billions of items from hundreds of e-commerce sites and stores in the US including Tully’s, BCBG, Madison Heart of New York, LightInTheBox, Newegg, Overstock, Carolee, World of Watches,

eBags, Madison, Saks fifth Avenue, which are otherwise inaccessible to the Middle Eastern population. Products range from fashion, home, consumer electronics to footwear, sports, jewelry, and health and beauty, among others.

Chris Folayan, CEO of MallfortheWorld said, “The Middle East has been on our radar for a while and we believe that this is right time to enter a high potential and developing e-commerce market which has all the right ingredients for us to make a mark for ourselves. Online shopping in the Middle East is on the rise and online sales are surging. Middle Eastern consumer appetite for American and European products is rapidly growing however access is very limited and this is where

our unique business model comes into play. We plan to further expand our presence in the region with the addition of more markets before year-end.”

MallfortheWorld is the first-ever logistics, product delivery, payment, and e-commerce integration company offering consumers billions of products with zero inventory. “We have a very distinctive approach to the way we do business.

Apart from managing payments, we also take care of the shipping, clearing, and delivery of the product to the customer. Our mission is to provide a simple way for merchants to sell into countries where they don’t ship and for customers, the ability to purchase items from foreign websites as conveniently as possible,” added Folayan.

Online community portal ‘Dubai Post’ launched ‘ Dubai Post’, an interactive online community portal was recently launched

by Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The online portal uses smart technologies to provide unique audio-visual content. ‘Dubai Post’is a new digital portal that enables people in the UAE to share their stories. It creates a platform for information,

ftron, Al-Futtaim’s flagship private label for electronics and home appliances has announced the launch of a new and improved range, with more than 150 products available at consumer friendly prices.

Keeping the UAE customers in mind, the entire range from refrigerators to air-conditioning units, kettles, rice cookers and TVs, has been upgraded in product specs and design, wrapped up with a

full packaging makeover.

Anil Pillai, GM of Aftron & International Business said, With this new look and “We looked at the needs of feel, customers can now our customers within the ‘expect more’ from Aftron UAE and local region, evaland the range delivers on uated how we can make its promise with superior their everyday lives and features and high-end household chores easier. product styling, whilst As a home-grown brand being price conscious that has been here for 23 to deliver great value. All years, we understand that products are now instantly our customers are looking recognisable from the for great value so we are uniform blue and white proud to announce this new packaging, as well as both fantastic portfolio that delivEnglish and Arabic labelling. ers on price and quality.”

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed highlighted the important role that media plays in the UAE’s comprehensive development efforts.

He affirmed the need to continue developing the media sector to respond to the requirements of the economic, social and cultural sectors. He said UAE media should work to raise

awareness about regional and global changes in the community, and actively communicate to the world the UAE’s achievements and its efforts to promote peace, coexistence and tolerance. He also praised the efforts of the Emirati team that developed the technical features and content of ‘Dubai Post’.

The portal’s objective is to create new content that reflects Dubai’s profile as a safe, happy and cosmopolitan city.

LG wins big at 2017 iF Design Awards

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data, and audio-visual content targeted at the local community.

G was recently bestowed with 30 iF Design Awards for excellence, including the most prestigious iF Gold Award for the company’s CordZero canister vacuum cleaner. In addition to the iF Gold Award, other distinctions were awarded to products such as LG SIGNATURE OLED TV W, LG Gram, LG V20 and LG Tone Bluetooth headsets.

Organized by iF International Forum Design GmbH of Germany, the guiding principles behind the awards has been to identify,

support and promote good design and to raise awareness of design among the public and the role it plays in consumers’ lives. This year’s competition saw a total of 5,500 products submitted from 59 countries.

In awarding the Gold Award to LG CordZero, the judges praised the cordless vacuum cleaner for its comfort, usability and convenience. Each of the four products in LG’s uber-premium SIGNATURE lineup has been recognized for design excellence by iF. The beautiful and impossibly thin LG SIGNATURE TV W received the iF recognition this year, following last year’s wins by the LG SIGNATURE refrigerator, washing machine, air purifier and original OLED TV. In addition, the LG

SIGNATURE Gallery was recognized in both the Communications and Interior Architecture categories. Unveiled at IFA 2016 in Berlin, the 140 square meter exhibit was designed specifically to highlight the “Art of Essence” design philosophy behind the collection of premium appliances and TV. “LG’s product designs draw inspiration from our understanding of the essential needs of our customers,” said Noh Chang-ho, Vice President and Head of Corporate Design at LG Electronics. “These awards demonstrate how our commitment to aesthetics is transforming the user experience. We will continue to offer products that challenge the boundaries of beauty and function.”

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Education & Training

Beating Examination The 10th edition of Annual DIAC Career Stress Fair concludes successfully

may be a good place to have them answered.

Ask your teacher if they know of anyone else interested in studying with other people.

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elebrating ten years of successfully connecting students and prospective employers, Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) concluded its 10th Career Fair, held in collaboration with JOB HUNT HR & Management Consultancy at Dubai Knowledge Park (DKP).

Throughout the years, the Annual DIAC Career Fair has evolved into the biggest and most coveted student career event in the region, with more than 6,000 students and 50 companies participating in this year’s event. In the era of online applications and job portals, career fairs continue to serve a critical function in bringing together prospective employers and job candidates to allow both parties to network, test the market and establish personal contacts.

Looking back at ten years of progressive growth, Managing Director of Dubai Knowledge Park and Dubai International Academic City, Mohammad Abdullah, said: “I am very pleased that the eagerly awaited 10th edition of the DIAC Career Fair has yet again managed to exceed expectations and created 385 job opportunities for students. Since its inception ten years ago, the event has gone from

reparing for an examination can get one under pressure for desire to succeed peer and parent expectation and fear of failure.

However, knowing well what to expect during the examination can give you an advantage of what you should do before anxiety kicks in.

strength to strength contributing to the UAE leadership’s growth and diversification vision for the Emirate, by matching young talent with best in class employers.”

This year’s Career Fair saw over 300 trainee jobs on offer, along with midlevel career jobs across a variety of fields. Jobs in the hospitality and travel sectors dominated the offering followed by opportunities in the healthcare, engineering and pharmaceutical space.

Abdullah added: “From an employer’s perspective, finding fresh, skilled and motivated talent can be challenging. The DIAC Career Fair is an excellent platform to equip students and fresh graduates in the region with the right tools and knowledge to shape their future. By helping students and young professionals with expert advice and training, we aim to engage and empower them, so they can build a future for themselves and for the communities they live in.

In addition, this year’s Fair gave students the opportunity to explore part- time opportunities in accordance with a new directive recently issued by the Dubai Creative Clusters Authority (DCCA). The first legislation of its kind in the region, this is an important regulatory milestone for

Dubai, as it allows students to gain valuable professional experience that will better qualify them for future employment.”

Founder and Managing Director of JOBHUNT HR and Management Consultancy, Ms. Jaya Bhatia said: “We were pleased to cooperate with DIAC in organising the /10th Annual Career Fair. Building on our successful partnership with DIAC last year, we managed to create more than 300 job opportunities. We also managed to communicate with and connect employers and job seekers together. This year’s fair provided us with the opportunity to direct job seekers to focus on opportunities that match their skills and abilities and enable them to develop and be creative.”

In addition to information stands run by key public and private sector employers, the DIAC Career Fair also presented an opportunity for students to acquire important skills to enhance their chances of getting hired. The Fair was complemented by a number of professional workshops for students and graduates to further enhance their CVs and interview skills, including seminars on job hunting and the importance of body language in professional communications.

Some of the major reasons why students fail their examinations are lack of preparation, extra-curricular activities, peer pressure, poor support system, and a lot more. These factors greatly contribute to failures but can be prevented 99.9% of the time.

First, you need to understand the importance of examination, so any distractions and activities must be set aside in order for you to gain focus. Second, condition yourself well to avoid confusion, poor concentration, excessive anxiety, tiredness, and other symptoms. Lastly, fill your minds with healthy and positive thoughts, which will highly boost your self-esteem and eliminate negativities.

Tips to Manage Stress 1. Plan well and go for a revision Having a good study area can make a huge difference to how well you learn. Study in a well-lit, quiet area, away from noises and people in the house. If this is impossible, it might be better to study at the library. Make sure your desk is tidy and organized - it means you can concentrate on studying and learning, not trying to find information.

2. Switch the Phone or Email Off! If you find that you are being distracted by the phone or emails, it might help to put the answering machine on or get others in the house to take messages for a while.

3. To Do Lists Make a to-do list before each study session. Breaking tasks down into small, manageable tasks will make it less overwhelming.

4. Make your notes, books and essays user friendly Find out what format the exam will take i.e. Are the questions in essay, short answer or multiple-choice format? Is the exam open book or closed book?

Knowing how the exam is marked and what proportion of your total mark its worth might be helpful.

7. Revise when you know you are at your best.

Don’t cram EVERYTHING just one night before the exam. Revise and Learn (Not Just Re-Read) - Sometimes reading through notes doesn’t result in learning or understanding. Know your Preferred Learning Style - Some people work better using text based memory tools, like acronyms (e.g. ROYGBIV - colours of the rainbow; acrostics e.g. Every Good Boy Deserves Fruit).

Other people find more visual tools more useful, e.g. mind maps or tree diagrams. Don’t avoid revision of those courses you hate the most.

8. Take Short Rests Getting up, moving around and away from your desk at least every 50 minutes for 10 minutes makes you concentrate and learn better. Be Positive. Eat Well and Stay Healthy.

5. Get Help Ask your Tutor how to go about revision. Your teacher or tutor can help if you are having trouble developing a study routine or need help with understanding subjects or a particular topic. Asking for help does not mean you’re a failure or stupid - it’s smart to tap into their experience and knowledge to help you perform better. Keep going back to them if you’re still unsure or you have more questions. It’s their job to be available for you.

9. Avoid Procrastination Procrastination is when you do everything else but the task you need to do. It is normal to procrastinate a little. However too much procrastination can just add to your stress and can result in you not giving yourself enough time to prepare.

Managing your time and setting realistic goals for each study session can be helpful ways to avoid procrastinating and make tasks seem less overwhelming.

6. Try explaining tricky questions to someone Study Groups - Forming a studying group can be a helpful way to revise your notes and work through past exam questions (it can also help you feel supported, keep you motivated and focused). If you have questions about your work, a study group

10. Use your Frees Studying in the school library during your free classes gives you access to lots of information available on the reference shelves. Some material, such as sample solutions, often can’t be taken out of the library or can be too long to photocopy. Don’t go by what others say.

Sports

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Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup Competition launched

ICC Academy’s Easter Camp is back

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anchester City Football Club has recently launched a new youth football competition in Abu Dhabi. The winners of the competition will get a chance to train at the the Etihad Campus in Manchester. The inaugural Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup 2017, supported

by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority and Etihad Airways will be held on March 24 - 25 at Zayed Sports City and has already seen may teams from the UAE and across the GCC register to take part.

The tournament, which is open to Under 10, 12, 14 and 16 sides, will see more than 800 players take part across the weekend. One of the winning teams will receive an unforgettable trip to the Etihad Campus in Manchester where they will get to train and experience first-hand, the same facilities as Vincent Kompany, Sergio Aguero and Kevin de Bruyne.

Three further teams will also be awarded with a training camp, which will be held in their own country and delivered by Manchester City coaches.

There will be action away from the pitches with an exciting ‘City Village’ at Zayed Sports City providing live entertainment, food and activities for all the family.

Simon Hewitt, City Football Schools Project Manager, said: “We are delighted to launch the inaugural Manchester City Football Cup. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring teams from across the region and beyond to Abu Dhabi and enjoy two days of not only great football, but also a lot of family fun.”

CC academy has recently announced the commencement of registration for its Babyshop Easter camps. This opportunity allows children to sharpen their cricket skills, make new friends and most of all have fun during the holidays.

Held in the fully air-conditioned, indoor ICC Academy, located right in the heart of Dubai Sports City, children as young as 3 years old can take part in Cricket Cubs mid-term camp, which simply lets children enjoy some of the very basic skills that

playing cricket requires; hand-eye coordination, balance, agility, catching and striking all in a funfilled secure environment.

As well as movement skills, Cricket Cubs also explores numeracy, communication and the coaches look at ways to build confidence as players experiment different movements.

Children aged between 7 – 12 years’ old can also sign up to the Warriors mid-term camp where they will learn specialist batting techniques, bowling skills, fielding

acumen field as well as playing against their peers in fun, interactive games.

Babyshop Cricket Cubs Camp Date: 26th – 30th March & 2nd – 6th April 2017 Time: 16:00pm – 16:45pm Price: AED 500 Age group: 3 – 6 years Babyshop Warriors Camp Date: 26th – 30th March & 2nd – 6th April 2017 Time: 09:00am – 12:00noon Price: AED 900 (including lunch) Age group: 7 – 12 years

Goran Colak stuns World Champion Branko at the 11th Fazza Championship for Freediving to select the best 10 divers in the Open, Gulf and Junior categories took place recently with 30 of the participants advancing to the final round to vie for major honours in a competition that has gained international acclaim over the past decade.

Hamad Al Rahoomi, Head of Fazza Championship Diving Committee, was optimistic that this year’s tournament would be another record breaking one.

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he 11th edition of Fazza Championship for Freediving organized and supervised by the Hamdan bin Mohammed Heritage

Centre at Hamdan Sports Complex in Ruwayyah, saw the participation of men and women in the Juniors, Gulf and Open (Professionals) as they

competed in the largest tournament of its kind and one of the most challenging traditional sports.

The qualifying rounds

“What we are looking for is a new record.

However, this championship is not an easy one because you hold onto the rope like before when they used to go for pearl diving. It is based on that model unlike in world championships where they relax their

body and float to the surface. This is unlike any other competition where you have to dive deep and hang onto the rope. The diver uses lot of energy and breath doing that. People have to get enough training to get used to this method. Therefore any championship record is a world record because this is one of a kind competition,” explained Al Rahoomi.

“There are divers from Croatia, Slovenia, Russia, Poland, Serbia, Ukraine, the UK, France, Romania and all GCC countries. Since last year when we applied new technology in monitoring the timings with smart watches, the championship has gained in speed and transparency and definitely more fun and excitement because you can see timings

directly,” he said.

The star of the evening was Croatia’s Goran Colak who held his breath under water for a time of 10:07.24 minutes to be the best qualifier in the Open category upsetting defending champion and world record holder Branko Petrovic of Serbia who came second clocking 9:31.91 minutes.

Another Croatian Veljano Zanki recorded the third best qualification time of 8:13.31.

In the Gulf category, 32 divers from the UAE and the rest of the GCC countries competed.

Oman’s Ibrahim Sulaitani clocked the best time of 5:19.79 minutes. Kuwait’s Hassan Ali recorded the second best time of 5:16.26 while another Omani Khamis Al Araimi was the third best qualifier clocking 5:13.79.

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Health & Wellness

5 Common sleep problems and remedies to combat it stages. Non-medical treatments may entail sleep hygiene, relaxation therapy, control of stimuli, and sleep restriction while medical treatments could include a short term prescription of certain effective sedatives, as well as cognitive behavioural therapy which helps ‘re-train’ the brain to fall asleep

We all love to get enough of sleep, don’t we? But the fact remains that a sizable population is affected by sleep disorders and many a times are not even aware of it.

But what is a sleep disorder? It involves problems with the quality, timing and amount of sleep, which causes problems with day-day functioning and distress in behaviour. The London Sleep Centre Dubai rounds up 5 prevalent Sleep Disorders and ways to combat it. Read on to see if you figure in any of these categories.

1. Snoring: Who doesn’t have a snorer in the family! It is caused when the flow of air through the mouth and nose is physically obstructed. Habitual snorers are at a risk of serious health issues including Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, heart diseases and even hypertension.

Remedies: If snoring is accompanied by other symptoms such as daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, unrefreshing sleep or getting up frequently at night to pass urine, then it indicates that the snoring is affecting sleep quality, and can be

a sign of the more serious but relatively common condition of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. To diagnose this home sleep study is required. Treatment for snoring and mild sleep apnoea can include a mandibular advancement split which is worn in the mouth at night to prevent the lower jaw from falling back, or sometimes simple position therapy which prevents the person from sleeping on their back can be helpful. For sleep apnoea the gold standard treatment is Continuous Positive Air Pressure Therapy (CPAP) which involves the person wearing a mask over their mouth

or nose connected via a tube to a small machine which pumps air into the airway to keep in open.

Sufferers often feel an immediate benefit once starting this treatment.

2. Initiation Insomnia (difficulty falling asleep): Characterized by the inability to initiate sleep, this may seem a mild disorder initially but can go on to become an unbearable one. People could be dealing with acute anxiety, dizziness and hypertension as a result of this.

Remedies: It is important to treat the disorder in the early

3. Maintenance Insomnia (difficulty staying asleep): To put simply, it’s all about waking up in the middle of your sleep and then having problems falling asleep again. Whether you are waking up briefly or frequently through the night, this sleep disorder can be irritating as it does not let you complete your mandatory sleep cycles. Factors like stress, depression, medical issues and menopause along with alcohol addiction can add further woes to this disorder.

Remedies: 70-80% of patients with sleep maintenance insomnia have an underlying physiological sleep disorder that they are unaware of.

This could be a mild sleep breathing disorder, or periodic limb twitches of sleep.

In order to successfully treat this complaint it is important to know the exact cause – this is done by having a sleep study. Once

the cause is determined and treated, the maintenance insomnia is usually cured. If no underlying disorders are found, then a combination of cognitive behavioural techniques, sleep restriction therapy or a short term of prescribed sedatives can help.

4. BIISS (Behaviourally Induced Insufficient Sleep Syndrome): It is a chronic, voluntary sleep restriction that is a prevalent cause of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) and daytime fatigue.

It occurs when individuals sacrifice sleep in favour of other activities like watching TV, partying, late night work shifts or even for hobbies like reading. It can lead to poor work performance, social withdrawal, depression, and other psychological problems if not dealt with timely.

Remedies: Remedies definitely are individual-specific depending upon the intensity of the disorder. In many cases sleep hygiene and habits are improved to induce routine sleep and in some cases sleep practitioners advise a cut in late-night work hours to maintain sleep sanctity.

5. Restless leg Syndrome: This is the urge to move

Rejuvenate your soul with a massage from Sandhi Ayurveda Massage Center

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andhi Ayurveda Massage Center, a family run ayurvedic massage centre exclusively for men have been practising age old ayurveda massage techniques for the past six generations. After establishing its footprint in Thrissur, Kerala, Sandhi

Ayurveda Massage Center forayed into the Middle East by opening its first centre in Karama six years ago. The centre offers traditional Indian system of massage therapy, traditional Indian oil Marma and Kalari oil massage coupled with Kizhi (Herbal Hot Pack).

Marma therapy is an ancient Indian practice that focuses on manipulating the subtle energy (prana) in the body to support the healing process. Marma therapy is based on the utilization of 107 points in the body considered to be the access points to body, mind, and consciousness.

A marma point is a juncture on the body where two or more types of tissue meet, such as muscles, veins, ligaments, bones or joints. Yet marma points are much more than a casual connection of tissue and fluids; they are intersections of the vital

life force and prana, or breath. Marma therapy activates the Marma points in the body, rejuvenating your senses and soul. The treatment is done only through ‘Uzhichal’ or the massage without the intake of any medicines.

The Centre specializes in the following services.

1. Body Message and Steam Bath (revitalises your body with herbal oil) 2. Nasyam (effective remedy to sinusitis, migraine, insomnia and mental stress)

3. Sirovasthi (effective for severe headache, neurological disorders and insomnia)

your legs, usually worse during the evenings and accompanied typically by uncomfortable sensations like itching, gnawing or creepy-crawling. This can cause sleep initiation insomnia in some suffers.

It is also highly associated with another disorder called Periodic Limb Movement Disorder of Sleep, a bed partner may notice frequent leg movements throughout the night, although they can be very small and unnoticeable, but can be highly detrimental to sleep quality.

Remedies: It can be treated with home remedies, lifestyle changes, or specialized medicine. Sleeping on a regular schedule, exercising, stretching, massage, avoiding alcohol and applying heat or cold to your legs can help ease discomfort. Vitamins, supplements (especially iron if iron levels are low) and prescription medications can also help with RLS symptoms and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder.

Sleep disorders are secretly entering our lives and taking over our mental peace. It is best to consult a sleep specialist for medical intervention and guided path to recovery.

constipation, pain on the joints or limbs, pain on the lower back of the body) 8. Katee Vasthi (Reduces pain on the lower back of the body)

9. Ilakizhi (Effective therapy to correct rheu4. Sirodhara (effective for matic disorders, reduce relieving stress, insomnia, pain on the lower back, arresting hairfall and joint injuries, neck pain curing skin diseases) and shoulder pain. ) 5. Njavarakizhi (Relieves muscular pain, jointpain, low back pain, emaciation of limbs)

All the massage treatments are conducted by trained experts in accordance with the condition of the patient. Sandhi Ayurveda 6. Udvarthanam (EffecMassage Center is located tive for obesity, limp pain at Shop # 14, Ground Floor, due to diabetes and certain Karama New Building, Near rheumatic disorders Choithram and Burjuman Metro Station, Behind 7. Vasthi (Treats chronic Iranian School, Karama.

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Top 6 Cities to visit in 2017! Emirates expands 2017 is set to be the year of Staycations…

A trending travel concept is combining a vacation in a city for a few days and exploring its cultural delights.

The idea is simple: instead of travelling around the entire country, trying to accommodate as many sights and multiple places during your vacations; focus on one city at a time.

network to Newark via Athens

2017 promises to be an exciting year for travel that has shifted focus on global cities with amazing attractions and cultural delights to experience.

Check out HolidayMe’s Top 6 cities to visit in 2017!

1. Lisbon, Portugal This beautiful city has a poetic look and feel with sun washed gothic architecture, narrow cobbled alleys, a historic waterfront, colourful neighbourhoods and rich array of diverse cuisines, wine and soulful music. Evenings add a new dimension to Lisbon, as its quaint alleys and streets are transformed into a vibrant nightlife and food scene, one of the best in Europe. Cheap flights to Lisbon and affordable hotels make Lisbon one of the top 10 cities to visit in 2017.

2. Cape Town, South Africa Cape Town is a vibrant, energetic and cosmopolitan South African city that packs a punch with scenic coastal drives, iconic landmarks, cultural museums and art galleries, a renowned fine dining scene and adventure sports. Cape Town is a truly romantic city boasting of an excellent climate, a thriving nightlife scene and plenty of shopping avenues.

Staycations in Cape Town will provide utmost comfort, fun and plenty of opportunities for wildlife safaris across the national parks of South Africa.

3. Reykjavik, Iceland The northernmost capital of the world, Reykjavik is smaller in size compared to London and Paris, but it has an enigmatic spirit and a creative energy. This colourful city has one of the trendiest nightlife, music and gastronomy scene in Europe. It has some of the best museums and art galleries that documents the rich Nordic history and folklores and offers a plethora of once-in-alifetime adventures like chasing the Northern Lights or ghost waterfalls.

Reykjavik is the shining light of the northern hemisphere and is among the best cities to visit in 2017.

4. Dubai, UAE Dubai is the leading city

in the Middle East that has redefined the art of luxury, hospitality and refined the art of entertainment, cuisine and other attractions. The city of superlatives offers a mixed bag of delicious food, delightful shopping and plenty of family time in its plush shopping malls, hotels and attractions like Dubai Underwater World, Ski World Dubai, Dubai Miracle Gardens, etc. Travellers can also enjoy authentic Emirati experiences like camping in the desert, sailing in Dubai Creek, etc.

Dubai is certainly among the top cities to visit in 2017.

and a dynamic city with cosmopolitan culture and a rich collection of restaurants, chic cafes and world class sporting infrastructures.

Melbourne is also the hub to explore the famous wine producing regions of Victoria and iconic landscapes like the Great Ocean Road.

6. Vancouver, Canada Vancouver has surpassed French-styled Montreal city and the more cosmopolitan Toronto; and emerged as the top Canadian city with a rich culture, culinary scene, attractive attractions and an unrivalled scenic beauty. This is a city that has 5. Melbourne, Australia infused natural landscapes, Melbourne is back with innovative ideas, trendy a bang with the hottest nightlife and shopping tennis grand slam of the and North America’s most year – Australian Open refined Asian dining scene 2017. The sporting capital with top notch Japanese, of Australia is enjoying Chinese and Indian restaua cultural and culinary rants dominating the scene. revolution and has certainly The city has some amazing escaped the shadows of its attractions like Stanley popular compatriot, Sydney. Park, Capilano Suspension Melbourne is a classy, arty Bridge, Granville Island, etc.

Enjoy the fastest free airport Wi-Fi service Dubai Airports

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ubai Airports has unleashed the world’s fastest free Wi-Fi connection named WOWFi. The service provides internet connection up to a staggering 100mbps surpassing all other airports.

This follows Dubai Airports’ launch of an upgraded free unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi connection across Dubai International, DXB, and Dubai World Central, DWC, in December last year.

Michael Ibbitson, Executive Vice President of Technology and Infrastructure at Dubai Airports, said, “As the biggest international airport in the world, we are at the heart of many journeys across the globe.

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mirates has commenced daily passenger service between Newark Liberty International Airport and Dubai International Airport, via Athens International Airport. A VIP delegation and contingent of international media were aboard the inaugural flight, which carried passengers from Athens, Dubai and points beyond.

Newark becomes Emirates’ 12th U.S. gateway, and is the second serving the greater Tri-State Area, complementing Emirates’ existing four daily flights from Dubai and John F. Kennedy International Airport. Passengers embarking from Newark and Dubai will have the option to disembark in Athens or continue to their final destinations.

“This new route will connect America’s largest metropolitan area and Dubai through one of To support these travellers, late last year we launched unlimited free high-speed Wi-Fi across our airports but our goal was to offer something they have never experienced at an airport before. With WOW-Fi passengers will get a speed of up to 100mbps to enable them to quickly download or upload emails, pictures, videos and social media updates and then get on with enjoying the airport or connecting to their friends and family across the world.”

“We are always looking at ways to enhance airport experience for our customers by introducing the latest and best in technology and constantly making improvements

Europe’s great capitals,” said Hubert Frach, Divisional Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations West, Emirates.

“The launch of this yearround daily service will allow us to offer Emirates’ unique product and award-winning service to passengers on a route long neglected by other airlines.

We expect this service to generate consistently high demand and enhance business, culture and leisure connections on both sides of the Atlantic.”

“The United States is a priority market for Greece,” said Consul General of Greece in New York, Konstantinos Koutras.

“Greece has experienced a double-digit increase in arrivals from the United States in the past two years. The establishment of the new direct flight Dubai-Athens-New York will significantly empower Greece’s appeal among the U.S. travel audience.” to our existing services and facilities. During the two months since the soft launch of WOW-Fi, the service has been enjoyed by an average of over 100,000 unique users per day. We are certain the WOW-Fi experience will impress the 89 million passengers we expect to welcome at DXB in 2017” he added.

The unlimited free Wi-Fi at DXB connects with just one click and offers speed that sets a new benchmark for airports globally. To ensure the speed and reliability, Dubai Airports is investing in more than 6,000 new Wi-Fi access points to upgrade the entire wireless network infrastructure across both airports.

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Interact & Engage CHEF’S CORNER Chef Marco from Marco’s Authentic Italian Kitchen, Wafi shares the recipe of home-style Fegato ALLA VENEZIANA with Your Neighbourhood Flash.

Fegato ALLA VENEZIANA Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter • 8 onions, very thinly sliced • Salt • 1 pound calves liver, thinly sliced • A few drops of vinegar tradizionale Procedure 1. Heat the olive oil with 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large, heavy sauté pan over a medium flame. Add the onions and cook them over low heat until they are very soft but not coloured, for literally about 1 hour.

2. Salt the onions and remove them to a warm platter. Add the liver to the pan, salting and cooking for 30 to 45 seconds on each side. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.

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By Niha Sameer, a student from Middlesex University

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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

PREVENGE Release date: 24 March

Starring: Gemma Whelan, Jo Hartley, Kate Dickie

Language: English

STEP Music announces international line of artists

Widow Ruth is seven months pregnant when, believing herself to be guided by her unborn baby, she embarks on a homicidal rampage, dispatching anyone who stands in her way.

WILSON Release date: 24 March

Starring: Woody Harrelson, Sandy Oian, Shaun Brown

Language: English A lonely, neurotic and hilariously honest middle-aged man reunites with his estranged wife and meets his teenage daughter for the first time.

LIFE Release date: 23 March

Starring: Rebecca Ferguson, Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal

Language: English An international space crew discovers life on Mars.

CHIPS Release date: 24 March

Starring: Michael Peña, Dax Shepard, Jessica McNamee

Language: English The adventures of two California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers as they make their rounds on the freeways of Los Angeles.

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TEP Music, the 12-hour music fest in association with Anghami is set to enthral music lovers with its first edition which will be held on April 7, 2017 at Dubai International Marine Club.

The event will feature 17 of the region’s best acts across a range of genres including indie rock, hiphop, electronic music and pop, performing only original music.

Headlining STEP Music are the biggest indepen-

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dent Arabic-language band in the world, Mashrou’ Leila.

Also performing on the outdoor Pepsi Stage are three of the hottest acts to come out of the region’s alternative rock scene – ‘Lebanese rock & roll’ band The Wanton Bishops; Jordanian indie veterans Autostrad and Lebanese indie-pop act Adonis.

On the indoor DMS Stage, visitors will see the best of the best hip-hop acts from the MENA region. Aritsts include

Muqata’a – the Palestinian musician and beat-maker who enjoys legendary status in hip-hop circles for his profound socio-political rhymes and his distinctive sound – and Iraqi-Canadian MC Narcy, whose smart, humorous, socially aware brand of hip-hop has won him fans around the world. Also performing are Flipp & Daffy, the rap duo whose single ‘Ee Laa’ racked up more than 13 million YouTube views and topped the iTunes MENA charts.

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 50 7498760

Gemini(May 21- Jun 20)

Aries(Mar 21- Apr 19)

Taurus(Apr 20- May 20)

Do not get involved in any sort of clashes or confrontations. Things may be more productive by the month end. Drive carefully.

Stay alert regarding your financial position. Avoid taking decisions emotionally. Drive very carefully.

Students may get success in competitions.

Handle your expenses carefully.

Desired results can be achieved only via serious efforts. Long pending projects may revive. A new phase is about to begin.

Cancer(Jun 21- Jul 22)

Leo(Jul 23- Aug 22)

Virgo(Aug 23- Sep 22)

Long distance travel related to your profession is on the cards.

You will be recognized socially for your deeds which will make you motivated to reach greater heights.

Opponents will not be able to compete with you. You will benefit from government or government related jobs.

Avoid clashes. Setback in business or demotion in service possible. Situation will be better by the month end.

Do not rely on anyone. Health will improve.

Scorpio(Oct 23- Nov 21)

Sagittarius(Nov 22- Dec 21)

Libra(Sep 23- Oct 22) Only hard work will yield good results. You will feel energetic and enthusiastic as the month ends.

Senior family members need to take care of health.

Capricorn (Dec 22- Jan 19) Family relations will improve and disputes will be resolved amicably.

Do not interfere in others matters. May get benefited from your ancestoral property.

New tasks will yield huge profit. Avoid misunderstandings with your life partner because this may lead to confrontations resulting in health hazards.

Aquarius(Jan 20- Feb 19) Success in your profession is on the cards. Those struggling on the education front will need to work very hard. You may enjoy time with family. You may also involve in some spiritual and religious activity.

This is the time for you to take up challenges with lot of efforts and hardwork. Health needs attention.

Drive carefully.

Pisces (Feb 20- Mar 20) This is a rough phase. Atmosphere at home will not be cordial. Tackle all problems with utmost care.