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Dubai becomes the first city in the world to launch its own font pression and reading. Created from scratch, the Dubai Font fills a design gap between Arabic and Latin texts and presents harmonious typefaces combining the two scripts seamlessly.

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ubai has added yet another first to its illustrious list of firsts by launching its own font, making it the first city in the world to achieve such a laurel. The font, developed in collaboration with Microsoft was launched by Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Mak-

toum in line with the UAE’s vision to become a regional and global leader in innovation. The ‘Dubai Font’ will be available globally to over 100 million users around the world through Office 365.

The Dubai Font was designed

by Dr. Nadine Chahine with a team from a global agency Monotype. It was crafted as a font with unique specifications that aims to encourage self-ex-

RTA to allow payment of fines for violating vehicles only during renewal her traffic file

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he Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a new exclusive service for individuals enabling them to pay fines for a specific vehicle at the time of registration renewal without obliging them to pay fines against other vehicles registered in the traffic file of that individual.

The service, which saves the time & effort of customers, is offered as part of efforts to realise RTA’s third strategic goal (People Happiness).

Ahmed Hashem Bahrozyan, CEO of RTA’s Licensing Agency, said, “The service of not obliging the customer to pay all fines of vehicles registered in his or

at the time of renewing vehicle registration aims to save customers’ time and effort. Asking only payment of fines in respect of the vehicle to be renewed offers more flexibility and facilitates the processing of customers transactions.”

The RTA has provided an array of channels for processing customers’ transactions namely: RTA website (www.rta.ae), self-service kiosks, smart app (RTA), and customers’ happiness centres. The RTA is seeking to make its third strategic goal (people happiness) a reality through delivering excellent and innovative services contributing to this end. It ranks customers’ service as a top priority in line with the government’s directives to bring happiness to citizens, residents, visitors and tourists of the Emirate.

HH has already directed government institutions in the Emirate of Dubai to adopt the font in government correspondences. The font was simultaneously designed in both Arabic and English. It was later extended to include 21 other languages. The Dubai Font is not only a digital typeface used for writing but also a form of communication allowing people around the world to express their personalities and feelings in an ever-evolving digital world.

Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai His Highness

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum expressing his delight on the launch of Dubai’s own font said, “The launch of the Dubai Font to the world is a very important step for us as part of our continuous efforts to be ranked first in the digital world. We are confident that this new font and its unique specifications will prove popular among other fonts used online and in smart technologies across the world.

Therefore, we urge all government entities to use the Dubai Font in their official correspondence, which is considered as a positive shift that will boost the emirate’s competitiveness in smart technology. This should be a commitment from the Dubai Government to guarantee the dissemination and success of this initiative on a local and global level.”

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‘Friends of Happiness’ Platform launched

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he National Happiness and Positivity Programme launched the “Friends of Happiness” platform, an electronic portal that seeks to encourage public involvement in the programme’s initiatives, and to rally support for the government’s efforts to promote happiness and positivity.

register and select specific tasks they wish to undertake in support of these initiatives. This facilitates the establishment of a central database for our partners, present and future to use.

The National Happiness and Positivity Programme called on potential participants to register using the following link: https:// happy.ae/Friendsofhappiness/

Othman Al Madani, Director of Happiness at the National HappiThe registration process ness and Positivity Programme, consists of filling one of two said: “The initiative seeks to applications; one for individuals spread awareness about the and the other for organisations importance of happiness and – with basic information, namely, positivity, as well as to establish their name, contact address, and partnerships between the gov- areas of desired cooperation, ernment and the community, among others. individuals and organisations that endorse happiness as a Once the registration process practice in all sectors, and sup- is completed, applications are port the government’s projects sorted by type, area of cooperduring the Year of Giving.” ation, and compatibility with the criteria of the National HappiThe portal is an electronic ness and Positivity Programme. system accessible to the general Building on this process, contact public, Al Madani explained; is established with partners to it urges them to participate in enlist their cooperation in initiathe initiatives of happiness and tives, events, and activities that positivity. The platform allows best suit their submitted appliindividuals and companies to cations.

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Dubai Taxi collaborates with Lama Desert Tours & Cruises to use limo in tours service

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he Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) at the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has signed an agreement with Lama Desert Tours & Cruises L.L.C where the company will use DTC’s Limousines and chauffeurs in running tourist activities.

The step follows the recent launch of DTC Tours Service during the recent Arabian Travel Market 2017.

Dr. Yousef Mohammed Al Ali, CEO of Dubai Taxi Corporation, signed the agreement for DTC, and Kulwant Singh, CEO and MD of Lama Desert Tours &

Cruises, signed on behalf of the Company. The agreement provides for the two parties to share experience in tours and offering tourist services to visitors and tourists of the Emirate by the company through using DTC’s limos and their chauffeurs. The service if available on demand at the Dubai Taxi Call Center (80088088), customers’ happiness centres at airports, and malls.

“This agreement is part of RTA’s strategy aimed at broadening the scope of cooperation and part-

nership with the private sector with the aim of bringing about a substantial improvement in customers service experience. It aims to increase the operational efficiency of DTC’s assets through offering them for use in a new style capable of enriching the experience of customers, visitors and residents of the Emirate. It enables offering reliable and safe services onboard DTC’s limos supported by chauffeurs trained on tourist guidance,” said Al Ali.

“Being the largest provider of tourist and mobility solutions in the city, we are focused on providing topnotch services and offering more streamlined services to our growing clientele base. We are seeking to apply our market experience to cope with the challenges and deliver fine services in a better way,” said Singh.

GATFLUENCE to launch in Dubai

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ATFLUENCE, a creative event series concept gathering influencers and charity is all set to be launched on May 17.

“Love & Light”, the first in the event series, will see Novikov Dubai transform for the night with celebrity guests and live entertainment for this magical and one of a kind experience.

As a passion project of Annalies Collins, Rania El Sadek & Mel DeBarge, the trio of professionals from the events, design, music, and public relations indus-

tries will play host to the conceptualised events. Supporting Make-A-Wish Foundation UAE, an affiliate of Make-AWish International, a charity dedicated to granting wishes of children between the ages of 3-18 diagnosed with a life threatening medical condition as a means to enrich the human experience with joy, hope and strength, will act as the main driver of the concept. With GATFLUENCE being the charity’s first affiliation in the UAE, each event will highlight the core virtues of the concept’s vision as well as the mission of Make-A-Wish.

With Love & Light, taking place on May 17, guests will be asked to dress in white or silver in support of the creative charity event, and

will enjoy a family style dinner party. Embracing the social aspect of the concept, whimsically decorated single long family style dining tables, purposely designed to encourage an interactive experience amongst guests will set the tone of the environment.

The decor has been custom designed by the region’s most innovative interior designers, Ceebo Shah and Khalid Sharan of the Creative Clinic, bringing the aesthetic and creative aspect of the concept alive.

Alongside a special celebrity guest to host the evening, the event will feature live performances as well as an exclusive DJ set by M.O.S. of NYC and LA, providing high energy entertainment throughout the evening both during dinner and in the lounge afterwards.

RTA offers entertainment tours to students with special needs

Samsung Pay launches in the UAE

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he Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) recently paid visits to cheer up affiliates of the Emirates Center for Rehabilitation of Disabled, Sheikha Metha bint Rashid Al Maktoum Center for Special Needs in Hatta (an affiliate of Al Maktoum Foundation), Al Amal School for the Deaf in Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, and the Dubai Center for Special Needs. RTA has also hosted visits to KidZania in Dubai for several schools namely: 2nd December School, JSS International School and The Philippine School. The visits

were arranged in the context of RTA’s social responsibility strategy and in line with the UAE’s initiative designating 2017 as a Year of Giving.

Yousef Al Reda, CEO of RTA’s Corporate Administrative Support Services Sector said, “These visits manifest the human dimension we are seeking to show during The Year of Giving through holding entertaining visits to the disabled or students. They also offer us a great chance to epitomise the ethical and humanitarian nature of The Year of Giving under

a strategy to enhance our social responsibility at several fronts. Bringing happiness to these categories serves one of the key objectives of the initiative.

Traffic awareness workshops were held during the visits along with story-reading and socialising with the cartoons of RTA’s Salama Magazine.

The disabled and students were engaged in RTA’s awareness contest inspired by the Snake and Ladder game and were offered gifts that added to the hilarious and fun atmosphere.

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amsung Gulf Electronics recently announced the launch of its flagship mobile payments service, Samsung Pay, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Samsung Pay can be used to make purchases almost anywhere where you can swipe your debit or credit card.

Samsung Pay works with Samsung’s patented Magnetic Secure Transmission (MST) technology as well as with Near Field Communication (NFC).

MST replicates a card swipe by wirelessly transmitting magnetic waves from the supported Samsung device to a standard card reader.

Through MST, Samsung Pay will work seamlessly on most point of sale terminals in the UAE. The UAE is the first country in the Middle East to introduce the service and the 14th in the world, following successful launches in the United States, Korea, Russia and more. In just under two years since its initial launch, Samsung Pay is now present in 17 countries, including those with early access.

Extensive Partnership Ecosystem Samsung Pay has partnered with major payment networks, such as Mastercard and Visa, to

bring mobile payments to consumers. The service will also launch with major UAE banks, including the ADCB, HSBC, Emirates NBD, Mashreq, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, RAK Bank and Standard Chartered to make the service available to more consumers in the UAE. Availability In the UAE, Samsung Pay is currently available for Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge+, Note 5, Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 (2016) and Galaxy A Series (2017).

Samsung Pay will also be available for the Gear S3.

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Legoland Water Park launches EDITOR’S PICK FOR MAY Indian Classical Forum search for junior lifeguards Showcasing the greatest music maestros and artists of India, The Indian Classical festival will be held May 5 and 6 at DUCTAC, Mall of the Emirates.

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EGOLAND Water Park has announced an opportunity for children to become one of five official LEGOLAND Water Park Junior Lifeguards!

The Water Park aims to teach children life saving tips and techniques while also enjoying the 20 water slides and attractions.

From April 30 2017, the public will be able to nominate children aged 6-12 via video or

photo with a caption on Instagram or Twitter using the #LLWPJrLifeGuard hashtag explaining why they want to be a LEGOLAND Water Park Junior Lifeguard.

Those who will enter the competition must follow the LEGOLAND Dubai social media accounts, and tag them in the post using the #LLWPJrLifeGuard hashtag.

The lucky winners will be announced on May 11 based on the most creative and engaging entries.

On May 20 2017, the winners will be invited to LEGOLAND Water Park for morning of fun and exciting training sessions with LEGOLAND Water Park Lifeguards, learning basic lifesaving skills and water safety tips. At the end of the session, each Junior Lifesaver will receive a special certificate and four Annual Passes for their whole family to enjoy LEGOLAND Dubai and LEGOLAND Water Park for the next year.

Karama resident Ankritha Rashmeeth crowned Junior Model International India 2017

British stand-up comedian, and host of the smash hit TV show Russell Howard’s Good News, Russell Howard will make his Dubai debut with his return to the live stage for the first time in three years with his biggest global tour to date – Round The World at Dubai College Auditorium from April 20-22, 2017.

Pretty Chic Market Industrial Avenue at The Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina and Pretty Chic are bringing their ever-popular fashion market indoors, offering the glamorous ladies of Dubai an opportunity to indulge in an afternoon of shopping, pampering and delicious food without falling victim to the summer sun! Sophisticated ladies are invited to browse the rails of over 20 of Dubai’s most unique and stylish fashion vendors on Saturday 13 May, while sipping on refreshing happy hour beverages from 2-5pm

Laughathon Finale ft. ABISH Mathew Catch Abish Mathew, the host of live comedy talk show ‘Son of Abish’ and one of the most affable comedians in the country perform on May 13 at DUCTAC, Mall of the Emirates . His performances are littered with funny and original songs, silently-enacted one-man sketches, online shows, improv and stand-up.

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nkritha Rashmeeth, a KG 2 student of Indian International School, Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) was recently crowned Junior Model International India at a glitzy event held at Calicut, India.

Five year old Ankritha, who is a resident of Karama beat her fellow contestants from various regions of India, emerging as the top contestant at the event. A total of 39 participants in 4-6 years category competed at the final event.

The young fashionistas were tested at various levels including talent, personality, confidence and ramp walk. There were several

rounds that helped the judges gauge the winner.

Ankritha owned the Talent Round by performing a Bollywood dancer number.

She enthralled the audience and the judges alike with her innocent moves, style and confidence. She was adjudged ‘Best Talent 2017’ for her scintillating performance.

For the School Uniform Round, she adorned her own school (Indian International School, DSO) uniform. But her look for the Sportswear Round truly captured the judges imagination where she sported a Golf themed attire. She stood out from the crowd,

royally posing with the golf stick and charming the crowd. Judges were stunned watching her ramp-walking skills.

The final round saw the contestants wearing beautiful gowns and walking the ramp. Ankritha nailed the round with her look, confidence, style and poise. Inspite of a neck to neck competition with her fellow contestants, Ankritha managed to win the hearts of the judges and bagged the title of TOD JMI 2017. She will be representing India at the international leg of the event to be held in Goa, India later this year.

TagFest, Middle East¹s largest Filipino Music Festival will witness leading Filipino Rock band Parokya Ni Edgar return to the UAE with their headline show at the inaugural TagFest on May 12 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Lacrimas Profundere Live in Dubai!

Witness one of the most successful and consistent metal bands in the world! Lacrimas Profundere are coming all the way from Germany to perform for the first time in the Middle East on May 12 at the Music Room, Mankhool.

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Al Ghurair Centre launches ‘Dining District’

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l Ghurair Centre has unveiled its brand new Dining District.

Now home to 27 food and beverage outlets, the district is located on the mall’s ground floor and spans over 10,421 Square feet. It can accommodate up-to 3,344 people, making it one of the largest gastronomic destinations in the city.

“The F&B sector is becoming an increasingly crucial part of the retail business, therefore to maintain the momentum of our envisioned growth, and to enhance the quality of our offerings, we’ve accommodated the choicest restaurant concepts headed by world class chefs and highly qualified staff.”

Connected to the center’s shopping area, which boasts over 360 brands, the Dining District offers an eclectic array of locally- and internationallyrenowned restaurants and cafes to its ever growing number of visitors.

Leveraging the mall’s heritage and prime location in the heart of old Dubai, the dining hub offers visitors both indoor and outdoor seating options, giving the venue a special appeal for those who want to dine al fresco during the winter months.

Sultan Al Ghurair, the CEO of Al Ghurair Properties said,

Offering a huge selection of cuisines including

American, Indian, South African, Middle Eastern and Oriental, the Dining District offers shoppers and visitors a plethora of dining options in one central area for their easy accessibility. These include both fast-food and family dining concepts.

Popular Asian inspired eateries include Michelin Star Taiwanese restaurant Din Tai Fung; Japanese favourites, Yakitate and Atisuto; Lemon Grass and Sangeetha, while more Western influenced dining comes from Gerard; TGI Fridays; Nandos; Denny’s; Jollibee; All the Perks; Krispy Kreme; Papa Rotti, and Starbucks. Arabic offerings are represented

by Kabaji Grill and Bestoon Samad, and many more.

Intercontinental Dubai Festival City gears up for Ramadan

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nterContinental Dubai Festival City is gearing up to welcome guests to embrace the essence of family, friendship and the finest culinary treats of Ramadan, with an intimate and private Iftar dining experience in a Presidential Suite.

Catered to by personal butlers, groups of up to eight people will be treated to an exquisite menu of Arabic delights from sunset including dates, hot and

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t.mosphere has introduced international Street delicacies infusing seasonal produce with the crème de la crème of culinary trends, presenting an all new menu in the Lounge.

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Taking diners on a

culinary journey, the lavish spread is set to feature an array of choice, from Far Eastern delicacies to European favorites such as pizza. Paying tribute to the region, Feast will serve a sumptuous selection of Arabic dishes, including baba ghanoush, beetroot

labneh, muhammara and other savories, all complemented by fresh juice.

Gourmet treats will include tempting tiramisu, rose crème caramel and assorted Arabic delights, a perfect way to add a touch of decadence!

The evening in the ample suite will be boarded by views of the iconic city skyline, providing an intimate and ideal setting to share those precious moments during the holy month.

Guests can also select a one-night stay, family Iftar experience as part of the Signature Iftar Package.

Two adults and two chil-

dren will enjoy a private Iftar with butler and a luxury shopping experience at the brand-new Robinsons Department Store in Dubai Festival City, including a AED 1000 voucher as well as a personal shopper.

The ultra-exclusive Iftar experiences at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City will be available every day during the month of Ramadan, with Iftar being served from sunset to 10pm.

At.mosphere unveils new lounge menu

Iftar delights at Sheraton Grand Hotel

he buffet-style restaurant at Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai is all set to serve both traditional Middle Eastern dishes and cuisines from all over the world during Ramadan this year.

cold mezzeh, biriyani and mashawi, all washed down with fresh fruit beverages.

Blurring the line between upscale and casual, the new Lounge menu is a fusion of countries and philosophies, featuring small platters of European haute cuisine, delicious street food, At.mosphere’s indulgent multi-cuisine platters and a wide variety of desserts with delicate flavours.

The traditional street dishes have been given a

European twist.

Think Lobster Buns with apple and fennel sauce, Home Smoked F1 Short Rib Tacos, Truffle Mac’n’Cheese Croquettes, Korean Chicken Bao and Smoked Mash Potato.

The stand-out dish from the street food inspired menu is the gold dusted, multi-layered, Billionaire Burger with 11+ Japanese Wagyu patty, Foie Gras, Wild Mushroom and sliced Truffle- the ultimate decadent treat!

Embracing the small platter trend, the new menu offers a wide variety of flavour combinations like Organic Venison Tartar with chocolate sauce and parsnip chips, Brittany Oyster, California Roll with sushi rice and Sturia caviar, Hamachi Ceviche, Foie Gras Terrine and Tomato Tartar with avocado ice-cream, to name a few.

Seafood lovers can choose At.mosphere’s indulgence platter that includes King Crab Legs, Poached Prawns, Scallop Ceviche, Oysters, Balik Salmon and Poached Lobster Tail, served with Fennel Citrus Salad, Hosreradish Cocktail Sauce, Yuzu Dressing and Shallot Vinegar.

Then comes the various dessert options, which include everything from the Peanut Butter Jelly Sundae, or Apple Tarte Fine, to a selection of Japanese Ice Creams in Salted Caramel, Black Sesame and Matcha Green Tea. The haute-casual fusion amalgamates ingredients from 12 rich and diverse cultures across the globe.

This unrivalled menu of original creations has been prepared with premium fine-dining ingredients such as sustainable meats, seasonal produce, Foie Gras and Sturia Caviar.

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Mike Tyson to launch Mike Celta Vigo wins the U13 Dubai Tyson Academy in Dubai Intercontinental Football Cup

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ike Tyson has officially announced his new business venture, a franchise of fitness centres called the Mike Tyson Academy (MTA).

MTA has already garnered international interest with academies looking to open in the Middle East, Australia, France, West Africa and China.

Mike will be revealing more details to the much-anticipated news in an international press conference hosted by radio presenter, Kris Fade at the Burj Khalifa on May 4. This will be followed by the grand MTA Launch Gala on May 6 hosted by Fred Frenchy Corp and the Mike Tyson Academy.

Mike said, “Dubai has established itself on the world map by hosting many leading sporting events and icons and there is definitely a niche in this market for a fitness centre that is associated with quality and driven by a hard-core,

challenging philosophy like mine. I strive to maintain consistency across all my centres with trainers that have been certified by me as well as exceptional training staff who will be on site to ensure a certain benchmark is maintained. I am positive that this is going to be only the beginning of a long-running successful association between myself and the region.”

The Mike Tyson Academy will offer more than traditional centres and will be a standing testimony to Mike’s philosophy of hard work and discipline.

Fitness, for Mike, has to be well-rounded and the centres will feature cardio, strength, functional training and boxing. There will be a full-scale boxing ring in every location and a host of group training and functional classes to take fitness programmes a notch higher.

UAE grabs second sport at Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship

held at Dubai Sports City

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he inaugural U13 Dubai Intercontinental Football Cup held from April 21-22 at Dubai Sports City witnessed participation from leading international clubs including Real Madrid and AC Milan. The tournament, which is in partnership with Dubai Sports Council and La Liga also saw local and regional clubs including Al Nasr and Dubai Club play with teams from Australia, Japan, Spain, Italy and the rest of the Middle East.

Despite an early defeat

to AFA Angola, Celta Vigo emerged as the champions of the tournament with a thrilling 1-0 win over Real Madrid in the final. The Spanish Soccer School managed to beat Dubai Club, 2-1, which saw them take home the Plate Cup. The top goal scorer award went to Yeray Lancha Perez from Real Madrid, who scored 8 goals. The best goalkeeper award went to Cristovao Catungue from AFA Angola and Most Valuable Player (MVP) went to Robert Carril from Celta Vigo.

Dubai Sports City President, Khalid Al Zarooni said: “We are delighted to have hosted the inaugural Under 13 Dubai Intercontinental Cup here at Dubai Sports City. We are really seeing the quality of football in this country increase and I have no doubt that has been aided by having world-class facilities, coaching staff and by hosting world-class event like the Dubai Intercontinental Cup. Events like this allow our youth players to gain valuable experience and play against teams from across the globe.”

Abu Dhabi Sports Council to organise community cycling race

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he ninth edition of Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship witnessed new champions emerging, with UAE sealing the second position on the medals tally. Held at the IPIC Arena, Zayed Sports City, from the 10th April, the pinnacle event welcomed over 7,000 competitors from more than 100 countries to the ‘home of Jiu-Jitsu’ for two weeks of gripping competition, fighting it out for a prize fund of AED 3 million. This year’s competition also included the new category of para jiu-jitsu, the first time it’s been involved in a major competition.

Local players Ibrahim

al Hosny and Mohammed al Qabassi won the gold medals for their categories. The UAE was represented by UAE captain Faisal al Ketbi, Talib Al Kirbi, Ahmed al Maazmi and Yahya Mansour.

Mansour, fighting in the 110 kg Master 1 brown belt category, dominated his match against Brazilian Fabio Nascimento. After scoring two points early on when he reversed a takedown attempt, Mansour proceeded to control the rest of the fight and close out the victory to take UAE’s first gold medal of the day.

“The level of competition is getting better every year and I am very happy to win this gold medal after a very

tough final fight,” Mansour said after his victory.

Al Kirbi, Al Maazmi and Al Ketbi also all added silver medals to the UAE’s tally.

The final results for the professional championship are as follows: Brazil came first with a total of 184 (68 gold, 53 silver, 63 bronze). UAE came second with 32 medals (15 gold, 16 silver, 1 bronze).

United States came third with 29 models (10 gold, 11 silver, 8 bronze).

Russia came fourth with 20 medals (6 gold, 4 silver, 10 bronze). United Kingdom came fifth with 12 medals (4 gold, 4 silver, 4 bronze). Australia came sixth with 8 medals (2 gold, 3 silver, 3 bronze).

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he Abu Dhabi Sports tion for all social groups, Council will organise and raising awareness on Al Wathba Cycling Chamthe importance of sports. pionships at the Al Wathba Race Track for distances Khaled Al Qubaisi, Senior ranging from 8 to 78 kilome- Project Manager at the tres for different age groups. Abu Dhabi Sports Council, said that organising the The race is part of the community cycle race Council’s efforts to proreflects the continuation mote the culture of sport, of the council’s ambitious achieve sporting interacplans to raise awareness

about the importance of sports and support various segments of society.

He added that the Abu Dhabi Sports Council is very keen to promote the culture of cycling in the Abu Dhabi community, to motivate everyone to participate in sports and adopt a healthy lifestyle.

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Arabian Travel Market 2017 concludes successfully

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he 24th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2017 recently concluded with a spectacular display by exhibitors across the world showcasing the best of what travel, tourism and hospitality industry has to offer.

ATM was inaugurated

by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum who was accompanied by dignitaries including HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai; HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority,

Chairman and CEO of the Emirates Group; and His Excellency Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM).

avenues. Some of the key highlights from the four day event included: Unveiling of Business Class Q-Suite

by Qatar Airways for the first time in the Middle East; Sabre revealing the results of survey conducted The event welcomed over among business and leisure 2,600 confirmed exhibitors travellers from the UAE; colwith around 100 exhibiting laboration between Dubai Taxi collaborates and Lama for the first time, representing more than 150 countries, Desert Tours & Cruises to across 65 national pavilions. use limo in tours service; massive expansion plans The show extended across

by Shangri-La Hotels And an additional hall, in order Resorts in Asia; unveiling to meet growing demand. of The Royal Atlantis Resort & Residences by Kerzner Several deals were struck, International; Amadeus new partnerships and celebrating its 30th announcements were anniversary and La Perle made at the event, paving way for new business announcing its launch.

DHA signs MoU with Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery to drive wellness tourism Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, as a continuation of ‘Dubai, a Global Destination for Medical Tourism’ project.

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he Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel Hotel with an aim to drive wellness tourism in the region.

This collaboration is in line with the vision of the Dubai Health Experience, which is overseen and implemented by the DHA. The MoU was signed in the presence of Shaikh Rashid Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Head of Municipality and Planning Department in Ajman.

DXH was launched in April 2016 by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin

DXH is a highly integrated programme that aims to promote Dubai as a global centre for the provision of medical tourism services with a target of attracting half a million international patients by 2020.

His Excellency Humaid Al Qatami, Chairman of the Board and Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority, said: “Our strategy is focused on building strong ties with Dubai’s finest healthcare providers to create an unparalleled experience for medical tourists. DXH group comprises today of 32 healthcare facilities in Dubai and the addition of this provider reflects

our recognition of the importance of the wellness industry which aids preventative healthcare.

Healthy eating and exercise are the pillars of good health and incorporating wellness in the hospitality industry is a positive trend.”

Samir Arora, General Manager, The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel, said : “In line with Dubai’s endeavor to climb up the healthcare as well as wellness tourism ranks and to establish the city as a medical and wellness tourism destination, we are proud to be a pioneer in introducing an all new unique concept in the region – the first holistic health and wellness resort and are very excited to become a strategic partner of Dubai Health Authority as the first Wellness Retreat in the Middle East.”

Citymax Hotels expands its portfolio In UAE the business or leisure traveller or UAE resident is highlighted with the Heritage Pub “The Stag” and a dedicated Lavazza Coffee Shop.

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itymax Hotels has announced the extension of its portfolio within the UAE market with the opening of three new properties; Citymax Al Barsha, Citymax Business Bay and Citymax Ras Al Khaimah. Each of the properties is strategically located in business and leisure hubs, to cater to a growing number of discerning GCC and international travellers, under the new brand concept of ‘Vibrant Simplicity’.

The new Citymax Al Barsha is located conveniently in the Al Barsha business district and across from the famed Mall of the Emirates, within easy reach of the metro station and various tourist attractions.

A vibrant F&B scene for

Business Bay is located across from the Al Khail road in Business Bay and will be the largest Citymax to date, featuring spacious rooms of 26 square metres. By day, travellers can network and take care of business in the executive lounge, or relax off-duty, soaking up the ambiance in the Brew House, other specialty restaurants or Aqua Pool bar.

Expansion into the Northern Emirates is marked with the opening of Ras Al Khaimah, conveniently positioned in the heart of the city and across from the popular Al Naeem Mall, nearby the beautiful RAK lagoon. Fans of the Dubai properties will enjoy the Huddle Sports Bar & Grill and the renowned Claypot, with its richly authentic Indian cuisine.

All hotels are equipped with complimentary wifi, valet parking services, 24

fitness centres, rooftop swimming pools and room service. The new Citymax room design offers the latest in comfort and technology, with full length mirrors, intuitive lighting and a spare bed for visitors, charged at no additional cost. Guests will also experience the benefits of the Go Beyond culture, Citymax Hotels’ revolutionary service initiative and the secret to exceptional guest experiences and impressive employee engagement.

Russel Sharpe, COO of Citymax Hotels comments, “We are delighted to be growing our portfolio of UAE hotels at such a vital time in the Emirates’ hospitality journey and ahead of Expo 2020. Each property is a specific response to the location and anticipated guest profile, whilst bearing all the signature touches of the Citymax lifestyle. We are proud of our commitment to the mid-market sector and look forward to continuing to lead the way for international three star operators. When all is said and done, we are passionate to form a brand that generates love, fun and loyalty. That’s what drives us and will continue to inspire us.”

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services aimed at corporate and leisure clientele.”

Alaa Al Ali, Chief Executive Officer of Nirvana Travel and Tourism said, “We are delighted to be selected to work with GI Aviation who offers value charter aviation

Marios Belidis, General Manager of GI Aviation commented, “The agreement is a testament to the strong role of Nirvana Travel and Tourism in the UAE and we consider this collaboration to be one of GI Aviation’s most important relationships. I look forward to working with Nirvana Travel and Tourism in growing this business within the UAE, GCC and the Middle East”.

irvana Travel and Tourism announced it has entered into an agreement with GI Aviation for the sale of charter and support services at a press conference held at Arabian Travel Market 2017. The association allows Nirvana Travel & Tourism to work with this distinctive Middle East private charter operator.

GI Aviation is the first company in the Middle East to offer cost-efficient private air travel on state-of-the-art Swiss-made, highspeed, turboprop aircraft. Industry experts suggest that the affordable, exclusive option has long been needed in the Gulf region and GI Aviation’s competitively priced, reliable private charter service will encourage new clients into this sector and stimulate the market.

Equipped with a stylish BMW DesignWorks interior, the aircraft offers the ultimate jet-set experience.

“In association with Nirvana Travel and Tourism, we look forward to engaging clients and providing them with the highest quality of service,” concluded Belidis.

Travel & Hospitality TIME Hotels empower women with region’s first hotel run by women

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IME Hotels Management has unveiled plans for a new four-star hotel in Dubai’s Al Barsha ‘shopping’ district, TIME Asma Hotel, which will aim for 80% of team members to be female, led

by General Manager Ghada Mahgoub, with dedicated facilities for female guests.

The announcement was made during a press conference at the recently concluded Arabian Travel Market. TIME Hotels CEO Mohamed Awadalla said, “The concept will provide career opportunities for more than 100 women, contributing towards goals set out by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to increase the presence of women in the

workplace,” commented.

The property will feature 232-rooms over six floors, a gym, swimming pool, jacuzzi, four meeting rooms, a business centre and two restaurants, for both male and female guests.

Due to open in Q4 2017, plans are in place for two floors of the hotel to be reserved exclusively for female travellers, with dedicated services, including: dedicated room service, a femaleonly check-in counter, dedicated women-only guest relations, in-house baby-sitting services, in-room tablets highlighting all of the services offered for women such as bespoke beauty products, in-room beauty treatments, as well as enhanced amenities in each room. The hotel

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ajid Al Futtaim has announced plans to launch the region’s first cinema-themed concept at Aloft Dubai City Centre Deira. The concept will feature a unique offering of cinematic themed rooms in addition to an ‘Outdoor’ VOX Cinema developed in collaboration with Majid Al Futtaim Cinemas, owner of the VOX Cinemas brand in the Middle East.

The Aloft Dubai City Centre Deira will feature a cinematic themed floor of 25 standard rooms and four suite rooms

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will also offer options to book women-only taxis and female-dedicated parking spaces.

With a target of 80%, women will be integral to the hotel’s recruitment and HR policies, led by TIME Asma Hotel’s first female GM, Ghada Mahgoub.

Over the course of her 20-year career, Mahgoub has held senior positions in hotels in Cairo, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Ras Al Khamaih, Sharm El Sheikh and Dubai, leading teams across the reservations, events and rooms departments.

“TIME Asma Hotel will hold open recruitment for female employees, with training and development offered in-house to support the successful candidates in achieving their career goals,” said Mahgoub.

The region’s first cinema-themed hotel concept to be launched designed to create an integrated lifestyle offering through the combination of cutting edge technology, modern style and immersive guest experience. In a first for the region, rooms at the Aloft Dubai City Centre Deira will entail a large collection of movies, TV screens, projectors and enhanced sound systems, so guests can indulge in a world cinema experience. In addition, the hotel will feature four themed suites inspired by blockbuster movie themes from Comic superheroes to super spies, Bollywood and more. The hotel will house a state-of-theart ‘Outdoor’ VOX Cinema concept - an all-season cinema and multifunctional event space to meet the growing demand for expe-

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riential travel and leisure.

Construction work at the Aloft Dubai City Centre Deira currently stands at 38% completion, with seven levels of the superstructure well under way. Second phase of project development is due to begin in June 2017 leading up to expected opening in Q1 2018. Featuring, 304 spacious guest rooms, including 29 suites, the hotel will be home to an exclusive range of food and beverage options including the brand’s signature W XYZSM Bar, a social public space where guests can mix and mingle over good music; a specialty dining restaurant; Re:FuelSM by Aloft, the ‘grab and go’ eatery open 24 hours a day; and Re:Mix Lounge, for light bites.

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AG Heuer recently announced the launch of a unique timepiece that has been designed in collaboration with the Dubai Department of Tourism & Marketing (Dubai Tourism) at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Senior Dubai Tourism representatives and Philippe Roten, Commercial Director of TAG Heuer, were present for the occasion. The Dubai Special Edition was exhibited during ATM. The Dubai Connected Watch Modular 45 is a living testimony to a successful partnership between two brands whose brand values both represent a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity. While TAG Heuer prides itself on its rich Swiss watchmaking heritage and Avant-Garde Spirit, Dubai has become a name synonymous with dynamism and a digitally connected spirit.

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timepiece is mounted on a brown calfskin strap with rubber lining with an exclusive “DUBAI” embossing. The piece also has a spare strap in the unmistakable shade of blue associated with Dubai. A special case back has been created with an engraving of the Dubai logo.

The partnership between TAG Heuer & DUBAI has also resulted in the creation of three innovative digital watch faces that will be animated throughout the day.

The first option alludes to the fact that Dubai is a “City That Never Sleeps” and is for the fashionable user who aspires to attain an understated yet sleek night time look and feel. It will reflect a metallic finish and elements included are the shade of blue that is specific to the Dubai branding.

Titled “The Land of Desert and Sea”, the second face recreates a sense of tranquility that takes users

on a sensory voyage of the senses. The colours presented suggest an ocean or desert-like vibe and change slightly through the day, representing a different state of time. The stylistic approach lies between classic and thematic.

“Your Time, Our Essence”, the third option focuses on icons that represent Dubai and its culture. A unique icon - such as the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, and a falcon and peacock - will be used for each hour while the background remains sleek to give the icons a statement pop.

This approach gives users an element of surprise and personalization for each hour with 24 icons for 24 hours of the day.

Watch connoisseurs will be pleased to know that 200 timepieces, priced at AED 8,000, will be made available to the public from the third week of June, which will make it the perfect gift for Eid.

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ubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has announced the launch of Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), an

institution dedicated to training the next generation of tourism professionals and providing school leavers with an alternative option for further education, that bridges the gap between in-house training and a full bachelor’s degree.

The Government backed vocational college will be accepting its first batch of students in September 2017.

DCT’s practical and flexible vocational courses are focused around five core

faculties - Tourism, Events, Hospitality, Retail and Culinary Arts - and have been designed to help young people learn various trade and soft skills from established professionals in the industry. Plus, the ‘job-focused’ training on offer will be attractive for students who do not want to continue with ‘academic’ study and provides a clear path to a myriad of exciting and rewarding career opportunities within Dubai’s tourism and hospitality sectors.

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Health & Wellness

Shifting Gears: 5 Tips to Help You Lose Dubai Diabetes Centre honours Weight at Work patients who achieved exceptional

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fter almost everything, we know about exercising and eating healthy, obesity rates of are still rising at its time peak. Obesity is a gateway for several debilitating diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, depression, cancer and much more.

Despite all these severe consequences, the reason people cannot stick to a diet plan is because they tend to give in to their workplace environment very easily.

Most of the workers get trapped at their desks for almost nine hours a day; they tend to stick to their seats except for taking a quick lunch or an occasional break. It is an undeniable fact that “employees who sit more weigh more”. It is very important that you walk and do a little exercise to keep yourself fit, as the longer you sit at your desk, the greater are your chance of being obese or overweight.

Obesity leads to several problems such as increased insurance costs, increased absenteeism, decreased employee retention, lower profits and much more. Obesity also hurts self-esteem and directly affects the performance of the worker. Despite the money you make, you just can’t perform your best if you’re not taking proper care of your health.

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Wellness Management Company shares 5 effective ways to help you lose weight at work, without investing much time and effort with our Flash readers.

1. Eat Healthy Breakfast “Eat healthy to stay healthy”, all the individuals who eat a healthy breakfast perform better on tests, encompass better energy and concentration, and are less probable to overeat during the entire day.

Eating healthy breakfast in the morning not only keeps your body energized but also gets your blood pumping. A lot of people try to lose weight by skipping breakfast, but that’s a wrong habit and it does not good.

2. Limit Your Coffee Intake Coffee isn’t really responsible for weight gain but it is not healthy to drink a lot of it every morning. Coffee contains caffeine in large quantity that brings you up once but then drops you down the more you drink. It stimulates your craving for food and reduces metabolism. If you’re looking for better weight loss results, then it’s recommended to switch to green tea. As it not only speeds up the metabolism but keeps you on a natural high without letting you down like coffee.

3. Build Healthy Snacking Habits Eat healthy!! Keep yourself feeling full and satisfied the entire day with smaller and healthier meals, this will help you lose weight at work. Yogurt, berries, protein snack bars, cut-up fruit, melon, raisins or a mix of some crunchy

vegetables are some good snacks that you can consume the entire day to feel full and healthy.

Stay away from vending machines that contain unhealthy and sugary snacks and drinks. These types of snacks will make you feel good for some time, till there is a sugar buzz just like coffee but after that whammo!

You’ll be ready for a nap.

4. Stand-Up and Move Despite the amount of work you have, it is important for you to take a break every few hours, walk a bit and stretch.

Get up from your seat and walk for around 10 minutes at least every two- three hours. Go outside and enjoy some fresh air. Do some desk exercise and walk up and down stairs. This additional exercise will help you in working more efficiently as it clears your mind and gives you a boost of energy.

5. Keep Yourself Hydrated Keep yourself hydrated, drink a lot of water as the water takes the edge off your appetite and is necessary for losing weight. Drink water at room temperature, neither too warm nor too cold. More often people confuse thirst with hunger and start to consume calories. Keep a check on it, next time you are feeling really hungry, you might just be dehydrated.

Nowadays, water is available in a variety of flavors and is packed with extra vitamins to give you a boost of energy.

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he Dubai Health Authority’s (DHA) Dubai Diabetes Centre recently held the “Fursan Al Sukary” (Knights of Diabetes) ceremony where 50 patients were honoured for achieving exceptional diabetes control. The event was part of the centre’s eighth anniversary celebrations.

HE Humaid Al Qatami, Chairman of the Board and Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority, said: “Since the start of this centre in 2007, we have come a long way in ensuring that we provide specialised multidisciplinary services to people with diabetes under one-roof. This is in line with our vision to provide specialised and super-specialised care to our population. We recognize the need for tackling the burden of diabetes and we are working at all levels within the Authority from strategy and policy to service delivery to ensure we can reduce the prevalence of the disease as well as treat those with the disease effectively so that they lead the healthier life possible with minimum side-effects of the disease.”

Qatami added that the DHA has standardized

diabetes care across DHA health facilities to provide our population with high quality specialised care.”

age of 16, he admits that he did not take his condition seriously, as his sugar levels regularly shot up to 400.

Dr M. Hamed Farooqi, Director of the Dubai Diabetes Centre added that the Centre provides international levels of care and has specialists such as nurse educators, dieticians, podiatrists, exercise therapists and retinal camera technicians. The centre has also started a paediatric endocrine clinic that comprises of a paediatric endocrinology, nurse educator and dietician specially trained to handle paediatric cases.

“At the beginning I wasn’t doing anything about my condition, my blood level was always high. I always felt thirsty and tired. It was only after I decided to visit the doctors at the Dubai Diabetes Center where they taught me how to correctly take my insulin and change my lifestyle habits that I have noticed a big difference. My sugar levels are within the average rate of 14 and I have also lost 20 kilos and now I am leading a healthy life.”

Dr Farooqi said that of the total number of patients the centre, 75 per cent have type 2 diabetes, in which poor lifestyle choices play a considerable role. Majority of patients also suffer from other chronic diseases including cholesterol, hypertension, obesity, renal problems, neuropathy, diabetes retinopathy, hypothyroidism etc.

Diabetics honoured at the ceremony shared their advice and experience in coping with the disease.

When Emirati Mohammad Mustafa, 46, was first diagnosed with diabetes at the

Thirteen- year-old Amer Al Muhairi was only six when he was diagnosed with diabetes but has succeeded to cope with the condition at a very early age.

“The pump really helped me. I think those who have been diagnosed with diabetes at a young age should use it. I was also taught by my doctor how to measure my sugar levels and have learned to eat and exercise regularly. I advise diabetics to learn how to listen to their doctors because if they learn how to cope with it they can lead a normal life.”

‘Chance to Change’ campaign creates awareness about Cervical Cancer and Friends of Cancer Patients (FoCP), in recognition of her passion for humanitarian and female empowerment services.

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ulekha Hospital has launched the ‘Chance to Change’ campaign as part of cervical cancer awareness month. The campaign was inaugurated at the W Hotel recently welcoming a host of leading oncologists

who delivered individual and panel sessions on the prevention and risks of cervical cancer. This year’s initiative has been dedicated to the late Amira Bin Karam, former Chairwoman of the Sharjah Business Women Council

Dr Pamela Munster, Professor, Department of Medicine (Haematology/ Oncology) at University of California delivered the keynote speech, which addressed the importance of staging awareness events across the UAE. “Events such as these are so important,” Dr Munster

said. “They not only shine a light on cervical cancer and the dangers surrounding it but they also open up the line of communication between the hospital and the patient.

Among the dignitaries present were Sara Al Madani, Board Member at Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Dr Yaser Al Nuaimi, Expert Advisor for Hospital Sector & Consultant Paediatrician, Ministry of Health and Prevention.

Zulekha Hospital’s 2016 campaign drive recorded more than 1,400 women taking advantage of the free specialist gynaecologist consultations, Pap tests and HPV vaccines provided by the hospital branches in Sharjah and Dubai.

Zanubia Shams, Co-Chairperson of Zulekha Hospitals said: “Cervical cancer can affect as many as 93 women across the UAE every year. The number of fatal cases among these can be as high as 28. For a

disease that can be easily prevented and eradicated through regular screening and vaccinations, we have made it our goal to reach as many women in the Emirates as possible.”

This year’s initiative, under the theme ‘Chance to Change’, will run for the fourth consecutive year as one of the hospital’s key CSR initiatives to campaign and raise awareness among women for the prevention and fight against cervical cancer.

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he Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) hosted the first edition of ‘SISD Talks’, an exclusive panel discussion organized by the school. Lino Cattaruzzi, General Managing Director of MENA at Google was invited to the campus to inspire students between the ages of 11 and 14. The panel discussion was focused on leadership and moderated by the Student Council.

It was aimed to expose students to the personal and professional stories of current leaders actively changing the world.

Lino talked about his professional career at Google and its unique work environment. He also provided his views on leadership, a general overview of Google’s opportunities and challenges in the region. The students were given tips for career and life success, how to approach Google as a new recruit and how they can prepare for the future.

Beat Sommer, Head of Swiss International Scientific School, said: “Google is one of the most valuable companies in the world and we were honoured to welcome Lino Cattaruzzi

to our campus to inspire our students. SISD Talks is a great supplement and opportunity to go beyond of what is studied in the classroom, offering pupils the chance to meet the business professionals and leaders in an intimate and personal setting and help prepare students for the world of work.”

The panel discussion was followed by a Q&A session where students had the chance to learn more about Google and its future plans as well as additional tips on leadership. The next ‘SISD Talks’ will take place in the Autumn Term.

Dubai Ladies Club strategically allies with North London Collegiate School Dubai

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ubai Ladies Club, a member of Dubai Women Establishment (DWE), and North London Collegiate School (NLCS) Dubai have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a new strategic partnership. The MoU was signed by Lamia Abdulaziz Khan, Director of Dubai Ladies Club and Daniel Lewis, Principal of NLCS Dubai, during a ceremony attended by representatives of both parties. Under the agreement, NLCS Dubai will provide exclusive fees to Dubai Ladies Club

members and employees, while the Club will support NLCS events and provide discounts on its services and facilities to NLCS Dubai parents and faculty.

NLCS Dubai is set to open in the UAE in September 2017. The Dubai campus will be the second international campus for NLCS, following the successful establishment of NLCS Jeju, in South Korea, which opened in 2011. The Korean school is already amongst the best in North East Asia for International Baccalaureate results.

NLCS Dubai will be a coeducational day school for pupils aged 3-18 years, situated within the prestigious Hartland development in Dubai.

The school will be built and funded by its partner in the project, leading property development company, Sobha. While ensuring academic excellence and intellectual challenge, NLCS Dubai will be equally concerned with supporting the development of the whole person and will aim to inspire confidence, individuality and self-esteem.

he fifth edition of the Industry and University Partnership Forum (I-UP Forum), hosted

by Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) and Dubai Knowledge Park (DKP), gathered leading educators, industry experts and key stakeholders in Dubai to discuss the impact of the new part-time student work regulation issued by Dubai Creative Clusters Authority (DCCA), including ways to strengthen Dubai’s position as an international education hub to a growing transnational student sector.

The forum, an education dialogue titled, “The Part Time Student Work Policy – Supporting home grown talent and equipping our youth with the skills to succeed in the work place” was attended by experts and professionals from universities, industries and government departments, including panellists, Mohamed Al Bahri, Chief Officer- Zoning and Commercial Affairs , Dubai Creative Clusters

Authority (DCCA); Mohammed Salem, President, University of Wollongong Dubai and Jean Michel Gauthier, CEO, InternsME. Moderated by Sarah Cocker, Managing Director, Pinnacle Media, the panellists spoke at length about the new DCCA regulation, its impact on the employment landscape in the region and the importance of collaboration between Government, Industry and Academia to make this initiative a success.

The regulation is a significant milestone that aligns with the UAE’s Vision 2021, which has articulated the setting up of a Competitive Knowledge Economy. The Student Part-time Work Regulation will ensure a volume of qualified and work-ready young professionals by allowing creative talent to gain critical industry experience to complement their fields of study and

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increase their employment prospects post-graduation.

The new regulation has been introduced at a time when studies have proven how work enhances the creative and innovative capacities of young people, qualities that are highly valuable to the creative industries. It has also been validated that youth contribution is a key measure in addition to innovation and labour efficiency that impacts a nation’s competitiveness.

The DCCA student part-time student work regulation is a first for the Middle East, giving 26,000 students the opportunity to work part-time across 4,500 businesses located across the Creative Clusters.

Motivated and dynamic students who understand the competitiveness of the workplace can now, enhance their potential for future success by gaining real-world experience before they graduate.

Dubai student Leanne Dsouza wins Audience Choice Award at Hackathon event

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eanne Dsouza, a student of Computer Engineering and Informatics from Middlesex University Dubai, along with her team of peers from Carnegie Mellon University Qatar and NYU Abu Dhabi University, received the Audience Choice Award during NYU Abu Dhabi’s International Hackathon for Social Good in the Arab World which took place April 14-16 2017 in Abu Dhabi for their intelligent chat bot application.

Mentored by world-re-

nowned computer science professors, technology professionals and venture capitalists, including Research Software Engineer from Google, Harini Kannan, the event saw 10 student teams challenged with the development of innovative applications to benefit the social good.

Programming day and night, teams were responsible for creating their application before presenting it to a panel of judges and audience of peers on the final day of competition.

Working as part of team

Teslam, Leanne and her team mates worked on an idea which aimed to improve health within the Arab region. Developed in two parts, the application visualised actionable data in the Arab world related to non-communicable diseases, specifically obesity and diabetes, through big data and machine learning to share with private and public entities. The programme would then go on to educate subjects with these diseases on healthier living through a conversational chat bot.

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CHEF’S CORNER Chef Nick Alvis and Scott Price from folly by Nick & Scott share one of their signature recipes.

DEVON CRAB, BASIL AND SEAWEED Serves 6 Basil bisque (must be made in advance) | Ingredients

• 500g crab shells (chopped into inch square sized pieces) • 100ml Olive oil • 50g tomato paste • 1500ml water • ½ bunch of basil (stalks and leaves separated) • 75g crème fraiche Method

Heat a deep pan with the olive oil inside, when the oil starts to smoke add the crab shells being very careful of the oil spitting and splashing. Roast the shells until the browning begins, then add tomato paste and cook out for no more than 30 seconds, add the water and basil stalks then simmer for 1 hour.

Strain the stock, then reduce on a medium heat until almost a syrup, whisk in the crème fraiche, tear the basil leaves, add them to the pan and bring up to the boil again, infuse for 5 minutes then strain the bisque and cool.

Seaweed (must be made in advance) | Ingredients

• 500g dark green savoy cabbage leaves • 2 litres Vegetable oil for frying • Salt Method

Heat the oil to 120 degrees Celsius in a deep pan. Very finely slice the cabbage leaves into long thin strips and then deep fry until the bubbling stops, remove and place onto a tray with absorbent paper and season with a little salt while there is still a little oil coating the outside that it can stick to. Kep in a warm dry place until needed.

Dressed Crab | Ingredients

• 250g White crab claw meat • 75g mayonnaise • 50g vinaigrette • 50g lemon juice • 5g saltionale Beatles Songs 1 - Word Search

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Carefully pick through the crab to remove any broken shell pieces. Use a stainless-steel tray with a deeper tray underneath full of ice to keep the crab meat cold as it will spoil fast if it gets warm. Using two bowls, again one full of ice and the other one on top of the ice to keep the crab cold, place the meat inside and then add the other ingredients but keep a little of each back just to be sure it’s not too much liquid and moisture. When you’ve mixed all together, add any of the additional ingredients that are need. Taste the mix and correct seasoning if needed, keep chilled in the fridge.

To serve, (using a room temperature bowl) Pour a little basil bisque in the bowl, then using a small steel ring or cutter place a little of the dressed crab inside and gently push flat to make a level surface then take a heaped spoon of the crispy seaweed and place on top. Eat and enjoy !!!

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Dancers showcasing Malaysian culture in front of the Malaysian Tourism Booth at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2017

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Movies & Entertainment

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista

Release date: May 5 Language: English

Set to the backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ continues the team’s adventures as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill’s true parentage.

Dubai Festival City gears to launch ‘IMAGINE - A Child’s Dream’ airplanes, magical whales, mystical treehouse and giant dancing robots.

KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Astrid BergèsFrisbey, Jude Law

Release date: May 12 Language: English

Robbed of his birthright, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy - whether he likes it or not.

THE WALL Starring: Aaron TaylorJohnson, John Cena, Spencer Thomas

Release date: March 3 Language: English

Two American Soldiers are trapped by a lethal sniper, with only an unsteady wall between them.

SNATCHED Starring: Amy Schumer, Goldie Hawn, Ike Barinholtz

Release date: May 12 Language: English

When her boyfriend dumps her before their exotic vacation, a young woman persuades her ultracautious mother to travel with her to paradise, with unexpected results.

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ubai Festival City is set to host a free event on May 4 2017 to launch its newest show, IMAGINE – A Child’s Dream. Shoppers will witness an evening of stellar entertainment with jaw-dropping fireworks, and for the first time in the UAE, a live performance by the winner of The Voice Kids Arabia 2016, Lynn Al Hayek.

According to Steven Cleaver - Director, Shopping Centres Dubai, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate, “The new show will really demonstrate

what our global attraction, IMAGINE can do. Our shoppers will be amazed at the technology that brings this story to life – something that they have never seen before.”

First unveiled in December 2016, IMAGINE plays out a magical 360-degree story across Festival Bay every evening using light, lasers, fire, bubbles, water and so much more. From 4th May, IMAGINE’s new show, ‘A Child’s Dream’, will take customers on a wonderful journey through the vibrant imagination of a young child - with

Since its launch, IMAGINE, which holds the Guinness World Record for the largest water screen projection in the world, has drawn in an ever growing crowd of thousands of local and international spectators to Festival City every week. At the launch event, Dubai Festival City will be attempting a second Guinness World Records – ‘The largest permanent projection mapping in the world’, making it a truly one-of-a-kind show.

Special Note: For two weeks starting on the May 4, adults and children alike will have the chance to draw their dreams in a custom built Dream Station in Festival Square and capture the ultimate photo moment when their drawings are projected on the face of the InterContinental Dubai Festival City.

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)

Ignore negative thoughts to overcome odd situations. You may be duped by your own friends, so stay alert. Concentrate on basic needs.

Work place is expected to be tensed.

Try to compromise on family relations.

Most of the economic problems will be sorted out.

A chance of false allegation is on cards. Do not believe strangers.

Engage in charity work and serve the poor and needy.

Cancer(Jun 21- Jul 22)

Leo(Jul 23- Aug 22)

Virgo(Aug 23- Sep 22)

Pending projects may get momentum. Expenses need to be controlled. Drive carefully.

Think twice before speaking publicly.

Finances will be good. More efforts need to be put at work to get desired results.

Spending quality time with family is on the cards. Students need to put extra effort to yield fruitful results. Health may be a concern.

Libra(Sep 23- Oct 22)

Scorpio(Oct 23- Nov 21)

Sagittarius(Nov 22- Dec 21)

Remain positive and focus on good things in life. Patience is the key to all problems.

ake care of health. Concentrate on inner strength and basic needs.

Capricorn (Dec 22- Jan 19) Co-operate with family members.

May get benefited from your ancestral property.

Aquarius(Jan 20- Feb 19) Travel is on cards. May get success at work place. Progeny requirements are the main concern.

Do not plan major investments.

Control your expenses. Prayers, spiritual and religious activities will help you out of all odds. Drive carefully.

Situation will improve by month end.

Pisces (Feb 20- Mar 20) You will enjoy professional success.

Work related journey will prove to be fruitful.